How to stick weld: Stick welding aluminum (Series part 9)

On this episode we tackle stick welding of aluminum. The end results are functional, definitely not tig weld quality lol.

[elgkas]

Another informative video. I did not even know that stick welding aluminum was an option. Thanks Greg

[RonnieDoyle-ub]

I had to weld a 1/2" thick aluminum transfer case together and found some 1/8" stick rods at the weld supply, worked great I was very surprised at the results. Preheat, post heat and lower amps gave me a smooth rippled bead. I also attached the ground really close to the weld. The next job I got was stick welding copper buss bar plates together. Give that a try.

[engjds]

Hey thanks to this channel, I managed my first perfect few weld beads today!

[RonnieDoyle-ub]

better ground would help, anchor the base plate more solidly also. I like your videos, keep up the good work.

[StayFreeAlways]

Thanks Greg for another great video . We are not doing anything but Steel in my first class, but this is very interesting. I learned a lot by your comments and Analysis .

[tntltl]

My neighbor was a welding instructor. One side of his pruning shears broke off and he lost the piece. He rebuilt that one side using this rod and on a regular inverter welding machine that doesn't have hot start or arc force. The guy has the steadiest hand I've seen and can weld sheet metal blind. He gave me a couple of those rods and I couldn't weld anything with them.

[Ckeaton]

Looks like your welding glove has saved your thumb from a grinder wheel a time or two lol. Good work on these videos.

[veemaxx]

Years ago I repaired a broken rear bumper mount on a Porsche that had been bumped from behind. The repair held and it's ugliness was hidden. Probably 10 years later I went to use those rods on another repair and they had all went bad with the flux crumbling off.

[pauls]

would it still hold up if you had to grind the weld flat or flush with the surface? example the 2 flat pieces welded together. what if you had to grind it flat to make 1 piece ?

[krezac]

Just an idea, wouldn't it help to start the arc on something non-alu (w/o oxide layer)?

[AirsoftTeamOSMD]

Can it be ran on inverter machines that won't run 6010?

[lotty]

That condensation that you reduced with preheating. It makes me wonder about condensation, which i suppose must always be present. So is that true, and does that affect things with water/steam put into the mix? That would cause spatter i expect?

[pekXX]

Hello sir! Can You please make some stick welding videos with stainless steel electrodes? This is something which i can't find in Your video clips.
I would like to ask about one more thing, if possible, can You please include in the videos, wen comparing rods from different brands, Böhler electrodes? They are the ones which I have access to around my area, böhler and esab, some chinese cheapos as well, but don't wan to mention them Unfortunately we do not have the Lincoln brand here in Europe, on the other side of the pond.😔
Thank you in advance!

[AirsoftTeamOSMD]

"Welds as easy as steel". LOL. 10 minutes of sticking the rod and then seconds in its literally a pillar of smoke in the room.

[FunnierK]

Sounds it makes its even worse than welding on galvanized steel without cleaning it lol