First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... The problem with flux core welding is it leaves flux in the weld. This can cause paint failure later on from corrosion continuing in the weld area, so it's not really a satisfactory process for auto body repairs.
Around here, an Argon cylinder costs around $40 to fill 60 dubic feet. Filling is done on an exchange basis. (You swap your empty cylinder for a full one) Cylinders can be rented under contract, or you can buy a used one outright from the welding supply. Usually it is best to own the cylinder. Even if you buy the cylinder, you have the cylinder filled by exchanging it. The cylinder costs around $130-$160. I've seen argon regulators on ebay for $40 or so. Be careful who you buy the cylinder from. These cylinders are usually marked, and a competitor may decline to service/swap a cylinder from another supplier. If a supplier closes his business, it can leave you owning a worthless tank. This can also be a problem if you buy a used cylinder on Craigslist or ebay. Vendor's will often refuse to fill/exchange cylinder where you can't prove ownership. I would recommend you look for a Lincoln or Miller MIG welder. They will be free of wire feed problems that some cheaper welders suffer from. The welder needs positive and even wire flow into the weld without backlash, hesitation, or speed variation. It also needs freedom from "ratsnesting". Ratsnesting is when the wire unspools into a tangled mess inside the welder. This often happens when the wire sticks to the stinger. The wire tends to stick to the tip if you get a little too close. A good wire feed system will have an adjustable slip clutch so when the wire sticks, you don't get a ball of wire inside the machine. You will need an autodark welding helmet too. Don't underestimate what it's going to cost to get set up for welding. Larry --- On Wed, 9/10/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [FGF] welders To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 4:36 PM First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... it is set up for gas but he doesn't have the bottle.he has 3 extra rolls of flux core wire new with it. floor and trunk repair work and minor body work,patch panels,etc. the gas makes much better welds,doesn't it?thanx **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
