Those are cool but not $130.00 cool

boots are very well insulated so not too much worry there,but thanks for the info on the welds

have you used the blue cables yet? I was told they would get very hot very fast, and wouldn't hold up

well there will be some torch cutting before the welding so I will weld it before it cools completely. thanks again

ok thank you and yes 7018 3/32 for root passes and 7018 1/8 for cover passes

actually finishing a job I started a couple weeks ago. I am welding a dump truck hoist saddle together on the frame, I have already welded the bed to the frame a couple weeks ago. there is no garage to work in and it is in Ohio.

I have a job coming up soon that will require me to weld outside in below freezing temperatures, will I need to warm up the base metals before welding?

thanks for the replies, I understand the entire weld needs to be done right just wondered where the most strength came from

Hi I am new to welding and was wondering which is the most critical , the root pass or the cover pass? as in which one gives the most strength to the weld?