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28 Sep 2024 13:01 #904701
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I have been using “wire feed” with Co2 for over 30 years- for general car and bike work it’s always done what I need
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29 Sep 2024 07:21 - 29 Sep 2024 07:22 #904719
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I haven't used any sort of inert gas arrangement - keeping it simple for now, or maybe just for the next 20-30 years.
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I have been using “wire feed” with Co2 for over 30 years- for general car and bike work it’s always done what I need
I haven't used any sort of inert gas arrangement - keeping it simple for now, or maybe just for the next 20-30 years.
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
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29 Sep 2024 09:22 #904723
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My MIG is pretty basic (4 power settings and variable wire speed) I use 0.6mm wire for thin sheet metal and 0.8mm for anything 1.5mm and thicker. Keep the wire-speed down and you won't have so much grinding to do later
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01 Oct 2024 17:22 #904795
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1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
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1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
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My buddy and I went in on a quality welder. Over 10 years ago we bought a Miller 211 Auto-Set dual voltage, the cart and gauges for $1300. It changes between 120v/240v by just changing the plug on the end of the cord. It has a 75% duty cycle so we can work it hard without worrying about overheating and cooking it. The Auto-Set control gets you close and then you can fine tune it. It handles .023, .030 and .035 standard wire with gas and flux core wire. It also has the connections for an aluminium spool gun.
We've done many projects big and small, like a 12' flatbed trailer to fixing stock exhaust systems when possible. Overall we're very happy with the purchase and my local auto parts store carries or can get everything that Central Welding sells including the different gases. It still has more capability than us so, Win Win.
We've done many projects big and small, like a 12' flatbed trailer to fixing stock exhaust systems when possible. Overall we're very happy with the purchase and my local auto parts store carries or can get everything that Central Welding sells including the different gases. It still has more capability than us so, Win Win.
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
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04 Oct 2024 03:54 #904846
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One thing I forgot to mention (dependent on the climate where you live) is if you use a wire feed infrequently I buy the smaller reels of wire which isn't the cheapest option but I have found if not used for prolonged periods of time the wire will develop surface rust which causes it to "snag" in the liner up to the gun and you will keep welding the wire to the gun tip !!!! I have scrapped a few reels of wire over the years because of thisMy MIG is pretty basic (4 power settings and variable wire speed) I use 0.6mm wire for thin sheet metal and 0.8mm for anything 1.5mm and thicker. Keep the wire-speed down and you won't have so much grinding to do later
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