Starting my floor repairs - Page 3

Ms Grumpy · #21 10-25-2010, 04:41 AM

Looks like you have had some experience with welding. I like watching the progress.

Rattler · #22 10-25-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bolly

not too shabby Rattler!

how much time to weld that patch in? What type welder?

I spent all day Saturday cutting the patch piece and about 6 hours on Sunday to weld it into place. I'm very new to welding on sheet metal so it took me a while to get the welder setting correct so I wouldn't burn through this stuff. I'm using a 110v Century wire feed with .030 wire with a 75/25 bottle hooked up to it.

Highway Star · #23 10-25-2010, 04:12 PM

That is one skill I'd like to pick up... Nice work, and all you can do is get better with experience. Keep us updated.

Rattler · #24 10-26-2010, 07:53 AM

No time during the week to get anything done, but I did manage to run out and apply a quick coat of rust converter/primer on that area.

bolly · #25 10-27-2010, 03:56 AM

not bad at all Rattler!!

I'll be doing the same job here shortly, a friend suggested that if you're a great grinder you can grind the weld off and the patch becomes almost invisible

Rattler · #26 10-27-2010, 08:45 AM

Yes I'm sure you can blend the pieces right together if they are ground down flush. I'm still new to welding this stuff so I was afraid to grind too much down and make the welds weaker. Figured it's going to all be covered up anyway.

grumpy · #27 10-27-2010, 12:40 PM

Looks like it was in pretty good shape to begin with. Coming along nicely. Keep us posted on your progress

Rattler · #28 10-28-2010, 06:34 PM

Stayed home today and got some more work done on the passenger side of the car. LOL

I should be done welding everything in tomorrow! wo0t!

flash · #29 10-28-2010, 07:13 PM

Show us a pic of your welder set up ,great job by the way.

Rattler · #30 10-28-2010, 09:05 PM

Thanks! I'm happy with the results so far.
It's a 110v century welder.