[TheForge] Stainless steel Forging?

[Ron Childers]

Blake, 

SS welds beautifully with just about any kind of welding machine, even a
buzz box. Tig or ox-actl work fine also. You should use ss rod and the folks
at your local welding supply can advise you according to the machine and
material. Another note: If you grind ss use a new wheel or belt that has not
had mild steel on it or it will rust.

Ron C


I have a quick question on this stainless steel topic.  Recently at work I
had the engineering department basically call me stupid when I asked them to
weld something that was stainless steel.  I took a year of welding in High
School and if I remember correctly it can be done.  You mentioned that you
TIG weld parts together...  I never got to work with TIG, only MIG...  How
does a person weld stainless steel?  Does it require a special welder or
just a special filler rod?

Blake