[TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square

Thu Jan 24 13:54:01 2002

        RW,   V grind, use multiple passes(stringer beads).  These would be
stacked like bowling pins till you get to the top.

Ralph


----- Original Message -----
From: "RW" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 8:31 AM
Subject: [TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square


> 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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