Yet another quick question...

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Hey folks,Well, my little Lincoln flux core is serving me pretty well.  I'm a total beginner, so I'm trying to master flux before I move into anything more advanced.  Anywho, my parents have some wrought iron chairs on their porch.  On a bench, the mesh has begun to lose its hold on the underside and is falling off.  The metal looks pretty good, minor rust and some paint, but nothing that couldn't be taken off with a little brushing.  I'm wondering if my flux core welder would work to re-attach the mesh to the bench frame.  I don't think that the bench is authentic wrought iron, but I suppose that's not a huge surprise to anyone.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Cheers!
Reply:I think you lil flux would do the trick...but go easy on it.  That "mesh" commonly known as expanded metal is thin.   Make sure you aim your heat more to the thicker material, aka the frame of the chair.  Mostly use small quick spots.  Good luckCHRIS
Reply:Like TX said, clamp it and make many, quick spot welds on itStangnetShop Full Of Stuff. Joey
Reply:Cool.  Thanks!
Reply:Howdy!  if possible, and if available, you could put a copper backup strip behind your spot weding area to hold parts together better, better conduction path, and have something to take the excess heat away so you have a lil more time for each joint without burnthough.  I spend about 15$ for a 24" long copper bar that was 3/8" thick and about 1 1/2" long.  Your doesn't nead to even be half that size!  The weld metal won't easily stick to it... usually. It will help keep distortion down too.  Good luck! Brian Lee Sparkeee24!