Posted 7/25/2009 20:31 (#788055 - in reply to #787926) Subject: Re: Cleaning Welding Magnets - quickest best ways?
SW Ontario
Definitly, the magnet seems to pull the arc around. I got so I only use them to hold pieces more than 6" from the weld and use clamps for the rest...or just do it freehand with the auto helmet. I've actually got some pretty straight welds doing it like that.....