STICK WELDING SHEET METAL with 6013 rods! Beginner Welding Series!

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Stick Welding Sheet Metal with 6013 rods! Beginner Welding Series! This is the thinnest sheet metal I have ever welded using this process. I'm welding very thin 16 gauge metal to even thinner 20 gauge metal It's not easy to do but it can be done with a little practice. Learn some tips and tricks as I get this repair work done!
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@BrandonLund 4 года назад

MORE WELDING AND FABRICATION VIDEOS HERE:ru-vid.com/group/PLfbf78fMz9Vol0uX2-GNc6mLi75zpqb5f LEARN HOW TO WELD VIDEOS HERE:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ADa1I319GJ0.html

@OFallons 4 года назад

Weld mostly onto your thicker patch for heat control letting your puddle flow onto your thinner base metal.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

That is how its done.

@Valgatha1 3 года назад

Hi Brandon, thank you for showing us not to be afraid to use stick welder on thin metal. And it's great that you promote the philosophy of fixing things rather than throwing them away. I'd also like to share a tip of how I remove spinning bolts. I simply cut a small groove into the bolt head for a flat screwdriver to hold onto it. This way you can even use the same bolts again.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Great tip and I appreciate your support! I'm a firm believer in taking care of things, fixing them and keeping things out of the landfills.

@MorrowSind 3 года назад

After seeing this video: Now, I want a plasma cutter. Nice work!

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thank you! Plasma cutters are fun!

@pablorayas3048 3 года назад

IKR?

@pazzy4501 2 года назад

well done Brandon, I suggest using 6013 with electrode negative, and lower the amps, let's say around 30 amps, regardless the product manuals and recommendations about suggested amperage and all that, just the experiance and practice is your factor, yesterday I did some amazing 1mm sheet welds with 2mm 6013 DCEN, it was fantastic, and even you can fill some metal gaps with this techneque plus using tack weld principal, I am not a pro I am just a DIYer, I use arch weld to fix some stuffs arround the house, we all lern from each other, keep up the good work

@BrandonLund 2 года назад

Right on man and you are SPOT ON with DCEN! I wish I would have tried DCEN but whereas I didn't clean the metal i stayed with DCEP thinking it would help to burn through the rust. DCEN is the way to go on thin metal for sure! Thanks for sharing @Mahmoud Omar 👍🙏

@pazzy4501 2 года назад

@@BrandonLund your welcome any time

@lakerdigital 5 месяцев назад

This needs to be upvoted.

@pocatefo1 5 месяцев назад

Hola a mi me funciona mejor DCEP electrodo de 2 mm (5/64) 6013 para chapa cal. 18 incluso cal. 20 incluso suelo hacer cordon completo, y en otros casos con puntos, o tachuelas, según como le digan. Pero no uso amperaje bajo, sino amperaje medio. El amperaje bajo me obliga a estar más tiempo en un mismo sitio y eso hace que corra peligro de agujerear la chapa. Con amperaje medio avanzo mejor. Pero cada uno tiene sus métodos 👏🏻

@j.bridges2921 Год назад

Good utilization of your time. Not only did you save a few bucks fixing an old tool, but you made an educational video out of it as well

@BrandonLund Год назад

Thank you! 👍

@robertbarr8001 4 года назад

This was great thank you Brandon. Real world stuff in your own home and real world results. Totally refreshing. So enjoyable. Good luck to you.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks Robert! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

@AnonYmous-cf2ci 5 лет назад

I wish I had seen this video last week when I was dealing with a similar situation with a carriage bolt.

@lucasrobinson537 6 лет назад

I love welding with my powerarc welder. They are so handy.

@MinionsSmithy 3 года назад

I enjoy all of your videos, whether they are big projects or short how to videos. Any knowledge gained is power! Thanks, Brandon!

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thanks Steven! I appreciate your support! 🙏

@edpontiff8448 6 лет назад

Did the same thing but used a 75 dollar AC 100 amp buzz box with 6013 1/16 th rods , lots of them , at 45 amps with square 2 in by 2 in sheet steel , came out nice and strong ! Can be done !

@BrandonLund 6 лет назад

Nice! Those 1/16" rods burn FAST!

@White000Crow 5 лет назад

Ed Pontiff I cooked off a few of those 1/16” rods today, surprisingly easy to weld 18 gauge.

