Is it possible to weld aluminum diamond plate?

by Pork
(Plano, Texas, US of friggin A)

I am learning and reading and watching before I go out and buy....before I give it a try.
(There aren't any local welding classes-I've looked)
I am making a bed floor for an old truck project, and I have many sheets of thick alum diamond plate. I would like to weld the backside of the seams together.

Is it possible to weld aluminum diamond plate with an inexpensive (Chicago or Lin) welder. I may only do this once or twice in my life, so I don't wanna drop a load. I know that I could pay someone, but I would like to at least try. Thanks!

Pork


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Pork,
People weld aluminum diamond plate all the time.

But for someone with very little experience, it would be one big pain in the ass.

Welding Aluminum aint that hard once you learn, but learning takes a while.

from what you have said, i would not try it.,..unless you can get someone to jump start you by showing you what to do for about an hour.

just my two cents,

good luck ,


jody