Which Method Rec. for trailer

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MIG or stick (7018) for welding utilty trailers.
Reply:Both are low hydrogen processes and are equally suitable.   Use what you are comfortable with.   Keep in mind it is easier to make a faulty weld with MIG that looks just fine when looked at.
Reply:I agree that E-7018 ia a low hydrogen SMAW electrode, but the most common GMAW wire, ER70S6, is siliconized mild steel with some manganese.  They have very different charachteristics.  I think the most important point in determining processes is skill.  If you are really good with MIG, you can weld trailers with a 180-class machine.  If you aren't that good, you'd want a 210-class welder.  For sure, the 7018 stick will do the job big time.Hank
Reply:im most likely gonna go with mig, so i should pick up some ER70s6 fill wire?? im probably gonna buy the millermatic 210
Reply:MIG is fine for most everthing for a utility trailer,except i would mig the spring clips first then weld over them with a pass of 7018,just to be on the safe side.also a couple of good stick welds where the tongue fits to the frame will also add a safety factor.There is nothing wrong with short arc mig if you have enough power behind it.the stick just gives you a little safety factor.
Reply:but we would have to get the trailers inspected for safety right??
Reply:It may depend on the state you are in, in Michigan you dont need insp if its home built.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:well i live in canada so...
Reply:Mike96I don't believe that home built trailers have to be inspected.  All you have to do is call the motor vechile branch and they will advise you.  However, you are putting something on the public roadways and you should make every effort to make sure any trailer you build is well designed, well built and as safe for you and anyone else using the road at the time.  The consequences of a poorly built trailer could haunt you forever if there is a mishap.Here in the Great White NorthMosquitoes can't fly at 40 below