Can I weld 1/4" mild steel bar with 14 gauge Pipe with it ?
263396
Yes, but it overheats quick with high temperatures. Has a five minute cool-down.
263397
I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So yeah, it can weld 1/4", if it was for structure or a frame, I'd look elsewhere. I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So... » Read More I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So yeah, it can weld 1/4", if it was for structure or a frame, I'd look elsewhere. « Show Less
2172275
I own one and would not recommend anything less than 14 gauge. Of course it depends on how far you have to run for supply.
780208
Yes. The dual in pipes line up like 99%, so a little 1% persuasion and it can be welded right up.
535091
This should be only used with Olympic type bar. This will not work with small diameter bar. I also like it because it is cheaper then American steel, rubber is of good quality and I have not have had a problem with any equipment bought from Body-Solid. Do not mix with steel olympic weigthts these are used to keep from marking wood floorsl,.
1043751
This machine can only weld mild steel, as there is not much selection for wire. While it might actually fuse the stainless together, the weld WILL rust.
1332604
Yes you can! If fact you may want to hold the pipe with this tool and turn the union with another tool.
2284220
Yes. Cant weld anything over 14g properly. Sold mine and bought Miller Migmatic
235740
Yes it will weld up to 1/4 steel to weld thicker steel u can make multiple passes like the other gentleman said you want bigger wire and tip and argon gas as well practice first and get to where you can make a noise similar to the sizzle of bacon frying
1965556
Yes no problem. But 2 1/4*85 will not work as suggested below, unless it has a small core. Be careful what you buy. But this will work.
1851166
the welder weight is approx 15 pounds and i dnt weld over 1/4 metal with it
347060
Mine is a 1 1/2 inch pipe, but I'm sure you can use a reducer/adapter to fit.
1098891
I don't think so. I have trouble drilling through 1/16 steel. The drills are better for aluminum.
216246
No because the bar is 2". I had a hard time with a 1 3/4 to make it fit. Very tight fit on the 1 3/4.
1745364
I'm sorry I don't have it here with me, but I think it might be 1/4" stock. The blade and the handle are made from one piece of steel, so there are no welds to break down. This is a very solid piece of equipment!
2266256
I am not a pro. I think that 1/8" thick metal, is you probably can weld that thickness metal with the machine at the 100%the duty cycle. 3/32" rod is the maximum rod size I would use. You can weld 1/4" metal in a pinch, with multiple passes, let you welder cool down, so you don't burn out the welder. Good luck
2254045
16 gauge will work...if you have a problem you may want to go up to 14 gauge
2198235
The part that slides in the 1 1/4" receiver is exactly 4 1/2" long, minus the weld, which takes up 1/4". The pin hole is 2 3/8" to the center, from the welded 2" flare. The bar is not too long and WILL line up with a standard 1 1/4" receiver!