shenion
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Needed to make a hanger to store all the steel I picked up at a bargain. It is a bit rusty and I'm a bit low on argon.
Obviously, a solution for arc
Been MIG'ing for 6 months. I knew my arc is rusty. I have a guy stopping by this weekend to have me weld wire mesh to his trailer (the welds break over time.)
So, needed to "get busy". I started with the DIY welder and welded the same mesh on one end to allow airflow. Was not bad, some slah inclusions and melted some of the mesh back at times. Did OK, by the end was back up to speed.
Did a simple frame to hang my steel:
Forgot how much I disliked 6013 rods. All mine have rock hard slag. Was doing a bunch of lap welds on 1/8" steel with 2mm (5/64") 5013 rods.
First few welds had some slag inclusions of uneven fusion. Had to touch up a few. After 3 or 4, they were looking nice:
Camera enhanced blackness. They are actually kinda shiny. I do think i need more current as the weld pool is like glue, I think more is supposed to burn off. I did clean up steel with a grinder, but still not pristine. It is supposed to have weld-thru primer butI don't trust it as the steel is old and probably has been in the sun a long time.
I was surprised how quick it came back. I do want to go back to 70xx rods as you can see the weld pool as ther is far less slag. On these 2mm or less rods the weld pool is far smaller than the slag pool.
Would love to use the 7014 rods, but those are hard to find in smaller sizes that are not sold in 1/2 lb packs for a premium.
Obviously, a solution for arc
Been MIG'ing for 6 months. I knew my arc is rusty. I have a guy stopping by this weekend to have me weld wire mesh to his trailer (the welds break over time.)
So, needed to "get busy". I started with the DIY welder and welded the same mesh on one end to allow airflow. Was not bad, some slah inclusions and melted some of the mesh back at times. Did OK, by the end was back up to speed.
Did a simple frame to hang my steel:
Forgot how much I disliked 6013 rods. All mine have rock hard slag. Was doing a bunch of lap welds on 1/8" steel with 2mm (5/64") 5013 rods.
First few welds had some slag inclusions of uneven fusion. Had to touch up a few. After 3 or 4, they were looking nice:
Camera enhanced blackness. They are actually kinda shiny. I do think i need more current as the weld pool is like glue, I think more is supposed to burn off. I did clean up steel with a grinder, but still not pristine. It is supposed to have weld-thru primer butI don't trust it as the steel is old and probably has been in the sun a long time.
I was surprised how quick it came back. I do want to go back to 70xx rods as you can see the weld pool as ther is far less slag. On these 2mm or less rods the weld pool is far smaller than the slag pool.
Would love to use the 7014 rods, but those are hard to find in smaller sizes that are not sold in 1/2 lb packs for a premium.