Task · part of 6. Weld, on the equipment prepared in 5(b)
6(f). Lap joint: tack, counselor inspects, fillet weld both sides
Required Often forgotten
Tack two plates together in a lap joint, have your counselor inspect it, then weld a lap joint with fillet weld on both sides.
Notes and warnings
Note. Three stages: tack the lap joint, have your counselor inspect it, then weld it with fillet weld on both sides. The inspection is the part easy to skip.
Where this step comes from
- Welding Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-07), Requirement 6(f) · Requires your counselor to inspect the tacked lap joint before it is welded.