newshound wrote:
On 13/11/2018 19:34, 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.


I can't do thin stuff with MIG, I end up squirting a length of wire
through the hole that I've just made. I do much better with an inverter
and rods. (This is the little £90 chinese unit from Lidl).

I think we're clones, not only do you have horses but your welding is
like mine too! :-)

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Chris Green
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