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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1976 18x48 Ouachita Jon conversion, Pictures are back!
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<blockquote data-quote="Codeman" data-source="post: 93256" data-attributes="member: 146"><p>No I just left the liner alone. I haven't had any issues so far. I did read that they recommended using no smaller than .035 wire and a .040 tip which I did. Try to keep your lead as straight as you can that will help too. Only set the tension on your rollers enough to push without slippage, don't over tighten because if and when the wire flashes back in the tip it'll bird nest something fierce. As far as tips get a stainless wire brush and clean clean clean the area you will be welding. Only brush one direction it makes a world of difference. I also preheat any of the thicker stuff with a propane torch, I didn't find it necessary to preheat the thin stuff on the boat.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, I actually found it easier than I thought it would be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Codeman, post: 93256, member: 146"] No I just left the liner alone. I haven't had any issues so far. I did read that they recommended using no smaller than .035 wire and a .040 tip which I did. Try to keep your lead as straight as you can that will help too. Only set the tension on your rollers enough to push without slippage, don't over tighten because if and when the wire flashes back in the tip it'll bird nest something fierce. As far as tips get a stainless wire brush and clean clean clean the area you will be welding. Only brush one direction it makes a world of difference. I also preheat any of the thicker stuff with a propane torch, I didn't find it necessary to preheat the thin stuff on the boat. Good luck, I actually found it easier than I thought it would be. [/QUOTE]
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