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Old 01-31-2021, 12:11 PM
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Does anyone have the ability to help me and do a quick, small spot weld on a piece of a pinball machine?

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TIA

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Old 01-31-2021, 03:45 PM
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Hi.

Does anyone have the ability to help me and do a quick, small spot weld on a piece of a pinball machine?

Here is the picture:

TIA

Jeff
I could braze that. I have a MIG welder, but welding that small is touchy. Can it be ground down after welding? Let me know, i love a challenge.
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I could braze that. I have a MIG welder, but welding that small is touchy. Can it be ground down after welding? Let me know, i love a challenge.
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Old 01-31-2021, 11:05 PM
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If I was in town with my TIG welder I’d be happy to do that for you.

BTW that part is not too small to do a quick tack with a MIG welder. That looks like a solenoid arm and if I recall it might be 3/16 thick?
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I agree with the tack weld, but was not sure that would be sufficient, will look over carefully when I get the part.
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Agreed, if just a tack, MIG is fine, but if a stringer bead is needed, break out the grinder!!!!


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I agree with the tack weld, but was not sure that would be sufficient, will look over carefully when I get the part.
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Old 02-01-2021, 08:16 PM
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I have a small flux core welder. Uses 110 voltage. I think it could do the job. Be glad to take a look at it.

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Thanks to all that responded.

The Villagetinker is going to take a shot at it.

I'll let you all know how it turns out.
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All fixed, added to tack welds with MIG welder.
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Thank You very much.

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Great ending, villagetinker rocks!
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