Grumpy....question!

[John Schmidt]

Re. our chat a few days ago, it would seem to me that welding aluminum wouldn't require a high amp welder, especially if only 16 gauge material. Does that sound right or am I missing something? I could probably use my flux core "spitter" for the rest of the work.

[Grumpy]

Not for 16 gauge, but you need dc voltage and pure argon gas for aluminum.

[John Schmidt]

Also trying to find a solid wheel as opposed to spoked, wanting to not run an inner tube if possible. Guess that ain't happening. I can get a new wheel and brake drum cover for about $67, 12mm diameter axle, use the drum cover sans the guts as a cover and function as needed spacer as well. Found a Michelin rated for 75mph but is tubeless, not sure about running a tube in that. I've see some small spoked wheels go tubeless by using the rubber strip and a load of sealer, thought it kinda messy and maybe not a secure application to prevent flats. Oh well....still looking!