Thanks Everyone,
I had quite a few off-list replies as well and the information has been
great. It ran the range from TIG has a steep learning curve to TIG is
easier then MIG, but the responses seems to be in favor of a TIG.
Since several people suggested perhaps a better MIG would work, I guess
I should have said what I was using, I am a Lincoln 125Plus with 0.030 wire
and 25% Argon mix, I also welded with flux core wire but went to gas
because of the splatter and I found it easier to weld thin metals. I
noticed the guys at a local muffler shop weld up some pipes for me, I
tacked them (and of course burned holes) and took the pipes to them to do
weld (is that sick and wrong, I have a welder and I am paying someone to do
it for me) that they had the same MIG and it was set on maximum amps, the
guy just feathered the trigger on/off really fast and welded up my pipes
and filled the holes that way, i came home and tried it, didn't work. The
best way for me, is to go one step down on the suggested power and get a ok
weld.
I would LOVE to take a class but our local Adult Ed. no longer offers
welding and the local college only allows you to take a welding class if
you are in their "trades" programs. I spoke with my wife and she has
agreed to let me buy a TIG if I think it will help BUT first, I am going to
try that twentygauge wire that has been suggested here. I really liked the
comments made about it on that hotrod board.
I have ordered some of that wire and will report after the weekend.
And into the garage I go .....
mike
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Mike Rambour ( ) ( )
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