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can I use a stick

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by themidnightspecial, Jul 21, 2007.

  1. themidnightspecial

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    Can i stick weld on my bike frame since it is a very strong weld
     
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    Yes you can.

    Would I????

    No

    Mig weld is much neater and just as strong. Tig is even better.

    The tube used in bike frames is not that thick. Getting a stick weld just right is very hard on such material and can actually weaken the frame considerably if not done right.

    What are you trying to weld?
     
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    Yes you can, but I ditto what Hired_Goon has said. You also need to make sure you have sufficient amperage (don't take my word for it, but I think it is somewhere around 200Amps for a bike frame).
     
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    well this would be on my frame....but my stick welder is huge...its a lincoln eagle.....it's got big amperage.....but yeah.....Im not to fond of tig....but that's why I ask you guys
    8O :D
     
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    200 amps is for battleships
     
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    What ever you do Take the battery out first
     
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    Yes lol, I was mistaken, its about 100-125Amps.

    Don't know where are I got 200amps from 8O (think is was cause I was looking at getting a 200 amp welder)
     
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