Learn How to MIG Weld Automotive Sheet Metal in 5 Minutes

[@DavidPlass]

The simple technique of holding the gun right on the metal at a 45 degree angle made a HUGE difference to the quality of my welds. Thank you.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm so glad it helped. Then when you want to make a stitch weld, roll the gun in the direction you want the stitch to extend to - good for patch panels - Jerry

[@fikascore]

No gas?

[@lostintime8651]

@@fikascore Only when I drink too much beer.

[@dannybreeden5787]

What a great person the Lakeside Autobody guy is. I'm a car guy and im learning it all on my phone. I'm getting ready to retire and feel I can do the body stuff now. Thank you so much.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome Danny - thanks for the kind words. Feel free to ask any ?s - any video. I get to them 1-2 times a day. Congrats on your retirement :)

[@bladder1010]

This video is a perfect example of under-sell and over-deliver. "Learn to MIG weld in 5 minutes" -- video is just over 4 minutes long! Short and sweet. I will refer anyone who asks me about welding to your videos first. Everyone gets too intimidated by MIG welding, but your video is the antidote. Thanks!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it and thanks so much for sharing it with others. I hope to upload many more - have a good weekend :)

[@nomorenomorenomore2920]

I get intimidated by TIG welding

[@AlloyedFrequencies]

@@nomorenomorenomore2920 TIG is nice once you get the hang of it

[@nathrak]

I've been blowing holes in a motorcycle tank and this is such a refreshing reset to remind me to chill out and just hit the basics.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Glad it helped you out :)

[@OldJoe212]

Glad I found your channel... I'm # 953. As a retirement gift to myself, I picked up a Hobart 140. I couldn't be happier. I can also run it with my 5500 watt generator. Haven't had to do anything on my cars but I do practice on scraps. As far as the negative comments, I've welded 3/16" and couldn't break it, so I'd have no problem on any frame work. Thanks for posting.

[@bquade70]

I'm good with 1/4" Max for a strong weld. the H.H. 140 is a great welder, been using the heck outta mine!

[@SpudKai]

Love my hobart 140 aswell. Getting my jeep tj back up and running :D

[@OldJoe212]

@@SpudKai I don't watch this channel anymore. I'm now a big fan of Fitzee's Fabrications. He does much better sheet metal work. Check him out.

[@DavidRouse-iz9hj]

Thank You ! Ive done old school gas welding and stickwelding but its been a long time ago. Ive never MIG Welded yet. Im going to next week ! And ill watch your other videos !

[@LakesideAutobody]

Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions feel free to ask - I get to them once a day :)

[@user-rx6ty2tk1z]

This guy is the bomb. Everybody teaches tons of techniques and I appreciate it. But the guy in this video takes it down to the nitty gritty. He shares the specs of his welding technique. No one else, up to this point for me, shares welding speed/power ratio clear enough. I was one wrinkle from success and now I am on board with successful welding. Thank you very much. By the way the welding wire speed was the one thing that have been incorrect for me. 22 speed is the spec for thin sheet metal on the weld wire feed when 40 is perfect. The miller company needs to update those cross reference charts. They are really off. You almost think you are doing something wrong.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - glad you like the videos and feel that they help you out. Ask any ?'s any time.

[@dizzywehby3442]

He is the bomb. I don’t watch any other auto body instructional videos. Wish I could borrow this guys shop for a couple days lol

[@ImChrisDeDecker]

My 300D has a rusted rocker panel and this video really brings confidence. Thank you!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - feel free to ask ?s when you start the project. I get to them 1-2 times a day :)

[@joshfowler2228]

thanks im new and was a little sceptical but now i cant wait to give my new mig welder a test :D

[@LakesideAutobody]

You'll be fine. Check out this video too if you want - it's using a flux core only butt welding - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6vRlGx5eNmNpNk

[@dizzywehby3442]

Ur videos are instructional. Its like having my auto body teacher back from 1988

[@LakesideAutobody]

Ahh... 1988 - good times :)

[@dizzywehby3442]

@@LakesideAutobody I need advice I have to repair rusted spot on my truck, I want to fix it the way u do, but I don’t have a MiG welder. I c harbor freight has cheap ones. I need ur input please

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@dizzywehby3442 You can use a cheap welder but it will take a bit of practice on some scrap sheet metal first - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5SaeKqcbd5nj8U

[@dizzywehby3442]

@@LakesideAutobody thank u! How do u know when to release the trigger?

