[Otto Nobedder]

Thanks! It might have been better if I weren't half-lit at the end. I had no idea it would be over three hours to edit it to what was used. Another lesson learned. If I'm ever asked back, I will keep that in mind!

Steve S

[GreinTime]

I am a self-learning hobby welder. In between practice beads, I weld bits of scrap together and make junk.

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I was trying to weld a section of nail to a piece of hrs using er70s2. It started hissing and spitting and would not join. I don't know what the nail is made of but the other end welded fine. Both pieces were ground and wiped with acetone.
In a cant-hurt-to-try moment, I pick up a stub of 309L. It wet right in and lifted some crud out. I remember seeing or reading somewhere that 309L could be used for dirty situations but I am not sure. This is the internet.

I understand my use is not a critical application and anything that works would be fine. However is this a useable option if a similar problem is encountered on a more serious project?

I would have taken a picture of the horrible weld I am referencing but it is a nail welded to a piece of bar stock.

Thanks for the help.

Are you from Pittsburgh?

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[JHenze646]

Are you from Pittsburgh?

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Yes, I am.

[GreinTime]

Are you from Pittsburgh?

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Yes, I am.

Me too! So is RahTreeLimbs, and Braehill!

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