On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:44:49 -0800, Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com> wrote:
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> 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
>
The machine is certainly capable of good results. I'd go down to .023
wire, though.
Unless you're doing thick stuff (>1/8"). But for sheet and exhaust
work, I find .023 to be nicer.
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David Scheidt
dmscheidt@gmail.com
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