When I needed a new bead on my probe rod, I usually let the machine shop do it, but at one point I has access to a small mig welder and did my own. I don't know the amps on that machine, and I'm sure it used mild steel wire, but it was fine for a rod bead. Now I would like to buy an inexpensive mig welder just for that use. But two experienced welders are telling me the small, 80 or 90 amp, cheap $100-150, welders won't work. I still hesitate to believe it wouldn't deposit a small amout of bead on a stainless steel rod. I don't care how long it takes me or how much grinding I have to do.
Anyone have any experience with this and can help me out?
Anyone have any experience with this and can help me out?