Welding stainless rod

[fatassbuick]

I'm making an insert for my grill shell. I happened upon three pieces of 5/16" diameter stainless rod and went about bending it to the shape I want. I've also come across enough 3/16" to fill it in. Now I was wondering if I can weld all of this crap together and expect it to STAY together by using a mig welder with standard wire and oxy/argon gas. Seems like getting stainless wire and another tank is a big expense just to make a grill insert.

BTW, I'm unsure as to the series of stainless I'm dealing with. Part of the bargain....

Thanks.

[Unkl Ian]

It would stay together,if welded properly,but the welds would likely rust.

[SwitchBlade327]

i just welded the stainless tri to the body on my pontiacand it welded just fine, but nothings gonna rust since it's all covered up now. Probaly wanna put a little bit o silver paint on the weld or some clear to keep it from rustin' up on ya.

You don't have a stainless welding setup at work? If ya really wanna get it welded with stainless I can get the welding teacher at my school to do it for you, He's the best welder in the area.

[I go pogo]

Use stainless, it will look better. Are you shure your not useing CO2/Argon.
Good luck.. Pogo