Metal gauge
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Metal gauge
I am getting to do some rust repair. I got my Lincoln wire flux welder and a tig but I am looking into metal shears to shape patches. I was wondering what gauge metal people use I want to make sure my shear can handle it.
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Re: Metal gauge
i want to say 18 gauge, but im not exactly sure. should be prretty close though.
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Re: Metal gauge
and you need hard wire, not flux core. .030 mild steel wire
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Transmission: WC T5 w/ Steel Support Plate
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Re: Metal gauge
and a quick tip, any smaller patches, use your tig to tac a piece of filler wire to the patch to use as a "handle" to hold the patch in place long enough to tac it. works great.
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From: Henrietta NY
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Transmission: WC T5 w/ Steel Support Plate
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
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Re: Metal gauge
Does anyone know a good place to get sheet metal also what type? I was thinking of Mcmaster.com and I know home depot has some any ideas?
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