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| GaroldShaffer |
 Apr 21 2020, 08:10 PM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,643 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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So, I sold my racecar and now have some $$ to burn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I recently upgraded my harbor freight sand blasting cabinet to a bigger / nicer model. Now next on my list is a good mig welder. Its been a looooooong time since I have done any real sort of welding.
Looking for recommendations on what others have used while doing restoration work on your 914s. I have a 74 Bumble Bee project that will need new floor pans, battery tray and more I am sure once I really start digging into it. My budget is $1500 max (new) or the best used one I can find for less. I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Here is my bumble bee project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Attached image(s)   
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| Andyrew |
Apr 21 2020, 10:46 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine...
I've welded some crazy stuff with my 110. It's 90% practice and 10% welder... Oh and grinders are amazing tools... |
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| Rand |
Apr 22 2020, 09:23 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,414 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Apr 21 2020, 08:46 PM)  Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine... I've welded some crazy stuff with my 110. It's 90% practice and 10% welder... Oh and grinders are amazing tools... Good welds don't get grinders. |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 22 2020, 12:32 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,380 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Rand @ Apr 22 2020, 08:23 AM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ Apr 21 2020, 08:46 PM) Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine... I've welded some crazy stuff with my 110. It's 90% practice and 10% welder... Oh and grinders are amazing tools... Good welds don't get grinders. Yes they do! Chassis sheet metal and body panels get grinders. Good welds don’t have impurities, have excellent penetration and low splatter... |
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| Rand |
Apr 22 2020, 01:46 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,414 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Apr 22 2020, 10:32 AM) QUOTE(Rand @ Apr 22 2020, 08:23 AM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ Apr 21 2020, 08:46 PM) Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine... I've welded some crazy stuff with my 110. It's 90% practice and 10% welder... Oh and grinders are amazing tools... Good welds don't get grinders. Yes they do! Chassis sheet metal and body panels get grinders. Good welds don’t have impurities, have excellent penetration and low splatter... I get it on sheet metal butt joints where you need a perfectly flat finish. I'm just saying the best welds are beautiful and shouldn't need grinding because they are admirable art. Too many people eagle crap and have to use the grinder to hide their embarrassment. |
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GaroldShaffer Welder advice, yes 914 related :-) Apr 21 2020, 08:10 PM
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Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine..... Apr 22 2020, 03:19 AM
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Any of the big names with gas. 110 will be fine.... Apr 22 2020, 10:19 PM Rand
[quote name='Rand' post='2807049' date='Apr 23 20... Apr 23 2020, 04:26 PM Nogoodwithusernames
[quote name='Rand' post='2807049' date='Apr 23 20... Apr 23 2020, 05:33 PM Gatornapper Sorry for repeating myself, as I've stated thi... Apr 23 2020, 01:43 PM Mark Henry Over 25 years with a Canox 130, which is a Miller ... Apr 22 2020, 05:30 AM mb911 Hobart and Miller are the same company just as an ... Apr 22 2020, 07:20 AM jaredmcginness I've completed a floor and long replacement wi... Apr 22 2020, 07:24 AM Lg914 We have used the Eastwood 250 and the Eastwood 250... Apr 22 2020, 08:50 AM Andyrew Oh I just saw your 1500 budget... way to big of a ... Apr 22 2020, 09:20 AM mepstein I imagine some of the budget will be used for gas,... Apr 22 2020, 09:22 AM Andyrew
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Spend a little extra and get the esab rebel 215 e... Apr 23 2020, 06:54 AM gereed75 Glad that the ESAB came up. After some internet s... Apr 23 2020, 08:43 AM Superhawk996 @nogoodwithusernames
I think you only proved the... Apr 23 2020, 05:43 PM Rand Nice. Anybody tries to bring a grinder around that... Apr 23 2020, 06:24 PM GaroldShaffer Thanks for the input guys. I figured there would b... Apr 24 2020, 07:46 PM |
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