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I have encounterd simialr conditions. Just grind everything flat and then fabricate a custom fit fish plate to go overtop of everything. Drill...
I'm a bit of a Miller fan but a lot of my pals use Lincoln. Scott welders360
If you are welding on the cast you need a welding rod with a high nickel content. Be sure to clean it very well and double pass for extra...
It is especially important to clean the mag before you weld. Use a coarse carbide deburring tool and then clean the area with acetone. Preheat the...
If your welding overhead it is even more important to clean the surface. Existing rust will tend to pop off and yes land on the operator. As for...
I'm a Hobart fan when it comes to welding regulators but you should be OK with whatever your local welding supply house carry's. Scott Fab...
You need .030 wire on that thickness of metal to get good penetration. Your heat was a little low on the inside weld. Be sure to tie in both...
A TIG is nice but I have built dozens of cars with MIG only. Don't laugh but the first racecar we built was welded with a homemade welder. It...
There is no linear conversion from watts to amps. However, to power your 230 volt welder at full load 25 amps you would need 5,750 watts. The...
I prefer gas MIG vs the Flux Core wire. I seem to get a much cleaner weld with less spatter. Use 75/25 or 80/20 mix for your shielding gas....
You need to clamp the frame to some sort of JIG plate or a pair of I-Beams. Otherwise when you weld the frame it may draw up on one side and your...
Nothing against the Chinese, but I had the same problem with imported wire. Switched to good ole made in the USA wire and the problem went away....
When you start welding make sure you clamp everything well to avoid warp-age. Have fun!!! Scott Fab Manager Welders360
18 ga will work if you form a 45 degree bend down the entire length every 1 or 2 inches to add stiffness. I have also seen a bed that was...
Clean it out and fill it with an inert gas while you are welding. Be sure to keep the gas flowing during the entire process. Scott Fab Manager...
Yes Miller is top notch. Throw ESAB & Hobart in the mix as well though. Stay with a MIG for versatility and ease of use. These days there are many...
I taught myself years ago on a homemade welder believe it or not. The most important thing for you to do as a rookie is test your welds. In your...
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