Hi!
I have a brand new Lincoln Handy MIG (45A - 80A, up to .9 mm. wire, and with the possibility of flux-core wire use) sitting in my room now, and I'm unsure what to do with it. I'm pretty certain it's too weak for most of the things I weld, you know, frames, suspension, axles, cages, etc. Will it be better on sheetmetal than a high-amp welder, anyhow? First off, any words on this?
Anyone have experience welding with flux-core wire? How does the weld itself compare in strength to a stick-welder weld?
Well, I'm thinking about swapping it for a bigger Lincoln (must be) MIG, obviously that demands more coins. But I want a welder I can have a looong time, that works well, and that can weld a lot of different materials/thicknesses with. Does around 230 amps sound right, I want to be able to weld things like Rockwell axle tubes too. Are there any other things to consider, I know things like, infinitely variable of wire speed and output power and “Eurotorch”-connector (are Americans familiar with those anyway?) are clever to have. How many amps does the biggest 1-phase units have? Are there any disadvantages with an item like that?
What do you have, and what thickness wire and output power do you find yourself using the most?
Suggestions?
Thanks! :viking:
I have a brand new Lincoln Handy MIG (45A - 80A, up to .9 mm. wire, and with the possibility of flux-core wire use) sitting in my room now, and I'm unsure what to do with it. I'm pretty certain it's too weak for most of the things I weld, you know, frames, suspension, axles, cages, etc. Will it be better on sheetmetal than a high-amp welder, anyhow? First off, any words on this?
Anyone have experience welding with flux-core wire? How does the weld itself compare in strength to a stick-welder weld?
Well, I'm thinking about swapping it for a bigger Lincoln (must be) MIG, obviously that demands more coins. But I want a welder I can have a looong time, that works well, and that can weld a lot of different materials/thicknesses with. Does around 230 amps sound right, I want to be able to weld things like Rockwell axle tubes too. Are there any other things to consider, I know things like, infinitely variable of wire speed and output power and “Eurotorch”-connector (are Americans familiar with those anyway?) are clever to have. How many amps does the biggest 1-phase units have? Are there any disadvantages with an item like that?
What do you have, and what thickness wire and output power do you find yourself using the most?
Suggestions?
Thanks! :viking: