Stick Welding vs Mig
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yah thats what's bad, i usually end up barely using filler wire, and just melt the 2 peices together. Im learning mig in college and it is so much easier to learn after welding with the torch for a while
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I bought a Hobart Handler 135 and it works well. As for doing sheet metal, I prefer to use .023 wire and C25 gas since it leaves no slag like you get using flux core wire. The welder was not cheap and it certainly will not do 1/4 material (I tried), but, it easily does 1/8 steel.
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The custom bumpers and winch mount on my 68 Bronco are made from 1/4 inch steel.
My Miller 210 works great for this kind of project. When I have had the weight of the Bronco hanging on the custom winch mount I never have woried about the penatration of my welds.
My Miller 210 works great for this kind of project. When I have had the weight of the Bronco hanging on the custom winch mount I never have woried about the penatration of my welds.
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I have a lincon weld pak 100 with the Mig conversion. Surprisingly enough it welds up to 1/8" pretty well. I use a 220V lincoln stick for anything big though. Defiinitely a good sheet metal welder that weldpak 100 W/MIG.
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Mig and stick are great for building bumpers and grille guards and trailer hitches. If you really are into restoring, get hands on. Take a course or get a friend to teach you how to oxy/acetylene weld, then you've got a skill that you can pass on to other restorers. Also once you've gas welded, TIG is the next logical step. Any monkey can MIG, but it's an art to try these others. No offense meant by this to any welders out there.
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Chris
Alberta
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Wow did you ever read into that. Here's how it goes, MIG welding is very easy because all you need to know is the basics of a good weld and pull the trigger and away you go. Oxy/acy welding and TIG are a little harder because they require the use of two hands, eye hand co-ordination, and a keen eye to know what the puddle is doing. I hope that makes more sense.
Chris
Alberta
Wow did you ever read into that. Here's how it goes, MIG welding is very easy because all you need to know is the basics of a good weld and pull the trigger and away you go. Oxy/acy welding and TIG are a little harder because they require the use of two hands, eye hand co-ordination, and a keen eye to know what the puddle is doing. I hope that makes more sense.
Chris
Alberta