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| Andyrew |
 Dec 11 2010, 11:19 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait  Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(ppetion @ Dec 11 2010, 03:32 PM)  For some reason it refuses to stick I spent hous tryng to weld a 22 gauge piec of metal about 2 inches long to plug a hole and no luck Take a pic of your welds. We can help. |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Dec 12 2010, 05:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
In 2006 when I bought my 914 project car I knew I was going to need a mig welder. I have a oxy/acetylene and an old 300 amp buzz box but for all the projects I was planning for the 914 mig was the way to go. I purchased a Hobart Handler 140 which is a 110volt mig. Out the door with gas cylinder,tax and extra tips plus was $600.00. Since purchasing this I have discovered it is an excellent welder for the money and I would purchase it again. I have welded the Rich Johnson six engine mount, Engman kit, GT stiffening kit, trailing arm stiffening, suspension ear stiffening and GT flares. The Hobart handled all of it well. I have also used it with flux core wire with good results but like others have stated it is messy with a lot more cleanup. Hobart is a division of Miller so it's a quality piece. Having said that you should purchase locally if possible and get a brand that can be serviced locally if possible. Buying extra tips,wire,gas from your local welding supply is good business and they can get you out of a jamb if you get in one. And welding is a " touch " skill. Some people have it and some don't, but the more you practice the better odds you will have of success.
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| 914 shifter |
Dec 12 2010, 10:13 AM
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airhead Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 28-August 10 From: ny/nj Member No.: 12,111 Region Association: North East States |
imho if you have a big project gas shield will save you hours of grinding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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