Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding

[l02turner]

I also have a Lincoln Mig with a gas setup and got the same problems as the 
poster who said he got spatter, etc.  I was in the garage with zero wind - 
but after reading more I think it may have had too much wire exposed - so 
I'll try it with less next chance I get.


But the flux wire sounds interesting -- but I still plan to learn to do it 
the proper way -


But the frustration of knowing what a good MIG bead looks like only to have 
little beads on the surface with zero penetration is a PITA!


Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)

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- Original Message - 
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding



All I got from the Mig was splatter, really looked like crap.  I left
it in a corner.


Something was wrong then, when it's working right (the old sizzling
bacon deal) the welds come out very clean with gas.  Was it windy out?


Both those units claim to be able to use flux core wire. Are the
benefits of using gas worth the extra hassle?


You want the ability to use gas, and will absolutely need it if you
ever want to be able to weld aluminum with it.  (Argon is the shielding
gas for that.)

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] O/T Mig Welding

[Bob DuPuy]

Guys,
I am by no means an expert welder, but you should be able to get a decent
weld with co2 on a mig. You have to hold the nozzle close enough so the gas
can sheild the weld. Try turning your reg up a little for some more gas
flow. If you want a cleaner weld go with an argon co2 mix for a few dollars
more, or even straight argon for no spatter but it is spendy. Gas is much
better than the flux wire belive me once you get the hang of it you'll only
use the flux wire in an emergency.

Bob DuPuy
Parrish, FL

[MBZ] O/T Mig Welding

[Peter Arnold]

I splurged and bought a Lincoln Mig with the CO2 gar bottle and
controls.  This to fix sheet metal rust on my Metro

I am a decent stick welder.

All I got from the Mig was splatter, really looked like crap.  I left
it in a corner.

A trusted friend told me to try flux wire.  It worked 100% better!
Yes, it left slag to chip off but the weld was decent with
penetration.  Why?  The machine wasn't trying to melt as much wire.

YMMV


--

Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.

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1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes

2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale

1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}

None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)