I am a hobbist and new to stick welding. I know this sounds like a dumb question, but what is the easiest way to open and get into a can of welding rods? Specifically 1/8 th 6010 and 3/32 7018. Some one told me to throw the can on the ground hitting the corner to open it. I am afraid that will damage the rods.
Any help is appreciated
Tong
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05-28-2006, 09:42 AM #1
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05-28-2006, 10:13 AM #2
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How big a can of what brand? Lots of different designs. Most open like a can of vienna sausages...
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05-28-2006, 10:50 AM #3
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Thanks Mac702
The rods are Lincoln Fleetweld 5P 6010's & Lincoln 7018's they were given to me and must be old cans because they are'nt the "EASY OPEN' type.
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05-28-2006, 11:14 AM #4
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Do they maybe have a coil that you unwrap with a key near the top, like an old can of SPAM?
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05-28-2006, 04:15 PM #5
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NO Obvious opener
Mac702
There is no visibile opener at either end. They appear to be sealed cans.
I'm not sure how to open them up without damaging the rods inside!
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05-28-2006, 07:40 PM #6
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Maybe you can use a 1/2" wide flate chisel 'make shure its sharp' and start at the edge and open the top . you dont have to have a big hole .
you can make a small opening at one of the corners of the can and then tilt the can and poor a few rods out at a time.
kinda like how you use a flat chisel to cut off the top of a 55 gal. drum around the edge
hope this helps
and welcome to the forum
Sincerely,
Richard
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06-03-2006, 10:07 AM #7
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Tong,
glad that my info helped. welcome to the forum and Happy welding
Sincerely,
. Richard
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06-04-2006, 10:39 PM #8
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Plasma cutter
Band saw...think that would work?.
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06-05-2006, 06:25 PM #9
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What about the old style millitary can opener
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