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@walterjames3911

4 жыл бұрын

Nice weild s

@walterjames3911

4 жыл бұрын

I'm learning

@walterjames3911

4 жыл бұрын

It's was helpful, thanks again

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

@@walterjames3911 thanks Walter. Thanks for watching

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think they actually make a rod except 316 staunless that is actually rated for food grade but I'm not 100% sure

I’m a beginner home welder, found your video randomly and loved it from start to end. No bs no drama, just actions & results & analytics👍🏻 Learned a lot from this, and you got a beautiful grandson as well❤ God bless your family😊

@BrandonLund

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Warren! Welcome to the channel!

As a beginning welder, self-taught. I greatly appreciate these types of videos! Thank you!

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I appreciate you watching and your support!

You have there a beautiful baby inspector. God bless him.

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊

@memeskeyoch3375

3 жыл бұрын

@Jeremy Mettler bro wtf

Was using 3/32 and dcep to join. 11 gauge rec tube to 1/8 rec tube,, this was a mess! Thank you for the tip! I’ll try it tomorrow! Seeing is believing! Good job!

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Glad I cuold help Greg. It's still difficult but hopefully this will help a little

Thanks for running this video. I had an old welder tell me that as a rule of thumb to run any rod ending in an odd number on DCEN and those that end in an even number run on DCEP. I've kind of lived by this rule even though the rods are sometimes recommended to be run the opposite way (like 6011). However, based on your results, it looks like he is right.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting!...I had not heard that before, but it sure seems to make sense! Thanks for the tip! That just goes to prove, you are never to late to pick up tips and tricks!

@ZacharyMelo

Ай бұрын

Five years on - would you say this rule of thumb holds true?

@richmac918

Ай бұрын

@@ZacharyMelo I'm not a welder by profession so I'm not the best to answer this but for the welding I have done I'd say yes.

Thank you. You done a very nice demonstration. Your love for your grandson is apparent.

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry! Hes a keeper :)

Thank you for the video, I tried this both ways and I'm going out again. I find the penetration better with DCEP too. My DCEP also looks better than when I do DCEN. The problem I have is blowing holes in thin irregular surfaces (wheel barrow repair/re enforcing). The good thing about the hole is that it doesn't fill up with rain water any more :D

Thank you for the video. I picked up the Tractor Supply Co. Metal Man arc80 recently. I haven't done any stick welding in 8-10 years and forgot a lot. Checking these videos helps quite a bit. Good info. As far as the metal man 80... not bad. It's a good light weight machine for home use...runs on 110v 20 amp. First time my son used it he laid down a nice bead. I'm gonna pull out some scrap and practice. I did manage to drop a small project and your video helped me. Thanks again.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new welder purchase and I'm glad I was able to be of some help. I saw the Metal Man for the first time this weekend at my local Tractor Supply but i wasn't able to see much of it because it was still in the box and they did not have any displays set up. It's a good feeling when you can fix, repair and build things around the house using your own tools and equipment.

Awesome video Brandon - thank you!! At 62 years old I am a relatively new "stick welder" and have lots to learn still. Your excellent video has given me lots to consider for future jobs! Warm greetings from South Africa!

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it! Have fun!

Going to have a play with the buzzbox on bodywork again this weekend and you've given me a couple more ideas to try 👍, Thanks.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck!

For those who clicked the dislike/thumbs down button are "Inept Wannabe Welders" For Christ Sake! - This video content is the most informative spot on about DCEP (Electrode Positive) & DCEN (Electrode Negative) Gee-saazz! Keep up the great work man! We love your videos! =)

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate your support!

Agree with you 100% Brandon. As far as polarity, when welding on dcep the heat is directed on the workpiece, when welding on dcen the heat is directed mostly on the electrode. That’s why it seems hotter using dcep. Straight polarity dcen: straight electrode negative (SEN) short for senator, reverse polarity dcep: reverse electrode positive (REP) short for representative. Just a trick to remember how to determine straight polarity from reverse polarity. Superfine video!

@BrandonLund

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard and I want to thank you for your great comment in the previous video. It was one of the ones that prompted me to do a follow up video! I like your memory trick for remembering polarity! Awesome!

@scorpnz4433

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers for that info about heat on the base metal & not the rod when polarity is about face

Subbed! Found your channel this week and have been binge watching. I am learning welding as a DIY'er/tinker'er via KZread so content that is well thought out and delivered is very helpful. Great information and perspective on these. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Thanks Brandon for sharing your experience and the 'Boss'

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 👊😀

Other videos don't really go into detail like that or do the comparison of welding electrode positive versus electrode negative. This video really explained and demonstrated the difference.Thank you much!