@2hotscottpro Год назад

My Miller 180 SD cooks them down to 20 amps.First time doing 14 gauge a few hours ago.negative was better than positive.Gona try ac tomorrow.Trying figure out best setting for a repair.First time stick welding on this used new to me machine.Gona try tig too when I get filler rod for metal.

@pacowang283 6 лет назад

I sure like these. I am learning a lot. Thank you

@BrandonLund 6 лет назад

PacoWang I’m glad Im able to help buddy! Thank you!

@michaelsalcido3736 3 года назад

Thanks for your effort on this. I am a novice with welding and I just bought a new stick arc welding like yours, so I appreciate these small projects. That’s exactly why I got me a stick. Btw, I also have a mug, but I’ve always wanted a stick as well. I’m very impressed with that plasma cutter. That’s next. Thank you.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Stick is a great process to learn in my opinion. There are a lot of fine motor skills that take place as you stick weld. I think it just gives a good foundation to make the other processes a bit easier to get good at. Thanks man and i appreciate you watching!

@kirkbrode 5 лет назад

Great video man. Really helpful. Thanks for posting it!

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thank you! Glad I could help!

@jaquesdaniels2964 6 лет назад

Good honest real world repair job, on stuff like that, backing the joint with some copper strip or heavier steel can help avoid burning through-if of course you can get to the underside of the job. Stop n start helps (its how I weld vertical up with 6013 if I have to). Did I hear you say "its just a wheelbarrow" what a thing to say about the thing you take your cash to the bank in each week.

@BrandonLund 6 лет назад

Jaques Daniels thanks buddy! Great tip on the copper bar! You caught me, thats the real reason it wore out,..hauling all that cash 🤣🤣🤣

@scottmckenna9164 5 лет назад

What I hear you saying is Brandon lives in Venezuela. (wheelbarrows of cash)

@fredbentley4944 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Many years ago i did some welding underground in the mine but it was always very heavy material. I wasn't really a welder but sometimes I had to do my own welding when mechanics couldn't get to where I was working. I got to be OK but never did learn how to handle sheet or thin material. Learned a lot here. Thanks again !!

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks Fred! I always admired the guys that went underground for work. That's hard demanding work!

@p0k7lm 5 лет назад

I can relate to what you mean about learning just enough to get by working on my old cars to get to tge job.🔩🔧🔩🔧🔩🔧😬👍

@jerrychan1471 6 лет назад

Very informative, a lot of useful tips, thanks!

@BrandonLund 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@stylex19 3 месяца назад

I have been welding for less than a year now, but a number of landscapers in my area have been asking me to do some light repairs on their equipment. I'm glad to have come across this video, because it helps me immensely.

@BrandonLund 3 месяца назад

Right on!

@waiakalulu3501 4 года назад

Nice video! I learned a couple of tricks today! Most appreciate you dropping knowledge on this subject.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks! I appreciate your comment and glad I could help.

@Jeff-gw1dv 4 года назад

Brandon, glad i found you . That is exactly how my barrow is but worst . Will now know what to do to fix it. Thanks so much for posting.I just bought a Arc inverter welder which works from 10 to 80 amps so hopefully will do the job. All best Jeff

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks Jeff glad I could help! Congratulations on your new welder! It will do just fine! Thanks for watching!

@vigisbigtm 6 лет назад

Thanks! It helped a lot.

@yryama 4 года назад

This video game me the confidence to fix the floor plans on a 96 Cherokee Xj. Exact same problems and all. Thanks dude

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Awesome man! Glad I could help. Lightly grinding the metal with a flap disc will help also. You can use a little lower amperage setting if you do (which helps with blowouts)

@brydenal6319 4 года назад

Love the video, Great advice as i'm having slimier trouble were the metal is thin and rusty inside so all your able to do is tack it to make your weld. Now after viewing this video ill be ready to incorporated into the fabrication of my 30's street rod truck bed

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Glad I could help and good luck on your project man!

@whanaujules4029 4 года назад

that was brilliant, I have thin metal to be stick welded to a slightly thicker metal, thanks for the uploads

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Your welcome! Glad I could help :)

@wailnshred 4 года назад

Good video Brandon! I wish I had seen this before I threw the old wheelbarrow away, this would have been a good project for me to practice my welding on.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks man!

