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Old 08-01-2006, 12:43 AM
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Broke My pipe..

I was practicing tonight and dropped it. When I started it back up, it was loud as hell. I look down and the pipe is broke all the way around, just below where the slipon bolts on.

So what is going to be cheaper. Have a local welder do it(and I have had bad experiences with welders in this town). Or rent a MIG welder and practice a lil then do it myself. Or just buy one off Ebay? I am going to need one in the future, but really can't afford it right now.

How easy is it to do MIG if you have never welded before. Quick learner thought!!
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Old 08-01-2006, 01:43 AM
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You can't take it to a muffler shop and have them do it for like 10 bones? I do that all the time when I need stuff welded.
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Old 08-01-2006, 08:56 PM
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I got it done at a muffler place for $30. Where you guys finding it for cheaper?? I watched the guy MIG weld it and it looks easy. I am getting on for sure!!
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Hahaha it looked easy hahahaha
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A monkey could mig weld
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Re: Broke My pipe..

Same thing happened to my 929 mid pipe. Take it to the welder, it cost me $30 bucks.
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Old 08-01-2006, 10:48 PM
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Re: Broke My pipe..

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A monkey could mig weld

Yes I know MIG is easy, but theres a difference between welding something and welding something RIGHT. I'd say 90% of welds I see from people like you guys are **** welds that will have no strength
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Re: Broke My pipe..

MIG looks easy, but it takes a lot of practice to get it right.

I suggest take your can to the muffler shop to get it done right, then in the future, get your welding rig so you can practice a bunch before you try it for real. Done right, a weld should be as strong or stronger as the origional piece, before the break. Done wrong, and it not only weakens the break, but the surrounding metal as well.
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