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Doug Spalding

04-17-1999 03:53:45




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I'm getting ready to do some body work. Is there a real advantage to mig welding over brazing or silver solder? I already have the oxy-acetylene unit but would have to borrow/rent a mig welder.




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komal

03-02-2001 01:57:14




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 Re: sheet metal welding in reply to Doug Spalding, 04-17-1999 03:53:45  
could u fill me in on the technicalities of welding and (if possible) soldering. as well as some differences.
i would be highly obliged.



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greg reuter

04-17-1999 19:21:23




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 Re: sheet metal welding in reply to Doug Spalding, 04-17-1999 03:53:45  
Mig should be faster and put minimal
heat into the work. You would probably
use a skip technique where you weld 1/2"
then move on and come back to that spot
when it is cool.



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Body Man

04-17-1999 21:30:09




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 Re: Re: sheet metal welding in reply to greg reuter, 04-17-1999 19:21:23  
MIG is the commercially accepted standard for body work, and for good reason. It is strong, fast, requires less skill, and most importantly, leaves little distortion to deal with. It is not necessary to have a solid bead of metal in many cases, as a stitching technique will be as strong. We used to weld 1/4 inch spots spaced 1/4 inch apart. a quick run with the grinder and we were ready for filler. If you want to take a bit more time for cooling you could go back and fill between the stitches. Unless you have a vibration problem it is usually unnecessary. Gas welding using the hammerwelding technique is also a great technique, but it requires both side access and skill levels much higher. Check out the Automotive section in the bookstores for books on metal work and bodywork for better explanations, and then practice on similar materials first before attacking that irreplaceable part.

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Doug Spalding

04-18-1999 16:03:58




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 Re: Re: Re: sheet metal welding in reply to Body Man, 04-17-1999 21:30:09  
Thanks for the info. Somehow I knew that's what I would hear. I'll rent or borrow a mig, and from what Ive heard I should be able to do a reasonable job. I have welded and brazed for quite a while. Just haven't tried mig yet. I guess it's time I learned.



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