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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Unhappy 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.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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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
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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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!
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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try custom bike shops bet you can get them done there reasonible enough
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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I live right outside mill creek in bothell and i could do it for ya for $20 bucks. Let me know!
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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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
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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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?
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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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?
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Wish i could help ya out, but all i got is a stick welder and i am a bit outa practice.
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