Torvy
Super Member
Gee, I was thinking a pizza a six pack and cost of materials and gas money...maybe you have to be friends with the welder for that deal. 
I understand the 8-10 beers; but I don't think it takes 12-15 pizzas foe that job.Let see
Pizza 12-15
Beer 8-10
Materials 5-10
Gas --- 20
so ~50 and he's your friend -- now ask him how much to weld a warranty repair for a chinese company
That was my thinking.The numbers behind the pizza & beer etc are the cost
willy
Depends on how many "helpers"I understand the 8-10 beers; but I don't think it takes 12-15 pizzas foe that job.
So, I'm could Not make a living welding; but; we had to learn to stick weld in high-school ag class. That very limited knowledge has saved me $1,000s over the years. Seat bracket; costs like $250; but a quick ugly bead, and good. Made a homemade single bottom plow, total cost; maybe $0.30; 100% scrap metal; got a 50 pound box of 3/16 6013 rods for $4 at an estate sale. Grill leg, ect, ect; its a Great skill to learn, honestly, $200 and you can have a set up that will work, and practice till you can do it.
The most important thing with welding: every time you have to choose between catching on fire or going blind; choose catching on fire![]()