Glen Byrns wrote:
>
>
> Even at the lowest power setting it seems to be a bit 'hot' for the thin
> sheet metal our cars are made of. I'm using the .035 flux core wire with no
> inert gas.
That's the problem, I think. I use solid wire w/ CO2. The CO2 lays down a
little flatter bead and requires way less grinding.
> Is there a way to decrease the power? Someone suggested a long
> extension cord (of appropriate rating) would work like a ballast wire in an
> ignition circuit.
Tough on welders, I'd opine.
> My goal is to make a nice edge weld of two sheets of
> 18ga. without it becomming a jagged drippy mess. I know practice is part of
> it, but a bit less power would help I think. Thoughts?
Practice is the key, all right. If you've tried a shielding gas, solid wire,
and
moving along a little faster, you should be where you need to be. You might
also
try "stitch" welding so you don't warp the metal. I was never a fan of sopping
rags and standing on wet concrete while holding a MIG welder.
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Larry Dickstein
Lone Jack, MO
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