12 replies to this topic

[carlburt78]

im going to tackle the flitch panel tomorrow and would like to know what would be the best way to weld it in thanks ?

[waddle]

butt weld  :)

[hurley-motor-services]

butt weld if you can, if not then joggle it, dont like joggled joints but a good joggled joint will be better than a bad butt weld!

[craig-721]

yeah butt weld it

[carlburt78]

butt weld it is then, i take it you just mark around the new panel then cut it out with 1mm cutting disk?

[alex-95]

butt weld it is then, i take it you just mark around the new panel then cut it out with 1mm cutting disk?

Yep chop out the old, clamp it into place (you can use the door hinge holes) and draw around it. you can use a cutting disk but tin snips are easier, alot easier to control and you don't get a burr on the edge.

[carlburt78]

 

butt weld it is then, i take it you just mark around the new panel then cut it out with 1mm cutting disk?

Yep chop out the old, clamp it into place (you can use the door hinge holes) and draw around it. you can use a cutting disk but tin snips are easier, alot easier to control and you don't get a burr on the edge.

 

thanks i havnt got the photos yet but will do

[Daz1968]

It's far easier if you use some of these clamps
http://www.machinema...-welding clamps
You can get them cheaper on eBay or make your own, but they are worth their weight in gold when butt welding.
Just tack in between them, then remove them and extend the tacks one at a time until you end up with a full seam weld.

[alex-95]

 

 

butt weld it is then, i take it you just mark around the new panel then cut it out with 1mm cutting disk?

Yep chop out the old, clamp it into place (you can use the door hinge holes) and draw around it. you can use a cutting disk but tin snips are easier, alot easier to control and you don't get a burr on the edge.

 

thanks i havnt got the photos yet but will do

 

Thats alright, cheers.

 

 

if you are planning on making some of the above have a look at the link in pink below for my guide of how to make them.

[thetrev.com]

Just wondered how you got on and if you had any photos need to tackle mine soon and would be good to see some photos.

 

Trev

[alex-95]

Just wondered how you got on and if you had any photos need to tackle mine soon and would be good to see some photos.

 

Trev

Have a look at this page of my build thread for some pics. ----> http://www.theminifo...rebuild/page-17

Edited by alex-95, 09 November 2013 - 07:44 PM.

[carlburt78]

Just wondered how you got on and if you had any photos need to tackle mine soon and would be good to see some photos.

 

Trev

to be honest i didnt get on too well and ive decided to take a couple weeks away from the mini and teach myself how to weld properly as this is where i keep having troubles im trying to run before i can walk so im going to practice on some scrap metal until im confident then i will get back on it

[JustSteve]

Joggle Joggle!


Use plugs half an inch apart, then you can fillet where they meet