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Poland308 wrote:Often no. You will simply need to grind back into your previous weld to ensure a good tie in.
Unfortunately, I can only grind the root. Once the root is in and I get a thumbs up, I'm only allowed to use a wire wheel for cleaning.
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The root is the most important. After that the wire wheel should be enough.
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Poland308 wrote:The root is the most important. After that the wire wheel should be enough.
Yeah the tie ins are my greatest concern.
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Grind back at least a 1/2 inch. And feather it pretty thin for a 1/4inch for the tie ins.
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If you`re running rutile then starts would be as previous poster mentioned - on the start of the weld.

Rutile ss stick requires tight arc all the time, best is to just practice vertical stringers with no pausing on let`s say 5mm plate with 2,5 mm rod. Amperage for vertical is usually pretty low compared to same diameter rod on mild steel.

If the job allows it you also have rutile-basic electrodes on disposal from Lincoln, which are from my experience great to work with.
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Poland308 wrote:Grind back at least a 1/2 inch. And feather it pretty thin for a 1/4inch for the tie ins.

No grinding allowed after the root pass.
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Plan ahead,as you get close to the end of your comfort zone whip ahead and leave a low spot to start up on
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