Unless I am welding some extremely thick metal, it seems I am always
burning at least one hole in the metal. I'm no expert welder, just a
farmer who has to do repairs. My welds do hold, although they are not
always pretty. But it seems that anything I weld ends up with at
least one burn hole. To fix them, I have always stuck a nail, screw
or bolt in the hole and welding over it. In fact I save all bent or
stripped bolts just for this purpose. Last night I was welding some
1/8 inch metal and had to do the same sort of patch, used a bolt and
welded the head right into the piece. I'm just curious what the
professional welders do when they burn holes.
Yea, I am sure they dont burn as many as I do, but "shit happens", or should I say Holes Happen. I only have an AC stick welder and while I do my best to set the heat range, holes happen.
All tips appreciated.
Yea, I am sure they dont burn as many as I do, but "shit happens", or should I say Holes Happen. I only have an AC stick welder and while I do my best to set the heat range, holes happen.
All tips appreciated.