Welding thread!!!!
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
hey yall, i was planning on cutting out the outer portion of the rear fenders, cutting a bigger wheel well portion on the body and welding some sheetmetal in the gap to expand the wheel wells a little bit. first off, what gauge sheetmetal should i use? i was thinking 16 gauge. and secondly, has anyone here tried low amperage sheet metal welding with a stick welder and small diameter electrodes? i only have a stick welder and know its not ideal for thin metal welding but its all i got. any tips would be appreciated.
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
hey yall, i was planning on cutting out the outer portion of the rear fenders, cutting a bigger wheel well portion on the body and welding some sheetmetal in the gap to expand the wheel wells a little bit. first off, what gauge sheetmetal should i use? i was thinking 16 gauge. and secondly, has anyone here tried low amperage sheet metal welding with a stick welder and small diameter electrodes? i only have a stick welder and know its not ideal for thin metal welding but its all i got. any tips would be appreciated.
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From: San Jose
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
hey yall, i was planning on cutting out the outer portion of the rear fenders, cutting a bigger wheel well portion on the body and welding some sheetmetal in the gap to expand the wheel wells a little bit. first off, what gauge sheetmetal should i use? i was thinking 16 gauge. and secondly, has anyone here tried low amperage sheet metal welding with a stick welder and small diameter electrodes? i only have a stick welder and know its not ideal for thin metal welding but its all i got. any tips would be appreciated.
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From: Williston, North Dakota
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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hey yall, i was planning on cutting out the outer portion of the rear fenders, cutting a bigger wheel well portion on the body and welding some sheetmetal in the gap to expand the wheel wells a little bit. first off, what gauge sheetmetal should i use? i was thinking 16 gauge. and secondly, has anyone here tried low amperage sheet metal welding with a stick welder and small diameter electrodes? i only have a stick welder and know its not ideal for thin metal welding but its all i got. any tips would be appreciated.
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Thanks for the replies yall! and yeah i know its gonna be a ***** and most likely wont work well... what if i used a small torch and butane tank like this? or would that not be enough heat...? http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...rch-60645.html
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From: shawnee,ks
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I own the red one from there.. I'd like to upgrade but it works as it should.
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From: Southwest Florida
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Ill play along! ive been welding for about 6 years now, learned in high school shop classes and bought myself a cheap Lincoln Flux core with my first paycheck ever. Been using it for the last 6 years. I have made a TON of projects with this (built 2 derby cars). But ive finally splurged and bought myself a Hobart Handler 140.
PICS!
This is the lincoln weld pak. Ive grown attached to this lil guy.
And the new baby. withmy new helmet, and 155 tank set up. I can already tell im going to love this thing!
OHH and heres my new helmet! Its a Rhino helmet with a HUGE lens. Its so nice how much you can see through it.
PICS!
This is the lincoln weld pak. Ive grown attached to this lil guy.
And the new baby. withmy new helmet, and 155 tank set up. I can already tell im going to love this thing!
OHH and heres my new helmet! Its a Rhino helmet with a HUGE lens. Its so nice how much you can see through it.
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From: City of Trees, CA
Year: 93 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
finally. it looks like we're getting away with having a welding questions/BS thread. all we had to do was post pics along with it 
glad to see this thread is here to stay
glad to see this thread is here to stay