[@dizzywehby3442]

@@LakesideAutobody thx for video I’ll buy one. Btw- I’m gonna use steel I have left over from my wood stove piping I d k what gauge it is

[@mikeygroves9921]

Best welding video on youtube. Everyone else tries to act like fkin einstein and use big words and techniques. Thanks.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You are very welcome. Thanks for the support :)

[@teichaol]

Thanks for making welding look Easy.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - hope it helped :)

[@BajaTym]

Very informative!! Thanks for sharing, I’m taking this technique to my garage today... much appreciated

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - glad you enjoyed it

[@TheJoefussGarage]

The Rod Schneider welding approach: "You can do it"!!!!! This how I started out, just the basic....

[@LakesideAutobody]

👍😊

[@lowbudgetbob1155]

Thanks for showing the settings, now I know what I'm doing wrong.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome

[@leeloxleigh1471]

Many thanks for a quick and clear instruction video, have now subscribed.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Glad you like the video and happy you subbed. Have a good weekend Lee.

[@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic]

You want to set your gas to around 18-20 cfm. Also different welder controls are going to be different settings so 1 isn’t going to be the same on different size machines. Hobart usually has a chart inside to set up the machine. A manual to the machine should have basic setting in it. Wire feed does come into play with the range of each setting to fine tune for the material size. If there is no chart, start low and work your way up.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Great suggestion - thanks

[@sbranham86]

Lakeside Autobody I run mine at 12-15 cfh and it works great

[@randywl8925]

Love the can do attitude. 👍

[@Geyservillespeedshop]

nice quick vid, thanks bud, practicing panels now after watching

[@LakesideAutobody]

That's good to hear - let me know how it goes. Have a good week :)

[@MrBenescarment]

Thank you, quick review, but learned a lot from it.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Glad it was helpful. Have a good week :)

[@spike2794]

This video has really helped me. I have a 2003 Chevy Suburban. I have had it for 15-16 years. It was a government vehicle when I bought it and it only had on it like fifty thousand miles. I used it, for everything, hauling job trailers, my boat, moved several times, hauled nine kids around in it and all the mess they create. It was a super great suburban!!! 2500 model 4 wheel drive. Its been sitting now for the past year, battery removed because I could not scrap it. Has sentimental value. I bought a Ford Pick up F250....used......24000 miles on it whopping price tag of 54000 dollars. I had to hold my nose when I bought it. payments are 810.00 a month forever it seems. Already had to take it to the shop for warranty work. Since Biden got elected and prices went up, up, up and work seemed to slow down it has made it harder to make those payments and I was seriously thinking about giving truck back to bank and putting the Suburban back into action. Only problem is the rust, hole in drivers floor, rocker panels and rear fenders. After watching this video I realized, I can fix this vehicle. I put a battery in it and told myself, if this thing starts after sitting for a year, I will restore it. Suburban started right up!!!! So now I am going to restore it. If things don't improve in the economy where my truck payment is affordable I am gonna have to give truck to bank and once again, drive the suburban. This video showed me I can repair these rusted areas. Thanks. !!!!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can absolutely do it and you found the right channel to help with that. Feel free to ask ?s and see the playlists - here's one on rust repair kzbin.info/aero/PLOP9eoG14-I-qu68_805bZaOnmkdlv6Ys

[@mustanggarland24]

Thank you so much for this awesome video

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - glad it helped :)

[@jasonbuben7787]

Me and my dad are rebuilding a 1980 Camaro for my first car. Needed some info on some mig welding so I could fix this car 😂

[@LakesideAutobody]

Excellent - my kid is 20 and he's in love with the 1979 Firebird (deep set square headlights) - They were cool cars for sure.

