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 |
worn |
Sep 17 2015, 12:57 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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 I have a Hobart MIG as well as gas and TIG welders. You will need the MIG more than any other welder. It is easy enough to get started with right off the bat. I bought a cheap one. If I had to do it again the only thing I would do different is get one with continuously adjustable amperage. Mine has A, B, C, and D. Sometimes I wish I had something in between. You have to have the MIG gas, but it doesn't get used up too fast and is not that expensive. I guess I have welded about a hundred pounds of wire through it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) MAKe SuRe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) that you get an auto darkening helmet. I started welding before these were available and they make a poor welder into a great one, simply by letting you see what you are doing. Finally, welding is all about the puddle. Completely and fundamentally. If that doesn't make sense, learn about it, cause otherwise the welds are a poor type of gluing. |
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