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all i know is you gotta change wire and gas if you run a MIG welder.
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I just picked up a Hobart handler 135 MIG welder from centralwelding supply in washinton a few days ago for $450 with a cart. i will tell how it works when i get it going.
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UPDATE!
well, i welded for the first time today :silly: the Hobart seams (so far) to be a top notch machine and i realy like it alot. i was doing some "play around" and practice welds with some scrap VW repair pannels and did alright for the first time. i used the included 0.30 flux-cored wire (no gas at the moment) and it worked OK but i think it will work much better once i get some 0.23 solid wire with 75/25 Co2-argon mix in the bottle.
if any one has any tips im sure we all would apriciate it! Later Jon:silly: |
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Tips.
Ensure that the metal to be welded is very clean, free of paint, underseal, rust, oil, etc. If the area to be welded has any surface rust on it, it is easiest to remove it first with a wire wheel on your angle grinder.
You can buy a tool called a joggler to make repairs in hidden areas easier. It creates a step in the metal for your repair panel to sit into. Alternatively and my prefered method is to butt weld the panels together. You must take your time and make sure that the repair piece fits perfectly. A small amount of time carefully filing or angle grinding the metal down for a perfect fit will result in a good job. Ensure your welder has a good earth! Start with the corners and tack the panel in place. A tack should take no more than a couple of seconds and should sound like frying bacon. Check everything is still aligned whilst it is possible to break the tacks. Take your time. No more than six spot welds at a time and allow to cool. That way you will end up with minimal heat distortion and filler. Good Luck! Andy.
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thanks, that was helpfull!
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