mlcorson
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There are several skill sets needed here to make a bike frame. Lack of proficiency in any one of them one could easily create problems in the final build. Psuggmog has the best approach. Precise fitting of the tubes is the most critical skill. Stick arc welding light tube requires many hours of practice to master. Mig welding, although seemingly point and shoot is also an acquired skill through practice . I've been welding for at least 5 years and I would recommend gas welding or brazing, or both for building a bike frame. FYI, a well fitted and designed braze join can be many times stronger than a traditional steel to steel weld.