LAC welders

[millertyme]

Eric,
You can only weld stainless with pure argon.  There is no flux cored
wire for that, that I have seen.  If there is, please let me know where
to get it.  Also, a buddy of mine just tried to weld aluminum, (pure
argon again), and the trouble was that the wire is too soft, and it
kinks in the whip of the welder.  If the mig was a pull feed, instead of
a push (like most are), it would likely work great.  I know the
stainless does (he has that set up as well).
Hope it holps
Brian


-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]
On Behalf Of Eric Sanborn
Sent: April 23, 2004 18:41
To: Britt Crowell
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: LAC welders


Britt Crowell wrote:

>So any of you guys have an opinion on what kind of welder to get?
>

I think a 110v MIG (wire feed welder) is the best all around for 
automotive use.  I have access to almost every type of welder and this 
is what I usually use.  The one I have never used is a flux wire MIG. 
This is the kind that does not require a gas tank lease.  It does seem 
more convienent, but I can't speak to the quality of the welds.  I am 
sure someone else on this list has one...

If you think you might need to repair a bull dozer plow or something  
you would need more, but the MIG is perfect for brackets, special tools,

exhaust.  Get SS wire and you can do headers.  Never tried but you are 
supposed to be able to weld Aluminum.  Since I have access to several 
different TIG units I always use those instead.

As far as brand I don't think you can go wrong.  Most hobbiest users 
will never wear out a welder.

Enjoy!

-- 
Eric Sanborn
'85 4ktq

http://sofadog.net/4ktq/


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