N nixboy13 Member Messages 77 Nov 21, 2012 #1 im welding a trailor made form 1/4 inch angle iron what is the best rods to go with i have a box 0f 3.25 wll these be ok thanks
im welding a trailor made form 1/4 inch angle iron what is the best rods to go with i have a box 0f 3.25 wll these be ok thanks
S superls Member Messages 252 Nov 21, 2012 #2 sorru i cant advise technically, but just try a scrap piece to see it it is ok.
madkayaker Pro sparkey Pro Welder Messages 13,678 Nov 21, 2012 #4 3.25 should be ok might be a bit hot but turn the amps down to the bottom of the range on the box and see how you get on
3.25 should be ok might be a bit hot but turn the amps down to the bottom of the range on the box and see how you get on
B Bsmith Member Messages 2,554 Location Leyland UK Nov 21, 2012 #5 I imagine they are mild steel general purpose rods eg, 6013s. They will be fine for 1/4" thick mild steel and for welding in all positions.
I imagine they are mild steel general purpose rods eg, 6013s. They will be fine for 1/4" thick mild steel and for welding in all positions.
S spaf4 Member Messages 39 Nov 21, 2012 #6 You should have no problem using 3.25, and if you're new to this game and don't mind me giving you a couple of tips, then, if you have any, use 2.5 to tack up with and never tack weld in corners. Good luck with the trailer.
You should have no problem using 3.25, and if you're new to this game and don't mind me giving you a couple of tips, then, if you have any, use 2.5 to tack up with and never tack weld in corners. Good luck with the trailer.
