Galvanized sheet metal

You can, as long as you aren't planning to weld the galvanized.
 
I plan on keeping for a bit, it's our 99 XJ. why cant I weld the galvanized? is it the 2 different metals? I'm getting a welder hopefully soon and need to replace the pans and a hole in the roof.
 
because the fumes will make you sick, or kill you.

It makes a funny taste in your mouth too!
 
so the edges that will be welded need to be grinded free of the material before welding?...maybe just easier to find reg sheet metal then...don't want to poison my self..lol
 
mack said:
so the edges that will be welded need to be grinded free of the material before welding?...maybe just easier to find reg sheet metal then...don't want to poison my self..lol
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definitely. do you have a scrap yard near you? DH Griffin? you can pick up scrap pieces for cheap.
 
Mack you can get "cut-off's" from Hercules Steel in fayetteville. Or perhaps McCune Technology is closer to you.
 
didn't think about scrap yards for even heard about Hercules steel? I was on craigslist and saw the galvanized sheets. when I get the metal then it's a hunt for a welder...lol thanks guys
 
I use it all the time for floor board patches. Old barn tin is abundant. Just be sure to use either an adhesive or pop rivets or sheet metal screws.
 
mack said:
didn't think about scrap yards for even heard about Hercules steel? I was on craigslist and saw the galvanized sheets. when I get the metal then it's a hunt for a welder...lol thanks guys
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http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welder-110vac-135a-output.html

I've been beating the hell out of one for about a year now and haven't had to change so much as a contact tip. Hell of a welder for the hobbyist. I'd put its welds and arc quality against anything the big three have to offer in its class, and it does it all at half the price. For less than $300, you've got all you need except a bottle, gloves, and a real helmet. Oh, and skill. Take a class before buying the welder is the best advice I can give you.
 
catfishblues said:
http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welder-110vac-135a-output.html

I've been beating the hell out of one for about a year now and haven't had to change so much as a contact tip. Hell of a welder for the hobbyist. I'd put its welds and arc quality against anything the big three have to offer in its class, and it does it all at half the price. For less than $300, you've got all you need except a bottle, gloves, and a real helmet. Oh, and skill. Take a class before buying the welder is the best advice I can give you.
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Really! on sale for $279? If it's that good (especially for the hobbyist) that's a smokin deal.
 
mbalbritton said:
Really! on sale for $279? If it's that good (especially for the hobbyist) that's a smokin deal.
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Everybody that's used it has been impressed. Surprisingly easy to set up for an infinitely variable voltage machine instead of tapped transformer. Once I got the gist of where the wire likes to be in relation to the voltage, I can pretty much just throw the dials where I think they should be and go to town. You can really get it dialed-in on sheet metal, though.
 
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