7014 on .065 steel box tube. OK?

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I just love how 7014 lays a bead and handles itself. Is it OK to use on a project involving .065 steel box tube or is it too aggressive for that thickness?
Reply:Might be iffy on that thin of material. I’d try it on DCEN, to see if that will help.Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Stick welding that thin would not be fun.  I like 7014 too, but I would not chose stick for that thin of material - I'd use mig or tig.1/8" and thicker is a good guideline to reduce frustration for stick welding in my opinion.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:I would use 1/16" or 5/64" 6013
Reply:I would say it depends on electrode diameter. I can weld 11 gauge plate with 1/8 inch 7018  and 6013 electrodes pretty easily. Maybe if he found some 1/16 electrode? Even with 3/32, I might be tempted to give it a try. 7014 doesn't dig too deep. Definitely not the best choice but I think he could get it to work. Jodi has a video where he is welding .044 steel with 1/16 6011 and 1/16 6013 on AC, and he is just running stringers, without too much problem. He was running vertical downhill though. If the OP has spare material to practice on and and some smaller diameter rods, give it a try.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DI would use 1/16" or 5/64" 6013
Reply:I have welded 16 gauge fenders on trailers with small stick rodI would recommend 1/16" 6013 on dc instead of 7014 though.....Unless you can find 1/16" 7014 - but I have never seen any?YMMV