Anything welding

Mannnnn I see more and more jobs testing for that 309 flux.

How does it compare to 71 wire? I wanna take a test with it just to try it.

 

Yeah just that faster deposit of wire feeders. Seems to like alot of heat. Maybe just seems that way since it was a while since I've done flux. Actually tested on 6g 3in sch 20 ss pipe so this was just random..

 

How much heat? Usually I run 25-27v.

 

Was running about 26 and bout 450 wire speed in a suitcase. About 200 ft from welding machine last time I ran flux I think I was in the 23 ish

 

That is a ton of wire

Last time I ran that kind of wire was on like 33volts welding on a stack for a natural gas turbine.

 

Yea we burned some wire that night

 

Just ordered some of these for practice. Sure I can get metal locally for a bit cheaper but this cuts out all the cutting and prepping which I hate. Especially since it's just for practice lol.

 

You are aware that welding will involve quite a bit of " cutting and prepping"?

You actually will doing more "cutting and prepping" than welding. If you hate all that cutting prepping, you might not like welding.

 

Very aware of it. But I dont need practice cutting and prepping. This is just a time saver.

 

That’s not a bad price at all.

For anyone else curipus, ten 8” strips of 1/8” is $15. Almost 7’, precut and no millscale. That’s a great idea for practicing.

 

Couple quick questions for those in the know. Am looking to pick up a welder for a bunch of projects (sliders, armor, bed rack etc). I am pretty set on a Miller unit (unless there are some serious arguments against). I have my eye on the 211 ($1315) which should do what I want/need...

https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/mig-gmaw/millermatic-211-mig-welder-m30024

But I keep wondering if it's worth the extra cost for a multi process unit like the 215 ($2045 with TIG kit)...

https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/multiprocess/multimatic-215-multiprocess-welder-m30090

I probably wouldn't use the TIG all too often, but have experience/background with the process and would like the option to use it if need be. Should I get the 211 or splurge on the 215? Or should I go with something entirely different altogether? What say you?

 

Buddy from work has been praising an everlast and a few videos also say it's pretty good. Actually ordered one to "test". Its a stick and tig welder. Has a dedicated 6010 port. It's not to expensive for home projects but you do need to buy your tig rig and bottle.

https://www.everlastgenerators.com/...MIp7zb8su84QIVl__jBx3YbgHCEAQYASABEgKOMfD_BwE

 

I don't care for multi purpose units.

I haven't mastered MIG welding, what makes you think you can master 3 different types if welding.

BTW, I've been mig welding professionally for 25+ years.

If I need specialized welding, I have no problem paying someone that does that version of welding.

I get it it, we love gadjets and options. Welding machines is not worth it to have all those choices.

 

If you want a m.p machine this is a really nice set up. Will be my next purchace when my hobart dies.
Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 210 MP Multi-https://

Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 210 MP Multi-Process Welder Aluminum One-Pak - K4195-1

www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF5VTSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BTtQCbWQ84WP1

 

FWIW, I realize that I won't be a master of MIG or TIG in my lifetime. I'm basically trying to decide if it's worth a couple of extra bucks to get a unit that gives me more options.

 

The only reason it would be worth it to me, was if I needed to sell it in a hurry. Multi purpose welders will go quick.

But so do single pupose units.

 

Made some more progress on the headache rack. Getting there! Been trying out my Hobart Handler 190, it welds awesome...nice and hot.

 

If you ever need to do some sheet metal, bam! Tig's there for ya

 

Just know the the multi process machines in the price range below @ $5000.00 are pretty much a compromise The only reason Miller and Lincoln built lower end machines is to get some of the market share from the foreign built units.

Go with what brand has the best support in your area .

Buy local if at all possible you have to buy shielding gas sure it will cost more but you can`t compete with a company never seeing the machine just having them shipped from the manufactures warehouse .

Every one wants AC tig will you be happy with just DC Tig .

Then some people don`t have the eye hand Coordination to get good at tig welding

There is no reason why you can`t be certified in all the processes it was more common years ago .

For some jobs it was the only thing that got you back to show what you could do

Once you have a understanding of just what needs to be done to me the processes are all the same

 

I know we all use what material that is left over from paying jobs .

Unless the pictures make it look heavier then it is

Just what is that going on??

A heavy haul oil field truck ??