@howtocreatesculptures6713 5 лет назад

Thanks Brandon, it seems every wheelbarrow i have ever seen does this right around the bolts, thanks for the cool video : ), happy wheelbarrowin ! lol

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thank you :)

@danietkissenle 6 лет назад

Lastnivht in welding class I decided to master the 6013 buttweld on 16 gauge vertical. And I gotta say I got pretty good

@thomasbartlett6771 Год назад

Great video and thanks for posting!!

@BrandonLund Год назад

Thanks man! 👍

@CrazySparkie63 6 лет назад

When using E6013 rods on thin metal use Straight polarity (electrode negative) for less penetration!

@BrandonLund 6 лет назад

Right on brother!

@arsenioegoytorogiguinat2826 5 лет назад

sir, what is electrode negative means? does it means that the electrode conected to negative and the ground conected on the posive side? thank you sir.

@montinaladine3264 5 лет назад

Did not know that! I hope it would not hurt or stress my inverter arc welder (CIGWeld weldskill 170)? So I just swap the leads around and weld as normal?

@spektrum426 5 лет назад

@@montinaladine3264 Yes, it will be fine. I have the cigweld weldskill 180, and use it for both DCEN (electrode negative) and DCEP (electrode positive).

@spektrum426 5 лет назад

@Swampy I recently was researching this topic and noted the following; DCEP will put more heat into the base metal and therefore more penetration. DCEN will put more heat into the electrode. I have tested both and found this to be true. If I used DCEN on thicker metal, its deposition rate was very high, but tended to not blend into the base metal unless I cranked up high amps. DCEP blends with the base metal really well, but will easily blow holes in thinner metals.

@chepo1956 Год назад

Hello Brandon, Jose from Puerto Rico. Yeah, I agree with you. These type of welds don't have to look pretty as long as it gets the job done. I really enjoy the content on your channel. It's a great feeling when you can fix things around the house and make them last longer.

@BrandonLund Год назад

Well said!

@frankkante7850 4 года назад

Great Video. Thanks for sharing. Please more thin metal stick welding Videos !!

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks Frank. Check out this weeks video. Not super thin but thin lol

@garrybunk 4 года назад

Thanks for the video! I'm completely new to welding and trying to learn on a cheap Chinese buzz box so that I can do repair welds (two lawnmower decks currently). I first tried with 3/32 6011 DCEN and was blowing through the old worn out sheet metal. I'm now going to try 1/16 6013 and switch the leads to DCEP as commented below. I'm not concerned with my welds looking great right now; I just want them to be functional!

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

That should do the trick Garry. 6011 digs in deep as you found out. Its good for welding thicker metal. 6013 will work much better for you. Good luck buddy.

@sgtrock19delta 4 года назад

Kool Gary, me too. I live out here in the Philippines retired army, everything here is pretty much do things your self so I'm learning how to weld.

@juniorlewis9173 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video. You are a cool guy.

@BrandonLund 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@scottmckenna9164 5 лет назад

Very useful video to watch, lots of little things to comprehend.

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks Scott!

@sgtrock19delta 4 года назад

Thanks Brandon, your a life saver. I'm a retired army vet living in the Philippines I'm learning how to weld through videos with a 250$ welder the settings are only numbered 1-7 no explanation on amperage so I'm pretty much guessing. Your videos help me alot thanks. I'm learning to due my own projects around the house especially since we're quarintened.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thank you for your service buddy! Don't knock the budget welders. Theres no shame in it. You can do a TON of stuff with a 200 dollar welder. Over the years I've burned pounds of rods building dozens of car haulers, equipment racks, floor pans for commercial buildings, you name it. The list goes on. The biggest hurdle with some of the budget welders is lack of support, directions and warranty but rest assured, with practice on your welder you will be laying down pretty beads in no time. You could have a 10,000 dollar welder and without time under the hood your welds will not look as nice as someone's who has been practicing on their 200 dollar welder. That's a fact. Good luck buddy and thanks for watching and commenting.

@LittleUrbanPrepper Год назад

You can get a cheap clamp multimeter to measure current values. Measure for each level and write it on with a permanent marker

@gregmelton9355 3 года назад

Brandon, Your videos have inspired me to take up similar repair projects if I can get approval for a welder purchase from the budget director (my wife). lol Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thanks Greg I appreciate your support. This Friday's episode is about beginner welders making money doing small projects. It helped to sell my budget director also so I figured I would pass it on. My budget director is my wife also. I got a chuckle from that so thank you:)

@adambrown8109 4 года назад

Really nice video, thanks!

