flusher
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Also, you want to start welding two-handed. You'll have better control over the stinger (the welding electrode/rod combo). When you get more proficient, you can try one-handed welding.
And, surface preparation is very important, even with stick welding. So use that angle grinder for cleaning and beveling the work pieces. Get yourself a bunch of c-clamps and some welding magnets to hold the pieces together.
You'll need to become familiar with warpage problems when welding. You have to use tack welds to keep this problem under control.
And, surface preparation is very important, even with stick welding. So use that angle grinder for cleaning and beveling the work pieces. Get yourself a bunch of c-clamps and some welding magnets to hold the pieces together.
You'll need to become familiar with warpage problems when welding. You have to use tack welds to keep this problem under control.