big83chevy4x4
3/4 ton status
possibly, it needs to be flux core for the gasless. other than that, anything will weld a floor.
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Quick welding question
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nad
1/2 ton status
It's gasless. So I need flux core or I don't need flux core? Maybe I'll just go buy a new spool of wire, since this wire was in it when I bought the welder from some guy online. I'll go buy some wire that's made for 22 gauge steel and see if that does me any good.
big83chevy4x4
3/4 ton status
you need flux core. also there is no correct wire for 22 guage or and thickness, but a smaller wire will weld better with a small machine. i have only seem flux core in .035" so not sure if you will be able to find anything smaller
nad
1/2 ton status
Yeah, the wire in the machine is .035" and is flux core. It says in the manual for 18g sheet metal I need to put the wire feed setting on 2 and leave the voltage on MIN. I'll try that next time and see how it comes out.
Big91RustyBucket
1/2 ton status
But 18 is a bit thicker than 22.
I've seen .030 flux core...
The series of tack welds is about the only way you'll get that welded. Keep tack welding it until you end up with a solid seam weld all around the patch.
Use a piece of scrap 22 guage to play with the wire speed until you can get a decent tack without burning through...then go back to your patch.
Rene
The series of tack welds is about the only way you'll get that welded. Keep tack welding it until you end up with a solid seam weld all around the patch.
Use a piece of scrap 22 guage to play with the wire speed until you can get a decent tack without burning through...then go back to your patch.
Rene
nad
1/2 ton status
I'll buy some 18 gauge first. Then try messing with the settings.
