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Old 01-27-2015, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Radlark View Post
Just like the title says I am curious what gauge some of you guys use or the shops that do it 22g, 24g 18g? I am going to be starting a build thread soon but I am gathering my materials and whatnot. I have mainly window channel rust repair to take care of windshield area and vista roof channels.

I bought a welder, a small brake a shrinker and strecher and other items to do the job RIGHT and I am going to be teaching myself to weld never welded a day in my life but I am not afraid to pick up a gun and give it shot, I have never done any sheet metal work either, but looking at some of the guys tackle some of the projects.....I am going to go head first myself!

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That's the name of the game right there. It's only metal. If you put it in and don't like it, cut it back out and do it again. Remember what you didn't like about it and try to figure out how to fix it. It can be very satisfying when you conquer even the smallest of projects! Good luck, can't wait to see the progress. Get yourself one of these. Very handy and idiot proof to figure out what you are working with.



http://www.eastwood.com/sheet-metal-gauge.html
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