Newbie Welding thread, Help me get started - what do i need and need to know |
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Newbie Welding thread, Help me get started - what do i need and need to know |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 15 2015, 10:27 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I need help! I cant afford to pay someone else to do all the little things that are cropping up on my Build-off thread car, and eventually need to do the longs in my other car, - also too cheap to pay someone else and then not be satisfied with the work, or the time it takes, it always seems to be that way.
So I need a lsit of supplies, what type of mig welder, etc etc. , where to look, or find a used one maybe... any advice will be appreciated: brand and supplies, then how to practice, safety issue and advice- etc etc. Thanks - and the I can post my ugly buildoff pictures !!! |
R_u_dd |
Oct 15 2015, 06:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 3-March 14 From: Grants Pass, Oregon Member No.: 17,072 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
From the unofficial winner of the ugly weld contest, I would offer this advice:
- clean your metal surface thoroughly. - get a good ground as close to the weld as possible. - don't try and weld over rusty and pitted areas. - be careful with thin metal, using spot welds and quick welds, low voltage, copper backer plates. - weld matching thickness metals where possible. - Butt welds are better than overlap seem welds. Use Rosettes where possible, self tapping screws and clamps. - Don't get the weld too hot, but make sure you get good penetration. - The 914 metal is tricky to weld due to the properties, so don't get discouraged. - practice. |
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