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| Bigdamdork |
 Aug 24 2023, 05:31 PM
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Hey Everyone. Based in no small part on the suggestions from my original thread about what order to do my restore I picked up some steel and pushed my Makita metal cut-off saw the limit. I'm ready to start putting this together. My question is I have a Weldpack 3200. I bought it a couple of years ago just to play with things. Some metal art, built a Santa Maria Style BBQ, etc. Per the instructions, the metal is .125 (so close to 11 gauge?) for the 2x4's. Am I fooling myself by thinking I could use this welder to put the jig together? The welder says it can handle 12ga to 1/4" with .035 gasless flux cored wire DC(-). I just don't know enough about the duty cycle, etc. to know if I should just suck it up and buy a bigger welder. I figure once I get into the car I should be fine as it's mostly 18ga sheet metal so I hate to buy one just for the jig but will if I need to I guess. Maybe find a buddy with one. Just wanted to get some expert's thoughts as my total welding time is about 2 hours. I plan on being an expert post-rebuild. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
Super appreciate any advice you can offer. Thank You!!     [attachmentid=885729]  Attached image(s) 
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| jhynesrockmtn |
Aug 24 2023, 06:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Try it or test on a similar gauge metal. If the weld sucks on your jig you can clean it up. You'll know if the welds are good. I'd agree, would be a shame to buy and different welder, especially if you've gotten comfortable with that one.
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Bigdamdork Welding Question Aug 24 2023, 05:31 PM
Superhawk996 It will work
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I’m using the same welder. I built this contr... Aug 25 2023, 06:58 AM mlindner And then if you are using an extension cord, keep ... Aug 25 2023, 08:53 AM Superhawk996
And then if you are using an extension cord, keep... Aug 25 2023, 11:42 AM 930cabman Try it and keep your eye on overheating the machin... Aug 25 2023, 09:11 AM Jack Standz Not an expert here, but you'll probably be hap... Aug 25 2023, 11:42 AM mb911 Ok one last tidbit. So there is this negative thou... Aug 25 2023, 04:31 PM Superhawk996
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Do tel... Aug 25 2023, 11:33 PM mb911
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[quote name='mb911' post='3098005' date='Aug 25 ... Aug 26 2023, 06:55 AM Jack Standz Yes, choose the right process for the project and ... Aug 25 2023, 04:47 PM willieg A welder, working on an exterior staircase, told m... Aug 26 2023, 08:30 AM mb911
A welder, working on an exterior staircase, told ... Aug 26 2023, 09:42 AM Front yard mechanic Hard to beat an old school stick welder for tube a... Aug 26 2023, 09:57 AM targa72e I think this topic diverged a lot. There is a ton ... Aug 26 2023, 10:43 PM MikeK
I think this topic diverged a lot. There is a ton... Aug 27 2023, 08:24 AM Shivers https://www.nexair.com/learning-center/you-...of%2... Aug 27 2023, 09:17 AM Bigdamdork Just wanted to say "THANK YOU" for the i... Aug 30 2023, 03:33 PM Superhawk996 Speaking only for myself - I’m no expert. I get... Aug 30 2023, 04:08 PM |
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