Thread: DC arc thinnest rods weld body panels ?

You could do by the tacking method, in very short bursts, i have done this before I had oxy acetelene gear, the only other problem is landy panels are aluminium I think.

hi,yes you can use the method you described but be very carefull no to overdo the time/length of weld,also a wet rag bunched up and patted onto weld after each tack can reduce expansion of tack/weld area.

China,

landrover panels are ally but landcruiser panels are steel!

cheers

Kevin

AAH! Landcruiser should have read the post more carefully

I have used my trusty old Abel arc welder to do car body work for more than 40 years. I have some 1mm rods that I have had so long I can't recall where I sourced them (and as I hadn't seen them before and didn't know when i would again I bought quite a few - they were made in the old USSR!). Needs care and practice and since I managed on various Japanese cars when their steel was not the best should be Ok on the Landcruiser. But MIG would be best.

Hi,
Gemeni are the only brand of electrode that I am aware of that have a really small diameter.

They are available in 1.6mm diameter and are real plick to weld with as it is very difficult to keep the joint line in the bead center.
Bob the Welder had them last time I looked.

If you have DC try elecrode positive as that will put most of the heat in the electrode- not in the panel.

Like the man said- lots of short beads - quench em real quick and move around a don't do welding all in one spot at the one time.

Cheers Grahame