Welding question
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Welding question
So I'm building a bumper for my xj and have heard that when welding, metal will warp slightly. I have also been told that it would be best to weld it while its mounted to the jeep. Is this 100% true? If I weld in sections and take breaks will I be able to weld it unmouted? Thanks in advance for any answers
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if your worried, stitch weld it from side to side. far apart and work yourself in.
and keep a bucket of water and a rag to cool down the welds.
but i've never really had a problem, just don't do really long welds without tacking every corner to keep it in shape first. even then, just do short stitch welds.
and keep a bucket of water and a rag to cool down the welds.
but i've never really had a problem, just don't do really long welds without tacking every corner to keep it in shape first. even then, just do short stitch welds.
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For the last bumper I made I tack welded it mounted and finished it off the vehicle, just take breaks in between long welds.
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I guess it goes without saying, but you never know, be sure and disconnect your battery when welding on a vehicle.
Be sure to get a lot of practice, on a lot of plate, before tackling anything that you're depending on.
Be sure to get a lot of practice, on a lot of plate, before tackling anything that you're depending on.
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This is not fabrication. This is chat...
I don't understand why people post on threads out of topic..
Ur only encouraging this fab section to become worse
I don't understand why people post on threads out of topic..
Ur only encouraging this fab section to become worse
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who cares.
who goes into the forums to read anyways. i just click "new posts" every time.
i don't even look at what forum it's in. does anyone?
who goes into the forums to read anyways. i just click "new posts" every time.
i don't even look at what forum it's in. does anyone?
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