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I want to be able to weld thin aluminum sheet - ircasodle - 08-16-2018
I have zero knowledge about welding aluminum. I'm only talking about being able to weld some thin sheet aluminum together to make a cup holder for my boy's motorcycles. I also want to be able to weld together some aluminum tubing to make a luggage rack.
Now...before you start trying to have me spend $2K on a welder.....Remember, I only want to do this for a few pieces and see if I like doing this. Isn't there a way to "weld" aluminum by applying heat and using a "welding rod"?? Educate me.!
RE: I want to be able to weld thin aluminum sheet - KamorkasOa - 08-16-2018
I have not done this yet, but one of the wire feed MIG welders can also weld aluminum. There are units on the market that run on 110 volt power, which is what I have. I have done sheet/rod/angle iron with OK results. I am not a pro at the welding thing, but I can make 2 pieces of metal stick together. For the MIG machine to weld aluminum, you have to change the wire type to aluminum. Good luck and let us see the results.