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Old 11-08-2006, 10:47 AM
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I'm a qualified welder, so any questions, just ask.
As for flux (or MIG/MAG) welders - they are by far the easiest to learn on. I'm trained in stick, MIG and TIG, and I rate in terms of ease of use MIG first, then TIG then stick.
125A should be fine for what you describe, but your shielding gas and wire thickness also play a large part. .6mm wire with argon is my preferred setup for general use, but CO2 and .4mm will be fine for all the smaller jobs.
I have a few questions. Is there a rod specifically for vertical and or over head welding. (a/c welder). Also why is the 7014 so easy to strike an ark with? Even at low current like 20 30 amps it never sticks. It doesnt seem to do as nice a welding job as 7018 but it's easier too use.
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