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Re: welders

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Subject: Re: welders
From: leger@Alliant.COM (Bob Leger)
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 91 14:37:37 EDT
Michael Burdick asked me to forward his reply to the list...

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From: mit-eddie!neuro.duke.edu!spit (Michael D. Burdick)
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   > my first hand experiences but my instructor has told us that if we only 
   > buy one welder then the MIG is a good choice as it is very versatile.

This is good advice in my opinion.  I bought a MIG welder and I don't regret
it at all.  It is the only choice for sheet metal unless you have a spot
welder.  I have also welded some thicker stock (~1/16" or so) with good 
results.  It is also very easy to use.  With no previous welding experience,
I was able to run a couple of practice beads on scrap, then start welding
on my car with good results.

I do have a friend that is handy with a stick welder for those bigger jobs.
I would also recommend getting one of these :).

   > Can anyone else relate their experiences with a MIG?

=>mdb
`All we are, basically, are monkeys with car keys.' - Grandma Woody


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