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  • Stick Welding Super Thin Sheet Metal Welding Thin Metal. In this episode my grandson broke the handle off a piece of garden furniture so I decided to see if I could repair it using stick welding. This is the thinnest metal that I have ever tried welding using a stick welder. The material we are welding is 22 gauge (.64 mm) and we weld it to thicker piece of metal using 1/6" (1.58 mm) 6013 welding electrodes.
    We all know that MIG or TIG welding is a great process on thin metal, but for you folks that have a stick welder, this repair can be done, and this is how I did it.
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Komentáře • 385

  • @BrandonLund
    @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +3

    MORE WELDING AND FABRICATION VIDEOS HERE:czcams.com/play/PLfbf78fMz9Vol0uX2-GNc6mLi75zpqb5f.html
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  • @kumara5492
    @kumara5492 Před 4 lety +15

    Excellent job. This is one way to save the planet for future generation , by minimizing trash and fixing things up and reusing them. Thank you for being aware of environment.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      Thanks buddy I appreciate you watching and commenting!

    • @blackterminal
      @blackterminal Před 2 lety +1

      I love to recycle. Its fun putting things to new uses. Fixing stuff is fun and rewarding.

  • @sibusisonkambule9923
    @sibusisonkambule9923 Před 5 lety +17

    Thanks its good that someone is actually doing projects as these, cause truth be told we do more welds on thin materials around the house with limited resources. Best video by far

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety

      Thanks buddy! I appreciate your kind words and support!

  • @devoncarter9062
    @devoncarter9062 Před 3 lety +1

    AS a DIYer, I had a big problem with thin tubing myself and searched the net and finally in a 7 year old post on reddit I found a clue to the solution. using a fat 3/32 7018 filler rod with the flux hammered off. The poster didn't say what rod to use for the arc. If I used 3/32 7018 I got globs of metal so I switched to a skinny 1.6 mm 6013 for the arc and cranked the amps up to 250 because I don't like it sticking. Low and behold - the best weld any DIYer could ever hope for in a single pass!

  • @Obaidi1001
    @Obaidi1001 Před 3 lety +2

    There are very few educational videos that I watch entirely without fast- forwarding, yours are one of them. I loved your practicality and rational on using the available resources!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety

      This is probably one of the best compliments a CZcams creator can receive. Thank you very much. Im honored! 🙏👍

  • @jimmacsuga2592
    @jimmacsuga2592 Před rokem +1

    Just got around to watching this, Brandon, and this works great!!! The technique of concentrating the weld pool to the thicker metal which in turn accepts a lot of the heat, is really good for us!!! Thanks!!!

  • @henryrossouw930
    @henryrossouw930 Před 5 lety +14

    Great video as usual.You would be surprised to learn that in South Africa we mostly use the 1/16 or 1.6mm thick square tubing for the frames of safety doors, using 2.5mm welding rods.I'm so used to a few blowouts, but in one of your previous videos I learned about DC - and DC + and now I have no more blow outs.When using 2mm thick square tubing I have no blowouts.Thanks again for great info and the way you present your info.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +1

      That's awesome Henry! I'm glad I could help! Cheers buddy!

    • @henryrossouw930
      @henryrossouw930 Před 5 lety +1

      @@BrandonLund Keep them coming Brandon.

  • @antonioaparicio2316
    @antonioaparicio2316 Před 4 měsíci

    H Brandon, great job. I think that giving a second chance to those objects that make us feel in home, it's just great.
    Well done.
    Blessings.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I think so too Antonio, be blessed brother!

  • @WeldingForJesus
    @WeldingForJesus Před 4 lety +6

    You are definitely spot on! MIG is great, but the price gap between the crappy ones and the good ones is absolutely insane, add the price of gas to that and I personally feel like I would need to weld MUCH more than I do today to defend buying one. SMAW on the other hand is dirt cheap and even non-brand ones have alot of bells and whistles these days. Not to mention you do not have to store pressurized gas in your home.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks man! I'm a huge fan of smaw anyways. Mig is nice but it has its place...plus its difficult to use it outside.

