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What gauge steel for lambretta bodywork

Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 3:47 pm
by Suede Ed
Got a mig welder coming and intend to do my own welding on my latest resto, question is what thickness steel plate should i use? Gonna start on the rear runners first, any other welding advice mucn appreciated !

Re: What gauge steel for lambretta bodywork

Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 5:46 pm
by joespeed
1.0mm steel for tin work,

Re: What gauge steel for lambretta bodywork

Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 10:55 am
by dennis
Bin the cheap mask that comes with it and get a auto off mig helmet,£20 ebay, and make sure you have the right size tip for the wire used.

Re: What gauge steel for lambretta bodywork

Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 11:17 am
by dennis
That should be auto darkening not auto off.