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I figured oxy-ace would warp the metal too easily but I guess a small tip
would help curb that...I'll have to try that out some day. My preference
would be MIG w/gas -- don't get gasless! I would only recommend gasless MIG
welding for breezy/windy locations where the gas variety may not fare well.
Don't even attempt to arc weld it because the metal is waaaay to thin!
Practice, practice, practice! Just 'stitch' or spot-weld the metal, you don't
want to weld in a continuous bead. It would be easier but you'll warp the
hell outta the sheet metal :-( It does take longer.
...
> If you're comfy with a gas torch, then that's the best route of the 3 choices,
> as it allows you to move the metal easier (just gotta turn the heat down and
> use a very small tip like a "0" or a "00") to control your welds...
Toby Erkson
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'72 VW Squareback, '95 VW Jetta GL, '81 Gold Wing GL-1100, '73 Porsche 914
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