which weld process for bed/fender work?

[pjtoledo]

If you own a tig (and…..no offense) know how to use it, it’s better.

That’s the excuse I used to buy one, it works better.

That having been said, I still use a true MIG most of the time. Using a small solid wire with gas and spacing my welds. Being PATIENT and letting things cool works best for me.

I’m also really good at warping steel. Be patient with whatever method you choose.

of course I know how to TIG, it's right there on the shelf.

one of my biggest concerns with TIG will be my right foot. it doesn't work due to spinal damage so any foot pedal is a challenge.
I'll need torch controls.

 

[Roert42]

Without the pedal you loose a lot of the advantage of the TIG.

With the foot pedal you can start, stop, and adjust the amperage on the fly. Lot harder to do that with a thumb nob.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

one thing I have perfected is warping. didn't matter how strong the jigs were, it warped.

Yeah, that too. Get too much heat into it and no matter what you do, it’s gonna warp. Being in a hurry is usually what gets me. I should know better by now, but I often repeat my error.