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Old 06-03-2010, 09:46 AM   #51
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT View Post
I am not talking about structural. I don't want to have to spend more time dealing with flux core BS. When I've done flux core I've had more spatter and more blow-through than when I'm using solid wire with a sheilding gas. I don't like fighting my tools, or dealing with unnecessary cleanup. Granted, I only do this as a hobby, but IMO flux core will stick the metal right but will require more work- and skill if you are working on something that's more of a pile.
I totally agree with you. Fluxcore has more penetration at the same power and is much easier to cook through sheet with. Plus its harder to drag a pretty bead and an all around pain to clean up.
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