[dustelf]

Am not trying to offend you, but the chart says that all rod can be used with that machine except 6010.

damn, i get things wrong sometimes , you're right.

[wirelessrat]

I found some 6011 1/16" and some 6013 5/64 at TSC, but have not received the cab corners yet. I think I will be able to pull this off with the 5/64...I will try making very short runs...damn I need to get this thing done soon

I am sure I will have to work them with the hand grinder and bondo after the weld...might end up looking like a spiral binder notebook.

[shadey]

I have a similar problem but noticed that eastwood do a stitch welder attachment for arc welders. It inverts the electricity and works at about 40amps and is used in the UK for car restoration (I am told) I am a beginner too and have posted on this site for some info.

[anthonyfawley]

Dont let these guys get you down. body work will be harder with a stick welder, but what do you think people did before mig welders huh?

If you have a harbour frieght nearby, go there and pick up some 1/16 welding rods. i think you should use 6011, but a halfass substitute is 6013(this rod will be easier to weld with but it is difficult to produce good welds).

Just because you cant weld with 6013 doesn't classify it as a half ass substitute. Sorry for your lack of skill.

now thats just some funny shit

[wirelessrat]

Dont let these guys get you down. body work will be harder with a stick welder, but what do you think people did before mig welders huh?

If you have a harbour frieght nearby, go there and pick up some 1/16 welding rods. i think you should use 6011, but a halfass substitute is 6013(this rod will be easier to weld with but it is difficult to produce good welds).

Just because you cant weld with 6013 doesn't classify it as a half ass substitute. Sorry for your lack of skill.

now thats just some funny shit

I find it funny a flame has arisen over 6011 and 6013...but I am clearly a novice who does not know the difference, so....

I did read something about reversing polarity, but did not read into it enough to try it out.

I do, however, appreciate all the input.

[jpence38]

The trick to it is making very small welds, practically a continuous line of tack welds. You do not want to put any more heat in the parts you are welding than is absolutely necessary. Too much heat and you'll find yourself trying to pull out or push in the expanded part of sheet metal. Good luck