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Howe thanks Richard! I appreciate your support and kind words!

What a beautiful baby, congratulations. Thanks for the video.

Im replacing/fabricating floor pans on a 96 jeep xj...this was the best advise after 3 days of youtubing...what a relief man thank you

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad I could help. Good luck with your project!

@notsure7874

3 жыл бұрын

And you're gonna stick weld it?

Just found your video as I'm looking to fix some rusted-through metal on my truck, (wheel well and tailgate). I'm new to stick welding and had heard of running certain rods on negative polarity to keep the weld cooler. Thanks for the demo. Great video! A great help to me and keep up the good work!

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Good luck on your project brother. 👊👍

Thanks Brandon, i'm just beginning to weld and this post has helped me today

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad I could help!

@ronjr4268

4 жыл бұрын

agreed

Very helpful and clearly explained, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Brandon great vid excellent explanation I started my grandson welding at 10 with all the correct gear of course 👍

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! My grandson just turned 1 so I can relate!

Good video! I welded 2 hooks on my tractor bucket with the HF 80A inverter with1/16 rods, No idea how many passes, when I was done the bucket looked like I was cleaning up after 50 kids on the 4th of July! Still holding though!

@BrandonLund

6 жыл бұрын

I bet it did looks like 4th of July! They burn fast!. That is a small rod for that project! Multipass! :)

Just started welding so this has answered many questions. Thanks for the common sense tips.

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help!

Excellent tutorial. Keep up the good work brother.

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate your support!

Thanks! I have to weld a tractor at work tomorrow, they don’t have 6010s, only 11s & 13s and I’m not familiar with either. Very helpful.

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks for commenting and watching!

“Is a whip and pause rod” one of the best lines I’ve heard yet.

@ryanjohnson9932

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet name

Thanks 4 helpful vid from you and your boss 😃👍🔨📐!

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! and he's a keeper!

i ended up to this channel.. and as beginner.. your teachings will help me a lot specially that am just a diy mode.. thank you 🙏

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome aboard!

I have been welding for weeks now and been using the 1.6 mm electrode for thin metals but never tried the dcen. Thanks for this video. Gotta try it.

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man your going to love it!

I have an ARC 200 and your video was very helpful. Thanks

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

thank you for your guide bro. looking forward to seeing more of your products

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nicely explained. Thanks. Cute Grandchild God bless

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and we think hes a keeper! God bless you also!

Well explained. Thank you!! My welds have been looking like I'm getting a grinder for Christmas.

@BrandonLund

4 ай бұрын

Lol we've all been there. Practice makes perfect. You'll get it!

Good video as usual. You will notice those rods are made shorter than usual. If you do get some long ones you can wrap the cable over your arm and grab the stick in the middle like a pencil, wearing your gloves of course! If it's hot and your hands get sweaty, or if the stick gets too hot you can put a reasonably clean dry cotton shop/hand towel over your glove and then grab the stick with that. Just be careful, and don't ground yourself anywhere else. I found, and then lost again, a video where a guy welded a box with 18 ga (1.2mm) sheet metal using 3/32" 6011 at 35A DC. He draged it at a steady pace at maybe a 45 degree angle, and created a narrow bead without burning through. DCEN might have helped, but he didn't say. He did say it works much better on some machines than others. It looks like 6011 might work OK at very low current (because of the aggressive arc?). I'm going to try it, AC and DC. The 3/32" is widely available, and the smaller sizes cost more. If it works I'll tell you all about it !

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

Very valid points @Thomas Lewis. You got me curious to try some different things now!

Thank you for your help made aHUGE difference as most of the stuff I weld is thin

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! I'm glad I could help!

Great video always enjoy watching them and I learn something every time -- keep up the good work 👍

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jesse!

It's very helpful as a beginners by choosing the right polarity..

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

Thanks, Brandon!!! This is such good information. Now that I have a choice of stick or wire, I can see that I might have an application that before I won the November welder give away (Thank you so much for the Decapower 200) that I did not have before!!! I watched this because I did not have the option before!!! Appreciate your input so much. Be well, be safe, be Blessed!!!

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy I'm glad it helped!

A Like, automatically, just for the adorable tiny baby. Great vid too. Thanks for the comparison

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Much appreciated!

