![]() ![]() This means rolling a relief in the panel so they finish up on the same plane. When fitting patch panels i like to have them overlap. 1914 has no lip for the tack strip.īy Allan Richard Bennett on Friday, Aug12:10 am: My pacemaker has disqualified me from arc welding. I have bought a gas kit for my welder and soon will be teaching my grandson how to weld. I would spring for a gas mig welder, 115 volts will weld some pretty heavy stuff, 1/4 angle, 5/8 rod etc. Don't buy a cheapie welder where only the wire is controlled by the trigger and torch is hot all the time. It would have been easier with a gas mig attachment. I did considerable welding on my 24 body with my Lincoln flux core welder and reverse polarity, patch panels, cracks and what have you. I think the trick is to watch and when you think you are going along just fine and all is well, STOP and let it cool or SPLAT, a big hole will happen. ![]() The plates of brass mentioned are the solution to part of that. Burning holes in it,especialy on rusty metal is the biggest problem. Good luck and I highly do not recommend flux core for body work.īy Mack Cole - Earth on Thursday, Aug09:20 pm:Īll above is true flux core just makes a big mess of sheet metal.To hot and warps.īUT dont think wire with gas wont warp.It can if to hot. Have several sizes and shapes to choose from. Weld will not stick to the copper or brass. If you do not get the factory versions, a piece of brass flat bar clamped behind the gap works as well. (from Eastwood) that work very well to help your welding. There are also some copper heat sinks that are magnetic and adjustable to fit behind the gaps or holes. Remember that there is little to no penetration with a wire welder, so always weld a "gap". You can weld almost anything with hard wire and gas. If at all possible get hard wire and gas (co2) or (co2 argon mix). Flux core is good for heavier types of welds at least a 1/8 inch thick minimum. It needs to be ran too hot, it traps slag unless you are very good, it is almost impossible to do tack, tack, tack, type of fit up. I am not a fan of flux core for sheet metal work. My two cents.Īnd yes I do have a flux core only weld welder (HF brand) its a paper weight.īy Donnie Brown on Thursday, Aug08:55 pm:ĭennis: I have been a welder for over 30 years, and am now a retired welder. For a little more up front you can have 8 times the machine. ![]() Look in craigslist for a 220 wirefeed welder (assuming you have access to 220) alot of times they come with bottles. a better choice would be a stitch welder with 3/32 rod and very low amps weld a small stretch then go to the other side of the patch to keep from overheating to weld patches in a panel requires talent and patience. I do use a flux-core welder and for small jobs they are good, but they require a lot of practice. ![]() Or, does anyone make replacement quarter panels for a 26-26 roadster or pickup?īy Ed in California on Thursday, Aug08:28 pm: What I need to know is does anyone use a 110 volt flux core welder and what type of results do you get? Do they leave a lot of slag in the weld or pits? The rusted out areas may be bigger than what patch panels will cover. I need to replace metal in the quarter panels of a 26 roadster body. Model T Ford Forum: Flux Core Welding Flux Core Weldingīy Dennis Brown on Thursday, Aug08:15 pm: ![]()
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