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Originally Posted by chewiebarker
What about an Oxy-acetylene torch setup. They seem much less expensive and some bodywork pros prefer them for the softer welds they produce. Also, many suggest it is a more versatile tool. What are the cons?
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Way too much effort to use it on body panels. If you were custom fabing one off parts, sure. I wouldn't use it on structural (I know some can but that is a steep learning curve comparatively)
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Originally Posted by chewiebarker
Can I use an AC only stick welder for body work? On other boards people suggested that it will cause warping and burn through for body panels. Thoughts?
Here is a Miller Thunderbolt 225 on CL that is only $250 but if it won't do the job, it won't.
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/tls/4418614653.htm
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You cant use stick on sheet metal. You can do structural but it wont look as nice. I would get a 220 mig. If you are concerned about the cost and don't intend to much structural then go with a used 110 set up (go gas). I have seen people run a 110 on 1/4'' but you need to be careful and know what you are doing (preheat, bevel, gap, run uphill, etc)