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Old 02-12-2013, 10:12 PM   #27
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Re: New Guy from Georgia

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Started on my restore last fall. I also had never welded before and decided to jump into it. Did a lot of research on types of welders and what is best for sheet metal. Ended up buying a Mig welder. Its easier than other types of welding according to what I read and works well with sheet metal. After 3 weeks of having it, I can weld in patch panels and do an acceptable job (still have to grind down the welds a fair amount but am getting better).

My advice would be to buy a brand name welder (stay away from Chinese cheap stuff, hard to get the consumables and supposedly impossible to repair). Spend a little more than you want to and grow into the welder's capabilities. I am very happy I went this route and that I am now patching up my cab myself.
Good to hear that you caught on quick, hope I get the hang of it cause this cab has lots of spots rusting through.

So steer clear of Harbor Freight on welding equipment huh?
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