I'm aware and I will stop once able. No worries. :thumbsup:

I'm no expert, but flux core can weld fine for beginners. Not all of us can buy all the best tools at one time. You'll find you can weld thinner materials easier when you switch to the bottle. :cheers:

Hopefully, not too much of a hi- jack....if so, please disregard.

I have also done the mig to tack, then tig to fill in with good results. As Greg said the ability to more easily grind the tig filler and hammer and dolly it helps a ton. I'm very far from great at this BTW, but I try.

Has anyone used "ez grind" mig wire before? I haven't, but am curious about it. It supposedly has properties closer to the tig weld for grinding and hammer and dolly work.

Oh and fit up, fit up, fit up is huge........i struggle sometimes to pitch a patch in the trash, but if it isn't right......do it and make one that fits right. You will be better off in the end.

How does Lincoln's Superarc L-56 wire perform in the OP's situation?

Some folks aren't aware of the limits of flux core -- so I'm glad you are. I know it's an extra expense etc to go gas --- but is truly worth it. Flux core is just kind of a crude way to try to do thin materials that hot rodders have to work on. :cheers:

Bottle lease and gas is cheap. I own my bottles, but that also limits who will fill them for me.

LOL but I so agree. Get the gas and get to welding some nice stuff!!!
Wes

I am using the ESAB ez grind. It does seem a little easier to work with than standard mig wire. I found out about it from a fabricator at a rod shop.

Talked to Jason (WAR) yesterday and he set me straight. I was making MANY mistakes. But he has me dialed in now, so it should go a little smoother . Will see, if not he's getting a plane ticket real soon!!!:D

Good to hear buddy!

It is one of those "ah ha" moments when all finally goes as it should.... and then you're off and running! Today a patch panel - tomorrow an entire tube chassis!
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