Quote Originally Posted by everlastsupport View Post
Trip,

Try to tack it up first (low volts), let it cool, then repeat, then weld? I know you don't have a TIG and that would help, but that would be one approach for using a MIG.

Strong hands are nice, but the price, I hear you there. But they are slick if you have all the parts. See Jody's videos.

What saw did you use for all the cuts?
Yup, tacked low, tacked low, tacked low (etc.) full pass high. Worked well enough to get the job done.

I wound up using the Milwaukee 14" abrasive saw I bought. I took a bunch of pics, just been too busy to do a review on it. I hope to soon. Consistent cuts once trued up, I've been able to shave 1/32" off the end without deflection and it can cut and leave a blue sliver outboard of the blade (runs smooth, no runout).

Quote Originally Posted by 67cudafb View Post
Trip don't feel bad you are not alone alot of us are in same boat. I with you on credit cards they will get you in trouble thats for sure. Hopefully things will improve.
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