Check out the kayak rack I built.

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Check out the kayak rack I built.

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Built this out if Aluminum last weekend.
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Ok can't upload the picture.
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did this work?
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Here is an action shot.
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What type of welding gear was required to do that job?

I have heard some folks say Aluminum is most difficult to put a bead on.
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It's pretty difficult. I used a millermatic 252 mig welder with a 30 amp spool gun. I've gotten pretty good at welding Al. I've built several things in the past 6 years.
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Good job, looks great!
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looks good if i do say so myself
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built another one for a guy with a 3/4 dodge day before yesterday. I've already sold mine to Catfishryan on here. I'm going to start me a new one today or tomorrow.
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Nice rig and a good little business to start with for a very specialized target group.. Good luck
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Thinwater skinner wrote:Nice rig and a good little business to start with for a very specialized target group.. Good luck

X2....
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What all is needed to weld aluminum?

My cousin has a millermatic 211 already
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Fin-Addict wrote:What all is needed to weld aluminum?

My cousin has a millermatic 211 already
Experience!!!
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mlmtx01 wrote:built another one for a guy with a 3/4 dodge day before yesterday. I've already sold mine to Catfishryan on here. I'm going to start me a new one today or tomorrow.
How much would it cost to build one for a silverado 2500HD standard bed?
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Fin-Addict wrote:What all is needed to weld aluminum?

My cousin has a millermatic 211 already
Better watch out E...you'll be hauling that aluminum in a drinking cup!
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those racks look good!
good luck with your budding business!
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How much? I want it for a 2003 tacoma...
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