I have an upcoming project which is like normal ,the customer needed it yesterday, short on time on my end . I will be building "floatable screens", which are used on outflow structures on detention ponds to catch debris etc. I have to build 18 screens apoximately 4 ft x 16 ft, 2x3x1/4 angle iron frames, 2.5x2.5 x 1/4 angle supports every 2 ft running crossways,2x1/4 flat bar on edge 2/3/4" apart inside the frame welded to the support angles. I have a miller 210, perfect for this project,to speed up production with an extra man helping,I was thinking about a wire feed to run off my 302, but $1700, at the lws is gonna cut pretty deep into my profit. So i am thinking about using stick to help out with the welding. Need to know which rod is best as for speed and look as good as a wire weld,and you do not have to spend a lot of time knocking the flux off,as per these screens will be hot-dipped galvanized after I finish and the galvanizing plant will not take any items with flux on the welds.
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06-10-2007, 10:52 AM #1
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Which Rod?
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/22x45 concrete slab with 2 overhead cranes(trolley style with electric hoist, huge shade tree to weld under
33x33 enclosed shop when its to cold or windy outside
miller 210
miller 875 plasma
victor oxy/accet
unihydro 45ton ironworker
miller 180 tig
ole lincoln ac/dc buzzbox
milwaukee power tools
and everything in between
2007 trailblazer 302
Bailiegh 210 miter saw-2008
Beer Fridge
6000# cat forklift
36" port-a-cool fan
Dake G-75 Belt grinder
3035 Spoolgun


I have an upcoming project which is like normal ,the customer needed it yesterday, short on time on my end . I will be building "floatable screens", which are used on outflow structures on detention ponds to catch debris etc. I have to build 18 screens apoximately 4 ft x 16 ft, 2x3x1/4 angle iron frames, 2.5x2.5 x 1/4 angle supports every 2 ft running crossways,2x1/4 flat bar on edge 2/3/4" apart inside the frame welded to the support angles. I have a miller 210, perfect for this project,to speed up production with an extra man helping,I was thinking about a wire feed to run off my 302, but $1700, at the lws is gonna cut pretty deep into my profit. So i am thinking about using stick to help out with the welding. Need to know which rod is best as for speed and look as good as a wire weld,and you do not have to spend a lot of time knocking the flux off,as per these screens will be hot-dipped galvanized after I finish and the galvanizing plant will not take any items with flux on the welds.
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