"Pete C." wrote in message
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On Apr 22, 10:51 pm, "Califbill"
wrote:
What is a good backing plate to
prevent a big gob of aluminum slump on the
backside, where I can not get
the
grinder after I use the spool gun on the top.
If I had a TIG outfit,
might
be easier, but only a spool gun. 1/4" steel
plate? Stainless plate?

I like copper.

Dan

Reply:
I thought about that, but since this is 50xx
aluminum for corrosion
protection, I was thinking that would add
copper to the weld.

I recall Ernie noting not to use copper to back
aluminum for that
reason.

Right. Use stainless to back up aluminum. Ceramic
works too.
Steel and copper are a no-no......
phil k.