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hotrodtinker
08-10-2006, 12:43 AM
Hey guys! I'm looking to fab up my own roof rack, bumpers, undercarriage protection, etc.... (in more or less that order - especially the roof rack) I'm already working on desiging the roof rack and playing around with some bumper ideas. The only problem is that I don't know how to weld or what kind of cuts/joints would hold up the best (I assume, but don't know, that plain 45 degree cuts and joints would work just fine). Is there anybody in the Denver area that would be willing to help me with this (especially with the welding)? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

ProjectZJOM617T
08-10-2006, 04:44 AM
Hey guys! I'm looking to fab up my own roof rack, bumpers, undercarriage protection, etc.... (in more or less that order - especially the roof rack) I'm already working on desiging the roof rack and playing around with some bumper ideas. The only problem is that I don't know how to weld or what kind of cuts/joints would hold up the best (I assume, but don't know, that plain 45 degree cuts and joints would work just fine). Is there anybody in the Denver area that would be willing to help me with this (especially with the welding)? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/corner-weld.htm

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/butt-weld.htm

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/buying.htm

US prices new on decent rigs $350-$450.

At minimum I would look a t ~135 amps with a midsized argon tank.

Miller owns Hobart.. The tortch's and other accessories and consumbles are shared. Lincoln is ok.. The SP series at welding shops are better than the home depot & sears models..

Get an autodarkening helmet. Much easier to learn than in the days of grandpa walking up hill both ways... Some gloves and other protective gear..

MIG is easy with a little studying and practice on scraps of the same material you want to do for real.

(http://www.millerwelds.com/education/tech_tips/TIG_tips/benefits.html)
http://www.millerwelds.com/education/tech_tips/MIG_tips
http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/mig_handbook.pdf
http://www.millerwelds.com/education/bookspamphlets.html

I have used a few millers.. The biggest a 251..

Now I am getting a TIG welder...:booya:

DJJordache
08-10-2006, 07:40 PM
Thanks those links are great! I have been looking for a site like that to refer some friends that are outta town when they ask for pointers on welding

zj-monster
08-10-2006, 09:14 PM
SWEETNESS!!!

Great info, thanx!!!

ProjectZJOM617T
08-10-2006, 10:57 PM
http://www.millerwelds.com/education/TIGhandbook/

This is a huge PDF book... Its a process that can do alot of things that the others cant.. Its a more advanced method of welding for more critical components. Sure makes for some strong, clean(pure) and great looking welds..

violatedppl
08-11-2006, 12:16 PM
best way to learn how to weld, go to your local junior college and take a basic welding class. You will learn alot more than just how to make welds look nice, theirs alot of theory that most people dont know. just a thought.