  • @jeanpierredaviau7478
    @jeanpierredaviau7478 Před 3 lety

    Great. Exactly fit my situation has the man of the family.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Jean and I'm glad it helped 😊

  • @danielchambers1958
    @danielchambers1958 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you sir..... three weeks into stick welding.... your videos are very helpful...... purchased a mig/flux-core/stick machine.....based on your info.... a stick machine is all I needed👌👍

  • @NL-nk3kg
    @NL-nk3kg Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome, I just started welding this week. Bought a Arc Welder from Lowes to weld two different thickness steel for my ATV exhaust. 22 gauge on to 14 gauge. I got it done but wish I saw your video 1st. I came to the same conclusion after blowing a hole, heat the thick and bleed it to the thin. Thanks for the videos, starting to watch them all!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety

      Thanks man and congratulations on your purchase! I appreciate you stopping by. I have tons of videos which most are all geared towards beginner welders with lots of fabrication tips. I hope you enjoy!

  • @christianbos1691
    @christianbos1691 Před rokem

    Hey Brandon, an oldy but an goldy, I've enjoyed it and it looks good and it works, that was the question and is the answer. Nice boy your grandson Colton, greetings and see you later

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před rokem +1

      Thanks buddy I appreciate it! @christianbos1691

  • @kensantillan7516
    @kensantillan7516 Před 4 lety +2

    wow !! this was a great help for me, I had difficulty welding to thin steel, which was then resolved. thank you brother

  • @frankkante7850
    @frankkante7850 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video. Please more thin metal stick welding. Thank you

  • @JT-qf4it
    @JT-qf4it Před 5 lety +22

    Your heat should be directed to the thicker metal and allow the puddle to just kiss the thinner material.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +3

      Exactly.

    • @iainmel1
      @iainmel1 Před 5 lety +1

      @@BrandonLund was going to say the same.... it's what you did!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +9

      @@iainmel1I'm guessing he he missed that part of the video when I was explaining the technique. I know a lot of people who watch just fast forward or skip sections so that's probably what happened.

    • @n0thingsafe
      @n0thingsafe Před 3 lety

      @@BrandonLund at 6:25-7:00 your rod is angled toward the thinner gauge materials. He is saying you should be mostly focusing the arc at the 3/16th plate and just letting the puddle wash onto the thin gauge and you wouldn't be burning through

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety +2

      Did I not say to focus the arc on the thicker plate?

  • @garymucher9590
    @garymucher9590 Před 5 lety +7

    Two things I try to do when welding thin metals is, I usually place the welding metals on some type thicker aluminum backer plate to help control blow through and heat, and I also work from the thickest material unto the thinnest for the weld puddle to make blow through a lot less. But as with most everything, practice makes perfect...well maybe...

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety

      Excellent tip Gary!

    • @_TheDudeAbides_
      @_TheDudeAbides_ Před 3 lety

      Do you mean you kind of use the the aluminum backer plate like a heatsink to spread the heat from the welding spot?

    • @garymucher9590
      @garymucher9590 Před 3 lety

      @@_TheDudeAbides_ Odd I just happen to see your question while watching other videos. When you weld steel materials you use MIG wire feed welding or TIG with filler rods or even Stick welding with welding rods to fill in the joints. But neither of those will weld Aluminum, brass or copper. So using an aluminum backer plate seems to stop blow throw and allows the filler material to fill the holes or seams. Aluminum also conducts heat extremely well and therefore also assist filling the holes and seams. It work amazingly well. And if you are welding aluminum, you can equally use a steel backer plate to help fill the aluminum holes and seams because aluminum filler material will not weld onto steel. Try it, it works both ways.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety

      Exactly!

  • @ScarryMarian2012
    @ScarryMarian2012 Před 3 lety +2

    Brandon,here's a tip for you,when you burn the rod (excellent choice btw),focus the main puddle on the thicker metal and let the side of the puddle "wet" the thinner metal,in this way,you focus most of the heat outta the thinner metal but you still get fusion between,try that way and thank me later !

