On Mon, Apr 14, 1997, stuart@cobaltgroup.com wrote:
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>Get the gas, not only are welds perfectly clean, there is almost no
>smoke generated. If you weld inside with the flux core wire the air can
>get pretty thick and possibly toxic.
But if you weld outside, it is almost impossible to get a weld going if there
is any breeze at all. Although you can use both kinds of wire in a MIG
welder-just disconnect the gas cyl (I believe it is supposed to be different
tip polarity, though)
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>Have fun, and remember, never weld near the fuel tank or fuel
>lines! Drain and remove the tank if necessary and always keep a good
>quality fire extinguisher nearby.
I second that! And welding near seams can have all sorts of materials burn
off.
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