I find an oxyacetylene torch to be necessary for lots of other shop chores, that
a MIG can't do -- cutting, heating stuck bolts, heating metal in order to bend
it, and the occasional situation where brazing is preferred over welding. With
proper tips you can weld steel up to any reasonable thickness. These can also
be used on sheet metal but this is a skill that requires practice (I have seen
people make perfect-looking hammer welds but I myself cannot do this).
If you're looking at a lot of rust work and other sheet metal repair, you are
right to think of a MIG. Otherwise an oxyacetylene rig might serve you best.
-Steve Dunlop
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Subject: Welder
Author: lathrrs@mainsite.com
Date: 2/6/97 6:02 AM
I am curious to find out what make & model welders members of this group
are using for metal repairs to military vechicles. I have a M-37 that
needs repair and I am thinking of buying a MIG welder.
Thanks,
Rick