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| 914itis |
 Dec 9 2010, 07:51 PM
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is it difficult to use a flux wire welder? what are the do's and don'ts to make it easier?
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| r_towle |
Dec 9 2010, 07:56 PM
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it works fine and in windy situations its even better than a gas shielded system.
You may hear everyone tell you that you cant use it and you must spend he extra 3-500 to buy a gas shielded unit...but that is not true. It can be done, but it will create larger welds, and more of a mess due to the flux that spatters all over the place. with the larger welds comes even more heat. So you need to learn to weld in spurts or you will burn through the metal. Get the welder...or rent one to learn. Get a piece of 20 gauge sheet metal. Put it on the bench or a cinder block and learn how to write your name with the welder. When you can write your name, without burning through, and with a solid well penetrated weld, you are ready. check your learning by looking a the back to see how consistant the color is. Rich |
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ppetion flux wire weld Dec 9 2010, 07:51 PM
Cap'n Krusty I've heard you get nasty welds. I use gas.
T... Dec 9 2010, 07:55 PM ppetion Thanks Rich, I was told its hard to get it to stic... Dec 9 2010, 08:03 PM jd74914 :agree:
Rich's tips are spot on. You can do ... Dec 9 2010, 08:05 PM r_towle Its all about being clean before you weld.
Write y... Dec 9 2010, 08:05 PM
ppetion
Its all about being clean before you weld.
Write ... Dec 9 2010, 08:12 PM realred914
try another plate, maybe it is bent? you should... Dec 10 2010, 09:36 AM charliew Just my old guy input. I have welded with a stick,... Dec 10 2010, 01:18 PM ppetion
Just my old guy input. I have welded with a stick... Dec 10 2010, 02:09 PM realred914
Just my old guy input. I have welded with a stic... Dec 10 2010, 04:52 PM saigon71
[quote name='ppetion' post='1404335' date='Dec 10... Dec 11 2010, 07:56 PM indianmort depending on the welder, you may only need to chan... Dec 10 2010, 03:05 PM SirAndy
is it difficult to use a flux wire welder? what a... Dec 10 2010, 03:34 PM r_towle
is it difficult to use a flux wire welder? what ... Dec 10 2010, 05:01 PM sww914 I was surprised to see the ironworkers building th... Dec 10 2010, 08:48 PM r_towle
I was surprised to see the ironworkers building t... Dec 10 2010, 11:09 PM geniusanthony Great input, I have used wire fed flux core, Mig, ... Dec 11 2010, 01:15 AM Andyrew One of the biggest differences between flux core a... Dec 11 2010, 01:18 AM ppetion For some reason it refuses to stick I spent hous t... Dec 11 2010, 05:32 PM Andyrew
For some reason it refuses to stick I spent hous ... Dec 11 2010, 11:19 PM rfuerst911sc In 2006 when I bought my 914 project car I knew I ... Dec 12 2010, 05:12 AM 914 shifter imho if you have a big project gas shield will sav... Dec 12 2010, 10:13 AM |
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