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks Adam

@gmr1525 4 года назад

Stack a tack is definitely the best way to repair that with what you got. Great info, keep the vids coming.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@bigjoe4030 5 лет назад

1/16 7014 are great for welding really thin metal. Great vid!

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Yes! Good call! I dont normally use 7014 so it never came to mind. Thank you!

@psycho1821 4 года назад

You are right,almost like MIG

@Nifares1971 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips!!

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting

@JasonVladimir 3 года назад

Good show! Thanks for sharing!

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thanks Jason!

@michaelpatterson6936 5 лет назад

Thanks... good info

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks Michael!

@jwdickinson643 3 года назад

finally a DIY guy who takes the time to use PPE rather than flipflops and shorts. Great video!

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

@J W Dickinson thanks for great comment man! Much appreciated👍

@ifell3 2 года назад

Great channel, got me subbed!!

@BrandonLund 2 года назад

Awww man thank you! I appreciate your support! @ifell3

@bfjohnmark 5 лет назад

Thank you....its really hard welding thin metals..

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

It sure is! I still struggle with thin metal!

@reaction5235 5 лет назад

Thanks for good job

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Your welcome!

@frankcrawford416 5 лет назад

Fine job!

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@johnpelletier1360 3 года назад

Love what you doing I'm also from Maine

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thanks John! I appreciate your support!

@fragleshnagle4256 5 лет назад

ahh the good old weld a nut on it technique.... works great for O2 sensors by the way. it'll save you a lot of time

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Nice tip! Thank you!

@anthonytrodriguez7166 2 года назад

Great show

@BrandonLund 2 года назад

Thanks man!

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@fractalign 5 лет назад

I have been doing this for years, while using a Mig does a cleaner weld, it has a tendency to push through thin metal. That coupled with the fact the the wire has a habit of kinking inside the cable makes it more trouble than its worth. I have been repairing a beat up old Model A Ford fender using my trusty old stick welder. I added two patch panels and welded them in and ground them smooth inside and out, it’s about 80 percent done and by the time it’s finished you won’t be able to tell it was stick welded.

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

NICE! My dad was right into the old Fords...30's & 40's. I first learned on a stick welder so I'm a big fan of others trying to make repairs using stick first then graduating on to other processes.

@dallasbeus2117 4 года назад

I have a wheel barrow I have had for 30+ yrs and it is going to need to have the carriage bolts replaced along with some other repairs. I have painted it everywhere multiple times (except tires), handles included and it is still going strong. I hate to guess how much dirt and gravel, etc I have moved with it and how much cement I have mixed in it. It will make a good winter project to do some serious maintenance on it. I have had it so long it feels like an old friend. I have thought about welding a layer of sheet metal in the bottom of it to keep it going.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

There is a certain sense of pride when you maintain your tools as others toss theirs aside and buy new, which the new tools are often inferior to the older tools they threw away. Good on you for keeping it in service!

@drizler 5 лет назад

Dude, next time get yourself some 1/16 6013:and above all clean those weld areas up with a wire wheel or at leas sandpaper. To get those stupid carriage bolts off chop them with a whiz wheel or a 4,5 “ grinder and a cutoff disk . Those bolts are $2/ pound at tractor supply. Also as said before just icky up some huge oversized washers there as well. They will suck up the heat more and it will weld easier. Also consider using a piece of scrap copper water pipe flattened as a backer while you weld It will suck up the heat prevent burn through( some of it) and make the job go better. I keep a piece hanging on the wall just for such a thing. Don’t get me wrong I’m not criticizing here just suggesting ways to make it better and easier

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Great tips and spot on about Tractor Supply. I buy all my fasteners there. You cant beat their prices. I have some 6013 1/16" videos I did a head to head comparison with straight and reverse polarity on thin metal. They are super springy! I probably should have ground the rust for demonstration purposes, but for practical purposes, it wasn't really necessary for what the application was. Fender washers were a good idea also, but that would have required me to drive to the store and AINT NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT!! LOL Cheers brother.

@sgtrock19delta 4 года назад

Sir do you have any videos, I'm a beginner and I'm very much interested in you explanation, been a soldier all my life, welding is a whole new world that I've always been interested in but never had the time. Any info would be greatly appreciated thank you.

@yapanazuma3595 4 года назад

@@BrandonLund If rod is "springy", or simply too long for you, just grab it in half with the other hand - this will also allow you to start your weld easler.

