lopylui Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 As above, only scraps needed. Are there any applications around the home where I could salvage some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Have you got a local recycling centre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Any idea of size/application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Hi Would help if you could tell us what the application is Many types of mild steel So if it's load bearing of any sort you need the correct stuff All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 As above - what thickness/size and what are you going to use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Remember steel shot isn't, it's soft iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 all off cuts from manufacturing goes in the scrap skip....that goes to the scrap yard....................so go there and do a bit of haggling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopylui Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 2mm - 6mm just to practice on with the stick welder. Local recycling places dont seem to like anyone so not much chance of them cooperating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 As ditchman said, your nearest scrapyard is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Put on where you are bound to be someone will have something you can have or as above scrap yard, or the dodgey blokes driving around in the vans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 2mm - 6mm just to practice on with the stick welder. Local recycling places dont seem to like anyone so not much chance of them cooperating. Try metal recyclers or engineering places and buy scrap. You want the ckeanrsr metal you can find to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 2mm - 6mm just to practice on with the stick welder. Local recycling places dont seem to like anyone so not much chance of them cooperating. Local engineering firm they'll sort you some Clean or new to start with And don't !!!!!practice on galvanised pipe or anything galvanised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopylui Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Local engineering firm they'll sort you some Clean or new to start with And don't !!!!!practice on galvanised pipe or anything galvanised Very well said. Keep away from that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 hello, local engineering fabricators and pop a tenner in the tea/coffee tin, 5mm plate should be good for 2.5 rod welding runs, what welder have you purchased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopylui Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Impax IM-Arc 140 for some light applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 right ...tin hat time....as there are a lot of welders on this forum................. i take it you are a welding virgin...... dont buy your rods from B&Q buy your rods from a welding supplys place you wont be welding verticle up or down or overhead or using low hydrogen or silica ..or low deposition rods...hard facing... you like a lot of people will be welding whats called "downhand" there are rods availble purley for down hand work...one example are a brand called "Satinex" most of the rods about are "universal" (also a brand name) and can at a push be used multipostional you wont be welding high quality work like boilers and pressure vessels.... so the rods you need to buy will be "rutile" stick to 2 sizes 2.5mm and 3.25mm your welding set will (if it is a budget version) will not have a computor chip that manages the OCV (open circuit voltage)...which you need when striking up and arc...it will be fixed so once again go to a welding supplier and explain this and he will sort you out with some really good rods that are easy to strike up and burn even..... its like shooting...if your style and the gun hasnt got the right cartridge....your are going to suffer so match the rods to your and the sets needs........... best of luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) right ...tin hat time....as there are a lot of welders on this forum................. i take it you are a welding virgin...... dont buy your rods from B&Q buy your rods from a welding supplys place you wont be welding verticle up or down or overhead or using low hydrogen or silica ..or low deposition rods...hard facing... you like a lot of people will be welding whats called "downhand" there are rods availble purley for down hand work...one example are a brand called "Satinex" most of the rods about are "universal" (also a brand name) and can at a push be used multipostional you wont be welding high quality work like boilers and pressure vessels.... so the rods you need to buy will be "rutile" stick to 2 sizes 2.5mm and 3.25mm your welding set will (if it is a budget version) will not have a computor chip that manages the OCV (open circuit voltage)...which you need when striking up and arc...it will be fixed so once again go to a welding supplier and explain this and he will sort you out with some really good rods that are easy to strike up and burn even..... its like shooting...if your style and the gun hasnt got the right cartridge....your are going to suffer so match the rods to your and the sets needs........... best of luck.. And all that is why I made work buy me a MIG! Edited July 3, 2017 by kennett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopylui Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Thanks ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) right ...tin hat time....as there are a lot of welders on this forum................. i take it you are a welding virgin...... dont buy your rods from B&Q buy your rods from a welding supplys place you wont be welding verticle up or down or overhead or using low hydrogen or silica ..or low deposition rods...hard facing... you like a lot of people will be welding whats called "downhand" there are rods availble purley for down hand work...one example are a brand called "Satinex" most of the rods about are "universal" (also a brand name) and can at a push be used multipostional you wont be welding high quality work like boilers and pressure vessels.... so the rods you need to buy will be "rutile" stick to 2 sizes 2.5mm and 3.25mm your welding set will (if it is a budget version) will not have a computor chip that manages the OCV (open circuit voltage)...which you need when striking up and arc...it will be fixed so once again go to a welding supplier and explain this and he will sort you out with some really good rods that are easy to strike up and burn even..... its like shooting...if your style and the gun hasnt got the right cartridge....your are going to suffer so match the rods to your and the sets needs........... best of luck.. hello, a good report ditchman, oh i was one in 1965 Edited July 3, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Impax IM-Arc 140 for some light applications. hello, that looks ok some good reviews, should do up to 5 mil plate and small welding jobs, mine is a 160 amp just gives that bit extra capacity to 8 ml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopylui Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Iv ordered 5kg of 2.5mm 6013 electrodes from; https://www.parkerbrand.co.uk/2-5mmx350mm-6013-mild-steel-electrodes-5kg.html?gclid=CO2Eh9LD5tQCFc0K0wodZa4F8Q As recommended by a few people I have spoken to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Keep them dry, i leave mine in the house and just take out to the shed what i need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 had a look at them seem fine...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hi, I remember rooting round Clancy's scrap metal dealers at York, they let me buy whatever I wanted. I actually bought some 56lb potato weights and some steel bar which I still have. Well worth a call. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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