itsme...It is possible to weld thinner material with an arc welder. I've learned this the hard way lately. I'm working for an outfit right now that has need for repair of anything and everything....except they only have a big ol' arc welder. I've found with light sheet metal that I can weld it. What I do is use 3/32" 6013 rod in the stinger and feed in 1/16" RG 60 welding rod with the other hand. Hold the 6013 with a long arc, so it mostly burns just the gas rod. If you get it just right you can weld like this. It just takes a little practice. You may also want to use the heat sink trick also. Hope this helps!
Russ |