Galvenized SQ Tubing for Dog Kennels

[hoghunter71409]

I'm getting ready to build new kennels and I was planning on using 1" x 1" galvenized square tubing for the frame.  I'm not a welder and I've never used Gal tubing before.  Woud anybody suggest something different than the 1" x 1" gal sq tubing for welding a frame and if so, why?  All my previuos kennels were made of PT wood.  Second question would be....if you have some gal sq tubing for sale, please send me a PM.  I am looking for about 1200 linear feet in almost new shape and would prefer long sections 8' or more.

[dwhd93]

Well I know the galvanized can mess up your lungs pretty good if you breath in the fumes while your weldin on it. Makes you feel real sick they say to drink milk after cause the milk soaks up the toxins

[jon]

I would just get primered sq tubing... I custom build gates and kennels for a living and the galvanized would have to be redipped after u welded it or just some metalice spray paint.. and yes u will get sick at first welding on it and I wouldn't wanna price the galvanized anyways... I sell primered one inch at 72 cents a ft

[SCHitemHard]

i would only weld on that stuff as a last ditch effort if i couldnt get my hands on nothin else, best to get some primer tubing and call it a day

[Zaneo]

Drink milk or pepto before you weld it, you can drink it after but you will still feel kinda sick but not as bad. After you weld it get that cold galv spray and spray all the welds with it and youll b fine.

[hoghunter71409]

Thanks for the info.....I am going to price some different options on Tuesday.

[waylon-N.E. OK]

Weld it outside or with a slight breeze from a fan if your worried about it, where you weld it and the galv. burns off spray it with zink cromate primer then cover with silver spray paint and it wont rust and it will look good. I've used 6010, 6011 and 7018 rods on tons of it and it's always worked great and never hurt me even a little bit. i prefer it myself cause it works good and is easier to find used at a cheap price like old chain link fense post ect.

[KerDog77]

Welding on anything galvanized will defeat the purpose of using galvanized in the first place. Try to think of a way to affix the panels with galv clips. Have you thought about using cyclone fencing? That way all the hardware is available in galv.

[charles]

 if you do as waylon said and primer it with zinc chromate and the galvanized spray paint, you wont have any issures, but again like most have said. weld up wind of it or use a fan to blow the fumes away. if you start feeling sick at the stomach, drink a couple pints of milk during your welding.

[got2catchem]

LOL...I just so happend to work as a Safety Coord. at a large galvanizer once upon a time.  

Use the respirator below in a well ventilated area and you should be safe from Metal Fume Fever. I would recommend a respirator in general when welding to minimize your exposure. Also, welding on stainless is where you probably have your most dangerous exposures.......Welding on stainless releases fumes that contain Hexavalent Chromium and most of the time you need more protection that the respirator below.

 http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/PPESafetySolutions/PPESafety/Personal_Protective_Equipment/Product_Catalog/?N=4294930783+5011378&Nr=AND(hrcy_id%3AGSRMR5XK29gs_BM8LG7B04G_N2RL3FHWVK_GPD0K8BC31gv)&rt=d

Clean your welds, knock of the slag and use ZRC cold galv and you will be fine.

http://www.zrcworldwide.com/p_zrc.asp

You may also want to look at building the kennels out of steel and just having them hot dipped. You will be charged by the pound and will not be as expensive as you think. You probably could get a break by doing the after-dip cleanup on your own. Lookup Sabre Galvanizing or Aztec Galvanizing, they are some of the larger companies.

[hoghunter71409]

Thanks for the info guys.  Based off the comments, I think I am going to use steel tubing that is not galvenized.  When complete, I plan on cleaning the welds and using a spray primer and paint.  My main concern is protecting against rust and having these kennels for a long, long time.  Sound okay?

[dub]

Make sure your welds are complete and don't have any holes. That way no air can get in. The welding will cause a little burning that will use up most of the oxygen. As long as no more air can get in there will be no oxygen and no rust. Then you can paint the outside. I would personally powder coat each panel. You can buy the gun and the powder. Then you can use a plastic drop cloth to gather any extra powder to use again for the next panel. You most likely don't have an oven big enough so rent heat lamps. I would just get some of the foam insulation boards with a reflective side and put them on the other side of the lamp to reflect heat. Doing it that way you could do it a part at a time so every part can be covered. If you don't understand just look up how to powder coat. It is very simple. I was sold on it working on and old car that the guy powder coated to bolt heads. I removed the bolts and put them back and there were no marks from the wrench at all.

[charles]

Make sure your welds are complete and don't have any holes. That way no air can get in. The welding will cause a little burning that will use up most of the oxygen. As long as no more air can get in there will be no oxygen and no rust. Then you can paint the outside. I would personally powder coat each panel. You can buy the gun and the powder. Then you can use a plastic drop cloth to gather any extra powder to use again for the next panel. You most likely don't have an oven big enough so rent heat lamps. I would just get some of the foam insulation boards with a reflective side and put them on the other side of the lamp to reflect heat. Doing it that way you could do it a part at a time so every part can be covered. If you don't understand just look up how to powder coat. It is very simple. I was sold on it working on and old car that the guy powder coated to bolt heads. I removed the bolts and put them back and there were no marks from the wrench at all.

hey dub, thats some good info. thanks.