Which weld should i use?

[xb33bsa]

Sure, let's discount a billion and a half people just because you disagree with the quality specification set by false economy pricing from their respective buyers who are, by the way most likely western. I do enjoy the snarky comment here and there but jeez, what a way to be a jackass, XB.

i'd rather be a jackass than a commie lover

 

[dieselchanic]

I'm going to contradict 90% of the people here, but I'd mig that in a heartbeat. A pinch seam like that will be easy and leave a decent looking weld. If you already have access to one it seems a no brainer. People tend to claim tig is the only way, yet the majority of all manufacturing is done with mig... Good enough for me.

 

[bradj]

Sure, let's discount a billion and a half people

if China's only export was rubbers would you wear one.....

 

[Powderfinger]

Chinese rubbers?...Better wear two.

 

[Cafe Mike]

It's miller time.
I just bought a miller 210 syncro tig. Nice machine. Runs off 110/220. For less than 3k it's a steal

 

[CarbsAndCylinders]

Cos, that is beautiful work. I wish welding was one of my skills.

 

[jpmobius]

Practically any option would work depending on the skill if the craftsman doing the job. TIG or MIG would be fine. A skilled man would have little or no distortion problems gas welding it. Soldering would be fine too, though structurally, lead would be a poor choice. Ok to seal leaks though. The one thing left out here (unless I missed it) is the critical importance of sequence if welding and soldering are both to be used. Once you solder, forget about welding. The solder will contaminate the weld and must be completely mechanically removed by grinding etc. to make welding possible. And removal is often impossible for practical purposes, so be absolutely certain you will not be doing any more welding once you solder. Also, unless you are pretty skilled with soldering (at least with bronze) you will probably have nearly the same distortion problems as with welding. If it was me, I would MIG weld it, test it, and re-weld any leaks. I might use TIG depending. I really like silver and bronze, but am very careful on body components. Acid from the flux raises hell with paint, and needs close attention to guarantee removal.