Steve`s_Welding`s_Pisch
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Hello all,
As you can probably guess by the user-name i am not a time served welder.
My skill level with stick welding is basic, ie OK at flat and fillet welds, useless at verticals, over head etc.
I work offshore with ROVs but thoroughly enjoy my welding when at home. To the point where i am thinking of making gates and railings etc. My questions for everyone are as follows;
For welding 16mm solid bar to 10mm x 40mm flat bar will stick or MIG be better?
Is MIG relatively easy to pick up if you have the basics of stick under your belt so to speak?
What size wire for the above thicknesses of metal would be best for MIG welding?
What mix ratio of gases would i need? 20% or 5% etc?
I have been looking at the Weldequip Portamig 215. If that is Over/Under kill could you plese recommend a better model/manufacturer.
Cheers
Steve
As you can probably guess by the user-name i am not a time served welder.
My skill level with stick welding is basic, ie OK at flat and fillet welds, useless at verticals, over head etc.
I work offshore with ROVs but thoroughly enjoy my welding when at home. To the point where i am thinking of making gates and railings etc. My questions for everyone are as follows;
For welding 16mm solid bar to 10mm x 40mm flat bar will stick or MIG be better?
Is MIG relatively easy to pick up if you have the basics of stick under your belt so to speak?
What size wire for the above thicknesses of metal would be best for MIG welding?
What mix ratio of gases would i need? 20% or 5% etc?
I have been looking at the Weldequip Portamig 215. If that is Over/Under kill could you plese recommend a better model/manufacturer.
Cheers
Steve