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welding the deck frame
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<blockquote data-quote="Poormans Boatright" data-source="post: 387355" data-attributes="member: 5870"><p>PSG, pretty summed it up, yes go with 5356, 4043 welds like crap. He makes a important point on not using a contaminated wheel, even if the wheel is stainless, do not use it on anything else other than aluminum as it will contaminate the wheel. Very important point PSG, Thanx for bringing that up. The only thing I can add is when attempting to use a spool gun, depending on the thickness of the material, such as 1/4 material, preheat the thicker material so it will flow with the lesser material and make a decent weld. if you are welding 1/4 to 1/4 such a piece of angle or flat bar, put the heat to it, i usually guesstimate, but i think 350 is an average rule of thumb, you can buy a temp stick from a local weld supply, but who really needs it, just heat it up n go with it. you will get the feel. provided the gun your are using is up to the task. Aluminum takes a lot of heat to make a good penetrating weld, home depot, harbour freight, lowes, etc... welders are not up up t0 the task. Don't waste your money on these and think you can weld aluminum. As far as the 130 xp goes, it will never get hot enough to make a solid weld, Thank your friend and take it to a welder, trust me you will be way better off.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Poormans Boatright, post: 387355, member: 5870"] PSG, pretty summed it up, yes go with 5356, 4043 welds like crap. He makes a important point on not using a contaminated wheel, even if the wheel is stainless, do not use it on anything else other than aluminum as it will contaminate the wheel. Very important point PSG, Thanx for bringing that up. The only thing I can add is when attempting to use a spool gun, depending on the thickness of the material, such as 1/4 material, preheat the thicker material so it will flow with the lesser material and make a decent weld. if you are welding 1/4 to 1/4 such a piece of angle or flat bar, put the heat to it, i usually guesstimate, but i think 350 is an average rule of thumb, you can buy a temp stick from a local weld supply, but who really needs it, just heat it up n go with it. you will get the feel. provided the gun your are using is up to the task. Aluminum takes a lot of heat to make a good penetrating weld, home depot, harbour freight, lowes, etc... welders are not up up t0 the task. Don't waste your money on these and think you can weld aluminum. As far as the 130 xp goes, it will never get hot enough to make a solid weld, Thank your friend and take it to a welder, trust me you will be way better off. [/QUOTE]
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