@endlesslearn41 3 года назад

Yes. Good job...so just use 1/16 -6013 rod. the lower the heat, the harder it will be to burn through. Near 20 to 45 amps..

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

I have a playlist called beginner welder series that I think you will find interesting. I try to include tips and tricks in every video I do. Thank you for your service Sgt. 🙏

@nathanblanchet2648 5 лет назад

I started out stick welding but never had enough practice on sheet metal. I usually go with my everlast mig welder for the thinner stuff. Thank you for your helpful videos.

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks Nathan I appreciate your support. Stick Welding is what I started with also.

@mrantone916 4 года назад

Perfect thanks.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@ukaszczuba9138 4 года назад

Good job :) No matter how it looks, it works :D

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks man!

@kudabesi3683 4 года назад

Thanks for the info

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Your welcome! :)

@donron9536 3 года назад

thx bro.. i so new with this weld stuff.. still working hard and trying. keep up a video.. thin n rusty keep making a hole.. wish me luck sir.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thin metal is hard to weld but practice makes perfect. Try increasing the angle of your rod...that helps also.

@CosmynFire 4 года назад

Nice video!Hot-start feature is very usefull.I used 6013 2.5mm electrodes at 20 amps to make a rust repair on my car.The metal thickness was around 0.8mm.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

It's hard but it can be done. How did it come out?

@CosmynFire 4 года назад

@@BrandonLund It came out good but with some tiny holes due to the trapped slag and very low amperage for that kind of electrode.I was afraid of blowing holes because the metal was very thin for stick welding.To avoid that you should have a very little gap(almost zero) between the metal pieces and wait after every tack to cool down to the touch.

@raghuramanu611 6 лет назад

I purchased New 200 amp stick welding machine recently, i have a Knob called arc force I would be thankfull of you make a video on arc force control and types of welding rods to use on metals and the current (amps) used for welding. your videos are useful to beginners like welding cast iron sheet metal welding etc.

@BrandonLund 6 лет назад

Be sure to click the notifications button, I will be doing just that. I have some "how to" videos on welding thin metal in my "beginner Welding" playlist if you haven't seen them yet. Thanks for watching and congratulations on your new welder!

@nafizulshahril5846 4 года назад

tq for you video.i follow what you do..very nice..tq for info..from malaysia..

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support!

@GeneralMills66 4 года назад

awesome vid

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Thanks! 👊😁

@RedfishInc 4 года назад

I often weld mower decks with my Chinese buzz box. I use a similar technique of quick hit and run tacks and filling in between. Smaller sticks a lower current do the job.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

I have a few myself and they work awesome! Thanks for commenting and watching!

@rossadamson4664 3 года назад

Nice one, exactly what I need to do. V helpful ta.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thanks Ross! Glad I could help!

@overbuiltautomotive1299 5 лет назад

i use a ac225 n love it old Lincoln tombstone

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

I started out on an old 225 also. Those old tombstones are hard to beat.

@lr22same47 4 года назад

Good stuff. Totally my situation try to fix pin holes in gas cans, very challenging.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@wadedeeds1738 5 лет назад

Thanks very good video.

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks man!

@p0k7lm 5 лет назад

Tnx 4 video !😃👍🐯

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Anytime! :)

@WV591 3 года назад

E6013 is the best all around rod and easiest to use and clean.

@dezdon01 3 года назад

As a hobbyists this is the most common and frustrating situations I run across. Run a bead?.... forget it with a stick, just a mess. Tack, tack tack. 😊 Good video, thank you.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thanks man! 👍

@Canadianboondocker 2 месяца назад

1.0 mm rod at 15 amps

@randyb3347 5 лет назад

I have the exact same wheelbarrow, it's in the exact same shape and needs the same repairs. THANK YOU!!

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Anytime brother! It should be good for another 20 more now!

@elenaolivares6965 5 лет назад

Good job Brandon, you were using d.c. I have an a.c. industrial welder and it welds horribly and I have ground most off and intend to purchase a "Tig" welder and use "Argon Gas" to shield the molten pool. . . I believe you can go down on amperage below 40 amps the Tungsten allows you to weld without all the popping and sputter with little to no clean-up. I tried to get a 200 amp diode but no one has one in this area except "e bay" a diode will change the a.c. to d.c. for better arc stability.

