Tuesday, March 9, 2010

I am thinking of buying a 16 guage galvanized sheet of metal to weld on and put it on metal chairs. The cost?

is about $90 bucks. Do you think this is a good option? tables this size are very expensive. Will i be able to ground to the table okay?I am thinking of buying a 16 guage galvanized sheet of metal to weld on and put it on metal chairs. The cost?
Grounding to weld the metal is no problem. Wherever you weld will burn off the coating though. Welding galvanized metal needs to be done in a well ventilated area since the coating puts off gases that will/can make you sick. After welding it, you will need to paint it to prevent rusting (since the coating will be gone). Painting galvanized requires a good cleaning of the surface since it is oily. I use vinegar for doing this.

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