The holes in the mounting point for the top link on my post driver have worn into an oval shape so I want to repair this to remove the slop. The link is currently pinned between to pieces of 10mm plate so I have ordered some 10mm plate which I plan to weld to the outside of the existing plates and drill the correct sized hole through. As such the welds are not safety critical since even if they fail the driver can only fall ~1/2" onto the old holes, however I still don't want them failing.
I have a 180a inverter mig which I am thinking isn't powerful enough for 10mm plate, even if I bevel the edges, though I would love it if people told me it was? (0.8mm wire and the gas I have is roughly equivalent to argoshield light which is not ideal but I'm not getting a second cylinder for one project).
If this isn't powerful enough I could stick weld it however I am not as confident stick welding, especially when it comes to the sections that are on the underside where I would be effectively welding overhead. If this is the preferred method would 4.0mm 6013 suffice or what rods would people recommend? (The welder is a GYS 160a inverter).
Finally I could borrow a Kempomig 3500 (350a with 1.0mm wire) from work which could definitely run it but would be a pain to transport so I'd rather not if I don't have to. Any feedback on which of these methods you would choose or any other tips and advice would be very helpful.
I have a 180a inverter mig which I am thinking isn't powerful enough for 10mm plate, even if I bevel the edges, though I would love it if people told me it was? (0.8mm wire and the gas I have is roughly equivalent to argoshield light which is not ideal but I'm not getting a second cylinder for one project).
If this isn't powerful enough I could stick weld it however I am not as confident stick welding, especially when it comes to the sections that are on the underside where I would be effectively welding overhead. If this is the preferred method would 4.0mm 6013 suffice or what rods would people recommend? (The welder is a GYS 160a inverter).
Finally I could borrow a Kempomig 3500 (350a with 1.0mm wire) from work which could definitely run it but would be a pain to transport so I'd rather not if I don't have to. Any feedback on which of these methods you would choose or any other tips and advice would be very helpful.