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    4130 welding, need advice

    OK I've decided that I'm going to do a test frame with some cheap metal to make sure I get all the measurements correct, then I will construct a prototype out of 1020DOM. I will run it for one season to see how well I can build this, then if I feel confident, next year I'll tackle the 4130...
  2. 400fnSport

    4130 welding, need advice

    Wow thanks too all, you all are sure helping me get cleared up on a lot of things. I may try doing a little research on oxyac, and give it a shot, if I have problems, then I will Mig it and make sure everything is re-enforced well. But what other metals do I have the option of using. A lot of...
  3. 400fnSport

    4130 welding, need advice

    OK, I'm constructing an ATV frame out of 4130 cromolly. My question is all I have is a MIG welder, (Solar 2175) and have never done anything like this before with this type of alloy. I was told for a good weld with 4130, I need to TIG, but I don't have and can't afford a TIG just for this...

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