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blazer2007 · 11-23-2011, 04:52 PM

I,m changing rearend to a 9 in. and was wondering if My lincoln 110 welder would be ok to weld the new spring perchs and shock brackets on.I,m not sure how much abuse these brackets take,or would it be better to just tack them and take it to a shop

blime81 · 11-23-2011, 05:00 PM

Clean and prep well, bevel the edges, turn it up, use flux core wire and it'll be fine.

I'm sure some will disagree....

bcutt · 11-23-2011, 11:13 PM

I think you can make it work, like blime81 said, bevel the edges and turn it up, although I would use gas and solid wire for a better weld.

chopped68 · 11-24-2011, 04:11 AM

I use a lincoln sp135+ and can weld 1/4" plate on the 'c' heat setting with no problem.make sure it's real clean and use a magnetic ground if you can.if you have to use an extion cord,use the shortest possible.

ken

blime81 · 11-26-2011, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcutt

I think you can make it work, like blime81 said, bevel the edges and turn it up, although I would use gas and solid wire for a better weld.

Flux core gets more penetration and therefore better (not prettier) results on thicker metal. This is extremely important on a small machine where you need all the help you can get. MIG shouldn't be used for much more than sheet metal 110v machine.

blazer2007 · 11-24-2011, 11:45 AM

thanks

piecesparts · 11-24-2011, 07:00 PM

There is a chance that you will run the "Cycle Duty" on your 110 volt unit and cause it to turn itself off. That will only affect the life of the welder, not your weld product. If you plan on heavy work, then a change up to a larger unit will cover you and keep you from burning up the smaller welder. Just my .02...

67swb72klb · 11-24-2011, 07:13 PM

preheating will help also

mbgmike · 11-24-2011, 08:03 PM

i would use a bigger welder. not saying it can't be done just its just quicker to do. no real prep work . i would just tack it and take it somewhere if it was me.

67swb72klb · 11-24-2011, 08:22 PM

i would use a bigger welder. not saying it can't be done just its just quicker to do. no real prep work . i would just tack it and take it somewhere if it was me.[/QUOTE
i agree

11-23-2011, 04:52 PM	#1
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	a welding ? I,m changing rearend to a 9 in. and was wondering if My lincoln 110 welder would be ok to weld the new spring perchs and shock brackets on.I,m not sure how much abuse these brackets take,or would it be better to just tack them and take it to a shop

11-23-2011, 05:00 PM	#2
blime81 Laid Lo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 277	Re: a welding ? Clean and prep well, bevel the edges, turn it up, use flux core wire and it'll be fine. I'm sure some will disagree.... __________________ Semper Fi, Jeff '72 C10 - lays frame '07 Sand Rail - ecotec powered '05 2500HD - tows stuff '67 VW Bug - gas saver '01 Jeep TJ - rock crawler

11-23-2011, 11:13 PM	#3
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: a welding ? I think you can make it work, like blime81 said, bevel the edges and turn it up, although I would use gas and solid wire for a better weld. __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

11-24-2011, 04:11 AM	#4
chopped68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: stanton, california Posts: 74	Re: a welding ? I use a lincoln sp135+ and can weld 1/4" plate on the 'c' heat setting with no problem.make sure it's real clean and use a magnetic ground if you can.if you have to use an extion cord,use the shortest possible. ken

11-24-2011, 11:45 AM	#6
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: a welding ? thanks

11-24-2011, 07:00 PM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: a welding ? There is a chance that you will run the "Cycle Duty" on your 110 volt unit and cause it to turn itself off. That will only affect the life of the welder, not your weld product. If you plan on heavy work, then a change up to a larger unit will cover you and keep you from burning up the smaller welder. Just my .02... __________________ Frank

11-24-2011, 07:13 PM	#8
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: a welding ? preheating will help also __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

11-24-2011, 08:03 PM	#9
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: a welding ? i would use a bigger welder. not saying it can't be done just its just quicker to do. no real prep work . i would just tack it and take it somewhere if it was me.

11-24-2011, 08:22 PM	#10
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: a welding ? i would use a bigger welder. not saying it can't be done just its just quicker to do. no real prep work . i would just tack it and take it somewhere if it was me.[/QUOTE i agree __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project



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