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Old 01-29-2015, 08:44 PM
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Default Re: Steel excavator build

I used 22ga for body work ( no welding though) and 16 GA for non threaded structure items. 13 GA and up depending thread type.

First dozer used 11ga for main body just to add weight.


Watch your gage due warping from heat buildup during welding. All thin gages come from heavier hot rolled....
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