<VV> Re: Floor Pans (Kinda Long)

[Garth Stapon]

Plan on spending at least $ 1,500 for an entry level unit.

Personally, I would take the leap with both feet and buy one that offers 
pulsed capabilities for close to 3 k.  This makes it ideally suited for 
stainless, aluminum and carbon steel.

I can send information on entry level units if you e mail me off line.

Regards, Garth
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From: <mhicks130 at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Re: Floor Pans (Kinda Long)


> I'm not trying to be a smartass here or cause more trouble but it seems a 
> little unfair to me list out all the correct tools and parts for a proper 
> rivet job and then say "just use a $200 MIG welder".  It sounds a little 
> apples to oranges to me.  Everyone I've talked to says those $200 MIG 
> welders are near useless because they have a duty cycle time of 
> miliseconds.  How much is a proper MIG setup? AND how much are the 
> necessary supplies and accessories.
>
> I'd love to hear that the cheap MIGs are good - then I might get one and 
> start welding everything in sight!!!
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> For those of you that are discussing rivet installation of floor pans, 
> please
> allow me to shed some light on the process:
>
> <SNIP>
>
> Here's a list of tools you'll need:
> Air Compressor
> Air Hoses
> Drill
> Drill bits (Number sizes not fractional)
> Center punch (perferably an automatic type)
> Drill guide
> Clecos (probably around a hundred of the correct size)
> Cleco pliers
> De-burring tools
> Countersink
> Countersink stop (adjustable drill stop)
> putty knife
> Panel adhesive gun
> Rivet gun
> Bucking bar
> File(s)
> Sheetmetal shears
> Hearing protection
> Safety glasses
> Rags
> Lights, Lots of lights and even more lights (to see where you are working)
>
> <SNIP>
>
> If it were me, I'd purchase a wire feed welder or MIG. Harbor Freight
> sells one for about $200 bucks.
>
> <SNIP>
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