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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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| rfuerst911sc |
Dec 12 2010, 05:12 AM
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In 2006 when I bought my 914 project car I knew I was going to need a mig welder. I have a oxy/acetylene and an old 300 amp buzz box but for all the projects I was planning for the 914 mig was the way to go. I purchased a Hobart Handler 140 which is a 110volt mig. Out the door with gas cylinder,tax and extra tips plus was $600.00. Since purchasing this I have discovered it is an excellent welder for the money and I would purchase it again. I have welded the Rich Johnson six engine mount, Engman kit, GT stiffening kit, trailing arm stiffening, suspension ear stiffening and GT flares. The Hobart handled all of it well. I have also used it with flux core wire with good results but like others have stated it is messy with a lot more cleanup. Hobart is a division of Miller so it's a quality piece. Having said that you should purchase locally if possible and get a brand that can be serviced locally if possible. Buying extra tips,wire,gas from your local welding supply is good business and they can get you out of a jamb if you get in one. And welding is a " touch " skill. Some people have it and some don't, but the more you practice the better odds you will have of success.
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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 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 914 shifter imho if you have a big project gas shield will sav... Dec 12 2010, 10:13 AM |
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