[@husky1232]

Thank you very useful information

[@LakesideAutobody]

Glad you could use it

[@tabasamashfaq1680]

So helpful thank you for your videos sir

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - glad they help.

[@WHOMEWHOYOU]

Wanted to try and do some repairs on a Old Car I have, thanks will look into that Welder.

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's really a great little welder - had it for years and never had a problem with it

[@boomhauer0079]

there is so much to know.. I been trying my damn hardest but it seems so over whelming.. I hope I get the hang of this

[@LakesideAutobody]

Do not be over whelmed. Start small. Begin fixing or painting 1 panel - maybe a scrap fender. Once you have the confidence with one panel your on your way. Ask all the ?s you want. Keep at it because the learning curve increases quickly - each repair makes you better and better. Start small, be patient, ask questions form guys who know (guys who worked in a body shop) not so much TV, magazines and bad info on the internet. Jerry

[@triples4good]

Thanks so much for this video. Just subbed.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for the sub. You're welcome. Any questions - feel free to ask on any video - doesn't matter if the questions relates to the vid. Happy Holidays :)

[@triples4good]

Thanks very much. I'm getting ready to work on a very rusty land cruiser so these videos are great, extremely helpful. I'm sure I will get plenty of practice. Happy holidays as well.

[@the_monkeypox_commander6603]

You didn't warn me to put my helmet on watching this!

[@LakesideAutobody]

😅🤣😀

[@JasperGrahamJones]

good vid

[@josegalindo1262]

I did as you said Mr. But I guess I fkd up. 45 degree angle and melt, 45 degree angle and melt so I made a big hole instead of covering the hole

[@LakesideAutobody]

Try a very short weld time - like way less than a second. Also try turning the heat down. Play with the wire speed - possibly turning it up adding more metal to the weld pool :)

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Thank You 😊

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome 👍

[@jamesornelia-anaya2443]

best video. Thx!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - glad you liked it - have a good weekend:)

[@bena9221]

Thank you for this video

[@LakesideAutobody]

My pleasure - have a good week

[@Riverboy1815]

Just getting into flux core welding, I would like you to explain the reasons why you would you use flux core vs MIG and vice versa. Also,what are the wiring safety considerations of a 110v welder all the way back to your house electrical panel. I dont want to burn my house down!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

No worries about wiring. As long as your house wiring and fuse box is up to code you'll have nothing to worry about. If your wiring is bad it will trip the breaker - won't burn the house down. The reason folks like MIG over Flux is it's a cleaner weld and just a bit easier. Just what you saw in this video is how easy MIG is. Flux is also pretty straight forward but you'll have flux to clean off the welds and surrounding area. MIG is used inside as you can't have wind blowing the gas away. Flux can be used outside without any problems - no concern about wind blowing gas away. Hope that helps a bit :)

[@johnkeenan5637]

use flux core when its windy too.

[@joemason9187]

Nice vid

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks :)

[@YVWGMOTH]

Legend

[@omarnaja508]

If i need only spot weld the other gaps left are filled with fiberglass ?

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can weld so that each spot is right next to the other (no gap) or leave gaps. The reason this works is because the seam is upside down on the inside of the panel and doesn't hold water/moisture. Also the lapped seam is usually up high and dry and there is no seam at the bottom or there is a pinch weld or plug welds. Either way has worked well for me but if you want to make sure - put them right next to each other :)

[@robertsupriano1969]

Good video but what about welding 2 pieces of metal together?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Pretty much the same. Here's a vid on that -kzbin.info/www/bejne/nojNeoB9e7idfMk

[@robertsupriano1969]

@@LakesideAutobody got it. Thanks!

