Calling All Welders!, MIG, TIG or.....? |
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Calling All Welders!, MIG, TIG or.....? |
dcecc1968 |
Sep 16 2015, 12:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 31-December 12 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 15,313 Region Association: South East States |
A friend of mine wants to restore an old car that has a lot of body rust and asked me about the best type of welder to use. I told him I didn't have a clue, but knew lots of people (who know what they are doing) that I could ask.
Keep in mind, he has never welded before (but is very determined and picks up things quickly) and will be doing mainly body (sheet metal) welding. Any suggestions on brands of welders and the best places to buy would be welcome as well. Thanks in advance for your help. -Don |
7TPorsh |
Sep 16 2015, 02:10 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
What kind of welder is the kind without gas? Is that the electric one that buzzes really loud?
What's the difference to gas...gas gets hotter? ...also always wanted to learn. |
BeatNavy |
Sep 16 2015, 04:20 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
What kind of welder is the kind without gas? Is that the electric one that buzzes really loud? What's the difference to gas...gas gets hotter? ...also always wanted to learn. There are cheap MIG welders (like some from Harbor Freight) that only use flux wire only, not gas shielding. You get cleaner, better welds with gas shielding. The CO2/Argon gas "shields" out the surrounding impurities in the air. It's definitely worth spending a few more bucks so you can do gas as the others have said. I've got a Hobart 110 that I'm happy with. Then practice, practice, practice. I actually took an Adult Ed class sponsored by the county this year to get better. It was useful, but there's a big difference pushing a metal puddle on 1/4 inch steel and trying to weld sheet metal without blowing a hole through it. Lastly, get good at metal fabrication. I have found that no matter how good your welding "skillz" you can't do a good job unless you're working with good metal that is shaped/fitted correctly. Good luck. |
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