On Tuesday, 13 November 2018 19:34:52 UTC, Tim Watts wrote:
On 13/11/18 18:19, Chris wrote:
Hi all,

Realistically, what is the thinnest gauge of steel one can satisfactorily
weld using an arc (stick) welder before blowing holes makes it next to
impossible? (I'm not talking about some time-served, fully skilled, coded
bloke with all the certification; just an experienced DIYer.)

ta


A mate I know could do 2mmm with relative ease (Landrover chassis) but
1mm was tricky if possible at all.

Does it have to be stick? MIG is very easy even for a careful novice to
get a half decent weld on thin metal.

Metal thickness depends a lot on arc current, a lot of arc welders just don't go very low. And skill. And what joint you're trying to make etc.


NT