flux core welder Options

[RonnieJ]

I need to do some work in the hell hole and only have a flux core welder. I'll be using lincoln wire and 18 guage to make a patch and I bought a new engine shelf for that side.

[realred914]

gas shielded will be MUCH better if you can, get a gas tank and solid wire. you will like it alot!!!

make sure both sides of the metal to be weled is super clean, no paint rust or grease, clean at least an inch back form any weld, the burning paint fumes will kill the weld learn up on correct welder technique practice on scrap metal part of he same thickness to get a hang of it. I would use .023 inch wire but that is solid gas shieled wire, flux core may have to be larger to be equivilent. to thick a wire will require higher power and more chance for burn thru.

but really get a argon/Co2 tank if you can afford it, the solid wire is less money that can help defray the cost of the tank. some place will allow you to rent a tank if you dont want to buy, just rent it for a month then return if you wont be using it again.

good luck sparky!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)