raxen Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 I suck at welding and need a welder to cut, jig, and weld the frame back together to incorporate a hayabusa subframe. I was hoping maybe some of you have had good expeiences with welders around your region because all I am having around here is a horrible experience in MO. I know that some of you have probably had your frames stretched so let me know. The guy that did my last stretch on my other mud drag shee in WV died last summer so I am on the look again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Anybody? I need to get this thing going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 For small annd odd jobs I use a Lincoln SP-175 Plus. Actually, it is usually my welder of choice. it handles almost any job I do unless I'm welding 1/2" in a single pass. You just simply need more power for that heavier shit. Now, I am guessing, that you are fairly inexperienced with welding. Therefore, a Mig welder like the one above is an EXCELLENT choice for a do everything machine. The best welds, looking and otherwise can be had from Tig welding, but a fair amount of experience and patience is needed and crucial to a strong and good looking weld. if i was building a chassis, I myself would mostl ikely Tig weld it. However, a Mig welder will do just the same, although you may have to grind your welds down a little bit to make them pretty, I would NOT recommend going the cheap route and getting a flux core welder. it will not make the kind of weld that you would be proud of. it is possible, but very tough. And the gasless welders (flux cored wire) are usually 110 volt, and do not have a good duty cycle. I own one. I do use it, but in this situation, the gas sheilded one would be the right choice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 My dad has some tig and mig welders but he is old and his eyesight is leaving him slowly. I have tried to learn to weld several times from him but it is really an art. I am not that good and am looking for someone who is a good welder that would do it for some cash or parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Oh. LMAO You need a person to do it!!! In that case, where you located.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Missouri, will ship or drop off with cash or other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Dammm. I am located in Buffalo. Kind of a long haul. I could definitely do it for you, but that is a hike. There has got to be someone closer to you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Yeah, I think I found someone today that is about 100 miles away. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Excellent!! I can't wait to see this pupppy when she is all done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted December 14, 2003 Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 where at in missouri you at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 Rolla for now finishing up some degree work at UMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 Do you do some good fab work or know someone in the field you can recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMOONEY Posted December 14, 2003 Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 hey man if you wana send it to oregon, dave (mpracing) is an awesome welder, and like the swingarm we can hook u up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 I'll get in touch with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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