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Sandra Bodtmann
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 Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 6:32 pm Post subject: mig welders |
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Hi can anyone tell me which is best. gas or flux core?
I purchased a Matco mig WFW12179 ON E-BAY ANY INFO? |
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clearsurf2001
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Gas ... less spatter and you can control your arc easier. Less cleanup around the bead and less void in the bead (due to the flux deposits).
Dave
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inthecurl
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Oh, GAS all the way!! Wouldn't go back to flux for anything!!! Just does not feel like you got any penetration with flux. Gas you can feel the penetration and be much steadier IMO..  |
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Big Jim
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| Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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Gas, definitly!
If you didn't get a bottle with your rig, don't be tempted to buy a little one. 40 or 60 cu ft is a good starting place and a 125 is nice if you can accomodate it. Remember, most gas suppliers close by noon on Saturday and don't open 'till Monday morning. That can be a lot of lost hours when you run out of gas on Saturday afternoon. |
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Sandra Bodtmann
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| Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:22 pm Post subject: mig welders |
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Thank you for info.can't wait to get the mig need to practice before
i start welding on my ghia. thanks Phil. |
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nsracing
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 4:40 am Post subject: gas? |
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If you are welding a bridge...flux.
If it is a car you are welding ...gas. Straight CO2 gas is fairly cheap and not bad arc and spatter control...penetration is very nice. But CO2 and Argon mix is a really nice choice too.
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clearsurf2001
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:43 am Post subject: Re: gas? |
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If you are welding a bridge...flux.
If it is a car you are welding ...gas. Straight CO2 gas is fairly cheap and not bad arc and spatter control...penetration is very nice. But CO2 and Argon mix is a really nice choice too.
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Wholeheartedly agree ... CO2 / ARGON mix is plush ... works for mild steel and cro-moly (check with your gas supplier for proper percentages) ... your mig (with the proper gas and wire) can also weld aluminum ... takes some practice (a lot of practice before you do anything important).
Dave
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