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leebo
14-01-06, 03:25 AM
Hope thats teh write spelling? anyway, ondering is it possible to make a mig weld it? Or do you need a stick welder turned down with a spacific type of weld rod? cheers lee

Stuart
14-01-06, 09:42 AM
Mig or tig are your best bets.

for mig welding you need ally wire and argon only gas...
and its a slag to try lol i had a go and i wound up burning the stuff :s but i guess practice makes perfect.

its best to bung a mate some beer if they can tig..

burgo
14-01-06, 12:00 PM
heres where you'll get the best answer as well as step by step guide and video clips and tips on every type on mig welding you can think of
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/index.php
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/learning-mig.htm

General Baxter
14-01-06, 03:59 PM
just make sure the alloy your welding is extreamly clean :wink:

leebo
14-01-06, 04:54 PM
cheers lads

ellisvti
21-01-06, 10:50 PM
what is it u need welding mate, im an ali welder, been doin i for 5 years now, hard to learn but easy when u know how.