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James

posted on 10/9/02 at 04:32 PM Reply With Quote
Welding Wire

Hey Folks,

What's the recommended Mig wire thickness for the chassis tubes please? .6mm or .8?

Thanks,

James

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Jon Ison

posted on 10/9/02 at 04:35 PM Reply With Quote
i prefare .8, personal choice...






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Alan B

posted on 10/9/02 at 04:44 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
i prefare .8, personal choice...


Yep, I agree, me too.

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interestedparty

posted on 10/9/02 at 05:29 PM Reply With Quote
I took some 16g rhs with me when I had my new welder set up by a professional, and he reccommended the .6mm, even going to the trouble of changing the reel of .8 that I had loaded. Bearing in mind that the others find .8 better, it could be a technique thing.

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Jasper

posted on 10/9/02 at 05:46 PM Reply With Quote
I've used .6 and it's been fine, but the chap who set it up for me said .8 would be as good or better. Won't the college guys suggest one?
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Highcost builder

posted on 10/9/02 at 07:28 PM Reply With Quote
if you change the current/speed their both the same you just take longer to build up the weld with 0.6
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Dunc

posted on 10/9/02 at 08:26 PM Reply With Quote
0.6 would be better in my opinion unless you're poo hot at welding. 0.8 is less forgiving if you have a shakey hand or vary your speed too much.
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bass

posted on 10/9/02 at 08:29 PM Reply With Quote
you will find 8 feeds better and bridges gaps better
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James

posted on 12/9/02 at 09:53 AM Reply With Quote
So I guess .8 is the way to go then!

Thanks Guys.

James

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