Golden Fin Society - http://clubs.hemmings.com/goldenfin/ Jack & everbody else The metal for most body work is 20-26 gauge. Spend the extra money and by a MIG that uses shielding gas not fluxcore wire. Running solid wire and Argomix gas[75%Argon 25%CO2] gives a much cleaner weld. Straight CO2 spatters a little more and you can get carbon imbrittlement in the weld, that is only a concern on unibody cars or frame welding. CO2 is cheaper than the mix. CO2 and the mix regulators do not interchange, so if you do not want to buy both like I did, best make up your mind in the beginning. Solid wire is much cheaper than fluxcore. Fluxcore can also give you slag inclusion in the weld, latter the slag pops out and ruins your job. The only advantage to flux core is if you weld in a bad draft you do not have to worry about the shielding gas blowing away. Also be sure the welder has a solenoid valve to control the gas. Did I confuse everybody? Paul A, Schmidt -----Original Message----- From: William Lewis <reatawhippets@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: GFS <GoldenFin@xxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 1:47 PM Subject: [GFS] Welders? >Golden Fin Society - http://clubs.hemmings.com/goldenfin/ > >Hi GFSers, >It is about time that I teach myself how to weld. But first I need to get a >set-up. Sears Craftsman, Eastwood, Northern Freight and Harbor catalogs >show neat varieties of MIG and Wire Feed welders and brands that include >Century, Lincoln Electric etc. > >The wire feed welders look great from a price and ease of use perspective, >but will they do the job for us: trunk floor patches, rocker panels, etc? >Or do I have to go up to the pricier MIG welders. > >They also show gauge capabilities such as 26 gauge to 1/4 inch steel, etc. >What is the gauge of the sheetmetal on our cars (I have no clue as to >relationships of gauge to sheetmetal thickness). > >Also, a big thank you to the folks who attended Spring Fling and provided >writeups - sure wish I was there! > >Jack Lewis > > >______________________________________________________________________ >To unsubscribe, write to GoldenFin-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Advertisement: >Workstation with Monitor under $800! >So, you just heard that you need to add how many new workstations by >the end of next week? Check out the bundle below. It includes >everything you need to get everyone up and running quickly. >http://www.listbot.com/links/cdw5 > ______________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe, write to GoldenFin-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Advertisement: Workstation with Monitor under $800! So, you just heard that you need to add how many new workstations by the end of next week? Check out the bundle below. It includes everything you need to get everyone up and running quickly. http://www.listbot.com/links/cdw5 <<attachment: winmail.dat>> |
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