What's The Right Angle For Overhead Welding?

[SCHOONER]

Hi Guys (Newbie Here Again)

I'm about to be doing a bit of over-head mig welding.

I'm new at this, done flat and vertical outcome not bad.

I rather get it straight from you expert who've done mig over head.

QUESTIONS PLEASE:

1. What angle is best when doin' the over-head ?

I'm welding 18 gauage sheet metal for my restoration.

2. What HEAT & VOLTAGE setting would you guys use ?

Thanks guys
GOD BLESS

Schooner

[aametalmaster]

You use the angle that keeps the hot sparks from running down your arm. There is no textbook answer to your question because every job is different and its hard to tell if you are coming from a corner or running into one or just welding a bead so you will have to adjust to each weld...Bob

[SCHOONER]

You use the angle that keeps the hot sparks from running down your arm. There is no textbook answer to your question because every job is different and its hard to tell if you are coming from a corner or running into one or just welding a bead so you will have to adjust to each weld...Bob

Hi Bob

Yeah, I guess your right about angles I just found out today by PRACTICING MY MIG WELDING.

Thanks for you imput BOB
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Schooner

[beamwalker]

wire @ 90 degrees to steel. i dont vary more than 10 degrees. works fer me

[SCHOONER]

wire @ 90 degrees to steel. i dont vary more than 10 degrees. works fer me

Hi Beamwalker

What is you approach to over head mig welding?

At what angle do you hold you mig gun?

Thanks guy
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Schooner

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