what kind of welder do i need?

[iaerosolart]

what kind of welder do i need? to replace my radiator support? i was looking at these two..will they do that job? its an 05 civic. http://shop.oreillyauto.com/productd...egoryCode=3502 http://shop.oreillyauto.com/productd...egoryCode=3502

To remove this ad, register today for free or log in if already registered!

[baron340]

It doesn't take a big welder to do the job. You are just making tack welds and the metal is thin. But that second one looks like a stick welder to me.. it may work but they are harder to use. Look into a mig/flux welder. They are the best bang for the buck. You can use flux core to learn, and get a gas connection later to step up to mig.

[iaerosolart]

Originally Posted by baron340

It doesn't take a big welder to do the job. You are just making tack welds and the metal is thin. But that second one looks like a stick welder to me.. it may work but they are harder to use. Look into a mig/flux welder. They are the best bang for the buck. You can use flux core to learn, and get a gas connection later to step up to mig.

alright koo thanks! yea i was plan on getting the stick one and just practice for a while first. but i dont want to get it and have it not be strong enough.

[D16Fiend]

how much torque does your radiator have?

dont wanna rip it free of those welds!

[baron340]

wow.. ass...

i still say get a flux core welder at the minimum. trust me a stick welder is much harder to use, and its easier to blow through the metal. i got a flux core for like 2 something brand new.

[D16Fiend]

i was joking bro lol. not tryin to be a jerk

[iaerosolart]

Originally Posted by D16Fiend

how much torque does your radiator have?

dont wanna rip it free of those welds!

i think it about 56psi.......

Originally Posted by baron340

wow.. ass...

i still say get a flux core welder at the minimum. trust me a stick welder is much harder to use, and its easier to blow through the metal. i got a flux core for like 2 something brand new.

thanks for your input..yea i just want to do my radiator support thats it.i dont plan on welding up a roll cage or anything anytime soon.

[baron340]

i don't plan on welding up a roll cage either, but a decent welder is a wonderfully handy tool to have around if you need it. with a die grinder a welder and a drill you can fab up pretty much anything you need to. even if you just plan on basic mods, its nice to not have to pay a welder for anything.

[speedfoos]

There's no point in running a stick welder unless it's a TIG welder. Buzzboxes aren't good for much unless you need to weld cast iron.

[D16Fiend]

good old fashion wire welders work wonders. i welded in an entire floorpan with one and it has held for 6 years so far.