Well, the Job is done for now! After coompressing the dock plate with weights and clamps, I cleaned and re-welded the under side. I also added extra gussets on the area that had the greatest failure. Mostly stick, but the larger fill areas I used the mig. After the dock plate was flipped over, we ce...

Thanks for the tip Rick. I don't have any problem using stick. I still think that using the holes is a good idea. I think that I will start with the stick in the holes, but fill with the MIG. While I've got your attention, can you offer any suggestions on how to make my aluminum TIG welds better. I'...

Ok, my first message in forum!! Not technically a welder, but our shop (OEM Automotive Wheel Nuts) is too small to have many dedicated classifications. Okay, problem at hand. When we unload coiled wire from supply trucks, the added load on shipping ramp to back of truck is breaking welds, and bendin...