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by jeepfun
Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Wire From Breaker Box Will this Work?
Replies: 5
Views: 518

Re: Wire From Breaker Box Will this Work?

Thanks i was just concerned that the ground was so much smaller
by jeepfun
Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Advice on buying a Mig
Replies: 38
Views: 5497

Re: Advice on buying a Mig

just picked up a Hobart 210 mvp it was on sale.
Time to run the electrical
thanks Everyone
by jeepfun
Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:10 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: "Help" Welding a Jeep Frame
Replies: 19
Views: 5285

Re: "Help" Welding a Jeep Frame

There is a Wealth of Great info...ill also be saving all this on hard copy! i really want to thank Everyone whom is contributing to making this a great resource for everyone whom comes across this. The more tips and advice the less likely someone will half a** a project for the lack of a better term...
by jeepfun
Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Wire From Breaker Box Will this Work?
Replies: 5
Views: 518

Wire From Breaker Box Will this Work?

Just Ordered some romex type 6/2 wire for the Breaker Box to Receptacle. The 6/2 Is as follows~ (2) 6 ga. hot wires and an Uninsulated 10 Ga. ground. Will this work??? More info is as follows app is newer pole building out of the elements, 12 ft run use is for a hobart 210 mvp mig thanks guys and gals
by jeepfun
Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:02 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: "Help" Welding a Jeep Frame
Replies: 19
Views: 5285

Re: "Help" Welding a Jeep Frame

Wow Guys this is some really good help! yes on the 220 ill most likely order a hobart 210 mvp pretty soon. im really glad to know the how and why rather than just weld the inside of the frame and then plate the outside. Yes tj frames are fully boxed,great condt,and not like thin cj frames. Cant wait...
by jeepfun
Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Advice on buying a Mig
Replies: 38
Views: 5497

Advice on buying a Mig

Want to buy my 1st welder (still need to learn to weld) this will be for fab work on my jeep. Mostly 3/16" axle/suspension tabs, possible body,a frame stretch ( 10" added to length) etc i was thinking of something like the eastwood 200 mig due to THE PRICE, a tight budget, 200 amps,and Inf...
by jeepfun
Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:50 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: "Help" Welding a Jeep Frame
Replies: 19
Views: 5285

Re: "Help" Welding a Jeep Frame

Thanks for the well thought out responses. i am grateful for every tip and suggestion that can be offered. replys i live in sw michigan bloomingdale. Steve S. thank You for letting me know this can be done and for offering me help. this is my frame in Great condition and i dont plan on "experim...
by jeepfun
Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: "Help" Welding a Jeep Frame
Replies: 19
Views: 5285

"Help" Welding a Jeep Frame

Bio~ new to welding(no experience) Want to learn how to cut a jeep frame(aprox 3/16) and re-weld the sections back in. a better visual would be to cut frame in half and add a 10" section for a stretched jeep. i was told (online) that even with a welding class,practice,learning from videos,and m...