I watched this a week or two back. I just bought a new welder and tried it today for the first time with 6011. Thinking back to this video, I tried swapping the polarity and I notice the same, DCEN looked better. Thanks for the tip! (neither one of them looked *good* but that's my fault. I'll be practicing)

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help and congratulations on the new welder!

i appreciate the detailed comparison

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

JHonesty G thank you very much! It's easy when you see it side by side.

Great tips man. I usually use my everlast mig welder on thin metal.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan. How do you like the Everlast MIG? I haven't tried one yet.

Thank You for sharing!

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roland and you're welcome!

Great comparison video. Bought a cheap new Inverter welder and I'll try the electrode negative on light sheet for practice. Thank you

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

You bet and enjoy your new welder! 👍

Helpful! Thanks for doing this one

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve!

Thank you this will help me on my side job today you really helped a youngin out preciate it man ❤

@BrandonLund

3 ай бұрын

Glad I could help 👍

Great video, great teachings, thank you

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar! I appreciate your support!

They aren't "springy" you have too much rod angle. These 16th rods will run smooth as a 1/8 7018 and slag peel every time. All those choppy beads are from welding sideways. They run best at 40 amps. Stand the rods up properly so they run smoothly. These little 6013 are some of my favorite rods. You'll enjoy them if you do.

@Gemzy275

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, what do you mean ‘too much rod angle’? I use 16th now because I’m working on 1/16” (1,5mm) square tubing. Do you mean the rod needs to be straight on the metal? So 90 degrees? Thx

@BudMasta

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gemzy275 This is old, so mainly answering for other people watching this, you want your rod angle to be minimal, 5 to 10 degrees in either direction, depending on position on the weld. So yes straight up and down with a bit of angle is fine.

@unknown-ql1fk

2 жыл бұрын

@@BudMasta thanks man. I literally JUST saw this and think it will help me a bit

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

@unknown 1984 that is incorrect information for 6013. You run a much steeper drag angle with 6013 than you do with other rods because it's weld puddle is runny and the steeper drag angle keeps the weld puddle from piling up and creating porosity. 15 degree max for other rods but 6013 you want 25 plus degrees of angle. I don't normally pipe in but running 6013 vertical to 15 degrees is not how this rod is intended to run and will only give you huge problems

Hello and thank you for this video clip. I tried DC electrode negative stick welding today. The welding is far better. As from now,I will go DC electrode negative!!!!

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

ollivier bissiere I’m glad I could help! It makes me feel good when a viewer says that I have helped them. Thank you for sharing!

@patrickhorvath2684

3 жыл бұрын

20 years ago I bought an AC/DC Tombstone, the big Lincoln book on welding, & 50lbs of rods. Teaching myself to weld, I built a shop out of used oilfield pipe. I discovered an iron powder rod. Forget the numerical designation, but on DC reverse polarity the metal flowed So gently into the pool. Nice welds and good joints. Was a really nice forgiving rod.

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

I think your referring to 7024. 7024 will lay down some of the nicest beads anyone will ever see but it is only for flat and horizontal welding, however i always found welding flat was the best position for this rod.

@f.e.oeeorch581

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonLund with dcep your bound to get more penetration and that’s the goal. Dcen will focus heat on the tip of the welding rod and if the metal isn’t thin enough you’ll end up with cold lap

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

Thank you ! For Taking the time to do these videos truly appreciated ! Beautiful baby and waaaaayyyy !!! Better looking than Grandpa !

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And thank god for his sake that he is wayyyyy better looking than Grandpa lol.

I am a total newbie to welding of any sort but I found your video super helpful in just understanding some of the basics i would need to master or get to grips with. Found it really helpful understanding terminology used. I look forward to seeing a video using butt welding techniques. Many thanks from a UK viewer.

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Terry im glad i could help!

I've wanted to weld for years finally got me a small box and since I've never even knew anything about welding but I just bought a small variety of rods and just went to it and I've stuck thousands and burned holes in even more.. but I didn't fret and learned to fill them and move along with a grinder as my best friend to clean up the mistakes.. but I didn't know better I learned on thin metal and my welder wasn't the best when it came to holding an arc so I had to learn improvising.. which I have a method and rotation like I'm stitching figure 8s with a vibrato to the wand that helps maintain the arc... What I found with many trust is if I moved a but faster with 6013 and put a line on the edge of each piece before doing the main weld prevented many holes especially on rusted compromised areas that will blow through super easy... Course I never bought super thin rods this was all done using huge rods since I bought most my rods 2nd hand in bulk from others being o tight budget... Im a huge fan of 6013 in EN is what I've found as well on thin metal... When I finally did some thicker metal later on it felt like child's play compared to thin... Glad I learned it this way...

