Welding a vehicle frame - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
To re-inforce, either load frame inside with tubing that fits inside of current frame, or weld on "fish plating" or load dispersing panels on the outside as mentioned. Maybe do some checking around to see if someone in your area has done this sort of thing before and is willing to give you some tips and hands-on demonstration.
Can I MIGweld a frame? - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
2006年12月23日 · My friend's car(1992 Ford Taurus) was hit last night as it stood parked in the front of his house.Today he came to me asking if I can do some welding on the car's frame.It got hit pretty bad,it's curved near the front suspension. I told him to wait until I can get a GO from the experienced welders on the Miller forum.
Auto Frame Steel Type - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
2012年10月8日 · Since your new to welding and the job is probably going to require overhead welding while lying under a car trying to fuse Chinese steel of questionable alloy made from recycled Blatz cans and Skoal lids, I would probably advise against it. Hammer it flat, throw a washer on the hole and crank a new bolt down good and tight.
welding F-150 Frame - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
2011年9月25日 · on most fords, the important stuff like leaf spring hangers are riveted on, these parts are available, or make your own, its much cheaper, truck frames are easier than car frames to repair, they are usually straight, with few curves, i always stock an assortment of 1/8" mild steel strips, 2,3,4,5,6 inch strips, these seem to save time and 1/8' is all that is needed to weld up a …
Need to Build a Target frame - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
2007年7月12日 · You can attach any type paper target to the frame with a hand held staple gun, at any height you want, which makes it quick to set up and change targets. The 1"x2"s will lift out of the bottom steel frame and both bottom frame and 1"x2"s will stack in the back of you truck or even your auto trunk.
Frame plating - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
2012年1月21日 · I'm plating the frame of a F250 Ford Super Duty and will be installing a 'Sneeker' repo wheel lift on Monday. I normally remove all items from the frame rails and cut 1/4" plate for this job. Customer provided 3/8" plate, and I had to cut 5 pieces for each side. The 3/8" is too thick and would have required I move the spring pads on the axles.
Help please auto idle problem - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
2010年5月16日 · I have a hobart engine drive welder that I love. The only problem with it is I have to manually switch it to fast idle before welding because the auto idle setting doesn't work and hasn't the hole time I've owned it. I've gone through the entire set up foe the auto idle and it's pretty simple I think Tell me if this sounds right in general. You ...
Kobalt (Lowes) welding helmet battery replacement?
After a couple of passes you can CAREFULLY start to pry open the corners on top and bottom. the case on side has a flange inside. Use the edge of the plastic frame to pry against. DO NOT pry with anymore than just about 1/8" of the screw driver blade inside of the case. Just get a corner started and you will see what I mean.
Welding/Repairing cracks on car frame
2010年4月13日 · Im doing some repairs on the front end of a drag car, and were I am working the frame has some cracks in it. I was always told to drill a small hole at the end of the crack to prevent it from spreading, once thats done then it can be welded. Just wondering if this is true or if anyone has any other suggestions. Anything will help. Thanks.
Lawn Tractor Frame Repair 1 - Miller Welding Discussion Forums
My friend did appreciate it. He helps me with my jobs all the time. Our latest project is installing a new hydronic furnace in my basement. The sections of the old one, as you can see in the picture, weighed 1100 lbs. We got $94 for the scrap. The new one is the size of a dehumidifier. It isn't really a welding project but soldering is close.