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.

[Root_Werks]

Already mentioned, yes, I believe .30 is the smallest flux wire size you can go.

Flux core wire burns much hotter than gas shielded wire as has been stated as well. You'll wind up punching more holes than you fill (Or it'll feel that way).

I still have and keep my little 110VAC flux core around. It's really small and in a pinch, has saved the skin of many friends when you just don't have the time or place for 220VAC or a bottle.

A 220VAC gas shielded mig is the best. Mine can weld down to 22 gauge, currently using .23 wire. Works perfect for car body stuff.

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[realred914]

Already mentioned, yes, I believe .30 is the smallest flux wire size you can go.

Flux core wire burns much hotter than gas shielded wire as has been stated as well. You'll wind up punching more holes than you fill (Or it'll feel that way).

I still have and keep my little 110VAC flux core around. It's really small and in a pinch, has saved the skin of many friends when you just don't have the time or place for 220VAC or a bottle.

A 220VAC gas shielded mig is the best. Mine can weld down to 22 gauge, currently using .23 wire. Works perfect for car body stuff.

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teh Hobart Handler 110 volt welder is really a premier 110 volt unit, it is bigger than many fo the littel 110 volt migs (about twice teh size) has a real industrail type roller mechanism, tourch end, and power supply and does great welds great control very high quality this 110 volt welder is one of the best you can get for a 110 volts unit, it has no probelm makeing great sheet metal welds. it is more pricey, but if you want the best in the 110 Volt range, this is the unit to get. some times a 220 volt is not going to cut it do to limitations on where you can find a 220 volt source. the Hobart Handler is small enough to still be portable in the trunk of a car yet has the power and control that is close to what you get with a 220 unit.

at any rate good luck in your welding lets see some of your work in photos when you get to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Ps the Hobart Handler is made in the USA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) not some cheapo chinese junk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif)