I got 1# of 7014 3/32 electrodes to try. They go really fast, but they look nice and smooth when they are finished. I ran them on the same current (90 amps) as the 1/8 inch 6013's and it seemed to work pretty well. What I am thinking now is I could run the joint with the 6013 electrode, and then chip it and grind it down a little and finish it off with the 7014? That would be just the outside of the frame where I have the deep v formed by the bevels of the frame.

Now, for the other welds I need. What is the correct procedure for "boxing plates?" I know to get them where I need them, and then tack them so they stay. If I have the plates flush when I weld them the weld will stick up proud and the fish plates won't lay flat against the newly boxed rails will they? Should I bevel the boxing plates and rails so there is a v to fill with weld?

CHAZ