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| rfuerst911sc |
 Dec 10 2006, 03:43 PM
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Now that I have dug into my 914 project I'm going to have to do some sheet metal repair on the rear trunk floor. Also in the future will be various chassis reinforcements being added and possibly flares for the wheelwells. I have a oxy/acetylene along with a old 300 amp stick welder but I'm thinking a mig welder is what I want? Today I looked at Lowes,Home Depot and Tractor Supply at Lincoln and Hobart 140 amp migs that run 110v. So can I do this work with my oxy/acet unit or should I go mig? And if I go mig any preference to brand? I know that shielding gas is preferred over flux wire.Help me out guys. Thanks
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| Crazyhippy |
Dec 10 2006, 04:16 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
It can be done w/ oxy/acet. A mig will be 1000% easier. The Home depot Lincoln 135 is a heck of a welder for the little stuff (like our cars).
Shielding gas is the only way to go. Makes the welds look alot better, and you dont have to deal w/ slag. I built a SCORE class 1450 (unlimited pre-runner) w/ the afformentioned Lincol 135. BJH |
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