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On a weld symbol, what is the arrow side?

The side of the joint the arrow points to.

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  1. The side where the tail is
  2. The side farthest from the arrow
  3. The side of the joint the arrow points to ✔

Why: The arrow points to the joint. The side it touches is the arrow side, and the opposite side is the other side.

Huh, didn't know that: Miller calls the horizontal reference line the anchor for all welding symbols.

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Answer: The side of the joint the arrow points to. The arrow points to the joint. The side it touches is the arrow side, and the opposite side is the other side.

  1. How to Read and Understand Weld Symbols (Miller) www.millerwelds.com/en-US/resources/knowledge-hub/welding-basics/how-to-read-and-understand-weld-symbols
    The side of the joint to which the arrow points is known as the arrow side.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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