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| | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 24 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 24 | so I am welding in some patch panels, after grinding down weld There are little pin holes do I need to worry about those, I tried welding in some but sometimes a make the hole bigger
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 | Personally, I would weld them in. Try turning the heat down a little on the welder.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | You could also back up your welding with a chunk of copper to absorb the heat. Flatten a piece of copper pipe and clamp it behind your weld. I have a 3" square piece of 1/4" I use. And be sure to use gloves after you unclamp and it falls to the floor. Don't ask me how I know! Have fun and good luck
Dan | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 24 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 24 | Thanks for the help guys, the patch panel is on the cab, so pin holes on the cab no big deal but on panels where moisture can get to both sides need to be filled
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