I used a flux-core for ALL the body work on my 71.
The clean up is something that's going to have to be done anyway, I don't
know of anyone that can lay a " FLAT " bead !
No Argon, just a little Miller Cricket in my kids Radio Flyer wagon, rolled
that thing all over the place. I welded all the sills, and the large floor
pans with it.
The only complaint I had was that I needed one of those new helmets that
change color real quick after the arc starts.
Plus I only melted a couple pair of socks, problem is I was wearing them at
the time !
-----Original Message-----
From: Trevor Boicey [mailto:tboicey@brit.ca]
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 3:31 PM
To: Douglas Frank
Cc: spitfires
Subject: Re: Welder question
Douglas Frank wrote:
> I'm told that with a MIG unit it's pretty easy to run a
> nice-looking bead that's not fused to the base metal. Flux core
> is messier but gives better penetration.
I'm not sure who would say that. Personally, I can't
really agree with any statements which makes
flux-core seem like a better option.
It really is the poor cousin to MIG welding when it comes
to bodywork, or anything for that matter.
(sorry, I couldn't muster any diplomacy)
With gas, the welds are easier to control, can be
done with less heat, and most importantly, don't have
to be cleaned endlessly when you are done before you
can paint.
--
Trevor Boicey, P. Eng.
Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca
ICQ #17432933 http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/
"Come on people, this poetry isn't going to appreciate itself!" - Bart
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