Welding cans together

[Archer Fabrications]

Co worker told me he could weld a aluminum can. I told him he was full of Chit because mostly he was full of chit. He brought in a can. But what he had done was cut it in two right around the middle then weld it back together. It was impressive but there was still some doubt if he actually did it. So he did another one but had his brother record it on his phone as he did it. Turns out he welded those big stainless steel milk containers for 17 years. Said he had to stop because "chasing a bead will make you crazy" and he said even with proper eye protection it damages your eyes overtime. He was crazy. I can at least vouch for that

Prob needed a level 12 shade

 

[turboglenn]

run a shade 9 for anything under 130amps,and up to 150...at 150 and over move to a shade 11 or a 10 if ..use the lighter of the two if you weld less than what would be neded i a working enviroment, use the darker as you either get better or are welding for longer hours..,

another tip, ato tints are great for learning but once you weld with onhe foir 8 hours straight even that 20 thousandths of a second reaction time builds up and flash bursn you