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice job using a stick welder. I have done a many jobs using a SMAW. I have a welder that should be in a museum as the welder is a toroidal transformer type. Duty cycle says continuous 1 1/2 hours 50 percent after.They would never offer that type of duty cycle today for sure. 120 240 volts, with amps settings from 10 amps by 5 amps increasing on low side, total top end 290 amps. On 120 you can go up to 180 amps increments of five and 240 increments of 10 amps. I have welded just about any metal you can think of with all being a success. This old workhorse was made in the 1948. forget the name. Compact size with a weight of 140 pounds. You have to really eat your wheaties for breakfast to carry this bear.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks! 100% duty cycle that's crazy, but then again back in the day they built stuff to last and to perform. Unlike much of the disposable things built today.

    • @victoryfirst2878
      @victoryfirst2878 Před 4 lety

      @@BrandonLundI could not say it better myself. Just love to take out the antique rod burner and go to town. Good day to you Brandon too.

  • @DrRajTube
    @DrRajTube Před 4 lety

    I have just begun, as a hobby, and was trying different ways to weld thin to thick. Now I am more confident. thank you.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      Glad i could help! Thanks for watching!

  • @vinopit
    @vinopit Před 4 lety +35

    In the begining with gauge problem, you just proved how superrior metric sistem is

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety +1

      Touche'

    • @n2n8sda
      @n2n8sda Před 3 lety

      No lol, lots of this kind of thing is often made from left over / reject steel that doesnt conform to a size. Even a metric gauge probably didnt have the size of this steel

    • @EricJ0hansson
      @EricJ0hansson Před 3 lety +1

      @@n2n8sda Just the fact that the gauge have to use different units should be enough reason to use the metric system. That steel is X mm thick, and it would be easy to find out how many with a caliper. Instead of jumping between 1/8" and 14 gauge.

    • @brianpatrick8441
      @brianpatrick8441 Před 3 lety

      I noticed your tool didnt have 12 gauge .105

    • @clensayr
      @clensayr Před 2 lety +1

      Even the English do not use the English system of measurements.

  • @theidahodian4518
    @theidahodian4518 Před rokem

    Great job. I like the way you tried going mostly into the thick metal and letting the pool wash up onto the thin stuff. For your next trick I want to see you weld a Butterfly's Wing onto a Diet Pepsi can... in a windstorm.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před rokem

      Hahahahaha I love it! Thanks brother! 👍

  • @paddlepower888
    @paddlepower888 Před 4 lety +3

    Phenomenal welding skills. Great tips for gluing thick to thin. I will try using DCEN more for thin metal (for me, that's 1/8" with 1/8" 6011). My current project: a roof rack for my car. Stick welding, sadly, is going to be self taught because of the pandemic. Thankfully, excellent video instruction like this can only help. (and lots of practice!)

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks Jeffrey. 6011 was one of the first rods I learned to weld with. It is very hard to get a nice looking bead as compared to a 7018 rod. Once your able, grab some 6013 for thin metal. You will love it compared to 6011. It flows much nicer and doesn't blow through as easy. Enjoy your project and stay safe. 😁

    • @ScarryMarian2012
      @ScarryMarian2012 Před 3 lety +1

      The key element is your vision,you must distinguish (in the puddle) the molten metal from the foamy cellulose molten slag that has a bad habit to cover the metal puddle,and you barely realize when the slag rushes the metal,need more amps so the arc blow away the slag,but must find the thin balance there....good luck :-D

  • @GasCarrierInsider
    @GasCarrierInsider Před 2 lety

    Very good video for those only have stick welding

  • @PeakyBlinder
    @PeakyBlinder Před 3 lety

    Stick is about the easiest in all fairness.
    Good job.

  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohan Před 3 lety

    Nice job the cart looks great again...This is a good one to practice for car bodywork repairs (even with MIG)

  • @jasonholmes7652
    @jasonholmes7652 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for making this video. I don't usually comment but I'm in the UK with a very cheap stick welder and a few hours of "self taught practice". I was struggling to weld really thin sheet to.... Really thin sheet. I understand my mistake now. I've not seen any other CZcams videos of stick welding 16th sheet. You did way better than I did.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Jason! I appreciate your kind words. Glad I could help. I have some more thin metal welding videos coming so be sure to check back. Its not easy but with some practice you will continue to get better. Stay safe - Brandon

    • @riggsron
      @riggsron Před 4 lety

      @@BrandonLund I agree with Jason plus I probably didn't do as well as Jason. In some of your upcoming videos, It would be great to have some suggested practice routines.

