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Ron Fox 05-04-2011 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 346007)
There is never a reason to step a panel to weld together. Butt weld it and do it right.
In the past on tv etc. I have seen a hand full of people step welding. Why is this? Easier?

Thanks.

dhutton 05-04-2011 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron Fox (Post 346121)
In the past on tv etc. I have seen a hand full of people step welding. Why is this? Easier?

Thanks.
Yep, it is easier to fit the panel and weld it up (can even be plug welded) but more likely to show a ghost line and/or to rust. You will also have more filler in the seam.

Don

senor_Camaro 05-09-2011 11:46 AM
too bad your not local id do it for 300 full quarter


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