8 hours on this small body panel.

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this patch is made of .040 steel, and it kicked my butt.  my 1/16" wire was to big.  I had half of a 1/16" tungsten that i used up in about 20 minutes.  i went to HF and bought some 1/16" tungsten.  when i got home and opened up the tungsten they were 3/32" tungsten, packaged wrong.  so i just worked with what i had, and my welds kinda show it.  i bought some .025 mig wire yesterday but it was too small.  i have to do the same kind of patch on the other side, but i will be more prepared for it.
Reply:Did you run a continous bead, too much heat will cause warping.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:Tiggin' body work style on sheet... After a while you'll figure out body position with relation to everything else as far as to going even faster..Its not as easy as a MIG.. Hats off for even getting involved......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Looks good, a great place to weld down.  DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Is that a harbor freight creeper on the left?
Reply:Originally Posted by SWellsDid you run a continous bead, too much heat will cause warping.
Reply:Originally Posted by WelderBoyIs that a harbor freight creeper on the left?
Reply:Originally Posted by tortis i bought some .025 mig wire yesterday but it was too small.
Reply:Originally Posted by 69 chevyI wonder why?  That's unusual as most autobodymen prefer that size.