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| proto31 |
 Apr 7 2006, 11:58 PM
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I'm getting my project car in about two weeks and will need to weld on the rear fenders before I can begin any body work. Anyone have any good suggestions on welding on rear fenders. Any tips on what type of welder to use. I use to use a mig welder. Unfortunetly I do not have a welder and will have to rent one.
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| riverman |
Apr 8 2006, 06:52 AM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
Since you'll be welding sheet metal, you should only need a 110A MIG. Most of the time you will be welding on the lowest power setting, so I would say that infintely variable amperage control would be a waste of money. I agree with Mueller that a gas MIG is definitely a must. Flux core is way too rough and is much harder to control blowouts on thin sheet.
Speaking of blowouts - from much experience welding on my teener the best technique is to do a series of connected spot welds with the welder set on the lowest power setting. This controls the heat the best. Wire speed isn't really an issue, but it won't need to be very high. A auto-darkening helmet is also key to this process as the welder is sparking on and off for only a few seconds at a time. With a constantly dark lens, you'll be constantly flipping your mask to find your spot. |
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proto31 Welding on rear fenders Apr 7 2006, 11:58 PM
Krieger914 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/ht... Apr 8 2006, 12:04 AM Mueller advice on the welder.....use one that has gas, flu... Apr 8 2006, 12:11 AM proto31 I'm replacing the entire rear fender on both s... Apr 8 2006, 12:16 AM Aaron Cox you may be better off paying a pro if ya gotta ask... Apr 8 2006, 12:19 AM Mueller Apr 8 2006, 12:41 AM Andyrew Welding local to me was 50 per day, 100 per week a... Apr 8 2006, 04:36 AM JPB All ya need is a buzz box and a scratch start tig ... Apr 8 2006, 06:06 AM Joe Sharp Come by the house and try my welder to see if you ... Apr 8 2006, 07:38 AM
proto31 Thanks for all the advice. ... Apr 9 2006, 11:49 PM |
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