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Okay, new discussion: welding

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Which way to weld 4130 steel?

  • Acetalyne/oxy

    Votes: 61 39.1%
  • Mig

    Votes: 14 9.0%
  • Tig

    Votes: 80 51.3%
  • Other

    Votes: 1 0.6%
  • Acetalyne/oxy

    Votes: 61 39.1%
  • Mig

    Votes: 14 9.0%
  • Tig

    Votes: 80 51.3%
  • Other

    Votes: 1 0.6%

  • Total voters
    156

Medic9204

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Joined
Jan 22, 2005
Messages
46
Location
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Okay, I'm about to learn how to weld but need suggestion and ideas of which method to go with.

I'm welding 4130 tubing and sheet steel for the fuselage.

What's best? gas, tig, mig, arc, something else?

ALL opinions are welcome, and I'd appreciate reasonings.

Thanks!
 
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