Re: Patching a SS muffler

["Martin Pajak" <quattro@rogerswave.ca>]

> Much better durability and quality with TIG than with stick welding.  The
> thin material is hard to weld properly using stick.  You also might
> find someone who is set up to weld stainless with MIG.  I think
> they need helium shielding gas to do a good job.

True on all points.  It is hard to weld with stick, but if you are 
welding a high quality material such as SS and use high quality 
sticks there is no problems and you will only blow a hole in the pipe 
if you use too much juice or just don't know what you are doing.

Later.


Martin Pajak
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