photoB was down and couldn't post yesterday; these two are not meant to impress, I save my "give a damn" for things that matter. This is the kind of junk I work with - having worked almost always out in the field, you use what's available. Just saying, a fancy shop with every tool known to man is not always required. It may take longer, but what's the rush?
For anyone that welds, gas or gasless fluxcore, holding your nozzle/tip away from the base metal decreases amperage; eg, had + or - two inches of .035 wire out for this weld. And even then, it will blow through this thin galvanized pipe(rusted on the inside). This technique can be used to fill gaps or get some meat to weld to. Much like anything, you have to play with it to know what you can do. Just remember that IF it is load bearing etc, what your initially putting in IS garbage, and needs be cut back out.
In a pinch, can also be done with Aluminum MIG, but it makes a mess - often more trouble than it's worth, and the inherent qualities of Aluminum being what they are, stay away from doing that. Fit it right. Turning your gas pressure up is of no help, steel or aluminum.
In contrast, with stick welding, producing a gap between the rod and base metal increases amperage; and also porosity.
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running your beads downhill is faster and less heat transfer; not as strong, so again, your discretion. This table will probably only ever hold the inner skin and be trashed. Or can throw the whole thing out back. Cut the rotted ends off of two really old closet doors, still need to put strips back in the ends
The legs are welded to the inside perimeter of a rectangular base with a slight negative camber to them. The more weight, the sturdier it becomes - until it breaks!!:lol:
And it doesn't wobble
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