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i bought a 2.5 kg pack 3.2mm sticks just waiting for the post man

just up for the challenge & something very different ,, dont do much alloy welding so theres no point in spending the dollars in...

hello all
has anybody had experience welding with aluminium arc electrodes ??
is it practical ??

thanks mate
dont need scuba gear as its windy most times ,,which is a bonus (next to lakes)
i.ll see how i go & will let you know with photos

cheers

hi ,
the job is outdoors ( fence work ) anyway,, i may have to use a mig
please note i,m only a novice welder
i thought i might try my luck as arc welding as its more of a challenge
have...

thanks graeme ,
my intentions are to weld 2.0mm & 1.6mm

i was thinking to w i a 13s electrode 2.0mm ,,but not sure

hi ya all

trying to select which electrode 2.5mm for vertical up stick weld
the welder i,m using is an old goodwell 200amp 240v

any advise would be gratefull thank you

my trade ,,

plastic injection moulding die setter / moulder

my trade is also suffering from moulding
after visiting a moulding shop recently for another reason
i found myself doing...

yes its green in color ,, paid $100 for mine

thanks for the info ,, i will buying kobe lb 52 electrodes just to try them out
they say they are very good sticks ,, also have a lincoln 325 redi mig with remote feeder ,,nice machine ,, as it...

the fella who i bought it off ,, bought it new 35 years ago
its relatively in very good condition,, hasnt been knocked around
even the original leads intact ,, but only just ,,
bit of TLC ,,...

thanks for the reply ,,

its got plenty of grunt

it has another connection on top "special"

dunno what its for ,, anybody know???

anybody own a goodwell arc welder ?? made in melbourne during the 60"s 70"s
just bought it from the trading post ,, 240v ,, 200amps
stripped it down with a new coat of paint ,, new leads , new...