Hi,
I’ve got a second hand Clarke 135 with I have refurbished (more info in the Clarke forum)
Cut some 1mm slits in some scrap outer panels. I started at 1 min and low wire feed which was a splattery mess. (The first 3 rows) Finally settled on 1 Max Wire speed hovering just below 6. (Final 2 rows)
Also tried a bit of vertical butt welding as this is probably going to be the bulk of my welding. Had to up the wire speed to 7 still on 1 max.
Tried some plug welds on the lowest again and settled on 1 Max Speed 7. Also tried a bit of vertical plug welding which was difficult as gravity is pulling the weld down. I ended filling in the hole with tacks.
On the butt welding I found I got a decent weld doing about 4 continuous tacks in a row before moving to another part.
I also had a piece of copper behind all welds
Advice welcome (please be gentle)
Thanks
I’ve got a second hand Clarke 135 with I have refurbished (more info in the Clarke forum)
Cut some 1mm slits in some scrap outer panels. I started at 1 min and low wire feed which was a splattery mess. (The first 3 rows) Finally settled on 1 Max Wire speed hovering just below 6. (Final 2 rows)
Also tried a bit of vertical butt welding as this is probably going to be the bulk of my welding. Had to up the wire speed to 7 still on 1 max.
Tried some plug welds on the lowest again and settled on 1 Max Speed 7. Also tried a bit of vertical plug welding which was difficult as gravity is pulling the weld down. I ended filling in the hole with tacks.
On the butt welding I found I got a decent weld doing about 4 continuous tacks in a row before moving to another part.
I also had a piece of copper behind all welds
Advice welcome (please be gentle)
Thanks