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GL Chrillz · 12-07-2011, 07:29 PM

I purchased myself a welder to weld in a small section of my frame rail to weld in a new subframe bolt (long story). I'm wondering if the weld is supposed to go all the way thru the metal or not. I've been practicing on 1/8" steel and cannot get the bead to go all the way thru. It's a cheapo 90 amp. Also, is there any difference between a stringer bead or like a weave? I'm a lot better with a stringer, and the weld is a lot cleaner is why I ask vs me doing a weave pattern.

12-07-2011, 07:29 PM	#8797
GL Chrillz Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2011 Location: ann arbor michigan Age: 33 Posts: 307 Trader Rating: (1)	I purchased myself a welder to weld in a small section of my frame rail to weld in a new subframe bolt (long story). I'm wondering if the weld is supposed to go all the way thru the metal or not. I've been practicing on 1/8" steel and cannot get the bead to go all the way thru. It's a cheapo 90 amp. Also, is there any difference between a stringer bead or like a weave? I'm a lot better with a stringer, and the weld is a lot cleaner is why I ask vs me doing a weave pattern.