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by zoomer
Tue Sep 14, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: How do I fill a gap in a weld I created by grinding?
Replies: 10
Views: 12094

Re: How do I fill a gap in a weld I created by grinding?

Well thanks for all the help folks. Got some 7018AC, just have not had the time to try it out. I been wondering about using some oxy-acetylene rod, or for that matter maybe just fill my gap using my oxy-acetylene outfit to do the whole job? Is arc stronger than oxy? What is a stringer? Or stepping? ...
by zoomer
Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: How do I fill a gap in a weld I created by grinding?
Replies: 10
Views: 12094

Re: How do I fill a gap in a weld I created by grinding?

Torn7th, Thanks for the reply, but no DC switch. It is an AC welder. Zoomer
by zoomer
Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: How do I fill a gap in a weld I created by grinding?
Replies: 10
Views: 12094

Re: How do I fill a gap in a weld I created by grinding?

GWD Thanks for the help. I'll try some 7018, and see how that turns out. I'll let You know.
by zoomer
Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: How do I fill a gap in a weld I created by grinding?
Replies: 10
Views: 12094

How do I fill a gap in a weld I created by grinding?

I am a rookie welder. I am trying to weld one of the pivot points back onto my tractor's front end loader. Well actually re-welding it back on. I welded it on to the arm of the loader, but my welds were so bad I felt it necessary to grid away the first try and start again with good solid metal. I gr...