Welding Galvanized

[rboyer224]

Hello. I am very new to welding. As a matter of fact, I bought a MM210 and haven't even picked it up yet. I'm wondering if there is any special way to weld galvanized or if it's just like mild steel? I want to build a welding bench and Northern Tool has these legs you can buy for $20. Just add a top (which I have), but the legs are galvanized. Thanks.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...=40263&R=40263

[Mike W]

Grind off the galvanize where you will be welding. You need to avoid breathing the fumes.

Edit to say I might just bolt the top on.

[rboyer224]

Thanks Mike. Do I use the normal steel wire then after grinding off the galvanized? Thanks.

[Roger]

Thanks Mike. Do I use the normal steel wire then after grinding off the galvanized? Thanks.

Yes

Show us a link for the legs.

I would make frame, legs and shelf support using angle iron or square tube.

Search site for welding table will show many examples.

[Sandy]

I would be wary without actually seeing those legs or at least knowing more about them. They say heavy gauge, but that's all relative and doesn't mean much. If they are 18 or 20 gauge, by the time you grind off the teeny but of galvy that's on them there won't be anything left to weld to.

Think about building your own under structure like Roger said. Few bucks more but worth it.

[Sandy]

I just went back and looked at that leg kit. Legs, cross bracing, nuts bolts and all are 15 pounds shipping weight. There's nothing to it. About the same material weight as a metal filing cabinet.

[rboyer224]

Yes

Show us a link for the legs.

I would make frame, legs and shelf support using angle iron or square tube.

Search site for welding table will show many examples.

Here's the link:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...=40263&R=40263