William Guy New Member Messages 10 Location Pembrokeshire, West Wales Jan 9, 2017 #1 Hi, been given some small spools of wire, but no labels on them. I can measure the gauge but how do I spot the gas/gasless stuff ? Yes I am new at this, thanks in advance. Bill.
Hi, been given some small spools of wire, but no labels on them. I can measure the gauge but how do I spot the gas/gasless stuff ? Yes I am new at this, thanks in advance. Bill.
gordon stephenson Member Messages 7,447 Location Skelton in Cleveland U.K. Jan 9, 2017 #2 Just bend the wire in your fingers to an acute angle, Solid wire will bend OK, the flux core will break,
Just bend the wire in your fingers to an acute angle, Solid wire will bend OK, the flux core will break,
HughF Member Messages 6,460 Location Work: Dorchester, Workshop: Corfe Castle, Wife's place: Frome Jan 9, 2017 #3 gasless = not plated gas/solid wire = copper plated
William Guy New Member Messages 10 Location Pembrokeshire, West Wales Jan 9, 2017 #4 Thanks, time to blow some holes in some metal !