Newbie Questions

[LBK]

Hello everyone I am new to the site as well as bike building, so I was wondering whether this welder I have will work for welding bikes?

Also I recently purchased a 5 speed Shimano shift stick from 2manybikes and was wondering if any one has a 5 speed hub they know will be compatible (I know this should be in the wanted section) or if someone could tell me how to identify a 5 speed hub just by looking at it.

 

[sensor]

yes it will.........just practice alot and sleeve everything you can

 

[KOTA]

Count the gears on the wheel. If it has "5"....it's a 5 speed.

 

[aka_locojoe]

The shifter is for use with a derailler set up not an internally geared hub. Like Kota said you need a wheel with a 5 sprocket cluster like off an old 10 speed or maybe an early mountain bike. You'll also need the derailler.

 

[LBK]

thanks guys my question about identifying a hub was aimed at internal hubs but if mine isn't made for that then that makes it easier for me thanks.

 

[Tommy Atoms]

The welder will work if operating correctly. It is a stick welder and runs on a 220 volt circuit. You will prob have to talk to someone at a welding shop or store about what sticks should be used on the application you want to weld as there are many choices. Remember to make small circles with the stick slowly back filling the puddle with metal and make sure you have a clean ground and practice alot.

 

[LBK]

I am taking a welding class second semester so I will be getting lots of practice.