welder ?

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welder ?
chopedmazda avatar
chopedmazda
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well my uncle has a lincoln 110 that i can use wenever i want
lownism0 avatar
lownism0
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Isn't a toyota frame only 1/8"? Thats .125" and you only need 1 amp for every thousandth of an inch, so you could use the 135amp 110 volt machine and have a 10 amp buffer. A 50 amp buffer is perferd but you'll be fine.
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framescr8pintoy
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itll work if you know what youre doing.. i did all mine with a 110 cause thats all i had access too. and i dont have any problems with my welds. of course im going to buy a 220 here in the future.
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sadexcuse4s10
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I do all my work at home (bag jobs, bodywork) with a Hobart 125

I stockfloored the '86 with a Miller 135 and it worked great on the 2X3 1/4" wall


so yes it can be done, and if you think it can't, then you need to rethink your welding expertise
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sadexcuse4s10
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Edited: 11/19/2006 9:05:04 PM by sadexcuse4s10



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GFreeman avatar
GFreeman
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when i first started welding i used a 110 volt lincoln and it was hard to learn with. when i upgraded to the lincoln 175 (220) i found it A LOT easier to do framework. i would say if your a beginer, then get a 220 or just keep practicing on scrap metal till you are confident enough to work on your truck.
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whynotfab
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Hey Cory, just practice a lot before welding on the suspension parts. It's awesome you're gonna be doin your own work, but don't rush anything.. make sure you honestly trust your welds, if you're not 100% positive then keep practicing. It's good you asked here, and good info was posted.. just go slow, and really take time to bevel the edges and prep the metal right. Practice is the main thing though.. Keep us updated!
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chopedmazda
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ya im gonna practice ALOT... thnx every1 for the help and ill be keeping u all updated