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Originally Posted by Billy Smalls
I now also understand that welders have to take breaks to protect their eyes and this of course means there is a lot of re-setting up time.
thanks for the advice
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I don't think either of those should be reflected in your bill. Welding of this sort is done in relatively short sessions and resetting as you call it only needs to be done when the thickness of the metal or the construction changes. A good welder will do those changes with a click up or down to the power or wire speed without thinking too much about it.
The crunch is the welder/bodyman being either good or bad and charging you the same for it. The difference after cleaning up and priming might not be too obvious but if good there should be little or no sign that welding has taken place. With sills, a lot of the fixing is done with a spot-welder and should more or less be done to match the original construction. Done properly this is quicker and neater than firing a MIG at it. It depends on what your standards are, and if high, whether the welder is willing, and able, to match them. If possible ask to see some of his on going work, then you can see the quality and how he tackles the job. Good luck.