Bearded_ginger Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Can I use this welder (METAL MAN 80 Amp DC Output, 120-Volt Input Power Inverter DC Stick Welder) to tack together pieces of 1095 and 15n20 for damascus? I’ve welded before but I don’t know alot about the technical side of welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Yes you can, depending upon which welding rods you have, some are better than others at welding hi carbon steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded_ginger Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 These are the rods I’m looking at (Lincoln Electric 3/32 in. Dia. x 14 in. Long Fleetweld 47-RSP E7014 Stick Welding Electrodes (5 lb. Box). Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 They should work. I like E6011 as an all purpose electrode. The best all-around welding rod would be the 6011, especially for the DIY'er and hobbyist. With 3/32 and 1/8 size rods on hand, the 6011 will get the majority of your jobs done. It is a fast-fill freeze rod, runs on both ac/dc and handles dirty contaminated jobs better than other electrodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded_ginger Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Alright, I appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 You're welcome, if someone hadn't helped me, when I first got a Tombstone welder 30 years ago, I would still be scratching my head. There is a pretty good book on the subject, Practical Welding (Second Edition) by LeRoy A. Scheck & G.C. Edmondson ISBN0-02-829730-X that I would recommend for someone just starting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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