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1. How can a circle be welded from a metal rod?
   

   What are good tips for welding a straight metal rod into a circle? How can a clean circle be achieved?

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   Asked by malissamalia from Fairburn, GA
   Answered 16 years ago.

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   you can cut a pc of wood to match the diamater of the circle you want, then apply enough heat to the bar for it to turn red, and the same time, the pullthe bar (and tap with a hammer if needed) around the the wood. This should give you what your looking for.
   Hope this helps,
   Richard from Accurweld in Washougal
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   Answered by Accurweld LLC custom welding vancouver washington 2700 ne andresen, vancouver, WA, 98660, 360-326-5086 (Novice with 1 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   The most important part of ths is being able to shape the rod into a smooth circle. This can either be done by heating up the rod and shaping it around a solid metal pipe that is the same diameter that you are trying to achieve, or use a tube/pipe bender. Once the ends meet, tack it together and let it cool before welding it. i hope that helps.
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   Answered by WELD DONE Fabrication & Repairs, LLC 1078 21st Street, North, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250, 904-591-9544 (Novice with 2 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   Circle can be made by forming around something round then cut and welded at the end, or by rolling in a bender.Sometimes if we need a lot of circles we take a pipe the correct diameter and slice it up into circles on the band saw.
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   Answered by Vince Murray Welding 29 Rocky Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, 845-724-3154 (Novice with 8 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   Use a ring roller first then weld the ends together, and grind to a smooth finish.
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   Answered by Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc. 141 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, 828-288-3001 (Novice with 90 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   the best way is to roll the metal first in an angle roll machine then but weld the ends
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   Answered by Hulls Welding & Machine Shop 89 Willetsville Pike, Hillsboro, OH, 45133, 937-393-3969 (Novice with 5 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.