At 11:47 PM 4/15/02 -0500, you wrote:
>Speaking of all this cat work.... I'm planning on
>fabbing up an offroad pipe I can use at the track. I
>want to put flanges on my existing cat so I will have
>the option of replacing it for inspections, but run
>with the straight pipe when I feel like it. My
>question is about welders. What kind of welder do you
>guys suggest would be a good choice for this type of
>work? I have no welding experience and I don't want to
>spend a LOT of money. I have been thinking about a mig
>setup. I have seen some gaseless migs (I know
>oxymoron) that are pretty inexpensive that should be
>able to do a job like this. I've also read that migs
>are easiest for beginners. I'll be removing the entire
>exhaust and doing the welding away from the vehicle if
>that helps in making a decision.... Thanks,
>
>PS, please no "have a shop do it" responses. If a shop
>does it then I have no excuse to buy a welder and
>besides DIY is more fun ;-)
>
>--Mike
>www.mikesdakota.com
Mike
The exhaust shop that did my exhaust used a TIG welder.
I can't recall the difference between this and the MIG welder
(which the one that I have).
Bob
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