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cjgallen · 06-14-2004, 06:01 PM

I have a 73 VW Beetle that has some serious cancer. It needs a couple quarter panels and the rear window section removed and replaced.

I know nothing about welding, but I'm a pro at soldering small electronics. Is soldering and welding similar?

I also need a welder. Someone on another forum recommended THIS ONE and has used it on his truck with good results. I dunno, it seems cheap (really cheap), but would this get the job done? Any other recommendations? We have a 230V plug in the garage, would it be worthwhile to get a more expensive welder?

Gas? No Gas? Tig? Mig? Arc? (what is tig/mig?)

06-14-2004, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
cjgallen Insane Location: Beverly Hills, CA	Teach me to Weld! (and buy a welder) I have a 73 VW Beetle that has some serious cancer. It needs a couple quarter panels and the rear window section removed and replaced. I know nothing about welding, but I'm a pro at soldering small electronics. Is soldering and welding similar? I also need a welder. Someone on another forum recommended THIS ONE and has used it on his truck with good results. I dunno, it seems cheap (really cheap), but would this get the job done? Any other recommendations? We have a 230V plug in the garage, would it be worthwhile to get a more expensive welder? Gas? No Gas? Tig? Mig? Arc? (what is tig/mig?)