karambos
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The rear passenger-side window on my 49 Ford Custom isn't closing properly so I investigated and found that the last few teeth on the window winding mechanism have been worn down. Consequently, it closes to within an inch at the top then the mechanism no longer bites. I enclose a picture.
So I asked around and it seems you can repair these by placing a "tack" weld on the end of the teeth with a wire feed welder, then filing down until the teeth mesh.
However, I don't have a tack welder, nor do I know how that works. But I would like to learn how. So I'd like to invest in a MIG welder. Has anyone on here got any advice as to what to look for/ not look for in a welder. Brand names to look out for/ avoid or anything else you can think of for someone starting out.[
So I asked around and it seems you can repair these by placing a "tack" weld on the end of the teeth with a wire feed welder, then filing down until the teeth mesh.
However, I don't have a tack welder, nor do I know how that works. But I would like to learn how. So I'd like to invest in a MIG welder. Has anyone on here got any advice as to what to look for/ not look for in a welder. Brand names to look out for/ avoid or anything else you can think of for someone starting out.[