HELP! Need inexpensive reputable Welder in the Seattle area?

Jdizzydub · 04-17-2008, 01:42 PM

I'm just gonnna throw this one out there cus I need help in finding a welder to weld up my sliders. I've phoned and went to several locations pricing the job and 95/hr is like robbery for me considering I have other projects. My good friend who usually does my welding projects for me is in the Police Academy right now or that would be my hook up. I want to get the legs of the sliders welded up before I bring em in for Powder coating. Any suggestions? I've only been finding commercial and mass production welders...frustrating.

Cheers, james w.

mt_goat · 04-17-2008, 02:05 PM

I'd do it for you but you'd have to come to OKC, hey if you decide to come bring the Sonics with you.

Ian Rogers · 04-17-2008, 04:30 PM

inexpensive reputable.... words that are like oil in water, if you are reputable you are know what you time is worth and are no longer inexpensive

Whitey13 · 04-17-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mt_goat

I'd do it for you but you'd have to come to OKC, hey if you decide to come bring the Sonics with you.

ZING!

olharleyman · 04-17-2008, 05:43 PM

try custom bike shops bet you can get them done there reasonible enough

brentcole5 · 04-17-2008, 05:43 PM

I live right outside mill creek in bothell and i could do it for ya for $20 bucks. Let me know!

toyotaman_evs · 04-17-2008, 09:27 PM

Most shops charge around the $100 mark. That said a good shop, good welder, shouldn't take very long. I'm in the interior of BC (and a welder) and would do it if you're ever in my neck of the woods. You're needs are not diffcult even for a rookie welder. Check with a tech school they will usually do it for free.

Jdizzydub · 04-18-2008, 12:49 AM

Thanks guys for all the insight. I understand that good and cheap don't normally go hand in hand for a quality job. I am meticulous about the work others do on my Runner, I do most myself...was just trying to save some chips.

Brentcole-I pm'd you if you're still available

**Yoda** · 04-18-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mt_goat

I'd do it for you but you'd have to come to OKC, hey if you decide to come bring the Sonics with you.

Clay, is that you?

mt_goat · 04-18-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoda

Clay, is that you?

Nope, save your death threats, its not my fault lol.

Poor Clay, hope he hired a good body guard.

Hey at least you guys will still have the Space Needle hehe, or did you decide to sell that too?

Runner_Zuke · 04-18-2008, 09:33 AM

Wish i could help ya out, but all i got is a stick welder and i am a bit outa practice.

04-17-2008, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jdizzydub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 562	HELP! Need inexpensive reputable Welder in the Seattle area? I'm just gonnna throw this one out there cus I need help in finding a welder to weld up my sliders. I've phoned and went to several locations pricing the job and 95/hr is like robbery for me considering I have other projects. My good friend who usually does my welding projects for me is in the Police Academy right now or that would be my hook up. I want to get the legs of the sliders welded up before I bring em in for Powder coating. Any suggestions? I've only been finding commercial and mass production welders...frustrating. Cheers, james w. __________________ 97' 4RUNNER SR5 4x4 Lift:OME 881's OME Fronts w/ TOYTEC top out spacer, OME LC Rears 2in. 4crawler BL, SS Diff drop, Custom welded drop bar Performance:Yellow Top,Custom Dual Vortex Exhaust, Magnaflow Hi-flo CAT, K&N FIPK, Diff Breather Mod Wheels & Tires:315 16x9's on MOTO METALS Lights:Silver Reverse Glow Gauges, Hella 500's Armor:Trailgear Sliders, Taco ARB "Sounds stupid. . .sign me up!"

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Ian Rogers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 182	inexpensive reputable.... words that are like oil in water, if you are reputable you are know what you time is worth and are no longer inexpensive __________________ 69' FJ40 "RUSTY" H41,3 speed case, ARB Lockers F/R, 34x9.5 TSL's, Co2, Warn 5687, 2.5 " Parabolic lift, Pertronix Ingitor, 4+ U bolt flip kit, 20 gal. Aux Tank 2000 4-Runner SR5, V6, 5 speed, Highlander edition, S/C, URD 7th, DP TLCA #14752, L.A. Trail Crew Phi Kappa Psi http://www.marksoffroad.net My Parts Source

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olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,807	try custom bike shops bet you can get them done there reasonible enough __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only Streached 5.5 gal. tanks 16" Ape Hangers 3" open primary 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

04-18-2008, 12:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jdizzydub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 562	Thanks guys for all the insight. I understand that good and cheap don't normally go hand in hand for a quality job. I am meticulous about the work others do on my Runner, I do most myself...was just trying to save some chips. Brentcole-I pm'd you if you're still available __________________ 97' 4RUNNER SR5 4x4 Lift:OME 881's OME Fronts w/ TOYTEC top out spacer, OME LC Rears 2in. 4crawler BL, SS Diff drop, Custom welded drop bar Performance:Yellow Top,Custom Dual Vortex Exhaust, Magnaflow Hi-flo CAT, K&N FIPK, Diff Breather Mod Wheels & Tires:315 16x9's on MOTO METALS Lights:Silver Reverse Glow Gauges, Hella 500's Armor:Trailgear Sliders, Taco ARB "Sounds stupid. . .sign me up!"

04-17-2008, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
brentcole5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 59	I live right outside mill creek in bothell and i could do it for ya for $20 bucks. Let me know!

04-17-2008, 09:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
toyotaman_evs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	Most shops charge around the $100 mark. That said a good shop, good welder, shouldn't take very long. I'm in the interior of BC (and a welder) and would do it if you're ever in my neck of the woods. You're needs are not diffcult even for a rookie welder. Check with a tech school they will usually do it for free.

04-18-2008, 09:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Runner_Zuke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sultan/Lynnwood, WA Posts: 9	Wish i could help ya out, but all i got is a stick welder and i am a bit outa practice. __________________ 2000 4Runner, 3.4L, 4x4, 5 Speed Manual, (Mods - Maglight Clips) 1986 Suzuki Samurai (stock)

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