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 |
Andyrew |
Sep 16 2015, 01:27 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Any of the big three mentioned by George.
Your best bet is to pick up a 110 box for the portability and it needs to be a true MIG with gas. Start with .30 wire and if you find you do primarily sheet metal you might want to step down to a .25 wire. Smaller weld, less heat, easier to control. You need control of wire speed and voltage. Pick up a 10 pack of spare tips as that is the first thing you'll go through. Something like this is perfect. http://www.lowes.com/pd_256722-1703-K2480-...&Ntt=welder |
jmitro |
Sep 16 2015, 08:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None |
Start with .30 wire and if you find you do primarily sheet metal you might want to step down to a .25 wire. Smaller weld, less heat, easier to control. correction, 0.030 and 0.025" wire. otherwise I don't have much to add. I MIG everything and it's still a challenge to get a perfect bead. Wire speed, voltage, proximity of the edges, burn through, cleanliness, visualization.....all are variables that one has to master as part of the learning curve. |
JoeDees |
Sep 16 2015, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
Start with .30 wire and if you find you do primarily sheet metal you might want to step down to a .25 wire. Smaller weld, less heat, easier to control. correction, 0.030 and 0.025" wire. otherwise I don't have much to add. I MIG everything and it's still a challenge to get a perfect bead. Wire speed, voltage, proximity of the edges, burn through, cleanliness, visualization.....all are variables that one has to master as part of the learning curve. Learning is the fun part. I always try to stay mindful of the fact that if you do something perfect nearly every time, you no longer get excited when you do it well, but only angry when you screw up. That said, I keep meaning to take welding classes to improve my craft...haha |
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