Well, I've done some research, but I'm going blind reading my computer screen...once again, so much information, so little time to absorb it all....so here's my newbie questions...
I took a welding class years ago, and was decent at it...learned on a stick welder. Don't remember anything about stick selection and amp settings though. I'm getting ready to purchase a used Lincoln ac225...nice and cheap.
I will be welding 1/8" "welding steel" (Lowes...not even clear on what type of steel it is?)...the welds will be extremely short, more like tack welds (joining 1/8"thick x 3/4" angle to 1/8" thick x 3/4" angle, 1/8" thick x 3/4" angle to 1/8" thick x1" flat pieces...etc). I will also be welding 1/8"x3/4" angle to 22 guage sheet.
I don't want much spatter (if I can help it)....
What are some opinions on the best stick(s) to use for these welds? Do I need different sticks for the 1/8 to 1/8 welds and the 1/8 to sheet welds?
Also, for these types of welds (1/8 to 1/8...1/8 to sheet) what are the amperage settings I should use on the ac225?
So far this forum has been very helpful...good bunch of guys in here...
Thanks
I took a welding class years ago, and was decent at it...learned on a stick welder. Don't remember anything about stick selection and amp settings though. I'm getting ready to purchase a used Lincoln ac225...nice and cheap.
I will be welding 1/8" "welding steel" (Lowes...not even clear on what type of steel it is?)...the welds will be extremely short, more like tack welds (joining 1/8"thick x 3/4" angle to 1/8" thick x 3/4" angle, 1/8" thick x 3/4" angle to 1/8" thick x1" flat pieces...etc). I will also be welding 1/8"x3/4" angle to 22 guage sheet.
I don't want much spatter (if I can help it)....
What are some opinions on the best stick(s) to use for these welds? Do I need different sticks for the 1/8 to 1/8 welds and the 1/8 to sheet welds?
Also, for these types of welds (1/8 to 1/8...1/8 to sheet) what are the amperage settings I should use on the ac225?
So far this forum has been very helpful...good bunch of guys in here...
Thanks