[@randymack1782]

different 110 welders will use slightly different settings, but I am always tinkering with my wire speed, but only within the same range, between 4 & 5 usually 4 1/2 to 5, and for heat, 1 to 3 depending what I am welding, however, to reach front or back of vehicle I have to use extension cord, shop has plug on each side of building I am in, in middle, & my Mig gun is only 10 foot, & welder has a very short electrical cable, & use a 25' 12 gauge, but when I do need to reach front or rear, & I have to use 1 range hotter, for same thickness, & I wouldnt even consider using it for frame work, barely will do frame horn with multiple layers, thats when I use bigger welder. but for sheet metal a decent 110 welder will do all you need. for those new reading this, I use a Blue Demon (blue Arc) 135M made in China 110 volt welder, with a USA welds MIG gun & a Harbor Freight Bronze welding clamp. now you mentioned gas flow, many people suggest 20cf, but I try to conserve gas, & usually run 15cf, if I get lower than 12 I can sometimes see pits like I ran out of gas, and if for some reason I need to be far away welding into a deep recess I may temporarily cut gas to 20-30 cf, best example putting in a floor pan, top side can run on ragged edge of low flow, even to 10cf, but on the bottom sides, figure 20-25 cf at all times

[@dave99887]

Thank you sir!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome

[@almierz4604]

I've got a Miller matic 250. I keep getting burn back up into my nozzle and having to constantly cut and pull the wire back out . " Nothing but trouble since I purchased it new. For a time I just gave up on it and rolled it into the corner. Any suggestions. Thanks.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Start with super clean metal - Make sure your gas is set correctly according to the manual and that you have the right gas - then make sure the voltage and wire speed is correct (should have a chart somewhere in the manual) - you should be good. Let me know if you correct the problem - curious. Jerry

[@almierz4604]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanks. Jerry, I'll get back with you after the holidays and vacation. Have a happy and safe New Year..

[@alanm2897]

Make sure the polarity is set right for the process you are using.

[@sbranham86]

Increase your stick out a little. Your welder may have a burn back setting too. Check your manual

[@davidchang8428]

Sir: I looked at the Miller web site, and it looks like they don't make the Millermatic 90 any more. What would be the current equivalent model? Alternatively, would you trust buying a used unit? Where can I find a trustworthy used unit?

[@LakesideAutobody]

I would absolutely trust a used unit. You can probably find on on craigslist or FB marketplace. This would be the equivalent model - bakersgas.com/collections/miller-mig-welders/products/miller-907614 I use this model too and really do like it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gF7RomqDl6asjpI It really does weld quite similar to the miller if set up right i.e. the right settings :)

[@oldergeologist]

Is flux cored welding ok for sheet metal? I have one and the smoke and splatter make it very difficult to see how the weld is going.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I had the same problem when I tried using flux one time - i went right back to gas. They used gas in every shop I worked at too. Maybe I'm doing something wrong when I used the flux or I didn't give it a chance. Hopefully someone with more experience with flux core can give you a better answer. I'm sure it can be done - Jerry

[@SilverC8andDroppedC10]

Flux core can be used but gas is preferred. If you are having trouble make sure you are using the correct polarity. Flux core requires DCEN Direct current electrode negative. Not all MiG welding machines can do both types. I was given a welder with flux core and couldn’t get it to work, turns out it was electrode positive and was not flux core compatible.

[@sbranham86]

Flux cored wire burns hotter at the same settings. I haven’t seen self shielding wire in a small diameter around me locally. Imo .023 is the best wire for thin metal.

[@nylezfuller4746]

What metal do I use for framework I want to add additional framing to my 04 maxima SL

[@LakesideAutobody]

13 or 14 gauge would work for that or 1/8 inch or a bit less.

[@nylezfuller4746]

@@LakesideAutobody one more question what about for the reinforcement of a custom rear axle set up on a front wheel drive car? What gauge would you prefer in that area?

[@charlescarabott7692]

Does minimum amp setting effect how well a mig welder welds thin sheet metal? Example would a 20 amp be better at welding thin steel then a 45 amp?

