lookforjoe
True Classic
Chipping away. Set up the new MIG - wanted to try it on the tub seam
Practise butt weld. This was with the recommended setting for gauge steel. Lower the voltage slightly to avoid the blow through. Will need to get good at this for things like the door handle shaving.
I don't like the way the weld has so much substance on top of the panel, compared to using the TIG. Maybe I need to move faster, or lower the wire speed. Have to figure out the shield settings also, as I really can't see the puddle as I would with the TIG
Used the tack setting to work on the tub seam - works like a charm
welded & primed....
Decided to cut the extra 1/4" off the skin. I can play with the depth on the roof cut as needed from here
from 6.5
to 6.25, 5 7/8" exposed, the rest will be the weld lip. If I can cut the roof lip down to 1.25", I'll be at 7.25" off the sunroof opening.
flange forming is clean, the paint cracked is all
note: hinge bolt offset from beam
Also tested spot welding a weld flange with fusor 208b panel bond. looks like it will work exactly as desired. Seals the weld from corrosion, and adds extra bond strength. Should mean minimal cleanup & filler on the finished panel.
Practise butt weld. This was with the recommended setting for gauge steel. Lower the voltage slightly to avoid the blow through. Will need to get good at this for things like the door handle shaving.
I don't like the way the weld has so much substance on top of the panel, compared to using the TIG. Maybe I need to move faster, or lower the wire speed. Have to figure out the shield settings also, as I really can't see the puddle as I would with the TIG
Used the tack setting to work on the tub seam - works like a charm
welded & primed....
Decided to cut the extra 1/4" off the skin. I can play with the depth on the roof cut as needed from here
from 6.5
to 6.25, 5 7/8" exposed, the rest will be the weld lip. If I can cut the roof lip down to 1.25", I'll be at 7.25" off the sunroof opening.
flange forming is clean, the paint cracked is all
note: hinge bolt offset from beam
Also tested spot welding a weld flange with fusor 208b panel bond. looks like it will work exactly as desired. Seals the weld from corrosion, and adds extra bond strength. Should mean minimal cleanup & filler on the finished panel.
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