Keggle weld prices really vary in Baltimore

[sigmund]

I would no let a mig welder near a kettle in fear of a bad job.

That's more a matter of not knowing a competent mig welder, not a matter that it can't be done correctly.

 

[pistolero]

I inspect welds for a living. Almost all of our work is stainless pipe and tube and we only use TIG for stainless hand welds, or an orbital machine on tubing. We install the tanks, tubing, valves, ect. in pharmaceutical plants. TIG is a superior process for stainless. MIG and stick welding are used in other industries because they are much faster (more weld feet per hour) and generally easier (less training time/less skill required on average) to perform.
I luckily haven't had to travel alot for my job but my experience is when I do have to go north from Philly up welders make 45-50 bucks an hour. So those prices are not really high for the Baltimore area.

 

[balto charlie]

Anyone who got estimates please PM or post,
Thanks Charlie

 

[eastcoastfab]

im confused about what u actually need welded.. just 3 bungs per keg??how big are the bungs??? im assuming the kegs are aluminum. or are they stainless.. because aluminum can be mig and tig welded fine as long as the welder is experienced.,( i.e both would be good looking welds done properly)
if it is stainless the same applies as above

 

[Covert]

I actually found a guy in Baltimore who is doing all 3 kegs for $85 with me cutting the tops and making the holes for the fittings. He is a professional welder and this is just something he does on the side. I'll provide his contact info if anybody wants it.

 

[SpikeBrewing]

Narco thread.

Is he sanitary welding them?

 

[Covert]

Mine aren't sanitary because I don't need it but he is a skilled welder so he could probably do it.