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Old 06-23-2021, 03:18 AM   #11
GoneDiving
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Originally Posted by Simi 60 View Post
You need a hefty MIG or TIG and power source to do Ally successfully
S/S is done with small over the shoulder sized kit.

I did my apprenticeship building Aluminium superyachts and my welding was Det Norske Veritas and QLD Machinery approved.
Spent a lot of time doing stainless as well and went on to get gas purged and pressure vessel accreditation.
Been a long time but it's like riding a bike, give me half an hour playing with some scrap and I'll be good to go again.

Just one exhaust pipe in the ER would have a small Tig pay for itself at the rates charged here.
Not directed at you but there is a huge difference between a skilled welder and what is required for general jobs or repairs. I'm happy to run a bead for a bracket or to join A to B on a workbench. However, there is no way I would tackle overhead, out of position or structurally critical jobs.

Having said that, the more odd jobs under one's belt the more ambitious you can become. It also allows me to do the grunt work before more skilled hands arrive.
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