  • @MrBilld75
    @MrBilld75 Před 2 lety

    Lol, love that "grinder and paint what the Welder ain't".

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 2 lety +1

      LOL I worked in the trades for many years so you hear all sorts of expressions. One that I really like to say around painters and carpenters "caulking is what the carpenter isnt"

    • @MrBilld75
      @MrBilld75 Před 2 lety

      @@BrandonLund Hahaha, never heard that one, but I absolutely employ it, lol. I'm really good at doing neat caulking jobs. It's similar to what is also said about paint and plaster, "that it can cover a multitude of sins".

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 2 lety +1

      I like it! 👍 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kevg3320
    @kevg3320 Před rokem

    Really appreciate the glove/shirt tip.

  • @lincolncrooks8901
    @lincolncrooks8901 Před 5 lety +2

    I really appreciate your videos. I like how you keep it real and the pacing is incredible. I am not the biggest welder in the world and being only exposed to SMAW I am watching a lot of videos seeking information and busting myths I have in mind so that I can venture off and gain better control over the fine motor skills needed for welding. Your videos satisfy my technical thirst so I can just focus on the other part the practical. Thanks Brandon. You earned a new subscriber

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety

      Thanks man! I really appreciate your kind words and support!

  • @mnrashid
    @mnrashid Před 4 lety +1

    good info .. thanks

  • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects

    Really good info. I rarely have any success stick welding any thinner than 1/8th inch but I always use thicker rods.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety

      Thanks man! Yah, the smaller rods make a big difference.

  • @tanksoldier9770
    @tanksoldier9770 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for your video ,good lesson

  • @MrChuckynator
    @MrChuckynator Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent Brandon I love this home grown diy jobs for amateurs like me. I'm an office worker but from watching vids like yours I scored myself a cheap stick welder and now experimenting on all sorts of fun projects. Im rebuildin a motorbike with rusted out exhaust so would appreciate anything you have in this area as i seem to make more holes than repairing them but its a hole lotta fun!!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you and I'm glad I could help! Is your stick welder an inverter welder? This winter I will be working on some custom exhaust which will have some pointers too. Dont get discouraged by burning through. Welding exhaust is extremely difficult to do with stick. Your not alone. You might want to check out my beginner welding series playlist. There is one video in particular czcams.com/video/jj7uCglBFAc/video.html where I test polarity on 4 different pieces of metal. This should help too. Thanks for your support and great comment!

    • @MrChuckynator
      @MrChuckynator Před 5 lety +1

      @@BrandonLund Cheers mate I'm pretty resilient (wife calls me stubborn) so will definitely keep at it. Pretty sure my cheap as welder is not inverter says 140amp 240v transformer arc welder and only cost me $120NZ. I have been practicing on al sorts of scrap material so much fun even as I mostly make mistakes but that's how we learn eh! Really appreciate the vids and will keep an eye out for your upcoming projects. Cheers Lyon

  • @chadandrews98
    @chadandrews98 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks. Welding thin metal is a great skill. Many welding machines don’t go below 20 amps ( Hobart Stick, Miller thunderbolt) I had a Hobart Handler Mig that went down to 20-25 Amps and it was hard to keep it from burning through thin stuff.

  • @mtrltoolman
    @mtrltoolman Před 5 lety +3

    Good job man as always.
    I never found a welding channel trying to weld something thinner than 1/16" 1.6mm, i think they never heard about stick welding 1mm, 0.8mm and 0.5mm.
    Thanks for sharing your experience, have a nice day.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks man! I tried finding it also and I couldn't find it. As far as I can tell, this is the thinest yet. It is for me anyways.

    • @SirMo
      @SirMo Před 5 lety

      @toolan talal which is a shame because stick welders are awesome, and like Brandon mentioned in the video they are accessible to many DIYers. I am actually going to have to repair a plastic bracket that broke in my pantry by fabricating a part from 1/16" sheet metal. And will give my stick welder a try thanks to this video!

