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Old 06-06-2019, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by fciron View Post
I'm using aluminum filler rod intended for Tig welding.

I've tried to weld the stubs together without success. I think it'd have to put them in a third hand or something to hold both in position. Frustrating because it's my SOP when welding steel. 😆 Steel rods are cheaper too!

BTW, "tig" rod = "gas" rod, unless it is a particular alloy not given to gas welding.


I butt weld my aluminum rods together.... if the dia is over .063.
I just leave the short stump to go solid in the weld pool and add the new rod onto it, and go back to heating the weld.

For long welds of many feet in length it is convenient for me.
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