You have a great 90 Amp or 130 Amp flux core welder and it uses flux core welding wire. But you have this little job to do and the base metal is Aluminum. You ask, ‘Can you weld Aluminum with a flux core welder?’ In reality your question is ‘Can you flux core weld Aluminum?’ […]
You have loaded up your flux core welding wire into your Goplus MIG 130 and you’re ready to weld. (If you’re not sure how to load your welding wire? Do head over to my post “Goplus MIG 130 Welder Manual, The Missing Info“) This article takes you through what you need to know about the […]
Your Goplus welder has arrived. You opened the box filled with excitement. But wait. What is this flimsy bit of paper that is in the box. Is that supposed to be your Goplus MIG 130 welder manual? Isn’t there something better to help you get started? The Goplus MIG 130 Manual I’ve seen the Goplus […]
You have bought yourself a Goplus MIG 130 welder or you are thinking of buying one. You have read the marketing material. But what can you weld with a Goplus 130 MIG welder. Find out before you plunge in. The Goplus MIG 130 has MIG in its title. You’ll read the specifications and you’ll […]
You need a cheap welder, because you have limited funds. You’re tempted, really tempted by the Goplus MIG 130 welder. But is it stupid to spend your hard earned cash on one?Goplus 130 MIG Welder Review ConclusionAs long as you’re clear what the Goplus MIG 130 welder is capable of when you buy you should be […]
I think when trying to find a magnetic welding mirror, it helps to know when you would use it. Just so that you’re sure it is exactly what you need. I’m going to explain when you would use one. Then I’ll explain how to find yourself the right magnetic welding mirror for you. If you […]
Got a part to weld on your car or truck that is in an awkward spot? You can reach it but there is no easy angle to see where you have to weld. But the prospect of getting the part out to weld it up and getting it back in again is not appealing. Or […]
Flap Discs for Stainless Steel: Are made for and to grind on stainless steel Have coatings or resins on their surface to keep your stainless steel cool while grinding Are contaminant free with less than 0.1% iron, sulfur or chlorine Won’t gouge or scratch your precious stainless steel and glide smoothly across the surface even […]
Can I weld Aluminum with a MIG welder? Yes, and welding Aluminum with a MIG welder is well within the scope of a home hobby welder. With a good understanding of the metal, a bit of practice, a good welder and a spool gun should see you well on your way to some good looking […]
The key to understanding whether the Lincoln Handy MIG can weld Aluminum is to know what the Handy MIG is capable of and then understanding what successful welding of Aluminum needs. What the Lincoln Handy MIG is capable of Designed for light duty the Handy MIG is a 115 volt welder that runs on normal […]