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I am wondering what a easy way to learn how I could make my own tuber?

Also what is the best type of Welder for a beginner? I know it will take time to perfect welding but at least want to learn

if your just going to using the welder for small jobs and making a tuber i got a $150-$200 wire welder (mig) its decent but no where near the best but if you want a nice welder to make tubers get a tig there more on the pricey side tho or you can just get a brazing setup and braze your chassis if you can solder decently then brazing is close to the same thing

Freaky, you could cheap it out, and get one from Harbor Freight, but I've heard to stay away from those. I have a century 100 from a pawnshop, and I'm happy with it. Whatever you get (as far as wirefeed welders are concerned), get wire that is thin so it won't burn through the tubing. If you are going to get a TIG welder, the cheapest one I have seen is from Harbor Freight. It operates on 220V, and it is about the size of a shoebox. It does spray any type of gas over the weld, but you had still better be quick about sealing it up with primer or something similar. Here is the link to it. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91811
Another option (like was stated) would be to get an oxy/acet. torch set. I bought one from a pawnshop (I know, I'm a pawnshop whore/junky, etc. :lol:). You can buy them at Sears for $50. But, they say that the O2 tank doesn't last very long. For the occasional weldor, it should be more cost-efficient than a $100+ torch set. My .02

Wow... did you two even read his post??

The easiest; and cheapest way is to get a MAPP trigger start torch from a hardware store, some Harris Safty Silv 45-55 and flux from a welding supply and some 3/16 brake line from an auto parts store. All in all- you will spend about 100.00 (assuming you have other small hand tools already) Take some time to practice brazing; very easy process if you have the right brazing rod. Then just start building. Leave the welder at the store.

Here are some things that may help.


Pipe cleaners work good for testing the look of different ideas

I use brake line for practice and build with stainless.

Measure and mark tubing before you bend it, it gets tough to measure when you got a bend in it.

put small amounts of flux in a small cup and use a small brush to apply it. Add water when it dries out or is too thick.

Modeling clay works good to hold one end while you work on the other end.

I cut a small piece of brazing rod and set it on the joint. You can see it at the bottom of the picture. This really helped me get nice joints.

I like this device, it is made to hold a dial indicator, but can be adapted for chassis building

Here you go..
http://rccrawler.com/tuber.htm
that should help ya!

really good tips Poulson, really good.

We should have a sticky somewhere for all the good tuber building tricks and tips.