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OK, I just finished a cut and turn on one of my spare axle housings. I made one fat pass all the way around with 1/8 inch 7018 welding rod. Looks good to me, but I'm wondering if I shouldn't make another cover pass just to be safe
The cutting was done with a 1/8th inch cutoff wheel on a 4 1/2 inch angle grinder. Then I vee'd it out with a 1/4 inch thick wheel to provide a nice area for the weld bead. The bead fills the gap nice and I do have faith in my welding ability.
It's just that this is the first cut & turn I've ever done and I want to be sure.
Opinions please........ flame on !
The cutting was done with a 1/8th inch cutoff wheel on a 4 1/2 inch angle grinder. Then I vee'd it out with a 1/4 inch thick wheel to provide a nice area for the weld bead. The bead fills the gap nice and I do have faith in my welding ability.
Opinions please........ flame on !