pmsmechanic
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I'm posting this because I just may be missing out on something. I really don't get what the hype is about mig welders. Most times I've used one I end up being able to do a better job with a stick welder. This could be because of my inexperience with migs but I'm to the point of don't even show me one I'll stay with my trusty stick any day. The other day I tried to remove a broken off bolt out of aluminum with a mig. After four tries I said enough of this and I took the transmission home and got the bolt out after two tries with my stick welder. I just couldn't get enough penetration with the mig. My technique is to weld a washer onto the bolt and then a nut. I like to get the bolt hot enough to melt wax and let the wax run into the threads. I rarely get a bolt out the first time but I've never run into a broken bolt that I couldn't get out using this method.
Two advantages that I can see to a mig. I've welded stove pipe with one and that's difficult with a stick. Also the weld is cleaner and needs less cleaning up to paint.
So clue me in. What am I missing.
Two advantages that I can see to a mig. I've welded stove pipe with one and that's difficult with a stick. Also the weld is cleaner and needs less cleaning up to paint.
So clue me in. What am I missing.