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by airyarski
Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Trailer Leaf Hanger Weld Help Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: Trailer Leaf Hanger Weld Help Needed

Thanks Oscar and CJ.

I'll try the higher settings, and get plenty of practice on scrap. Will get er cleaned up before the real thing.
by airyarski
Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Trailer Leaf Hanger Weld Help Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: Trailer Leaf Hanger Weld Help Needed

Thanks Oscar, Very kind offer, I'm in Austin though, little far from Laredo. I'm running a Hobart 210 with 220V. The manufacturer recommends setting 4/40 for 1/8". I've also tried bumping the Voltage up to 5. As far as stickout, not really good with judging. maybe 3/16", but sure my techni...
by airyarski
Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Trailer Leaf Hanger Weld Help Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Trailer Leaf Hanger Weld Help Needed

Hey Guys, I'm a beginner welder, so of course I decided to build a small trailer, 4x4 roof top tent style. Build is going fine, except now its time for the leaf hangers. As this is the first real weld that scares me, I'm practicing on a test piece, but its not going great. The trailer Frame is 2x2 s...