1/4 round stock

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I have a question that has probably been asked here before but i cant find it.I have to but weld two pieces of round stock that is about 1/4. My question is what would the the best joint design. it is going to be about 2' long and has to bend without breaking. should i grind half the diameter on each side and tig it. it is mild steel and i will use 309 stainless. does any of this make any sense???you ain't gotta eat it
Reply:This is probably a dumb response, but this stuff is like $4 for 20'. Why weld it?Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:it is a fix it project. might be better just to get a piece and bend it to what I needyou ain't gotta eat it
Reply:Originally Posted by ksmrfit is a fix it project. might be better just to get a piece and bend it to what I need
Reply:While new is better - to answer your question - when I weld solid rod, I generally grind a flat bevel instead of making it pointed.Works better for me.But, on small round bar with tig, I found only a small gap is needed, use pedal accordingly 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:ok thanksyou ain't gotta eat it
Reply:If you are going to shape it round again then I would prep it with a flat or Vee then weld out. No point as stated.
Reply:Hello ksmrf, does the joint have to be round? The reason for asking has to do with your question about joint design, if you are simply joining 2 pieces and there are no clearance issues then "lapping" the 2 pieces over one another a 1/2" or so and then welding both sides of the lapped section will ensure a strong connection. Good luck and best regards, Allanaevald