Tig welded chassis
 

Hay guys just a quick question to see how many of you have tig welded chassis?

I tig'd mine all the way, as ive never used a mig welder before, only tig. I didn't have anay probs, apart from it being slow, but it didnt really bother me.

mine is a mix of mig and tig. tigged all the pretty bits and migged all the hard to get to bits.

I used tig on my chassis and wishbones. Simply because thats was the only welding set I could get for free. Its very relaxing, if nothing else. Although required two hands does mean you tend to need a lot of clamps etc to hold things in place.

Cool. The idea for using tig and mig for hard to get to bits is a great idea. Thanks a load guys!

Just to be different I arc welded mine. I think you get a much deeper, stronger weld on thick gauge material with arc - it's a debate that has been had many times now:) I have a 200 amp jobby, most of the time I use it at an indicated 90 amps, the rear uprights required 130 amps, still well within the capabilities of the machine.
Enoch

I started with the TIG ..... Soon got bored !! Me all over, i'm afraid :rolleyes:

Dragged the MIG out PDQ :D

Enoch

Looking at your build diary .... Looks like you are doing a darn fine job with your trusty Arc welder :cool: :)

If I had some decent electrodes to hand, would have used the stick welder on some of the heavier stuff myself.
I still enjoy stick welding & don't have a lot of chance to do so, as often as I used too.

Fanks Ronnie:) I am going to take some pics of my rear uprights soon and also some of the side infill panels, just to show what a flexible machine it is. It does TIG as well but I have not had a go with that yet.
Enoch.

I also TIG welded everything from chassis to wish bones & uprights. it didnt take a long time & i have no spatter & will not have to grind any joints at all not even the ones on the outside where the side panels go so i think it turned out realy well . TIG is king:D :D
samy

Can't argue with you there Samy .... Just need the patience of a Saint .... That's all :o :o