[TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square

Fri Jan 25 22:26:52 2002

I used 6011 in 1/8.  Had trouble getting it started but it finally ran for
me.  It is well stuck but it aint purdy.  Its been about 20 years since I
used a stick and never was much good.  The welds will be hidden by fireplace
ashes.  However,  I need to hide them from my wife also because I always
point out shoddy technique and workmanship on ironwork in her decorating
magazines etc.  If she sees my "lovely beads", my aesthetic highground will
be lost for a long time.
RW, the humble

----- Original Message -----
From: Ralph Sproul <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square

> RW,  For penetration get some 6011 when using AC.  The 6013 and 7014 rods
> are for deposition and smooth flow.  If you want some dig, strength, fast
> freeze, with a little rust or dirt - the 6011 is the best.   If you want
to
> do the least clean up and aren't worried about structural integrity use
the
> 6013.    I'd also get 1/8 rod for stringer beads if you are going to buy
> just one size.
>
> Ralph
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "RW" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 11:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square
>
>
> > Thanks to all.  I need to buy some new dry rod.  Would you recommend
6013
> > for this application?
> > RW
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Miller, Ray (GEAE) <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 9:10 AM
> > Subject: RE: [TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square
> >
> >
> > > Absolutely!! What you need to do is grind in a "weld Prep". Chamfer
the
> > ends
> > > of each side of the butt joint. When you go to make the weld, not
> actually
> > > butt the ends together. Leave a gap, less than an 1/8" and then put in
a
> > > root pass. The gap will improve your chances of good solid root pass
> > fusion.
> > > Then put in your cover passes until you have enough material to grind
> back
> > > the surface for finishing. Or if esthetics is secondary, put in a nice
> > final
> > > cover pass and your good to go.
> > >
> > > Ray Miller
> > > Cincinnati, Ohio 4
> > >
> > > http://www.casealum.org/alumnuswinter2001/page6.htm
> > >
> > > http://www.uc.edu/profiles/rmiller.htm
> > >
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> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: RW [mailto:[email protected]]
> > > Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 8:32 AM
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > 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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