6G 2 INCH SCHED 80 3/32" 6010 ROOT 7018 CAP
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Andrew Cardin welds a 2" 6g test using 3/32" 6010 for the Root and 3/32" 7018 for the single bead cap.
Tips for amperage, keyhole repair, and body positioning are shown in detail.
If you have a 6g like this coming up, do yourself a favor and watch this video several times while you practice.
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