Anything welding

This is the one I picked up. been great so far.
http://store.cyberweld.com/twfa14miwew1.html

 

I want to start welding, any suggestions? Will the flux cored welder work for doing good weld on the truck?

 

You can use flux core just fine, but once you switch to using gas and solid core wire, you will wonder why you even bothered with flux core.

The learning curve is quite a bit faster with solid core wire and gas.

 

^^ What he said. I was kicking myself for not having switched sooner.

 

just I think dealing with a tank and gas is more $$$ and harder

 

saw this videos, real good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxpUeeKMXUo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EC-OMRCn_0

 

There's an initial cost of the tank yes. But swapping them out doesn't cost much at all (100# tank at the local welder supply shop is like $50 here and it lasts quite a long time.) and it's totally worth it for the difference in weld quality and lack of spatter. And like mentioned before, the learning curve is faster.

 

I pay $39 to fill my 80cf tank. I wouldn't flux core unless you like grinding.

 

saw this welder at my local lowes, will it work with a tank too?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_256722-1703...welder&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=welder&facetInfo=

Its the one the guy on the video buys

 

You could but gas is always better to keep the weld puddle shielded. I don't know about the rest of the guys but I started with a flux core welder and then got this one. But make sure that you get a welder that will be appropriate to the material your dealing with.

 

I have a buddy that has that one and he likes it. Uses gas and lays down great welds.

 

Well I finished my first project for the most part except for paint. Built a welding cart for myself today. I'm pleased with it.

 

thats nice

 

Thanks man!

 

Great idea!

 

Thanks!

 

What would make it more awesome would be to attach the rear portion of a bike. Boom mobile welding!

 

Nice job! I like the handle bars.

 

I use a 125 and mine are $29 to swap out. I had a 40 and it was $38 to swap out. WTF?

 

You sir have brilliant mind

Thanks! Glad I finally found a use for them.