Welding Electrodes - 2mm

[JT65]

Hi All

Just purchased a small machine to do some welding.  I have found that the only size Welding Electrodes they seem to have here in Chiang Mai is 2.6mm.

 

Im doing some fine work and really need to source some 2mm Electrodes. We have them in Australia but i cannot find them anywhere here.

 

Does anyone have any idea where i could find these rods in Thailand?

 

Any info appreciated.

 

JT65

[Don Mega]

Hardware house not have any ?

They do here in Chonburi, maybe you could ask the hardware house in CM  to order in for you .

Edited October 4, 2016 by Don Mega

[JT65]

Hi 

No they don't.

 

Everywhere up here only has 2.6mm.

 

Im using think steel tube and just blow holes with this size.

 

They keep telling me that in Thailand they don't have anything under 2.6mm. I find this very hard to believe.

 

Thanks anyway

 

JT65

[vogie]

The smallest ones I've seen are the 2.6, if carefull and crank the amps down to about 85, it is doable. And a good mask helps, not the little hand held ones, useless.

[sirmud63]

nope , havent seen 2mm rods in 5 years here .it is doable with 2.6 . i do car exausts with 2.6 16tc, low hydrogen rods . if your welder is ac/dc ,switch to dc,and you can even try swapping the leads over to reverse the polarity will help also .

[cornishcarlos]

Can you carry welding rods in hand luggage on flights ??

 

I'm on my way back from France at the end of the month, could pick some up for you !!

[Pik]

1 hour ago, cornishcarlos said:

Can you carry welding rods in hand luggage on flights ??

 

I'm on my way back from France at the end of the month, could pick some up for you !!

Ask your GF

[Pik]

JT65, Please email me directly. Tell me type and how many do you need

[cornishcarlos]

46 minutes ago, Pik said:

Ask your GF

 

I don't have a GF, but my wife doesn't weld !!!

[impulse]

How much you need?  I still have a few pounds of 1.6mm 6013 and I'd donate a pound or so.  

 

I'll buy more at the Metalex trade show at BITEC next month.  23-26 November.

 

 

Edited October 4, 2016 by impulse

[Jdietz]

Lazada has a few, browse around:

http://www.lazada.co.th/2-lanthanated-wl20-tig-welding-tungsten-electrode16mmx150mm24mmx175mm-10pcs-intl-8262543.html

[impulse]

Here's some 2.0mm Stainless rod (308L) on Lazada:  1.5 kg for 535 baht with COD available...

 

http://www.lazada.co.th/weldmaxx-wm-308l-20-8508419.html?mp=1

 

[pigeonjake]

tig torch and gas,?

[JT65]

Thanks so much for all the info. 

The ones on Lazada, although expensive look like they will be suitable for the job at hand.

I have messaged people directly re their offers to help and again I really appreciate the feedback and help everyone gave me.

All the best.

[impulse]

1 hour ago, JT65 said:

Thanks so much for all the info. 

The ones on Lazada, although expensive look like they will be suitable for the job at hand.

 

Keep in mind the 500+ baht for 1.5kg on Lazada is for stainless rod.  I ordered a box myself.  In my local neighborhood hardware stores, they charge by single rod for SST, and $4.50 per pound seemed pretty reasonable for a small qty with delivery included.   May not be a great price, but they're hard to find in sizes smaller than 2.6mm.  Mind you, I have no current need for any SST rod, but I'm ready...