[@LakesideAutobody]

If you are talking about the heat setting like 1,2,3,4 on my welder. That just controls how hot or how much "juice" you are welding with. Too hot and you'll burn holes, too low and it won't penetrate well enough. If you are talking about a Miller 90 vs a Miller of a higher amperage, I've never noticed a difference when welding automotive sheet. I've used all types 220v 110v 90 amp and larger (mostly miller) They all welded sheet metal very similarly. If that didn't answer your ? ask again :)

[@realwithself5159]

What would be a decent MIG welder for starters?? I am currently in welding school.

[@lostintime8651]

All are okay these days. Get a cheap one at Harbor Freight. It's like your first car. Cheap money. Drive it. Dent. Leave it in a ditch. Then you will know what you want to get next. I am still using the first one I ever bought. Paid $400 from JC Whitney almost 40 years ago. (not including upgrades) Still running strong.

[@ZerHour]

Is it ok to weld (flux core mig ) on a Rv /camper that has onboard LPG ? Its 12 ft away but I was wondering if the earth path for the electric side etc is safe

[@LakesideAutobody]

I would think you would be fine but I never welded on campers before. I've never had anything explode while welding near plenty of tanks though - let me know what you end up doing :)

[@olivedrabgarage6243]

I wanted to ask you..what gauge sheet metal are you using and what size wire? Showing the settings means bugger all unless we have the exact same welder. It would have been great to see what welds looked like for too hot/Too cold and too fast/Too slow wire speed as well as too much gas flow and too little so we can compare to our own welds and visually identify what it is we did wrong....because as an absolute newbie, it's like trying to learn Russian backwards!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Absolutely get your point. Good idea for a video (doing all that stuff) - very cool idea. I get it. The wire size is .023 - metal is about 20 guage or to be exact .027-.028 inches thick - I'll get to that video w/in the month.

[@nearpar]

what size wire are you using .023 or .030?

[@LakesideAutobody]

.023

[@davidstepeck2644]

Quick question. I have a Lincoln Electric Weld Pak HD. Its a flux cored welder, 115volts, 20 amp. Welds up to an eighth of steel. I tried to compare it to your Miller 90 mig welder. Will this wire fed welder work for autobody repairs? Figured 1/8" is pretty thick so it should be good, but it's kinds a homeowner model. Thanks for replying to my other comments. You've already given me confidence to work on my daughter's truck.

[@LakesideAutobody]

These videos may answer that ?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmmak2SuoayinNk & kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5SaeKqcbd5nj8U

[@davidstepeck2644]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanka a lot!!

[@5ociopathic]

What size wire do you use?

[@LakesideAutobody]

.023

[@keel23345]

what are those settings in amps?

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm not sure Walter but the closest I can figure is about 35 amps on setting (2). It's a 90 amp welder and the Miller website says .001" of thickness requires 1 amp so 22 gauge sheet is .035" thus .035/.001=35 amps Sounds about right but not absolutely sure on that. The other setting is just wire speed. Jerry

[@Igotrice420]

What size welding wire are you using for sheet metal? .24 or .30...?

[@LakesideAutobody]

.023" but you can also use .030 as that's what I believe we used in the body shops I worked at - the welder was 220v though so... Miller too...

[@crippleguy415]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@garypostell5268]

Are you using .023 Wire?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes

[@JC-ov5pt]

Nice video. Straight to the point. I just got my first mig welder. Any other way to contact you aside from here? I’m sure I’ll have a bunch of questions once I get started. Thanks.

[@LakesideAutobody]

My email is listed under the "about" tab on the home page if you have ?s - also you can ask any question you want on any video - doesn't matter if the ? relates to the video. Jerry

[@JC-ov5pt]

@@LakesideAutobody Found it. Thanks Jerry!

[@chrisorazio925]

How do I make the rust not come back? Lol...getting a wheel well repaired with new metal and people keep saying the rust will come back. Esp at the weld spot in future because water will somehow get in...really bummed about this because I just got the car smh.. can I Plasti dip over the repair to ensure no water ever comes into contact with the weld repair again? Lol. Best options to make sure the wheel well doesn't rust again at the weld spot ? Thanks for any replies. Need some optimism lol. Going to be paying $800 for a wheel well repair ( cut out old metal and weld in new )

[@LakesideAutobody]

Please watch these closely and don't listen to the negativity - they're wrong. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bonEi3WvbKx2baM kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKCWaJeOYpKqZqs Use minimum overlap, weld solid, knock down patch, fill, prime, paint, make sure the panel can drain well. No trapped moisture at the bottom of the panel or trapped debris inside the panel. Try to use some type of rust prevention technique - I like used motor oil in the panels - That's the answer or just replace panels - been studying this for years and years - hope that helps - Jerry

[@chrisorazio925]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks Jerry..really like your videos and you showing how your rust repair looks years later really gives me optimism. Not doing it myself but will def try to give the welding guy tips without offending him lol

[@chrisorazio925]

@@LakesideAutobody after hes done I was thinking of spraying some rubber on it and behind it to shield new area from any moisture..def going to keep area real clean and get all the debris out and make it drain well

[@chrisorazio925]

@@LakesideAutobody replacing this quarter panel on a scion tc is very expensive because the quarter panel is half of the side of car. That would cost 3 or 4k so that's why I'm going to try and replace with new metal and hope she lasts..shop that is doing it says he says the rust come back within the year. Smh

[@LakesideAutobody]

@Chris Orazio When body shops say it will come back in a year, it's because they either don't want to do it or they are not that good at doing it. These days, I think both are the case. There just aren't many guys that know exactly what to do. Watch some of my videos - do it just like that and you'll be fine - Jerry

[@keithdimaquibo4387]

What is the diameter of the electrode that you use?

[@LakesideAutobody]

The wire size is .023. If that's not what you mean, ask me again.

[@keithdimaquibo4387]

Mine only fits 0.030. would that also work with metal sheets?

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@keithdimaquibo4387 The .030 will work but I suppose you may need more heat or voltage - just my thoughts though. I'd give it a try - might work just fine

[@keithdimaquibo4387]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks! I'll let you know if it works

[@sbranham86]

Keith Dimaquibo what kind of welder do you have?

[@Mikeccw]

18 or 20 ga sheet metal?

[@LakesideAutobody]

20 or 22 is good for patch panels - thick enough to last - thin enough to manipulate :)

[@mrbigbuds1745]

Should I hold it with wet hands

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can - it won't do anything but weld :)

[@mrbigbuds1745]

I subscribed!

[@mrbigbuds1745]

On a electric welder should I use it on high or low volts ? I used it on low the other day and I seemed to make little baby ugly looking hot tacs. Some seemed not right. What’s your opinion

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@mrbigbuds1745 Each time you weld, it'll be different. Most of the times on good automotive sheet metal I use low settings 1 or 2 if it blows through, I turn it down - if it acts like it's not melting in enough, I turn it up. My welder has 1-4 for heat settings - 3-4 are more for frame stuff and thicker metal

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@mrbigbuds1745 Thanks, glad you enjoy the videos

[@monsterman51]

You did not mention what gauge wire you were using.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sorry - .023"

[@monsterman51]

@@LakesideAutobody Thank You!

[@curlynigero6417]

No video that I watched before said anything bout the gas shield this could be my problem

[@LakesideAutobody]

Hopefully it solves your problem - if not ask me a few ?s - Jerry

[@curlynigero6417]

@@LakesideAutobody it helped a lot. But mine screw on and don't adjust so I grinded the tip down

[@110WeldnSteelworx]

millermatic 135 bought hard Cash 1200 Plus 2006. knock on wood making money with it today. on a side note though settings are only guidelines no offense sir. open the lid on my machine to replace the spool and there is a Miller recommended chart available for varying materials as well as wire diameter and recommended settings. Miller also has what's called a welding calculator. mine is a handheld sliding chart front and back. I highly recommend hunting down a welding calculator perhaps the app. finally general tips-- 1 welding styles are learned. what works for you won't work for me 2 everybody has a setting for something. numbers are a great baseline but it comes back to your style 3 moving the cup around the electro tip forward or back will change the amount of heat/related settings due to how much farther away from the work you are, transversely slide the cup back with tip stick out and you Max heat but will dip the tip or walk the cup

[@110WeldnSteelworx]

my lil machine maxes out with .030 wire at 3/16 material on the factory chart. properly prep and bevel the edges I can go 3/8 deep with multipasses root through cover. p. s. spend the money for the gas I started flux core and it was a learning/burning experience.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for your input KP - have a great weekend :)

[@askquestionstrythings]

I'm assuming that's with 0.23 solid wire and gas shielding and not flux core. can sheet metal be done with 0.30 flux core wire?

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're right - here's some vids on flux core: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5SaeKqcbd5nj8U *** kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6vRlGx5eNmNpNk *** kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmmak2SuoayinNk

[@askquestionstrythings]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanks. Looks like i should give it a try with the hobart I have access too.

[@dw4940]

Thought you need 220 to successfully weld vehicle frames?

[@LakesideAutobody]

I welded the main leaf spring on a 1973 Charger with this welder and drove it for ten more years. It can easily weld 1/4" - 3/8" metal - just my opinion though - hope that helps :)

[@qwertyui90qwertyui90]

Fuck i hate these welders that don't give you voltage number as well as wire feed rate :'(

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sorry - for sheet metal feed is around 40 on my Miller and voltage 2 or 1 if I burn through. Jerry

[@krcoutdoors4566]

Be sure to hold it without gloves…

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can use gloves if you want. Most times though when doing intricate work in a body shop it's easier and faster to not use them. It does protect your skin from ultra violet rays though so it is a bit safer :)

[@krcoutdoors4566]

@@LakesideAutobody right lol

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@krcoutdoors4566 No?

[@clkbenz244]

More like 4 minutes

[@LakesideAutobody]

Or 4 minutes.... or even 1 minute :)

[@ryanjohnson9325]

Welding frames with .023 wire and a 90amp welder? You sure about that?

[@LakesideAutobody]

That's funny because the eye of the top leaf spring on my 1973 charger broke right off. At the time I couldn't afford to replace it, I "V'd" out both sides of the the leaf and the eye - set the welder on 4 (High) and did my best bead welding on both side. I drove it for 8-10 years after that and sold it. I did mention that it would need a new leaf spring to the new owner though.

[@beastmoves7567]

Where is your PPE at tho ??🤦🏽‍♂️

[@LakesideAutobody]

What was I missing?

[@Neishy4AGTE]

Who cares, what are you a safety officer?

[@1totheright]

False information

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's really not that hard to MIG weld. It does take some practice but the good thing about auto body is the welds don't have to be perfect. If you don't like it, grind it and weld again - Jerry

[@1totheright]

@@LakesideAutobody , I agree with you there, yeah, you most definitely can grind and hide. However, depending on what you're welding, you can potentially be putting yourself and or others in danger by hacking and stacking out substandard welds. Vehicles are designed to react a certain way in collision, and so if you're telling people 'it really doesn't matter", they will most definitely not give a shit what the integrity of the work is, so long as they can grind and hide.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm very sure not all body men are welding perfect out there in the real world. I've seen it. To be successful in a body shop you have to be able to fix what you mess up. Most often you are welding at all different angles and situations. There are times you can even see what you are welding. Yes, that's bad sometimes but you just do your best and fix the rest. Hey - I like that. Do your best and fix the rest! Have a great week and thanks - Jerry

[@yeboscrebo4451]

1totheright doom and gloom

[@superduty4556]

@@1totheright I used a stop sign as a floor pan patch on my Camaro. I hope the fun police don't come knocking.