Originally Posted by
Singlespd
It looks TIG welded and if it was welded correctly then the heat penetrated the material and created a bond all the way through and can be ground flat. I hope that bead isnt just sitting on top of the tube or the guy who welded it needs to go back to welding school
it was TIG welded, he told me he could grind it flat but it wouldn't be as strong. He said he got good penetration and it went a lot smoother than he anticipated. So I took his advice and told him I'd rather it be sturdy than look good.