  • @johnswimcat
    @johnswimcat Před 4 lety +2

    Good work Brandon. I've managed to attach very thin steel a few times by starting the weld on the thicker steel and gently "teasing" the edge of the weld onto the thin steel. Thin to thin I think would be difficult but one might find a way of doing it

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      Great tip! We are going to be doing that (or trying to) in an upcoming episode!

  • @billarroo1
    @billarroo1 Před 3 lety

    NICE JOB, , when I was a bodyman. in the 60s. Rather than oxy/acetylene, I used a DYNAMIC 20-40-60-80 amp. 110v arc welder with 1/16" 6013 to weld sheet metal without warping the metal, before mig. came to the mainstream. 😃😃😃
    Keeping the metal cool is the thing !!!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety

      Right on! Its not as easy as it looks but with practice works well :)

  • @pidgeiam4979
    @pidgeiam4979 Před 5 lety +4

    Looks good to me for what it serves. Didn’t know they made 1/16 rods. Now I know, thanks.
    -Pidge

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety

      Hey Pidge! Thanks man!

    • @monelfunkawitz3966
      @monelfunkawitz3966 Před 4 lety

      Friend of mine has rod that is like 1" in diameter and about 4 feet long. He said they used to weld with them standing up at some insane amperage.

  • @fatonkosova6212
    @fatonkosova6212 Před 4 lety

    You just saved me from quitting welding for good, and probably giving my welding machine to somebody or throwing it, I was desperate to learn welding for long time, and today I welded somehow my daughter's small bicycle that broke which was both sides thin like your thinnest piece, it got full of holes but held up somehow, now I had even thicker sticks, couldn't find 1/16 and bought 5/64 (2mm with my units) and break was like ripped it was nowhere flat nor straight, and to make it worse, my machines min amp is 60. Palm face.
    P.S. Edited from now on, I'm not watching anymore welding tutorials, beginner nor professional ones, I'm sure I now enough for what I need.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      Well I'm glad you got your daughters bike fixed and I'm sure she is happy also. Take care and thanks for watching.

  • @guillermonieri4203
    @guillermonieri4203 Před 2 lety

    Nice repair. Thank you.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! @Guillermo Nieri

  • @bruced1429
    @bruced1429 Před 5 lety +2

    I did a similar weld on the rip in the front panel of a tent trailer turned into a utility trailer but I used 1/6 440 stainless rods and it still holding . so yes you can stick weld thin metal .

  • @AmirKhan-mj4ko
    @AmirKhan-mj4ko Před 4 lety +5

    and let me tell you that you r are looking so young , and its hard to believe that you are a grandfather also :)

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks Amir! He helps keep me young

    • @AmirKhan-mj4ko
      @AmirKhan-mj4ko Před 4 lety

      @@BrandonLund Yes you are right, We love childs and our love gets multiply for grand childs:)

  • @marksarovich5534
    @marksarovich5534 Před 2 lety

    What a handsome, happy Grandson! Show him this in 10 years! He'll become a Fabricator par Excellence...

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Před 5 lety +2

    Great repair

  • @johnkruton9708
    @johnkruton9708 Před 5 lety +3

    Beetle crawling by with other beetle looks up and says “holy crap will you look at that weld? One side is not pretty but the other side
    Makes me want to be a welder!”

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +1

      🤔 🤔 beetles dont have hands 😮

  • @davidsaylor3582
    @davidsaylor3582 Před 3 lety

    Kids....Gotta Love em.

  • @jumarsartorio8369
    @jumarsartorio8369 Před 3 lety

    I hope this would help my basic welding skills in finishing my diy gandola....thanks for sharing....God bless...

  • @paddlepower888
    @paddlepower888 Před 4 lety +1

    I finished my roof rack. It was easy compared to the next job: repairing a long-handled dustpan where the handle got crimped. I cut the crimp out of the 20 gauge tubing and taped the tubing, used a 6013 1/16" stick and almost immediately blew through at 30 amps. I dropped the current to the lowest (20) my box could offer and it was almost as hot, but by severely limiting the time I had the arc on the tubing, I got the weld done after a few tacks. I even filled out the blown out area. Definitely the time of my life behind a welding helmet!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      Thin metal.is tough but it really teaches you patience and let's you feel how the arc works. Great job brother!

