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Russell
Firing on two.
Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm Posts: 9259 Location: West Sussex, U.K.
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
Just because you've got away with it, doesn't make it right.
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October 24th, 2013, 8:05 pm |
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2CViking
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Joined: April 18th, 2009, 11:43 am Posts: 2424 Location: Meneac, Bretagne France
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
Russell wrote: Just because you've got away with it, doesn't make it right. Why can't you accept that is works for me and forget whether it is right or wrong?
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October 24th, 2013, 8:07 pm |
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Russell
Firing on two.
Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm Posts: 9259 Location: West Sussex, U.K.
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
Because it is wrong.
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October 24th, 2013, 8:10 pm |
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Sean
Firing on two.
Joined: April 22nd, 2009, 11:06 pm Posts: 3684 Location: Ecosse
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
2CViking wrote: BTW what is a ''better result'' a smooth, fully fused weld bead free of inclusions or gas bubbles? Russ welds are some of the neatest ive seen but then this is his day job
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October 24th, 2013, 8:18 pm |
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2CViking
viking bastard
Joined: April 18th, 2009, 11:43 am Posts: 2424 Location: Meneac, Bretagne France
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
Sean wrote: 2CViking wrote: BTW what is a ''better result'' a smooth, fully fused weld bead free of inclusions or gas bubbles? Russ welds are some of the neatest ive seen but then this is his day job Well done Russ, surely Russ is a craftsman. Respect from me for sure. This is not about Russ or me but about one person in need of one little job. Should he buy an expensive set up for that?
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October 24th, 2013, 8:22 pm |
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Sean
Firing on two.
Joined: April 22nd, 2009, 11:06 pm Posts: 3684 Location: Ecosse
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
see post No 2
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October 24th, 2013, 8:27 pm |
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Russell
Firing on two.
Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm Posts: 9259 Location: West Sussex, U.K.
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
A disposable bomb can isnt expensive. Especially considering it actually works.
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October 24th, 2013, 8:30 pm |
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Sean
Firing on two.
Joined: April 22nd, 2009, 11:06 pm Posts: 3684 Location: Ecosse
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
ayjay wrote: thanks for all the replys fellas i think ill send off for a small reel and give it a try, my mig is only a diy one and its only the hinge so won,t matter about neatness removing the mask is something i wouldnt hav thought of!thanks everyone ill post the results NO! the gas shroud on the torch you still need eye and skin protection more so as it spatters and spits so cover everything you dont want holes burnt in with old floor mats.
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October 24th, 2013, 8:38 pm |
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Sean
Firing on two.
Joined: April 22nd, 2009, 11:06 pm Posts: 3684 Location: Ecosse
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
Russell wrote: A disposable bomb can isnt expensive. Especially considering it actually works. true! a can of Co2 from MM will be a similar price to a roll of flux core ...and make a better job of it. 
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October 24th, 2013, 8:43 pm |
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toomany2cvs
Firing on two.
Joined: December 26th, 2008, 9:40 pm Posts: 3332 Location: Surrounded by 2cvs...
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 Re: mig wire "gas free?
2CViking wrote: Why can't you accept that is works for me But does it? Have you ever cut one of your welds open, to check that it's properly penetrated, and that there's no bubbliness/inclusions/shite inside?
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October 24th, 2013, 8:50 pm |
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