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks man! I've probably done more ac welding than dc welding and I know exactly what your saying. Dc just seems to have a buttery arc...until it doesnt lol

@arsenioegoytorogiguinat2826 5 лет назад

nice tutorial video sir

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@johneric3886 10 месяцев назад

Good video!!!! My money says, you'll get 10 more years out of that wheelbarrow 😀

@BrandonLund 10 месяцев назад

Thanks man! Fingers crossed

@gnalry_town 7 месяцев назад

nice repair

@BrandonLund 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@shenyathewelder9695 3 года назад

Never underestimate brute simplicity, it’s just works

@BrandonLund 2 года назад

Right on!

@CopperheadWelding 5 лет назад

Definitely can do it with a buzz box. Run it at 70 travel speed is much faster . Just have to focus on how much your heat is being placed in one spot .

@chrissample3047 10 месяцев назад

Good job

@BrandonLund 10 месяцев назад

Thanks

@shehzadhaukim 6 лет назад

Thnx dude

@BrandonLund 6 лет назад

Shehzad Haukim your welcome!

@alphasigmasezon8597 5 лет назад

Excelente

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks Alpha Sigma Sezon I appreciate your support!

@stevef.9659 4 года назад

I cut a slot in the head of the bolt with a thin kerf on grinder and hold it with a screwdriver. I will add your technique to the list.

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Great tip! Thank you!

@jamescaneda9515 Год назад

Great demo video. I’ve always hated 6013 because of the same results. Always have to run really hot to make it work.

@BrandonLund Год назад

Same here!

@benjaminzhou9503 3 года назад

thanks for sharing Brandon. I just got a MMA welder and started learning. What should I look for in a welder that has the "hot-start" feature. Is it a common feature?

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Most inverter welders will have a hot start feature. Just be sure it lists it in the description.

@johnsanchez8029 Год назад

On point bro. This door to the garage was kickin my as$ but I only have stick!!! Not a MIG. This’ll definitely suffice my brother. Much appreciated

@BrandonLund Год назад

Glad I could help brother!

@thomaslewis9526 3 года назад

This is inspiring. I have two wheelbarrows that have been stored outside for ten to twenty years and require my attention. I found some 6013 1/16th rod at harbor freight for my 100 amp Sears buzz box. I know the blacksmiths would use Borax as flux in forge welding,. This is (for now) readily available at Walmart and others, a little sprinkle between layers of metal could be very helpful. Reheating with a torch/induction coil (red or orange heat) and using hammer and anvil to shape and anneal might be helpful. The idea of using some (heavy) copper as a backer to prevent burn through is very good. Thanks and good luck. More Thoughts: I don't t know if Borax and electrode flux play well together. Forge welding involved careful high heat with hammering to squeeze out the Borax flux, it could get in the way. Borax would be galvanized compatible to a point, because many brass brazing fluxs are mostly Borax (brass = copper + zinc) and galvanized = zinc.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

I like the Borax tip! That would work very well

@angelojoson1736 5 лет назад

Good strategy

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@angelojoson1736 5 лет назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3fqH5coZUuM.html i got the idea from here :)

@ravikanagasingam9473 5 лет назад

thanks

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

I appreciate your support!

@luciusirving5926 5 лет назад

I have a Lincoln AC box and I just welded super thin gauge metal just fine. Btw, I used spare rods in case I blew a hole through sheet metal and I use those spare rods I have lying around to do my poor man's TIG welding on sheet, fusing every piece of bare rod onto sheet.

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Nice! Thin metal can be difficult!

@angelojoson1736 5 лет назад

U can also make a wire core as filler rod in smaw if its too thin i tried it and it works :)

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Right on!

@angelojoson1736 5 лет назад

Just dont forget to remove the flux of another electrode to make it as filler rod. Or any thin steel with thickness of 3/32 inch can be a filler rod for smaw just to absorb the arc force

@angelojoson1736 5 лет назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3fqH5coZUuM.html i got the idea from here

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

That is also referred to as "Texas Tig" :)

@angelojoson1736 5 лет назад

Texas tig.? The place of the Cow boys??? Infact i also see that in some of my co workers in construction but not as good as on video. Im from philippines anyway :)

@MrPallingo 3 года назад

I like this welding channel. For me, it shows real world repairs, which I do mostly. I don't manufacture products for sale, so I don't need to be certified. I am certified, but not as a welder.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Thanks for your support Oscar!

