<VV> Re: Floor Pans (Kinda Long)

[Dave Ziegler]

$1500?????  See my previous post.

Dave.. .

On Jun 2, 2005, at 10:39 AM, Garth Stapon wrote:

> 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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>> 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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