Hardfacing rods

   / Hardfacing rods #32  
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I have a few questions. Can hardfacing be done with an AC stick machine? And if so are there particular rods to use? Run the beads uphill or downhill? Thanks!
 
   / Hardfacing rods #33  
I used to sell Stoody and I don't recall any AC Hard Surface Rods. Someone out there may sell them but I'm not sure who.
 
   / Hardfacing rods #34  
The answer is yes. I have an old Sears buzz box that only does AC (225amp) I do not recall the name of the rods, but they preferred to be used with DC. I used them with AC anyway and put them on the cutting edge of mower blades and scarifier teeth. It made a big difference in longevity. When I went to get more my supplier had discontinued them and told me Stainless Steel would work. Well, maybe better than nothing, but hardface rods are really good. I see that TSC now carries hardface rods that are AC or DC.

Forney Supercote Hardfacing Welding Rod, 5/32 in., 1 lb. at Tractor Supply Co.
 
   / Hardfacing rods #35  
The answer is yes. I have an old Sears buzz box that only does AC (225amp) I do not recall the name of the rods, but they preferred to be used with DC. I used them with AC anyway and put them on the cutting edge of mower blades and scarifier teeth. It made a big difference in longevity. When I went to get more my supplier had discontinued them and told me Stainless Steel would work. Well, maybe better than nothing, but hardface rods are really good. I see that TSC now carries hardface rods that are AC or DC.

Forney Supercote Hardfacing Welding Rod, 5/32 in., 1 lb. at Tractor Supply Co.
Thanks! I'll stop by there and have a look.
 

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