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Old 03-07-2020, 02:46 PM   #27
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Default Re: Mig wire type

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RKSPA,,,built up 4 or 5 old ford over the years using my snap on mig with .023 wire and 75-25 mix,seems like I always had to grind a lot,probally just memust have been the s-7 wire,picked up a 10# roll of s-6 today guy said it was a little softer and would finish a little easier !tried it out and my snap on welder really likes it,flows out better than what I was using,I’m no schooled welder but have learned a lot over the years,very seldom will I be using anything heavier than 1/4 inch then I get out the stick welder which I can’t hardly see what I’m welding!not much better with the mig,,,have one of the auto helmets ,still have a hard time seeing where I’m welding,can’t seem to get rite shade!!!
Don, sounds like your new wire is getting you where you want to be!! I know what you mean by being able to see the material. When doing smaller piece work, I try to be out in the sun. I have a Miller helmet...auto darkening...with added magnifying lenses inside...that's in addition to my bifocals!!! I'm happy with it for both stick and mig.

Best of luck with your projects.....Dick.
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