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pat english

ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL WELDORS

hey,i really need to finish up making the tail section for my frame..i have a brand new welder,but no gas and no 220 power..i can get the gas on my next check,but im not guna pay someone to hook up my power..im just guna wait till my dad comes to town in a few weeks and hes guna hook it up for me..hes an electrician.

but,my machine is the miller mvp.so it can run on 110 or 220 power..110 mode is limited tho..im wondering if i get the gas,will i be able to get a good penetration in 110 mode?

shinyribs

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I'm not a pro welder,but i can still lead you astray. I have seen dual voltage welders go either way. Some of them do fantastic on 110,some of them make popcorn. It's always worth a shot though

pat english

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lol,its a brand new machine..the millermatic 211 autoset..yeah i guess youre right..ill give it a shot..also,what do you guys think of buying a bottle of craigslist?i can get a pretty big one full for cheap.

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I have the Millermatic (notice "Matic") 140. It's a 110 welder, and works great on these frames. They are, so thin 220 is just overkill.
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pat english

Re: ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL WELDORS

well thats good to know..i have a bottle,but i might not be able to get it filled..might have to buy one..anyways,next check and ill be welding...FINALLY!

robs750

Re: ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL WELDORS

Practice on some scrap metal.

Lucky 1

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You will have no problem welding the frame with that welding machine on 110V.

The Honda CB750 frame is .062 or 1/16 thickness tube.

You do not need gas to weld either.

FCAW Flux core arc welding (no gas) is used in structural welding.
There is nothing deficient about that welding process.

It leaves a very slight slag, which is EASILY brushed off with a wire brush.
All parts being welded MUST be clean shinny metal with no grease or dirt on the weld joint.
If you are welding 1/4 inch metal with 110V then both sides must be welded and the joint beveled properly.
It is always good to weld both sides of any weldment.
Of course a tube is welded on the outside.

I am a certified welder and a Certified welding Inspector.

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Lucky 1

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Make sure to buy C75/25 gas.

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pat english

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right on thanks lucky.i HATE flux core tho..i will not use it.