Bodywork question

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Jordan Baker
Thanks again for the tips

The sheet metal I have kicking around is pretty close. If anything it is slightly thicker.

The welder that we have is a big Lincoln Electric stick welder.


Rob good idea on cutting it right out to the edges. I will do that instead

Hi Jordan...A stick welder will take some practice...especially on thin metal...
Use the smallest diameter rod you can find...
Get a 7018 rod.. It is a smooth overlay rod and use the spot and skip method I explained earlier..on as low an amperage as you can hold the arc...
Practice on a couple of similar scrap pieces first....But better than that there are mig welders at Canadian tire or Princess Auto(Probably the best),that are now pretty cheap that don't require helium or inert gas while welding...
You are young enough to invest in one and you'll be glad you did...best tool around the shop when you need it..