# Welding/Misc Q's

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**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [October 16, 2008, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welding-misc-qs/119233 "2008-10-16T17:35:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welding-misc-qs/119233/4 "2008-10-18T18:57:46Z")

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> [@question for the NYSPeed Frequent Flyers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-for-the-nyspeed-frequent-flyers/18725/26):
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> I’ve got a few questions (I’m welding up my floor/frame on the 240 I just got \<\_\<):
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> 1- What is a decent Mig setup for not a ton of money? I’ve seen the Mastercraft Mig, the Lincoln Electric 140, The Hobart 125/140, and some other Princess Auto/TSC ones. Anyone have any suggestions on what one would be the best buy?
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> 2- Does anyone know where to get POR-15? Preferably in the London/St. Thomas area.
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> 3- What thickness of Metal for welding the Floor and the Frame rails? I heard 18/20 for the frame, and 14 or something for the floor. I don’t remember where I read it though :/:.
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> If for some reason you have anything helpful to add that you think I might want to know, then post it up. I’ve seen a bunch of Project threads before, but I probably missed something that someone might have bookmarked.
> 
> Thanks 😉

1- the lincon is ok get somthing with gas if you can. flux core is shit. bad penitration and clumply welds = welds breaking and cracking if you are on a buget look for a used one you can get 2 year old ones for like half retail once you have used both there there is no comparison

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3- 16-18 gauge is prefered for floor anything thicker will not form easly for curves ect.  
use 14 or thicker for the frame as you want as much strength as your welder will weld

ps the lower the gauge metal the thicker it is  
also make shure whatever welder you get has enough amperage to weld the material you are using  
for forming metal a crappy hammer and dolly set from princess auto will work to start out. get the peice close tack it in and beat the crap out of it as you weld it down hot metal forms easly

hope that helps

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