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people assume that thin metal is a good place to start because it seems like thin would be easier but it's much harder as you found out. I'm guessing going this route you are probably a very good welder and I know you've learned to read the puddle!

Been 5 years Hows the baby ! I bought rods today for auto patch paneling "Always check your rods Not the sign they are selling from" I wanted 6013 3/32 which was a noob mistake on 18 gauge paneling ...The rods ended up being 6011 something which is bigger than your 1/16" ..Have to return tomorrow for the 1/16 6011 ..And ya i will be doing the tack And move method And not the whip Which might be the next method on a thicker gauge on a Body mount floor brace area..which is a whole other not so fun job ..Thanks for posting this You covered gauge rods And method with DCEP And DCEN Thumbs up !

@BrandonLund

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Good luck with your project!

Thank you so much, this was very very helpful for me! I'm building a shop woodburnin stove and my welding skills are very crap- I'm going to switch polarity and see if I may have an easier time of it.

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck with your project 👍

Great video thank you. Im more of a mig and tig guy but your welds look super clean compared to what i can do with a stick welder.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Boy what a KOOL welding inspector!

@BrandonLund

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! 🙏

thanks a lot my friend... your video helps me a lot.

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! I appreciate your support!

Awesome video! Very detailed!

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

@Old Lincoln Pipe Welder thank you very much!

@oldlincolnpipewelder

2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me weld stainless steel kitchen sinks. I used to only think mig or TIG were the way to go, but I use my stainless rod’s on DCEN with no leaks or undercuts. Thank you sir.

This is great man, thx. I was practicing the other day, was blowing through thin ga with 6013 on positive.

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

I think you will see a big difference when you switch the leads :)

@pondacres

3 жыл бұрын

Brandon real fast, what do u think about 7014, I picked up some 5/64" rods to try on thin metal.

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Its a great all around rod and the slag peels easily.

Thanks, I never knew you can change over the cables, I've always welded the right way decp, but for sheet metal which I want to do den seems better, so that's what I'm going to try.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Your going to love how smooth the arc feels!

Pretty tough crowd on here. Almost noone complimented the tiny future welder on his cameo appearance. He's so cute and funny munching on his little hand.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! He sure is a lot of fun and thank you for you great comment!

Thank you very much for this video! very informative!

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad i could help! I appreciate you watching!

thanks for all the info

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Glad I could help :)

Great video. I have used 1/16 rods, I don't have that spring action that much, my problem is the rod burns up

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great tutorial and advice buddy

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 🙏😁

Thanks for the video man it helped me a lot

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Very informative video. I think Colton was upset he didn't to take a crack at it. He'll be at it before you know it!

@BrandonLund

6 жыл бұрын

Tsunami101st thanks buddy! He will be in no time :)

Thanks, I did not know you could hook up the electro holder to negative. Good information for beginners.

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks man!

Really wish i had some of those tiny rods today! I was welding so fast (trying not to blow holes in my metal) that my welds look like a trainee's first week at school haha

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha i feel your pain brother. It happens to me too!

awesome :D i got some 1,5 mm rods today im exited to try them out on some sheets, would be super awesome if i can use this to weld some cases with............. but i have to do a little job first tomorrow lol , but thanks for sharing this vid it made me more confident welding it with elektrodes could work, otherwise i had to get a tig machine i was afraid...

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man and good luck!

Thank you for the video, I should try using DCEN to my 1/16 6013 rod.... It's difficult to weld a thin sheet (0.8 mm) with DCEP.

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Give it a try, I think you will be impressed! Cheers :)

very helpful keep doing them

@BrandonLund

6 жыл бұрын

casy casy thanks buddy! I'm glad your enjoying them :)

Nice and informative video. Send my regards to the welding 'inspector'. Cheers

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! He's a keeper! Thanks for the great comment!

Very helpful the info. I AM A BEGINNER and was using 6013, 1/16 but my weld is not that good looking

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Cheers!

Greatly appreciated thanks

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching! @Goodwill Makhutle

Thanks for your tutorial, its good And your baby so cute

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Awesome video bud! I have some thin legs that have partially broken off my electric smoker I need to repair with my Titanium 200 Unlimited and will consider your results. Consider choking up on the rod with your working hand or grabbing it with your free hand to steady it.

