[Windex]

What gauge sheet metal should i use for my frame and what temperature should i set the welder to

 

[Caprice on Hubcaps]

dont know but i think youre suppose to tac it frist and then join the wleds so it wont burn thrught the metal

 

[lowrider2NV]

yup use 16 gauge.....and then tack weld it at its lowest temp....then when the tacks r on u can finish with a bead n then grind it all smooth.....

 

[Mastodon]

i don't see why you need to do anything more than tack welds

 

[ONE8SEVEN]

if ur reinforcing, dont use sheet metal, cuz it wont do shit, i'd reccomend 1/4" plate steel

 

[Mastodon]

Originally posted by ONE8SEVEN@Jul 21 2005, 06:25 PM
if ur reinforcing, dont use sheet metal, cuz it wont do shit, i'd reccomend 1/4" plate steel

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he's not re-enforcing. just a simple tank fill

 

[Windex]

Tack, bead, then grind right? Thanks for the help everyone

 

[Mastodon]

Originally posted by Windex@Jul 21 2005, 06:32 PM
Tack, bead, then grind right? Thanks for the help everyone

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lowrider.com

 

[I-beam]

have you practiced yet, don't just go straight into welding a frame, it's up to you but you should practise on something first

 

[Windex]

Ive spot welded and brazed before many times in my old metal shop class its just i never wire welded b4 but i got the tape for it and the manuel but i thought asking on here would be easier

 

[wazza213]

for my TIG welder i have it at around 60-70 volts

 

[Swangin44s]

Originally posted by Caprice on Hubcaps@Jul 21 2005, 06:04 PM
dont know but i think youre suppose to tac it frist and then join the wleds so it wont burn thrught the metal

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:0 really? :uh: