So I’ve just about ready to call a scrapyard to come get the carcass of my current parts miata, but before I do I want to cut off the rocker panels and rear quarter panels (part of the unibody). With all the rusty examples out there, no sense letting a set of clean ones get crushed.
I have a welder which I got for this purpose (weldpak 3200), but not sure how to operate it. I have a manual which I’ve read, but I learn better by seeing and would just like someone who knows what they’re doing around the first time I fire it up to ensure that I don’t burn down my garage.
Anyone experienced welders up for giving a quick lesson? Not looking to do anything more complicated than use it to cut off some body panels at this point. Located in Williamsville. PM me if you’re up for it or know someone who might be. Would like to do this today if at all possible.
just crank up the heat and put the wire speed moderately high, it will burn right through the metal. Be careful with the dripping sludge though.
To be honest though. If you have an air compressor, this is the wrong way to be cutting out body panels. If you have a compressor, go to harbor freight and buy a $10 pneumatic disc grinder.
To be honest though. If you have an air compressor, this is the wrong way to be cutting out body panels. If you have a compressor, go to harbor freight and buy a $10 pneumatic disc grinder.
to remove I use a 4 1/2" electric grinder with a 1/16 x 6 cut off wheel, works well. The thinner the cut off wheel the smoother and faster the cut will be.
yeah, my instructions are kind of a hack. if you are junking the car, take a bunch of scrap metal pieces off of it too. There are lots of websites on the net that have instructions for beginners. The manual that came with your welder should be enough for you to get the weld settings within learning range. Once you start welding, you will understand the controls a bit better. Good luck, try not to get too frustrated.
make sure the arbor size for the wheel is the same as the grinder. Generally they are 5/8 or 7/8. Make sure you dont buy the wrong size wheel or you’ll be going back