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

@Matt Cero thanks man! You can also snip your rod in half and it will make it a little easier.

thanks for the video.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Anytime! I'm glad you enjoyed!

as guy doing a welding course, currently, I really enjoyed the baby participation 😂.

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaah Thank you :)

Good Sir! Thank you for your video! I just begin learning welding and this video is both cute (because of the little baby :) and also very helpful. Thank you!!!

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Thank you i appreciate your support!

Congratulations! this is a real class tranks!

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. I have to do some thin metal welding so this helps a lot. Nothing like being a grampy eh?? I have one a little older and they soak up so much of what you show them, it's amazing. Cheers.

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yah being a grampy is the best. We have so much fun with him. Like you said, he is like a sponge. Enjoy your little one! Cheers buddy!

Weld inspection. Thumbs up.

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@forresterickson6225

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonLund I used ACEN on the think work I was doing today with better results so thanks for your demonstration.

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help! 👍

Thanks for the video

@BrandonLund

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I bet Colton was being very critical of those welds its all in his expressions lol! Great videos

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! He loves being in the workshop helping out. He will be welding in no time;)

A handy way to handle the small electrodes is to cut the down or to shorter lengths OR remove the flux on the in the middle so you can hold them shorter in the stinger. Basically you’re “chocking up” on the electrode to keep a tight arc.

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea about clamping the middle! Thanks!

Great video. I like your attitude to fixing things with what you have attitude. I need to weld some sheet metal 0.8mm thick with 6013 rods like the ones you used. Can you do a but joint please. Many thanks, and hats off to the inspector 🤗

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will make it a point to cover that in an upcoming episode! 😁👊

Nice video!

@BrandonLund

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

That 6011 bounce looks like the E string on my bass guitar vibrating. It looks like it could be a challenge. Apprentice Colton James already has an eye for a solid clean weld! Master Grandpa has a nice library of videos that can help me earn my apprenticeship! Electrode Negative, Electrode Positive, great demo. I have plenty of video instruction ahead to tackle. Now I just need more time. Thank God retirement is very soon. More importantly, may God bless young Colton James and grant him favor all his years!

@BrandonLund

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man and God Bless you! 🙌

Your stick welding is very cool 😎

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love your channel

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

@Eagle Eye View Images thank you!

very helpful info thank you

@BrandonLund

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Good job . With those skinny rods (which I try to avoid using), I sometimes hold a second rod at roughly 90° or so under the rod in the stinger to get going. I learnt on 6013s, on AC (only time we had DC was from the diesel generator setup) we ran em hot, they ran fine, always had the slag peel right back, never needed chipping hammer or wire brush, maybe they don't make 6013s like they used to or at lower amps on inverters they don't run well? Cute lil Winston Churchill impersonator you have there :)

@BrandonLund

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Interesting idea on using the 2nd rod...I will have to give it a try! The slag seemed to come loose a little easier for me on dcen than dcep but it wasn't peeling back like you mentioned. It's satisfying when it does though. He grand baby is a lot of fun. I compared him to the original "Uncle Fester" on a show called Adams Family.

Nice experiment. 6011s are more of a high penetration rod for dirty metal. 6013s were designed for sheet metal so I'd stay with those if you're intent on stick welding sheet metal. I had a body shop back in the day, MIG & oxy acetylene pretty much covered everything.

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

I'm old school...I started out learning to weld sheet metal floor pans brazing with O/A...anything beyond that is a piece of cake 🤣🤣🤣. Lol

Nice presentation bro, keep it up

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! :)

Man that's dang good welding,any chance of a alloy stick arc welding clip soon m8,keen to learn about it,apparently it needs to be reverse polarity, for the aluminum arc rods,Cheers and awesome channel m8

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I've only stick welded aluminum a couple times and both times it was a complete failure. It held, it just looked bad. I'll probably spare myself the embarrassment lol. It's hard to get a nice looking bead. Thanks for your support :)

Great inspector

@BrandonLund

5 жыл бұрын

Hes a keeper!

When welding with small diameter electrodes I had found for me if I lightly place my index finger on the electrode where it sticks out of the rod holder it dampens the vibrations on the rod to keep it calm during the weld process . The down side is the rod will heat up as you weld and it will eventually get hot on your finger . Good quality welding gloves are a must for this technique . Try it and see if it works for you .

@BrandonLund

9 ай бұрын

For sure 👊

Thank you, thank you,.............. Godspeed

@BrandonLund

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed :)