A lesson to be learnt

[SimonK]

Hi all,
Obviously I'm new here!. I just went through the technique part of this fabulous site and have learnt a lot. I've always used a weave technique when welding steel and thought I was doing it wrong. I've had great results welding 40mm to 15mm with this method,obviously with 180+ amps..but very good if I might say!.
I still have a lot to learn and am happy to know I have a place to get help!...especially as my 'home' welder tops out at 130 Amps. :-)

 

[SimonK]

How does gasless mig welding compare?.. as that is what I will try first. I tried a little gasless some 20 years ago and was crap!..
Is there a better way to treat the flux cored stuff?

 

[flatmajor]

How does gasless mig welding compare?.. as that is what I will try first. I tried a little gasless some 20 years ago and was crap!..
Is there a better way to treat the flux cored stuff?

hi, welcome to the forum. i would stick to welding with gas un less you are working out side. gasless is good but it doesnt produce great beads, it leaves an orange coat over what you have welded, not verry atractive. have you any pics of any practice beads? it will be good if you could upload some as people could advise you and get useful tips.

michael