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cjtheman - 14/2/07 at 08:32 PM

lower wishbones tig or mig
i got use of both tyes of welding sets
just wondered if you pro builders had a preference
cheers
colin


flak monkey - 14/2/07 at 08:33 PM

Doesnt make any difference, a good mig weld is as good as a strong tig weld and visa versa. You get a smaller HAZ with TIG and TIG is neater too.

Completely up to you.

David


Simon - 14/2/07 at 09:00 PM

Entirely up to you and what you think (and can test) will be the stronger weld.

I made my rear bones and tigged them. They're fine

ATB

Simon


DIY Si - 14/2/07 at 09:01 PM

If you can TIG, I'd do it that way. It looks a lot neater if done properly, and gives it all a bit more of the professional look. Not to say MIG doesn't, but I prefer the look of a nice TIG weld.


907 - 14/2/07 at 09:09 PM

It's Tig for me every time.

IMHO it's the perfect method for small intricate fabrications.

Your almost certain of full fusion and penetration and no chance of cold lap on stop/starts.

atb

Paul G


cjtheman - 14/2/07 at 09:33 PM

thanks for your comments guys looks like i'm gonna do some tig welding in work tomorrow hope the boss goes out
he he he
cheers
colin


Chassisworksinc - 17/2/07 at 03:25 PM

Keep in mind the fit up on the tubes needs to be spot on with TIG. You can't have much of a gap and make it work like you can with MIG, just need to take extra time with the fit up and the welds will look sweet!