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Got the center section of my dirtbound DIY bumper partially welded out today. Got the width set for the portion that bolts to the frame. So far so good, just need to bend the outer portions, tack them, get the bumper fitted and then weld the entire thing out. So far I have nothing but good things to say about this kit.
Sorry for the crappy pics, Ill get some better ones in the daylight.
Very nice. I'm loving all of the DIY/Weldityourdamnself bumpers out there. I may go that route. Of course, I don't know how to weld, or have any equipment...but maybe a big ugly bumper is good practice.
Very nice. I'm loving all of the DIY/Weldityourdamnself bumpers out there. I may go that route. Of course, I don't know how to weld, or have any equipment...but maybe a big ugly bumper is good practice.
Nice build!
A wise man once said.
"Why pay someone else a little extra when you can waste a whole weekend, use thousands of dollars worth of equipment and do a much $****tier job of it yourself."
Just kidding, this bumper has been a fun project. Id definitely recommend building one if you have the tools and mean to do so. Learning how to weld opens a lot of opportunity to build things, but the tools of the trade aren't cheap.
Got the center section of my dirtbound DIY bumper partially welded out today. Got the width set for the portion that bolts to the frame. So far so good, just need to bend the outer portions, tack them, get the bumper fitted and then weld the entire thing out. So far I have nothing but good things to say about this kit.
Sorry for the crappy pics, Ill get some better ones in the daylight.
What kind of welder are you using, just out of curiosity?
What kind of welder are you using, just out of curiosity?
Originally Posted by TFitzPat87
IIRC, he has a Hobart 210 mvp. We were talking welding a couple months back.
Correct. Its the 210MVP on 75/25 and running .030 Lincoln L56 wire currently, although I think I prefer the hobart ER70s6. Its cheaper and I like the arc a little bit better.
A lot of machine for the money though, Im enjoying it.
That's cool.... I've been seriously considering the Hobart Handler 140. At this point in my skillset and Jeep build, it will handle all my welding needs. So hopefully by this time next year, I'll have saved up enough for one.
That's cool.... I've been seriously considering the Hobart Handler 140. At this point in my skillset and Jeep build, it will handle all my welding needs. So hopefully by this time next year, I'll have saved up enough for one.
In all honesty I'd save a few more pennies and get a dual voltage or 220V machine. You wont need the power all the time, but the Hobart 140 only has a 20% duty cycle. Meaning you can only weld at the upper settings for 2 minutes out of a 10 minute period before letting it cool.
The more powerful machine is a 2-300 bucks more, but from a fabricating standpoint you are getting twice the machine. Otherwise if you dont like orange, the Miller 211 is one of the best home shop welders out there.
Just food for thought. Definitely a buy once cry once type deal and a substantial investment.
In all honesty I'd save a few more pennies and get a dual voltage or 220V machine. You wont need the power all the time, but the Hobart 140 only has a 20% duty cycle. Meaning you can only weld at the upper settings for 2 minutes out of a 10 minute period before letting it cool.
The more powerful machine is a 2-300 bucks more, but from a fabricating standpoint you are getting twice the machine. Otherwise if you dont like orange, the Miller 211 is one of the best home shop welders out there.
Just food for thought. Definitely a buy once cry once type deal and a substantial investment.
Whoa! This is like Deja Vu or something. Hahahaha! Definitely "buy once, cry once".
Considering I don't mind orange... is it worth saving the extra few bucks and getting the Hobart? Or if you could do it again, would you get the Miller?
Whoa! This is like Deja Vu or something. Hahahaha! Definitely "buy once, cry once".
Considering I don't mind orange... is it worth saving the extra few bucks and getting the Hobart? Or if you could do it again, would you get the Miller?
Im completely satisfied with the hobart. Only thing I could nit pick if I had to is not having infinite voltage control. But its never been an issue.
Ive used bigger miller and Lincoln welders in the past, they are also nice machines, but at that point as a hobby welder just pick what color you like best and dont worry about it.
Ive put two 10lb spools of wire and 2 cylinders of 75/25 through it in the short amount of time ive owned it without any issues.
How long did it take to weld that whole side? Thats like a 5 ft stretch! Looks good though. And my vote is wrinkle black.
Its 30-ish inches. I welded it in 3 sections, middle then the two ends. It definitely took a decent amount of time. Theres also 2 more of those long seams on the front of the bumper where the two bends are that are now ground to match the contour. Im stitch welding the inside of the bumper that isnt visible which probably isn't necessary but oh well!