  • @ZiggZagg11
    @ZiggZagg11 Před 3 lety

    CZcams found this video for me...It was very timely... It just proved to me that I was crazy for trying to stick weld a thin metal shelf...

    • @ZiggZagg11
      @ZiggZagg11 Před 3 lety

      The shelf material was thinner than what you have here (by a LOT)...

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad I could help 😁

  • @tobiasbostwick9002
    @tobiasbostwick9002 Před 3 lety

    Fun stuff. Thanks.

  • @mikeyharps1551
    @mikeyharps1551 Před 2 lety

    mate, i've only got a shitty little stick set and i knock stukk up all the time ... i blow the shit out of the thin stuff and spend most of my time filling in holes!! next time i have a project i'll video it and post it somewhere! you inspired me !! lol thanx mate! keep it up!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!

  • @orweyztungchiu5819
    @orweyztungchiu5819 Před 2 lety

    You're dead right - I'm watching this video on welding thin metals because my resources are limited and can't afford a mig. Cheers!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 2 lety

      We do what we have to do. Theres no shame in that brother!

  • @bazkeen
    @bazkeen Před 4 lety +1

    Nice one

  • @robertgibo3670
    @robertgibo3670 Před 4 lety

    Thank

  • @diegoribeiro7513
    @diegoribeiro7513 Před 4 lety +2

    Other way to weld super thin metal is the "texas tig" method. You use other stick rod as a filler and melt both together. And use higher amps. There are a lot of videos on the CZcams. Keep up the good work my friend.

  • @deborahwesala
    @deborahwesala Před 3 lety

    Making it work using what you have. Pointing the heat to the thicker metal; clean and shiny is a good beginning. Bonus: your grandson will be welding soon...😎

  • @Milo30066
    @Milo30066 Před 4 lety

    Very good!!!

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Před 5 lety +2

    Great video Brandon

  • @jwdickinson643
    @jwdickinson643 Před 3 lety

    down to earth and sensible…great video, man!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety +1

      @J W Dickinson I appreciate that! Thank you!

  • @PeakyBlinder
    @PeakyBlinder Před 3 lety

    That's a cool job.

  • @SL-ix4yk
    @SL-ix4yk Před 4 lety

    I love blue demon welding products, I use them for all my wire and rods

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      I agree. It's my go to welder. I love it!

  • @nareshbhaivasava8730
    @nareshbhaivasava8730 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much sir for deeply guide

  • @JH-tk6ge
    @JH-tk6ge Před 5 lety +1

    thank you!

  • @entercybotron6154
    @entercybotron6154 Před 5 lety

    Great job good repair, I believe the same as you have a go at trying to fix something before you throw away and it came out better than before 👍👍

  • @rubenvargas3547
    @rubenvargas3547 Před 3 lety

    I’ve learned so much from you, thank you so much Brandon

  • @daverayman8865
    @daverayman8865 Před 7 měsíci

    Good comments mate thanks

  • @AshishSharma_71
    @AshishSharma_71 Před 9 měsíci

    Good job!

  • @fredfrench7614
    @fredfrench7614 Před 5 lety +2

    Oh my God he is so cute!!!

  • @evilone1351
    @evilone1351 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the great little video Brandon, and there are some real wise words in the end regarding trying to fix and improve what you have, instead just mindlessly throw it away and waste some more money.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      You bet! Thanks for the great comment and I appreciate you watching!

  • @tonyb7748
    @tonyb7748 Před 3 lety +1

    We use 1/8 and 3/32 on 16 gauge steel for shipping container repair all the time. Roof patches are usually second passed with a 7014. Just saying it isn’t that hard to do . We commonly weld 100’ a day on the thin rusty Corten-b steels.

