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This was a challenge for me because the metal was so thin.  I stick welded it with 1/8 6011 rods and about 80 to 90 amps.Miller Thunderbolt1966 F-350 FlatbedBelarus 250AS TractorMy Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/hardingluke01
Reply:I'm impressed. That's not the easiest thing to do with 1/8" rods. I'm not sure I'd do as well even at lower amps with 3/32" rods. 6011 is a fast freeze rod, but I've never quite picked up the knack of doing thinner sheet with it. I've seen a few members here do thin metal posts using 6010/11 rods and I've always hoped that one day I'd get the chance to work with someone who can do this and pick up a few tricks as to how it's done..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Wow, nice job on thin, rusted metal!
Reply:That would be a big challenge for me w/ my mig. You have patience and a good steady hand!!                                                    MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Way back in the AC only days I tried metal that thin with 1/16" 6013 without success. I have been told that EP DC works better, though I haven't tried it. MIG or TIG would be my choices today.
Reply:Originally Posted by goodoldlukeThis was a challenge for me because the metal was so thin.  I stick welded it with 1/8 6011 rods and about 80 to 90 amps.
Reply:I am jealous. I probably would have ended making a new one out of, at least, 2,5mm, steel.
Reply:Originally Posted by goodoldlukeThis was a challenge for me because the metal was so thin.  I stick welded it with 1/8 6011 rods and about 80 to 90 amps.
Reply:Thanks for all the positive feedback on this!Miller Thunderbolt1966 F-350 FlatbedBelarus 250AS TractorMy Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/hardingluke01
Reply:Came out real good!
Reply:Incredible!I wouldn't have even tried it.Way to go.
Reply:I did use EPDC.  I used a kind of spot weld technique, and moved around to spread out the heat.  Kept the heat on the new metal and pushed it over just until the bead made contact with the old metal and then pulled off.  It actually welded easier than I thought it would.  This is 48 year old U.S. made metal so even though it was thin and looked bad the quality of the metal was probably pretty good.Miller Thunderbolt1966 F-350 FlatbedBelarus 250AS TractorMy Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/hardingluke01