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Old 04-09-03, 07:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Welding Gear/Tools

Hi folks

I am in the process of setting up my workshop and could really use some advice - for a welding novice, what would be the best: a 180amp MIG, or one of the Henrob gas welding setups (used to be called Dillon)? I want to make up mobile chassis stands and all the other bits I will need, plus a bit of stainless exhaust welding etc. Also, I would be interested in what you all think should be on my "must have" tools list!

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Air powered rivet tool!
Roll around tire cradles(4). The kind you put the car on. If you make your own out of plywood, two 1/2" squares, and put 4" wheels on them the car will high enough to crawl under for most stuff and you can still move it around the garage.
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Greg,

I recentley bought a steel bandsaw, & wouldn't want to be without one now!!

Not only does it cut neat & square *every* time, but you can set it sawing & get on with other jobs while it's doing the work!

Cost about 200 ukp, but you can get cheaper.
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A lathe would be very useful to.

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Old 04-10-03, 10:20 AM   #5 (permalink)
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You guys are going to have Greg talked into a full-out fabrication shope pretty soon!

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Thanks guys - will add an air rivet gun and metal cut-off saw to my list!

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