Thanks for the replies. The old metal is rusty and thin. I am afraid to sandblast for fear of making it even thinner. I have the Miller 140 at a very low setting. I still burn thru trying to bridge gaps where the metal rusted thru and fell out leaving uneven butting of new and original metal. I try ...

Hi Brian,

I just joined. I am from Middlebury, CT...working on a 36 Ford
What car are you doing?
Bruce

Hi,

Did you considera magnetic base attachment for work away from your vise?
Nice job.
Bruce

Hi Tig-ers, I put this in the New member section as I am new here BUT I think that this is a better local. I am an antique car restoring enthusiast. I have a Miller MIG & a Miller TIG welder; each 220 volt. I am replacing the floor boards that are new 16 gauge steel. MIG has been used to tack an...

Hello, I am an antique car restoring enthusiast. I have a Miller MIG & TIG welder; each 220 volt. I am replacing the floor boards that are new 16 gauge steel. MIG has been used to tack and fill several gaps between old, rusty and new steel. My question is: Can I TIG weld over the MIG welds to fi...