Transformer or inverter flux core

[Mark @ Everlast]

Pam Cooking Spray - the stuff to make a frying pan non-stick - can be used for nozzle gel. Someone here suggested this to make the gas shroud easier to clean, and to put on areas where you will later scrape off the splatter made by flux core welding.

As a very occasional welder, just farm repairs that don't need to look pretty, I've remained with flux core. I bought HF's Flux Core Nozzle Set ($6) that replaces the gas shroud. This covers, protects, the gas outlets to keep them clean for future use and improves visibility of the puddle. There's nothing to clean, after wiping it down with a rag. This is what Mark recommended above.

Personally I use the mig spay and gel. I like the spray for protecting the area around the weld so any "bb's" that are put out don't stick and the few that do release more easily. Of course, don't get it right on the weld or you can get a bit of porosity at times.

 

[BufordBoone]

Buford, you don't need a large shop for a gas MIG set up... trust me.

Well, it is kind of hard to stuff a 10' offset bush hog into a small shop .

MIG is something I'll try one day. For most of what I need to do right now, I'll be outside. I setup a big fan to blow on me and I try to only weld in the shade. News is saying it should reach 100 degrees today.

If I had it to do over, I'd not have purchased a multi-process machine. Seemed like the perfect machine at the time. I'll admit it is a great machine but I'm kind of a "Try stick today, try wire tomorrow" kind of learning guy. When Northern tool put a stick inverter on sale for a ridiculous price, I grabbed one.

I actually enjoy welding with the Klutch inverter stick machine more than with my Lincoln 210 MP. Currently, I've got the 210 setup for flux-core wire and it lives at the farm. I know I can do wire or stick with it so the farm is the best place.

I need to repair my scrape blade. Thought I'd give it a try this weekend. I brought the Klutch machine down as it will be easier to setup than the 210. I know I've not taken the least expensive route...unless comparing to what it would have cost to hire a welder is considered.

So, I'll end up with a couple of welders and another skill. Won't have to schedule meeting a welder or dealing with delays.

Best part of all this is I'm having a bit of fun. I hope to never stop learning.

Thanks, to all, for your guidance.

 

[dragoneggs]

Well, it is kind of hard to stuff a 10' offset bush hog into a small shop .

Aha! Sorry...

 

[jaxs]

I believe one of these will out preform a flux core machine in the same price range. 200 amp DC is serious power for the money. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200680690_200680690

 

[Big Barn]

Don’t be afraid of having more than one welder. One could liken them to girlfriends.

“ I have too many girlfriends!” said no man ever.

 

[BufordBoone]

I believe one of these will out preform a flux core machine in the same price range. 200 amp DC is serious power for the money. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200680690_200680690

That is the Klutch inverter stick machine I have.

I had a coupon and it was on sale. Total I paid was about $210.

I like this welder...A LOT. I used it to perform some repairs on a scrape blade today.

 

[STERLING351]

That is the Klutch inverter stick machine I have.

I had a coupon and it was on sale. Total I paid was about $210.

I like this welder...A LOT. I used it to perform some repairs on a scrape blade today.

I have the same welder and its great for doing fence repairs and building fences. it fits in the back of my Polaris ranger with the generator so makes for a nice portable welding setup.