The Best MIG Welder Advice From The Weld It Myself Website.
Looking to MIG weld some mild steel? Or even TIG weld some? Then you’re going to need some shielding gas. And the gas you’re going to need is some Argon and CO2. A shielding gas mix that’s also called C25. It’s made up of 75% Argon 25% Carbon Dioxide. And when you’re not sure what…
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Deciding to use Flux Core welding rather than MIG depends on: What you’re welding. Where you’re welding. And the finish you’d like for your weld. After that. Which welding method you choose comes down to your personal own preferences. Take a walk through some key points and differences. ​Flux Core V MIG What Does The…
As a new or novice welder, it’s tricky to know which size to go for. In the battle between .030 vs .035 flux core wire. Even the most experienced welders’ debate this. And argue which is the best flux core wire size to use. You’ll find here three stories to help you decide. And if…
New to welding. And want the inside skinny on what exactly is flux core wire? Then stick around. And you’ll find out all you need to know. By the end of this article you’ll know what is flux core wire. When it’s best to use flux core wire. And why. Enjoy! What Is Flux Core…
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You have a great welder. And you’ve been practicing. Now you’re ready for a real project. You want to building a trailer ramp gate onto your utility trailer. And use for your quad bike, motorcycle. Or sit on mower. After a ton of research around on the web. I found some high value information produced…
Whew! You already know that Aluminum’s expensive. And the biggest problem you’ll have when your welding Aluminum? Dirty metal. And it doesn’t matter if you’re MIG Welding. Or you’re TIG welding Aluminum? You’ll be grateful when you’ve the right wire brush for Aluminum in your tool box. You’ll find the right scratch brush to use…
You’ve a great 90 Amp or 130 Amp flux core welder, that uses flux core welding wire. But you’ve this little job to do. And it’s Aluminum. You ask yourself. ‘Can you weld Aluminum with a flux core welder?’ And use flux core aluminum welding wire?’ Because you don’t want to buy a cylinder of…
You have a small job or even a larger weld to do on a piece that lives outdoors. Fencing, tubing or maybe a machine part. You know it’s steel but if it has been outdoors and shows little signs of rust it may have been galvanized or galvanized and then painted over. You want to…
Knowing how to find the testing date on your compressed gas cylinder is key. And it doesn’t matter if you’re buying a used tank of compressed gas. Or you’re renting a tank of gas for your welding project. Because you’ll want to check your gas cylinder tank is within its testing dates. As you won’t…
You welded with that awful sample piece of flux core wire that came with your flux core welder. It stuttered. It popped. Stopped feeding. Then the wire got in an all mighty tangle. And you’re in no doubt. There’s got to be better than that. And there is. Banish your frustrations and buy yourself something…