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<blockquote data-quote="Jsmith2211" data-source="post: 8614721" data-attributes="member: 147572"><p>Best way to weld thin stock with an arc welder is to buy a mig... Modern arc welders are better than the older oil immersed oxford type but in my experience anything thin you will just blow straight through. thick stuff like RSJs etc an old oxford will beat a mig any day. usually see cheap migs in sales for 20-30 quid that should do the job. </p><p></p><p>But, if you dont want to go that way and you want to persevere with stick, buy the thin rods and turn the amps down as low as you can. do a test run on something similar sized, if you blow through it you need smaller rods and less amps, if there is no penetration you need more amps and maybe a bigger rod. Just have a play around with some scrap before you go at the actual thing you want to weld especially if its only small. Tack welding with rods will be a pain as you will have to chip the slag off between each weld. probably wont be as strong either. Oh and dont use damp rods! I store mine in the boiler room as its warm and dry, if you leave them out in the damp workshop they will absorb moisture from the air and they will make your life a misery. If you're in any doubt buy a few new ones and try them. </p><p></p><p>Someone else may wish to disagree with the above, I only know what i've learned from teaching myself through cocking up! never been on any courses or anything (some might say you can tell <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite18" alt=":LOL:" title="Laugh :LOL:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":LOL:" />). The main thing with welding that you must remember is it doesnt matter what it looks like if its strong! Friend of mine is a proffesional welder, and he's poked fun at a couple of my creations for having slightly ugly welds with some splatter. But they've not fallen apart yet, and at the end of the day thats the important thing. ugly welds can be strong, pretty welds can be weak. </p><p></p><p>Also, what is it you are making/repairing?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jsmith2211, post: 8614721, member: 147572"] Best way to weld thin stock with an arc welder is to buy a mig... Modern arc welders are better than the older oil immersed oxford type but in my experience anything thin you will just blow straight through. thick stuff like RSJs etc an old oxford will beat a mig any day. usually see cheap migs in sales for 20-30 quid that should do the job. But, if you dont want to go that way and you want to persevere with stick, buy the thin rods and turn the amps down as low as you can. do a test run on something similar sized, if you blow through it you need smaller rods and less amps, if there is no penetration you need more amps and maybe a bigger rod. Just have a play around with some scrap before you go at the actual thing you want to weld especially if its only small. Tack welding with rods will be a pain as you will have to chip the slag off between each weld. probably wont be as strong either. Oh and dont use damp rods! I store mine in the boiler room as its warm and dry, if you leave them out in the damp workshop they will absorb moisture from the air and they will make your life a misery. If you're in any doubt buy a few new ones and try them. Someone else may wish to disagree with the above, I only know what i've learned from teaching myself through cocking up! never been on any courses or anything (some might say you can tell :laugh:). The main thing with welding that you must remember is it doesnt matter what it looks like if its strong! Friend of mine is a proffesional welder, and he's poked fun at a couple of my creations for having slightly ugly welds with some splatter. But they've not fallen apart yet, and at the end of the day thats the important thing. ugly welds can be strong, pretty welds can be weak. Also, what is it you are making/repairing? [/QUOTE]
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