Welding Help???
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Welding Help???
Hey guys, instead of bringing my car to a shop to have the mufflers welded in, I was thinking of doing it myself. I have em clamped right now, but there are clear minor leaks. I have a full exhaust and there are several spots other than the mufflers that need to be welded. Anyone reccomend a cheap welder? What type of welder do I need? How much would bringing it to a shop cost vs buying welder (i have a mask and gloves already).
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#2
RE: Welding Help???
to be honest with you, any good welder that is worth your money will cost between 150-300. and that is the lower grades. It might be alot cheaper for you to pay the 50-70 bucks and have ur local guy just weld them in real quick.
#3
RE: Welding Help???
yeah local fellers charge usually 25 per muffler to weld in place. as far as buying a welder unless you plan to use it alot theres no sense in putting all the money neded into a good enough welder to do the job right
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RE: Welding Help???
One other thing to consider, most shops have a hydraulic lift that brings it up to welding height (5-6'). If you try to weld just under the car with a few little jacks, those pipes will get super heated, and there is a chance for 2nd degree burns, easily. My friend that owns a meineke had an employee have to go to the hospital because he didnt raise the jack up enough for adequate ventilation and cooling.
Just a little safety tip. I personally would save urself the aggrevation and pay the dude to do it for you.
Just a little safety tip. I personally would save urself the aggrevation and pay the dude to do it for you.
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