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This build is looking SO good.
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IM'd you.The grille is off mrap the guy I got it from had a couple for sale if you want one.
Interesting advice, thank you. The only reason I keep my old oxyacetylene "kit" is because of the cutting torch, and just because I learned that way. I guess I'm just old school stubborn (or is that lazy?). I'm not sure I do enough welding to justify a new purchase. But always wondered about the TIG, you got me thinking again.fantastic build. I would NOT put the 2x3 tubing around the back just yet. but thats me.
If you don't have one, Id also recommend a TIG welder. being able to weld anything and everything ( ferrous and non-ferrous metals) with simply changing the wire in my offhand makes a huge difference. it takes some getting used to but once your there and have a stock of alum/stainless/ high carbon/ mild wire in different quality it makes projects MUCH easier. ( no more changing out Spools) I run pure argon constantly now for a shield gas. ( bit more costly than mixes but don't have to stop for more than clicking pos/neg and power for swapping from alum to high carbon steel welding)
your welcome. TIG is slower as a rule than MIG.. there used to be a Miller Ecno-tig machine that wasn't too tough on the wallet and would generate enough heat to weld 1/2 plate well enough. Chem sharpeners work best imo for the tungsten carbide lead. but others swear by manually sharpening their leads ( I'm just lazy and hate having to run to a grinder only used for lead tips.)Interesting advice, thank you. The only reason I keep my old oxyacetylene "kit" is because of the cutting torch, and just because I learned that way. I guess I'm just old school stubborn (or is that lazy?). I'm not sure I do enough welding to justify a new purchase. But always wondered about the TIG, you got me thinking again.
It's all good. I just want to know what your going to paint this thing when your done. Woodland Camo, or Desert?Sorry I know but I been working on my xm971 command camper right know but will start on truck in Feb .
If you hear the whistle of what you think is a turbo, it's not.. It's a backhand, if you paint it charcoal.Probably going to paint it woodland camouflage since I live in Wisconsin because desert tan don't blend so well. Was also thinking charcoal but probably not.
If you hear the whistle of what you think is a turbo, it's not.. It's a backhand, if you paint it charcoal.
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