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Discussion in 'Northern California' started by stevenstaco, Mar 2, 2011.

  1. Jun 10, 2017 at 2:26 PM
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    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    I learned to weld by YouTube. It works.
     
  2. Jun 10, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    2BeersPlease

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    That's my source. Bought some scrap 3/16 plate to practice on.
     
  3. Jun 10, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    Doing actual mig or flux core?
     
  4. Jun 10, 2017 at 3:19 PM
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    2BeersPlease

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    I'd like to do MIG. Don't have the gas yet though.
     
  5. Jun 10, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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    jberry813

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    Honest feedback. I'm terrible with flux core and that's what I started with. I switched to gas and all the sudden I could weld.
     
  6. Jun 10, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    2BeersPlease

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    I've read/heard it's cleaner (less spatter). I've welded before with oxy/acetylene back in high school. My technique was pretty good. I'm hoping the muscle memory comes back when I start practicing. Want to get my sliders on in the next month or so. Already have one side rough cut. Just have to tighten up the tolerances bit before I tack everything.
     
  7. Jun 10, 2017 at 5:44 PM
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    DRegs

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    I bought a Snugtop from Campways years ago (pre-Tacoma). At the time, they were a real nice dealership, easy to work with.

    https://www.campway.com/locations/sacramento
     
  8. Jun 12, 2017 at 7:11 AM
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    Speedo

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    I need a bottle bad.
     
  9. Jun 12, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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  10. Jun 12, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    Goobersbro

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    I hate welding with flux core
     
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  11. Jun 12, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    NorCalTaco552

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    its got kings bro
    if oxy/ace was your thing pick up a little china thermal Arc tig, hand motion(especially with lift start/No foot pedal) is similar to O/A. MiG is pretty much a giant glue gun.
     
  12. Jun 19, 2017 at 8:00 PM
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    callme12gage

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    New 17' owner here in the Folsom / Roseville area. I live in an apartment. Anyone know somewhere I can go to work on the truck?
     
  13. Jun 19, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    WetTaco

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    Walmart parking lot... lol
    I'm in Roseville, what are you looking to get done?
     
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  14. Jun 19, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    What are ya tryna do?
     
  15. Jun 19, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    Just some simple mods right now..sliders, lights, compressor, etc. I just have no room at my apt complex.
     
  16. Jun 19, 2017 at 9:12 PM
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    Pella

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    I'd be willing to lend my driveway/garage just to see the work (I have the same truck so I'm curious) but im South of Turlock and doubt it's close enough for ya.
     
  17. Jun 19, 2017 at 10:12 PM
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    Another local. Just thought I would drop in and say hey. Live in a complex too, can't do shit here.
     
  18. Jun 19, 2017 at 10:26 PM
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    Speedo

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    sounds like we need a mod day in sac.
     
  19. Jun 20, 2017 at 5:56 AM
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    FirstTimeFirstGen

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    Not enough to have a build thread.
    @HAVING FUN

    weren't we just talking about this?
     
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  20. Jun 20, 2017 at 6:40 AM
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    Fernando

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    Too many, See Build
    Would be fun. No mods for me
     
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