Size Of Weld Holes

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  1. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I've seen these steel hole punchers used by body shops when overlapping patch panels so you could then fill the holes with weld to connect the panels. I don't have one and was going to just use a drill bit. Does anyone know what is a nice size hole to drill? :hmmm:
     
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    If you have a harbor freight near you, you can pick up one cheap. I think mine was less that 20 bucks. most of the holes you will need to punch will be the size of a pencil eraser or less.
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    the...flange tool...i have has the hole punch on the other side...:yup:

    do you have a ...flange tool...:huh:

    ...Frank...:drive:
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Not yet but I guess I'll have to put it on my "to buy" list. :yup:
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    I find that a 3/16ths hole works well for plug welding panels together.
     
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