MIG steel with Tri Mix? And I can no longer dead lift a full size tank.

[ktmoutfront]

I have ran out of 75%/25% Argon/CO2 and 100% Argon. Has anyone tried tri-mix? Is there anything I need to know?

I figure if I can MIG stainless with it, it should not be an issue. I hate running out of shielding gas on a weekend. Was going to wait until Monday to get this trailer upgrade done, but I want it out of here tomorrow, so I only have one sitting here. Until 2 more show up Tuesday.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Anybody seen any cool lifting tools for tanks? Needs to be used upright. I can use with my forklift or engine hoist.

 

[Fastereddie]

Anybody seen any cool lifting tools for tanks? Needs to be used upright. I can use with my forklift or engine hoist.

 

[Fastereddie]

I know that’s way over priced, but you said cool tool. I just made a steel hook and ring out or rebar at work. Grab it by the cap. Only downfall is it tilts a little bit but not bad.

 

[Bent77]

I have ran out of 75%/25% Argon/CO2 and 100% Argon. Has anyone tried tri-mix? Is there anything I need to know?

I figure if I can MIG stainless with it, it should not be an issue. I hate running out of shielding gas on a weekend. Was going to wait until Monday to get this trailer upgrade done, but I want it out of here tomorrow, so I only have one sitting here. Until 2 more show up Tuesday.

Maybe @tRustyK5

Best I can say is run a test bead and cut it

 

[ktmoutfront]

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Holy crap.

I know that’s way over priced, but you said cool tool. I just made a steel hook and ring out or rebar at work. Grab it by the cap. Only downfall is it tilts a little bit but not bad.
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I was thinking of something like this.

Maybe @tRustyK5

Best I can say is run a test bead and cut it

Going to try it tomorrow. I have a "K" tank that I have had to rent because they claim there are none for sale. So a paid a year up front to get 2 months free rent. It will be empty when I take it back at 1 year. I will keep an eye out for a used tank.

 

[tRustyK5]

I have used tri-mix on mild steel before but it has been a long time. I recall it welded nice...but to be sure I did a little google search.

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[ktmoutfront]

I did a search and just welding adds.

I will have to try it. I think it is interesting on how they say it effects the puddle as the heat will be higher.