Golddiggie
Well-Known Member
Checking to see if anyone has welded up a rig with an oxy-acetylene setup before. I don't have an electric welder, but I do have an oxy-acetylene setup that I can use. I was thinking of using mild steel (not stainless, since I don't think I'll be able to weld stainless with the gas mix) square tubing for the frame and any parts that will need to support weight.
I do realize that the welding process will probably take more time, but I'm ok with that. My only other option would be to purchase an electric welder, learn how to use it properly, make sure I get one that will be able to handle the material wall thickness (combined) and such... That would probably push the project out a good year. Where I could do it via gas welding much sooner.
If welding with gas really isn't a viable option for this, I'd rather know now. That way I can plan accordingly. Who knows, maybe in the neighborhood I move to next a neighbor will have an electric welder and will help me out for some home brew. :rockin:
I do realize that the welding process will probably take more time, but I'm ok with that. My only other option would be to purchase an electric welder, learn how to use it properly, make sure I get one that will be able to handle the material wall thickness (combined) and such... That would probably push the project out a good year. Where I could do it via gas welding much sooner.
If welding with gas really isn't a viable option for this, I'd rather know now. That way I can plan accordingly. Who knows, maybe in the neighborhood I move to next a neighbor will have an electric welder and will help me out for some home brew. :rockin: