will a lincoln 110 work on frames
yes in 2 passes and is only good for about solid 18 volts for about 2 mins. make sure your root pass is solid then the fill is easy. I say two passes so that you dont overheat it and only get part way through a pass and it stops.Its a hassle and leaves room for a weld fault.
ok check this out. you CAN use one. but gussets for front brackets and rear brackets are a MUST. Second, bevel the edges of the metal so you can get deeper into the bracket. thirf, if you have a torch heat up the area your going to weld to a really high temperature, the hotter the better, than dont waste anytime, grab the welder and weld flux core .035 down that SOB. if you can weld the bottom and top of the bracket and both sides of the gussets your good to go. when welding with a 110 you MUST know what your doing. if your confident, what i mentioned is the best and strongest way to weld with a 110 welder. your welds wont be pretty with flux core, but your truck wont fall apart.
dont use a 110 volt welder for frame work. people will tell you that its ok..its not. get a 220 volt mig. you can use gas and solid wire on any joint geometry you want. the ratings on 110 volt mig welders are optimized. I know they say they it will weld 3/16" in one pass, but that is based on optimum conditions and weld joint geometry, which you will usually never have when welding on a truck frame. you will hear from people that they have been using the same welder for years for notches, and etc and never had any problems..and they have been doing it wrong for years. if you are not an experienced welder, you should just use the right tool.
Originally posted by Gangsta Boogie
dont use a 110 volt welder for frame work. people will tell you that its ok..its not. get a 220 volt mig. you can use gas and solid wire on any joint geometry you want. the ratings on 110 volt mig welders are optimized. I know they say they it will weld 3/16" in one pass, but that is based on optimum conditions and weld joint geometry, which you will usually never have when welding on a truck frame. you will hear from people that they have been using the same welder for years for notches, and etc and never had any problems..and they have been doing it wrong for years. if you are not an experienced welder, you should just use the right tool.
im with this guy.
i have a 115 hobart and it works good for me great penetration, a 110 will work just take your time and dont rush the weld, people will tell you it wont work but it will, i have been welding for years, im certified and all, and i didnt get that way by doing it wrong just reinforce everything and you will be fine
with experience it's possible, but if you had to ask this.. it's likely you're new to it, and a 175 or higher would be more sufficient. if you don't have access to something larger, or not comfortable with your welds.. wait it out until you can get a hold of something bigger, or someone who's experienced enough to use what's available if it be a 110. don't get in any hurry, taking short cuts and you'll be more satisfied in the end and hopefully not have to re-do anything. keep us updated.
yes you can easy Just weld slow and push the weld dont drag it, I weld for a living so again you can just make sure the metal is clean and prepped and v groove it will help alot
ok ill just have to weld it slowly thnx for all the help.... and ill keep u all updated
yeah he said "can i" and yes he can. if was to ask"which i should buy" the 220 is ALWAYS the best way to go.