I have a millermatic 210 with a spool gun using 100% Argon. I am modifying the motor mount transom on the motor pod of my pontoon boat, getting rid of the wood and replacing with aluminum. The motor pod is made up of 1/8" aluminum and I want to weld 1/4" to it. I have been practicing a bit...

Small generator and a sawsall with metal blade. Just thinking out loud. It might take a bit of work being 1" thick material but it would work. I wonder though if the blade would plug up with alunimum.

Yes that is correct, I am using 1/8" material. Thats a good idea. I think that would work. I will try it. Just to recap, I am going to preheat (to keep the first part of the weld from balling up because it is to cold) then weld the last inch, then weld the first part up to the last part. sounds...

Thanks. I have watched that video before but must have missed the pre heat part. I will give it a try. What should I do about the too much heat at the end of the weld bead.

Hello I am new here and have a question about mig welding aluminum. I have been welding steel for a few years now and I am a pretty competant welder. I have just bought a spool gun for welding aluminum and have been practicing with info gained off of the weding tips and tricks videos. I have my weld...