OA filler rod from ACE Hardwrae

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Ok so I can drive 25min to AirGas for RG60 or I can use coathangars or....ACE Hardware has thin steel rod 1/16" in long lengths. That would work for filler right? I'm not building anything really crucial. Just patio furniture and decorative stuff. I'm thinking it would be fine.Thoughts from the informed welcome.Lincoln PowerMig 180cVictor O/ABandaids and aspirinI don't know what I don't know!?
Reply:I am betting it will be fine. One way to find out, weld some up, and do a destructive bend test with it. If it doesn't crack, you are good to go for your purposes!!And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:I'm gonna try it manana and report back.RyanLincoln PowerMig 180cVictor O/ABandaids and aspirinI don't know what I don't know!?
Reply:Rg-45 flows easier than RG-60. For patio furniture and decorative stuff, I'd use coathanger. However, my coathanger is old enough to still have some steel in it.  Watch your puddle and 'float out' the impurities. If that piece of 'hanger' won't weld, throw it away and try another; some weld, some don't. It's not magic, just melting stuff; like a candle. IMHO / YMMV 9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:Ok the ace harware wire did not work as well as coat hangar for whatever reason. Just my observation.Lincoln PowerMig 180cVictor O/ABandaids and aspirinI don't know what I don't know!?
Reply:I'd use the Lincoln iffin' it were meWhy the O/A on the patio furniture?order the filler rod on-line- let UPS pay for the gasEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1I'd use the Lincoln iffin' it were meWhy the O/A on the patio furniture?order the filler rod on-line- let UPS pay for the gas