  • @dangerdavefreestyle
    @dangerdavefreestyle Před rokem

    I adore that little 160sti you have. Hopefully I dont have to covet and be content with my own recent score. A vintage sears craftsman ac dual range 240v arc welder. and cart, a bunch of rods and tools and an extension cord all for 125 bucks.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před rokem

      It's a nice unit but you got yourself a great deal too!

  • @bennyhill3642
    @bennyhill3642 Před rokem

    I think your toe needs adjusting lol
    Great vid..

  • @mattcero1
    @mattcero1 Před 3 lety

    I totally trust you,,,,,,Yup, it's not pretty! Another great video guy. I'm sold on small 6013 as with your other videos as well. I'm hittin' the Harbor for some soon.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety

      @Matt Cero thanks again buddy! It's good stuff! I don't use it often but when I need it it's priceless. Thanks brother!

  • @sunnykamkam3128
    @sunnykamkam3128 Před 4 lety

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @Fosgen
    @Fosgen Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks. You helped me weld CAT back. 😄

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +1

      Glad I could help Daniel! How does it sound?

    • @Fosgen
      @Fosgen Před 5 lety

      @@BrandonLund Roaaar groaaar woooouh. In fact in can hear turbo now, but not so much to annoy anybody. Thanks man!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety

      @@Fosgen NICE! Enjoy brother!

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. Před 2 lety

    Great video very helpful.. i think i would also take the opportunity to put a hinge and a axle pivot on it .

  • @jpadventures7880
    @jpadventures7880 Před 3 lety

    Nice very helpful

  • @zulmahsi4447
    @zulmahsi4447 Před 4 lety

    If u have mig.. it so cool.. because i want learn..

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      Check out my beginner welding series playlist. All kinds of information in there. Cheers!

  • @AmirKhan-mj4ko
    @AmirKhan-mj4ko Před 4 lety +1

    love for your grandson he is cute :)

  • @kehindeoluwatosinchanges4605

    Nice job Sir

  • @amateurmakingmistakes
    @amateurmakingmistakes Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your video! I DO have a MIG, but it's such a mongrel to set up that I actually prefer to use the arc welder ... and I needed to see this! Goodonya, mate!

  • @carlpenney901
    @carlpenney901 Před 5 lety +1

    I once welded 2 1/4 exhaust pipe with 1/8 6011 with a ac buss box set at 50 amps I mitered all the joints and downed handed the welds.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety

      Nice job buddy! Exhaust is difficult with stick...especially with 6011. I've done it a few times and its always difficult. As you pointed out, downhand is key.

  • @braunreinhold6020
    @braunreinhold6020 Před 4 lety

    Nice, just paint the heck out of it and nobody will know, it still looks better than most welds here in the PI. But more importantly the Big Boss in the house will be happy.

  • @zulmahsi4447
    @zulmahsi4447 Před 4 lety

    Thks broo.. baby so funny

  • @_TheDudeAbides_
    @_TheDudeAbides_ Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for making this. I may try to buy a cheap used welder at some point to make some things. I have just realized I may have to go for a stick, perhaps it is doable and affordable.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety

      It sure is. Its one of the first processes i started with.

    • @ScarryMarian2012
      @ScarryMarian2012 Před 3 lety

      Get a budget DC 150amps and you will be good to go for a good while,beside the sparks burning your skin,it will be fun aswell ;-)

  • @Mo11y666
    @Mo11y666 Před 4 lety

    Awesome

  • @oompster
    @oompster Před 3 lety

    Indeed, mig welding would have been wonderful but no one's going to have one at home because for me I weld occasionally only when things break down

  • @edwinnel4704
    @edwinnel4704 Před 5 lety +2

    Great vid, would love to see someone weld exhaust pipe with arc though

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you! It's been a while since I've welded up exhaust with stick, it's hard, but it can be done. I might have to give it a try for old time sake.

    • @snowflakemelter1172
      @snowflakemelter1172 Před 4 lety

      Easy, 2 mm 6013 electrode, put a line if full penetration tacks along the joint, then deslag, repeat the tacks overlapping the previous ones until the joint is filled, grind off the ripples to tidy it up. I've done this on 1 mm tube.

