So this past weekend i picked up from local Tractor Supply some 16ga x 1/2" tubing and some 5/16 solid rod with intentions on making a small stand for a piece i made. Not having had time yet to actually get out to the garage to begin working on it, i wanted to make sure before i even begin whether or not i have what i need. So not paying attention at the store when i found it, im not 100% sure yet if the tubing is stainless or just cold roll steel. I know there are some tests i can do, magnet, spark/grind test and so on, but IF it is SS, will 100% argon work to weld it? and can it be welded to regular steel(horseshoes)
I was reading lastnight that you need a different mix to weld SS and no where could i find a clear answer on whether you could weld SS to different type of steel.
I only have at the moment 100% argon and 75/25 mix for my Mig..
Once i do the tests on the material, ill know for sure what i have, but if it is SS, will either of the gases i have work?
I was reading lastnight that you need a different mix to weld SS and no where could i find a clear answer on whether you could weld SS to different type of steel.
I only have at the moment 100% argon and 75/25 mix for my Mig..
Once i do the tests on the material, ill know for sure what i have, but if it is SS, will either of the gases i have work?
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