How thick is that sheet metal? It looks as thick as 16 gauge. I am currently trying this on 22 gauge which is really thin. I have to use a copper backing or it just burns holes through it. I will be doing some floor pans before spring. Chances are the floor pans will be about 18 gauge I would think so if I can do this on 22 gauge I should have less troubles on the thicker stuff.
@gunforme I think this was 18 gauge. I agree, thicker steel is much easier to weld. One tip for welding thin metal is to trigger it. This will help control the heat to prevent burn-through. Thanks for watching the videos. Donnie Smith
I'm supprised that you are teaching people to weld without your arms being covered up. You can get serious skin danage from the sunburn effect of the UV from electric arc.
Yea good penetration.... Shity bead.... Anx when you stitch weld u dont need any torch motions decent tho good job
arcflash6 2 months ago
How thick is that sheet metal? It looks as thick as 16 gauge. I am currently trying this on 22 gauge which is really thin. I have to use a copper backing or it just burns holes through it. I will be doing some floor pans before spring. Chances are the floor pans will be about 18 gauge I would think so if I can do this on 22 gauge I should have less troubles on the thicker stuff.
gunforme 3 months ago
@gunforme I think this was 18 gauge. I agree, thicker steel is much easier to weld. One tip for welding thin metal is to trigger it. This will help control the heat to prevent burn-through. Thanks for watching the videos. Donnie Smith
ButlerCollision 3 months ago
I'm supprised that you are teaching people to weld without your arms being covered up. You can get serious skin danage from the sunburn effect of the UV from electric arc.
macspud28 3 months ago
@macspud28 We have leather sleeves and jackets we use when we are welding. We did not want to cover the Butler shirts for the video.
ButlerCollision 3 months ago