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| r_towle |
 Jan 9 2011, 06:27 PM
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In an effort to learn how the more experienced and professional welders handle this, I have a question.
I will be adding 1/8 inch steel to a 356 chassis. This will be a structural element and will be under some stress. It is part of the rear suspension. What is the best welding technique to use to weld 1/8 inch steel angle iron to a standard 19 gauge 50 year old chassis and ensure that the welds hold...they do what they are supposed to and I dont spend the entire time blowing through the 19 gauge steel? I will be getting the piece of steel from a steel yard, basically a 4 inch by 4 inch angle iron piece welded along the ends, and along the length as needed. I have a mig welder and a oxy/ace torch. I dont have a tig, and I wont outsource this...so I am looking for techniques to use what I have. Rich |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jan 9 2011, 06:40 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,930 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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I'm guessing you typo'd and meant to say you don't have a tig?
Practicing with the same two gauges of metal is the best thing you can do. Be sure to record the settings you use on your welder, and do a little practice every time you go to weld. |
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r_towle Welding question Jan 9 2011, 06:27 PM
scotty b Mig it. Start the weld on the 1/8 and melt that on... Jan 9 2011, 06:42 PM
r_towle
Mig it. Start the weld on the 1/8 and melt that o... Jan 9 2011, 06:55 PM rick 918-S
Mig it. Start the weld on the 1/8 and melt that ... Jan 9 2011, 07:36 PM sww914 Rick, I think he's building an outlaw 356 with... Jan 9 2011, 08:40 PM rick 918-S Me and Rich are twin sons from different mothers. ... Jan 9 2011, 08:51 PM r_towle Im thinking...I hear ya.
Rich Jan 9 2011, 08:53 PM rick 918-S
Im thinking...I hear ya.
Rich
Ok bro! :st... Jan 9 2011, 09:04 PM r_towle I still like the idea of building the entire setup... Jan 9 2011, 09:11 PM Brett W Lets see some pics of what your doing. I don... Jan 10 2011, 12:43 PM charliew Everything suggested so far sounds good. I don... Jan 11 2011, 12:59 PM |
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