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Sure. Yes, I used .045" 5356 filler rod. The dash that I posted is made from .050" 3003-H14.
I've got to ask... Why 5356 filler rod on 3003? I was taught by AWS to only use 4047 or 4043 to weld 3003 to 3003. I've never used a 5 series filler on 3003, but obviously it works for the lighter gauge material. Have you used it on something a bit thicker? I know that it's used for higher strength materials but the ductile properties of 5356 are quite a bit different from 3003.Let me know.
Just so you know ZTFab...My first statement on this thread was based on the first half dozen pics I saw, which did show undercut.After further inspection of your work you are clearly not a novice, in fact I am a fan of your sheet metal skills. The pics I first saw where not your best work, as I have seen a lot more after that first post and I must say it is very consistent and looks great!So I'll be the first to say, my apologies for my harsh statement at the beginning of this thread. One more thing, it's okay if you build your project in someone else's 10,000 sq ft. facility if you work there for 80+ hours a week, manage 8 employees, take care of their customers, fix their problems, and make them a $h!t load of cash money, all while not getting paid nearly enough for it.
Hey Paul when you do TIG welding do you cup walk or do you just hold the torch there?
Hey ZTfab. Good to see you on the forum. Got to say mate loving the work. your panel work is bloody excellent. Not to mention the notches and welds . Like you say the biggest thing for a great weld is prep. That was one thing that was drummed into me as an apprentice. And you see the results. Its a pain in the arse but what you gonna do about it One thing i've got to get is a TIG with HF. Atm all i got is a scratch start at home and it pisses me off so much cause it breaks the nice point you have to grind on the electrode. Keep the pics coming mate.
I despise scratch start