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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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| Andyrew |
Dec 11 2010, 01:18 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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One of the biggest differences between flux core and MIG is that when you are laying a bead with flux core, you cant go back on that bead as you wont make any penetration. The wire has a shielding element to it that has to be knocked off prior to welding more, This makes it really difficult to fill holes and make gaps,which is very common on household welding. This is why I prefer MIG welding. With mig welding the shielding comes in a form of a gas and doesnt cause for any sheild on the metal, and thus can be immediately welded over with great penetration.
However a flux core is a great way to learn! Good luck! Get some sheet metal, and play with your settings. Weld for 15 minutes, examine everything, adjust settings, weld again, adjust, repeat for 3 hours.. you should have the basics down. |
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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 r_towle it works fine and in windy situations its even bet... Dec 9 2010, 07:56 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 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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