Wabimax

Sorry, Gobani1966

But I have to disagree. The question was," can I use".

Not should I use, or "is it common practice to use"or, "would you use?"

You definitely can use SS rod to weld mild steel. Just as you can use mild steel rod to weld SS. But, this is probably contrary to AWS practice.

I'm not saying it's good/common practice, but you can do it.

if you use stainless steel rod for that you must have no brain

Please re-read the question, and my response before insulting me.

If you advice that young man with wrong advice and say you can do it but it is not common practice what you want me to say

The question is, "can I use?". The answer is, yes. At no time did I suggest that he (or she) use SS rod to weld mild steel.

I just answered the question as stated in the original post.

Your response is wrong! Your reasoning is wrong. You are wrong. Go back and read the original post. No conditions were given. No environmental conditions are given. No strength requirements are given. No specification is cited. No specific materials are discussed. The question is obviously not from an experienced welder.

Cheers.

your advice is wrong

go back to school to learn

if you work in my welding business i will fire you on the same day