"Lay Wire Method"
I was checking out the "Lay Wire" video on the tips and tricks site. Nice looking welds. Wondering if anyone has tried this and can add to the explaination of how it works. The video is very short and doesn't really explain too much. Not sure how to read into the artical on the tips and tricks site......
I have a couple of questions if anyone is familiar with this type of application.
1-will this work for aluminum?
2-looks like an initial pass is done first before the lay wire is used...is this the case?
3-would you tack the start of the weld and then pull on the wire to keep it tight to the work as you go?
The picture attached is my latest efforts trying to master aluminum. I have a long way to go but making some progress. This is a holder for my fishing net that will be bolted to my boat. This project and the difficulty I am having in laying nice fillet welds is what has got me thinking about the "Lay Wire" method. It may be more difficult than a regular fillet weld but if I am not having to worry about adding the rod I may be able to make a nicer looking weld with this method. Am I barking up the wrong tree on this one or what?
thanks in advance ........wayne
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