[TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square
RW
[email protected]
Sat Jan 26 20:10:01 2002
Thanks Ralph, I needed that. I was losing faith but now believe that the
welding gods have not reserved a special place in "spatter" just for me. RW
----- Original Message -----
From: Ralph Sproul <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square
> Humbled RW......... Some day you will come across a DC welder and
> be pleasantly surprised at how your welds will start, flow, and look in
the
> end.
> So there's still hope.......
>
> Ralph
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "RW" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 9:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] welding 1 1/2" square
>
>
> > 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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