  • @jackofall2305
    @jackofall2305 Před 2 lety

    I've been just starting to learn on a cheap stick machine one some super thin tubing that I have laying around and I just seem to be blowing through it

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 2 lety

      6013 is really good on thin metal @jack of all

  • @mattfogarty8144
    @mattfogarty8144 Před 4 lety

    Ever gas weld with oxygen and acyteline? People think it burns hot but it is actually the least heat of all welding processes and it's really good for thin metal they used to weld cars all the time that way

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      Thats one of the first processes I learned on. Oxy fuel brazing in new floor boards on a 70 Chevy pickup. I later did a chop top with brazing. Thanks for watching Matt

    • @mattfogarty8144
      @mattfogarty8144 Před 4 lety

      Yea it's a great process just slow and no its welding its brazing if you're doing it to cooper or non ferrous metals

  • @benabusthethird9751
    @benabusthethird9751 Před 3 lety +1

    "like to" lol
    No, I'm too poor to afford a MIG welder and my stick welder was gifted to me (:
    Great video though.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety +1

      You can do a lot with stick! It's my favorite process!

    • @benabusthethird9751
      @benabusthethird9751 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BrandonLund definitely! Much more versatile than people give it credit for.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 3 lety +1

      I agree completely!

    • @ScarryMarian2012
      @ScarryMarian2012 Před 3 lety

      @@BrandonLund also has the power to penetrate rust and the 6013's flux combine with it and clean up the metal puddle,just need some more amps,also the same related to paint,sticks have the power to burn trough rough dirty materials and still get a good fusion and penetration,almost nothing can beat the strength of a stick weld at this level,only MAG high power&deposition rate can burn trough dirty metal but on a bigger scale and not so consistent,the 7018 is the best rod to beat the dirt&paint but from 4mm up...below 4mm metal,6013 rod is the choice to go,just practice,will not be a pretty weld but it will be a little stronger than other methods without cleaning possible...good luck !

  • @filibertobarrera3839
    @filibertobarrera3839 Před 5 lety +1

    That little guy sure seemed quilty,😂😂😂

  • @hiryuimajin
    @hiryuimajin Před 4 lety

    Instead of buying a new one it would be a waste of chance to make a video. Thanks for doing this!

  • @jdavishornet
    @jdavishornet Před 2 lety

    Wow that kid is cute.

  • @Jdww89
    @Jdww89 Před 4 lety +4

    Wldve took one of those 1/16 rods, broke all the flux off and used it as a filler metal.

    • @ScarryMarian2012
      @ScarryMarian2012 Před 3 lety

      That method is very good on thin to thin metals,he got the advantage of having a thicker metal in this job,but must practice more and try different approach to that type of job.

  • @VIDEOEPPO
    @VIDEOEPPO Před 4 lety +1

    I just burned through my work piece really bad...sob sob.(This is my first time welding though) Seems like I have to learn this new skill

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety +2

      Do yourself a favor and get some 1/4" scap and just start running beads. Thin metal is challenging for most and it is double hard if your doing it and never welded before. I think you will get the hang of it a lot quicker if you start out with thicker material.

    • @VIDEOEPPO
      @VIDEOEPPO Před 4 lety +1

      @@BrandonLund thanks for the advice. I will do it. Also, i ordered a auto darkening helmet. Hope that helps!

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety

      @@VIDEOEPPO your welcome and your going to love the auto darkening helmet!

  • @johnvillagomez637
    @johnvillagomez637 Před 4 lety

    Oxygen and acetylene with metal sodering wire rod. Works for me every time. But nice to see this great gob. Thanks.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety +1

      Cool, thanks. That is one of my favorite processes.

  • @kingsqueak2221
    @kingsqueak2221 Před 5 lety +1

    Brazing might have worked nicely for that too I think. Lower temp and filling the uneven gaps.

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 5 lety +1

      Brazing is awesome! That's the first process I learned on. Welding in floor pans and I even chopped a 70 chevy and brazed the top back on. I got pretty good but it's been a while a long time but I love brazing

  • @bazkeen
    @bazkeen Před 4 lety +2

    Color coordinated. Love it

    • @BrandonLund
      @BrandonLund  Před 4 lety +1

      It was an accident...honest 😉🤣🤣🤣