Re: MIG Welders

Posted by Gary MacRunnel on April 24, 1998 at 00:08:56

In Reply to: MIG Welders
posted by Dan Partain on April 23, 1998 at 21:38:02

My father has had a Decamig wire welder for years that has welded for many trouble free hours, so it's worked well for us anyway.I believe their still around, althought they certainlt weren't cheap.
Wire welders are great for learning to weld, as they are much easier than arc welders.I can weld pretty decent on a wire but not worth a darn on an arc.
Biggest thing I've found with welding sheet metal is keep the settings low and the wire speed down to avoid burning holes.Get a few scrap fenders from your local auto recyler to practice on for a while.
In the don't be stupid like I was arena, NEVER weld without a dark helmit even for a short period of time (you probably already know this).When I was younger I got the bright idea that it would be easier to see if I kept the lens up for a while when starting a bead.Burned eyes hurt like heck for a long time.Something you only do once.
Hope this helps.
: I am preparing to purchase a MIG welder very soon to start repairing various body parts on the ole A. So far I am leaning toward a 220V version using argon gas. I am new to welding but am confident I can pick it up with practice in a short time.
: Any recommendations on brands and features would be appreciated.
: Also any welding tips from the body and fender guys, especially for sheetmetal, will come in handy too.
: -DAN

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