[TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square

[Dan Tull]

Yes, bevel and throat.
Size of rod will determine number of passes.

On Thu, 24 Jan 2002 08:31:43 -0500 "RW" <rw@itech.net> writes:
> Is it possible to butt weld 1 1/2" solid mild steel with a 230 amp 
> max., AC
> 220v welder?
> It does not need to be a "structural weld", just to hold a fireplace 
> grate
> frame together.
> I tried it with a #7 oxy/acet tip which is for 1 1/4" max and it is 
> not much
> better than if I had used chewing gum.
> RW
> 
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