Arc Welding

Patch

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• Nov 12, 2006

• #1

I have a few holes and loose outriggers on my 1980 chassis and am contemplating patching them up using an old arc welder that I have in my loft.

Is this a good idea, or do you think it might be a bit fierce for the job? I don't want to make the holes any bigger!

 

craig staff

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• Nov 12, 2006

• #2

i would use a mig welder. i find them alot easier to use and give better results.

 

Patch

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• Nov 12, 2006

• #3

I haven't got one of those!

 

craig staff

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• Nov 12, 2006

• #4

as you have a series you will need to get use to useing a welder lol

 

Sheddy

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• Nov 13, 2006

• #5

I wouldn't do it in your loft.
1) It may cause a fire
2) Getting a chassis into the loft would be difficult
3) what would the neighbours think?

 

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clivees

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• Nov 13, 2006

• #6

Stick welding is not easy I would spend the money and buy yourself a early xmas pressey and get a MIG.


have a look at this thread.
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f21/welding-32997.html

 

craig staff

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• Nov 13, 2006

• #7

xmas is only round the corner. you can pick mig welders up fairly cheap these days i think it would be a worthwhile investment.