5/10 Fun with MIG Welders

Here are some shots of welding I did with the Home Depot Lincoln Electric HD100 flux-core MIG welder. The infernal bugger burns through sheet metal like it's tin foil.

I had better luck making a tool out of 1/8 inch steel L-bracket (next post).

Maybe I should use one with the inert gas upgrade next time? Does the gas cool the area so you don't get so much burn-through?

Here's the driver side Rear Quarter:



I think I'll fill in the holes with some Metal Glue on a caulking gun, then cover w/filler/polyester. What a mess! At least I didn't start a fire!

Here's the inside. I welded a strip of 40 mil sheet metal to fill in the gap for rigidity:
I'll grind it down some more. This is going to be covered w/ contact paper anyways, so it does not have to be too pretty, just smooth. Also will fill in the gaps w/ metal glue.