Can this handle welding 1/4 in aluminum round stock?
1096772
This machine is DC only and can not TIG weld aluminum. To TIG weld aluminum you'll need a machine with AC capability. This machine can stick weld with aluminum rods but I wouldn't recommend it. I would look into a TIG welder with AC/DC capability.
1096773
I've yet to weld aluminum with it , however , if you're on 220 ,I don't see it being a problem.
1096774
This is a DC only machine, therefore you can't use TIG for aluminum. You might be able to use the stick process for that with special electrodes but I wouldn't recommend it.
1096775
Only with arc welding rod. Not tig. To tig weld aluminum you need ac current. This is a DC machine. As long as you buy some aluminum welding rod it should work.
53990
Not sure what your question is.This gun will rivet up to 1/4" rivets and it works like a charm!
2076064
If the nerf is aluminum then sure, u could modify height and tig weld it. As far as just the existing holes on bullys, then I'd say no. The round nerf has minimal mating surface for hardware. Hope this helps.
648256
No, as it comes it is for steel. There is an optional spool gun that could be configured for aluminum, I think, but if I wanted to do aluminum I would get a different machine. Great box for steel, up to 1/4 inch.
1686776
I have welded plate and aluminum with mine. I purchased the spool gun also. It welds very good on either one. I'm using 100% argon with the aluminum. I'm very pleased and do recommend.
321976
Yes if you bevel it and most likely need to use a couple of passes, good for a occasional job but if doing a lot of 1/4" and larger welding would be better off getting a larger machine. This works well with 3/16" steel and smaller, really good on 1/8" steel and smaller. In most home welding you don't need a bigger welder. The rule is buy the best welder you can afford, and I would avoid the non name brand welders. Get a Hobart, miller or Lincoln to be sure it is a quality machine
469955
It's gonna do ok...my concern as a welder would be the metal heating up an distorting with the long welds..1/8 thickness
85302
Not for Aluminum, I use mine for steal stick welding and I love it . works as good as my red buzz box and its smaller than my lunch box
1866027
If you would be going into a piece of flat stock, I would say this tool would work, but round stock could be tricky. It would have to be drilled dead center or it may split on one side. Another thing is, I only ever used this tool / bit on 1/8" flat steel stock. Center punch the spot 1st and drill slow & straight.
1265738
I wouldn't try, this item is a piece of scrap metal, I've bought 2 and both broke, bought a welder and saved it.
173777
You can do Aluminum with this!!!! Most of these reviews do not know what the hell they are talking about. Is it an ideal Aluminum Welderer? NO! But, just because it is DC does not mean is can't do Aluminum. You will need to use Helium and clean the pieces immediately before welding. This is proven by the following vidhttp://youtu.be/H_DwA0vzKXI
2261940
It's a nice little welder , I have welded 1/2 inch steel with no problem.But I don't think it would last long if you over worked it.If you want to weld for hours at a time , get a bigger welder.
82666
i have been cutting 3/4 stock regularly so one inch would be no problem at all. this machine has been wonderful and so far i have mad e at least 500 cuts with no apparent wear this has been mostly in dom erw tube and various thicknesses and sizes of angle irone and 2 inch square tube and of course those 3/4 inch rods.
2157907
Depends on whether you are talking about a gasket to make a seal or whether it will be welded in place. Heavy gauge al. side would be possible to weld but don't know if a gasket would hold due to the rounded sides.
1857907
No, you can't. It can handle both the small one or two pound spools, and the larger ten pound spools. Just like every other portable wire feed welder.
321977
Oh, my mistake it should be able to weld up to 6/16" diameter steel rod because you are welding around a rod from both sides. So it should do just fine with 1/4" inch rod.
469953
I don't think you would ever reach the upper limits of the duty cycle on 1/8" steel... I had the welder basically at full output welding structural components on a log splitter with mine. The warning light never once came on-2 minutes on 2 minutes off- maybe for 20 minutes or so.That said- If you are looking for a production welder, don't buy this one. Buy a real one with a real duty cycle. This is a great machine- just stay within the duty cycle and you'll be fine.