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    To be honest it's not rocket science but the Welder your using does make a difference to some degree.

    Arc or MMA welders put a lot more heat into the steel than Mig or Tig so it's a good idea when using Stick to keep runs shorter and spread them around but keep balanced. By balanced I mean if you weld Left side of material for 1 " then weld right side 1" at same time before moving to another spot.

    For general steel work then Mig is best has it's relatively quick and easy to learn but it's not has cheap has stick to buy equipment.

    Tig is best for controlled heat but it's slow and more specialised and expensive so I wouldn't use it for steel frame work. (unless using MMA option)

    Just for building a one off frame and keeping costs down then MMA(Stick) is best has it's cheap to get setup and not too difficult to learn.

    Just remember bird shit can be scrubbed away so tis is true with welding and grinder is your best friend. . Lol

    Welding and Epoxy leveling make steel frames very easy and cheap to achieve.
    Last edited by JAZZCNC; 07-02-2014 at 07:18 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JAZZCNC View Post
    Welding and Epoxy leveling make steel frames very easy and cheap to achieve.
    That's what I'm hoping!

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