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JAN 22, 10:51 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Daryl M:
I am definitely not a welder, but I have managed to do all of my fabrication so far with relatively cheap equipment from Harbor freight. Heck, I even stick welded the exhaust. The point is if I can do it, anyone can. |
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I have been watching this thread and you give me hope! I've been meaning to learn to weld for YEARS. Last year I saved up some cash and bought (what I hope is a nice) welder thinking it would force me to get going. I'm still chickening out, for no good reason. Now I have a welder sitting in a box in the garage taunting me all the time!
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Daryl M
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JAN 22, 05:47 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by thesameguy:
I have been watching this thread and you give me hope! I've been meaning to learn to weld for YEARS. Last year I saved up some cash and bought (what I hope is a nice) welder thinking it would force me to get going. I'm still chickening out, for no good reason. Now I have a welder sitting in a box in the garage taunting me all the time! |
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I am a retired telephone tech. I've piddled with welding from time to time but not anything serious. I use a Harbor freight stick welder that has adjustable amperage. Today I continued welding on exhaust pipes. Welding thin stuff is more challenging than the 3/16" plate I used for motor mounts, but I just practice on scrap til I get the hang of it. I'm sure there are better ways to learn, but this seems to be working for me.
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thesameguy
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JAN 22, 05:56 PM
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Well, you're living me dream and I'm enjoying watching you do it! 
When it comes to things I "want" to do, typically I've to reach a point where I *must* do something to give me the proper kick in the rear.
This conversation does remind me that one thing I need to do is have someone better at electricity than I am look at my 220... right now it's hardwired to a big air compressor. I need a smart/safe/convenient way of switching power over to a plug for the welder.
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Daryl M
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JAN 23, 12:12 AM
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thesameguy
It isn't difficult to install a plug that your compressor can plug into. Then just unplug the compressor and plug in the welder. Just make sure to switch off the breaker for thatcircuit before you start and make sure you use a plug and receptical of the proper amperage to match the breaker and wire guage.
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MarkS
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JAN 23, 03:02 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by thesameguy:
I have been watching this thread and you give me hope! I've been meaning to learn to weld for YEARS. Last year I saved up some cash and bought (what I hope is a nice) welder thinking it would force me to get going. I'm still chickening out, for no good reason. Now I have a welder sitting in a box in the garage taunting me all the time! |
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I have a wire MIG, brand new, under a cover on one of my benches (taunting me too). I messed around with it a little but its one thing that I didn't feel at ease with at all. There is now an adult continuing ed program nearby for welding. I plan to attended in the near future, it opens up a lot more options on these cars.
BR's,
Mark------------------
86 SE V6 Auto
65 Tempest 400 CID
2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 3.6
2015 BMW 535iX M Sport
2008 G6 GT "Street" Coupe
2005 Buick 3.6 Rendezvous
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Daryl M
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JAN 24, 01:06 AM
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MikesFirstFiero
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MAR 18, 09:41 AM
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Decided to go with a LFX + 6T70 from a wrecked 2018 Impala. Will start a new thread on the swap.
88 2M4 with prior 2.8 auto swap.
 [This message has been edited by MikesFirstFiero (edited 03-18-2021).]
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Rdavis88
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MAY 11, 11:26 PM
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Rdavis88
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MAY 11, 11:34 PM
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This is Daryl's Fiero. I got it running a couple weeks ago and drove it around on Saturday.
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