@guillaumelombard7210 4 года назад

Nice one, I came here because I have been trying to weld a similar metal sheet, so thin that it was impossible to use 2mm (12 gauge) 6013, as I had to crank the amps up to 80 but then it would just melt the sheet metal. I swap to 3.25mm (8 gauge) rods and got better results as I was able to quickly melt the rod without melting the sheet metal too much. I am actually wondering if the quality of my 2mm rods are any good. my welder doesn't have a hot start and I am wondering if I ll ever manage to use the 2mm rods..

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Hot start can be a huge help...just keep practicing and use a steep angle. It will help prevent from blowing through.

@tanksoldier9770 5 лет назад

That worked pretty good ,maybe some linseed oil for the handles . Are you going to build a wood splitter ?

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks! Funny you mentioned the linseed oil, that's exactly what I used on the handles. I was going to use poly but I had some left over from a project. I'm tossing the idea of building a splitter but I don't have a good understanding of hydraulics so I'm not really sure.

@trailman20 Год назад

From what I've been researching 1/16" 6013 is the best for thin metal

@BrandonLund Год назад

100% 👌

@colt10mmsecurity68 3 года назад

A thin cutoff blade run across that carriage bolt to make a thin groove across the top allows for a big flathead screwdriver to grip it. It works well with my AC/DC buzzbox.

@BrandonLund 3 года назад

Great tip! 👍

@anotherdave5107 5 лет назад

harbor freight has 1/16" diameter E6013 electrodes. Fender washers can be used for those who don't have a plasma cutter.

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Good call! Thank you!

@gordon4385 6 лет назад

Nice job! We're you using that Anson 180 amp machine?

@BrandonLund 6 лет назад

Gordon Reiher Thanks buddy! Ansen spiked the price to over $1200 after my review so I will no longer promote them. I’m using the 160sti Blue Demon (TIG and Stick combo) and I’m using it in this video on 120 volts. I’m very impressed so far. The next 2 episodes we are going to see just how far I can push this welder. Take care brother!

@freakyflow 4 месяца назад

Got myself a mini welder - Have a older blazer with a rusted out body mount floor base That needs to be squared cutted And I think it's its going to be a 3 tier metal job And then 2 sides of 1/4 panel rust repair ..My thinking is in And around 18 gauge / 6013 rods 3/32 sticks Tack style across I was really looking into "what if its 14 gauge for the body mount backing !" I think i will be good..worse comes to worse A trip to the store And a bump of power ..Thanks for the video

@BrandonLund 4 месяца назад

Your welcome and good luck on your project. Be careful on floor pans. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher or hose nearby. I caught some undercoating on fire once. Luckily it went out quickly before anything bad happened.

@freakyflow 4 месяца назад

@@BrandonLund Oh for sure! The truck will be away from the garage But facing the house Not to blind people..A pale of water And a fire extinguisher Even a garden hose near by.....The interior carpet And foam out with the seat I seen fire blankets for sale for $56 Abit much for a 1 time maybe 2 time use My father inlaw was laughing at me "i got some 6011 small gauge when your done burning holes..just let me know! lol

@montinaladine3264 5 лет назад

Wow, Very skilful welding on difficult material! You're right, they don't have to look pretty, just a wheelbarrow, only needs to be strong & functional. 3/32" electrodes - that works out to be about 2.4mm - they are very thick! No wonder they recommend 70A minimum. I am wondering why you would not use smaller electrodes, such as 2mm or 1.6mm. A lot less heat generated and less starting amps required. A good inverter arc welder like that one should have good control right down to 20A.

@BrandonLund 5 лет назад

Thanks Steven! Yah these rods were big considering the material I was welding. I have a few videos out with very small rods 1/16" and they would have worked well for this. Like you mentioned, this little inverter welder will go way down low and still initiate a crisp arc.

@julioseviltwin2304 4 года назад

@@BrandonLund interesting.. I thought using my inverter set at 30A was me doing wrong. :)

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

Julio's Evil Twin nope you can go way low. The suggested amperage will get you close but the user has to dial it in for the perfect amperage :)

@tntltl 4 года назад

I had to weld really thin sheet metal I left the buzz box over 70 amps. And lowered the angle really low and I was surprised no holes and in some places I ran beads. By the way I love your videos.

@sweeyong7756 4 года назад

how do you know to turn up or turn down the amperage? i am looking at fillet welding 2.5mm sheet metal with 6013 with 2mm rod

@BrandonLund 4 года назад

A good place to start is the Miller welds calculator. If the settings are too hot and your blowing through, back it off a little. If your bead is too tall increase the amperage.