Stick Welding Aluminum

[joshuabardwell]

I had similar luck as you.

You hush up, now Shield Arc. That aluminum lap joint you posted looks better than 90% of my E6011!

 

[Shield Arc]

You hush up, now Shield Arc. That aluminum lap joint you posted looks better than 90% of my E6011!

We need to work on your 6011 welding!

 

[joshuabardwell]

We need to work on your 6011 welding!

Any time you want to come over...

 

[Shield Arc]

Any time you want to come over...

All the other guys come to my shop. I guess the reason why, is I have lots of toys to play with! There is a member here that comes over when his work schedule allows.

 

[joshuabardwell]

All the other guys come to my shop. I guess the reason why, is I have lots of toys to play with! There is a member here that comes over when his work schedule allows.

Where exactly is "jelly donut" land anyway?

 

[Shield Arc]

Where exactly is "jelly donut" land anyway?

On the other side of the country from you. If I go any further west I'll get wet feet.:laughing:

 

[joshuabardwell]

On the other side of the country from you. If I go any further west I'll get wet feet.:laughing:

Always the brides-maid, never the bride.

 

[ptexer]

Love the videos. Trying to learn to mig alum.

 

[Shield Arc]

I gave it another go this morning. I don't know why, but preheat made it easier to weld. The picture doesn't seem to do the weld justices, it looks better in person.:confused3:
The slag is still a beach to get off!

 

[nybirdman]

Stick welding aluminum is about the most difficult thing you can attempt.By far the worst thing I ever attempted....stick weld aluminum duct work ,over-head with a vacuum on the duct!I have welded for 40 years and this was the worst by far.
Second was in the same area(Pot lines at and Alcoa plant);there is a huge manetic field due to the smelting process and everything is magnatized;so even mild steel your puddle wants to jump from one side to the other....lots of fun.