Stick on Thin Metal

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I picked up a small party store helium cylinder, and I'd like to turn it into a firepit. The only drawback is that the metal is wicked thin. MIG isn't exactly an option right now either. What I've got access to is a Bobcat 225. One option could be to get an adapter and hooking up my TIG torch, but I wouldn't mind sticking with stick given the chance. Less stuff to buy.Would running 1/16 7016 work? I'd be at the hot end of the rod's heat range (the 225 only goes down to 70A), but what I've read suggests that it could work. Would setting the machine to AC help any? Or should I just stick to TIGging it?Currently working as a Paralegal, but still interested in hobby welding.Miller Bobcat 225ntOne- Character Fractions: ¼ ½ ¾ ⅛ ⅜ ⅝ ⅞
Reply:I'd look at some 7014 rod if I was in your position.My "collection":Homemade Stick WelderVictor O/A TorchAC 225Ideal Arc 250HF 90 Amp Flux CoreHF Mig 170Solar 2020 Plasma CutterPower i-Mig 140EHarris O/A torchHF Dual Mig 131140STAlpha Tig 200x
Reply:i you have access to a heli-arc machine i would go with that.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:If you are stuck with stick, I'd try 1/16" 6013 rods.  Those d*mn things are so whippy and if you cut them in half they don't last long.  If you are burning through the metal (using DC I assume), try the 6013 on DCEN...lower penetration.  Your biggest problem is the Bobcat.  You need to be below 70A for the 1/16" rods.Maybe you can locate someone with a small 110V inverter.  Being portable, you could use that for lower amperage.
Reply:Originally Posted by shortfuseIf you are stuck with stick, I'd try 1/16" 6013 rods.  Those d*mn things are so whippy and if you cut them in half they don't last long.  If you are burning through the metal (using DC I assume), try the 6013 on DCEN...lower penetration.  Your biggest problem is the Bobcat.  You need to be below 70A for the 1/16" rods.Maybe you can locate someone with a small 110V inverter.  Being portable, you could use that for lower amperage.
Reply:Originally Posted by rafergusonMost of the buzz boxes and tombstones will go lower than 70 Amps.  The Lincoln tombstone has a 40 amp setting, for example.  6013 should run fine on AC.
Reply:I sooo read that title all wrong! "Stick on"? Who the hell would talk about "Stick on" metal on a welding site?? And what is "Stick on" metal anyway??  LOL...maybe that's the answer if u can't find a smaller buzzbox. I'd lend you mine, but thin sheet metal is the reason I bought my MIG.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:Originally Posted by shortfuseIf you are stuck with stick, I'd try 1/16" 6013 rods.  Those d*mn things are so whippy and if you cut them in half they don't last long.  If you are burning through the metal (using DC I assume), try the 6013 on DCEN...lower penetration.  Your biggest problem is the Bobcat.  You need to be below 70A for the 1/16" rods.Maybe you can locate someone with a small 110V inverter.  Being portable, you could use that for lower amperage.
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