Welding Tips and Tricks

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I was wondering which was more structurally sound for 1/8"aluminum. I have a choice between an outside corner joint and a t-joint. Which is guaranteed to be best.

Farmwelding wrote:Sorry for no pictures.
I was wondering which was more structurally sound for 1/8"aluminum. I have a choice between an outside corner joint and a t-joint. Which is guaranteed to be best.

Can you weld both sides?

I suppose I could weld both sides, and based upon your question I assume the best option is to do both sides which for some reason had not crossed my mind.

Farmwelding wrote:I suppose I could weld both sides, and based upon your question I assume the best option is to do both sides which for some reason had not crossed my mind.

I think a Tee welded on both sides would be stronger than an outside corner and filet. If it were me, I would go with an outside corner because they are easy and they look so nice when they are done right and good luck with the filet unless you are totally into arc wander Are you project welds critical or are you just looking for the best structural strength?