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Post by Fire67 on Sept 7, 2005 14:51:02 GMT -5
Can Subframe connectors (BMR boxed SFC's) be welded correctly using a stick welder?
Would the weld be as strong as a weld from a MIG?
Im starting to get decent at welding with my stick welder and have been considering welding my subframes on myself as opposed to paying someone.
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Post by AAron on Sept 7, 2005 16:32:14 GMT -5
the only problem is that you will be welding 2 different thicknesses of metal, one being almost sheet metal. if you could it is gonna be tricky. i wouldnt try, but thats me. i know guys who could.
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Post by turtle on Sept 7, 2005 20:34:17 GMT -5
Stick welding is tricky. I've been practicing for a little while(on a little 70 amp welding unit) and the only thing I've been able to improve on is susstaining a bead. All the welds I've done still look as bad as when I first started  . |
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Post by Fire67 on Sept 8, 2005 9:46:57 GMT -5
Its something with the stick welders, you can always pick out a weld made by one cause their ugly!!
I might just say fuk it and pay someone with a MIG and some skills!!
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Post by 1bad2k2ta on Sept 8, 2005 10:30:56 GMT -5
Its something with the stick welders, you can always pick out a weld made by one cause their ugly!! I might just say fuk it and pay someone with a MIG and some skills!! If you plan to do more welding in the future, you might consider getting a small MIG. Do you have a Harbor Freight anywhere near you? They have pretty good prices. You can also try harborfreight.com and check out their prices and buy if you like. I am not that familiar with welding myself. What is the difference between a MIG and flux wire feed welder? Thanks |
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Post by lifb on Sept 9, 2005 9:19:36 GMT -5
Another good place to buy cheap welders, besides harbor freight, is pawn shops. Just cruise around and you should find a bunch. I bout my Lincoln Weldpak 100 for $230 (almost brand new) and spend $100 for the argon conversion/hookups.
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