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i have a mig  10 &i want to know if it's a good machine for starters & also want to know if you could do nice welds with it cause all i get is little balls can't seem to get those nice puddles im a beginner so don't have too much knowledge in this field im learning by trial n error but want to learn badly .. for my last question is it better to weld with gas or just as good with flux
Reply:Post some pictures of your welds, so we can see what’s going on.Mig is always easier than flux core. Not as much happening in the puddle.Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:visibility without the slag partially covering the puddle is a huge benefit of welding MIG (using 75/25 argon/co2 mix).  Post pictures of your machine with the settings you've used and for what parts have you been practicing on. 1st on WeldingWeb to have a scrolling sig! HTP Invertig 400HTP Invertig 221HTP ProPulse 300HTP ProPulse 200 x2HTP ProPulse 220MTSHTP Inverarc 200TLP HTP Microcut 875SC
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPPost some pictures of your welds, so we can see what’s going on.Mig is always easier than flux core. Not as much happening in the puddle.
Reply:what do you mean by that(not as much happening in the puddle ) are you saying that gas mix is easier to weld with than just flux ? i will try to post some welds but im must warn you they're HORRIBLE i will also show you the settings &everything else i could think of that would be of benefit to me &you to see what im doing wrong .............. thanks .. im very grateful .
Reply:When you’re new to welding, it’s hard to tell the difference between molten slag, and molten metal when looking at the puddle. With the Mig process it’s a lot easier to see molten steel! http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...ed-detail.aspxDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by tarkuswhat do you mean by that(not as much happening in the puddle ) are you saying that gas mix is easier to weld with than just flux ? i will try to post some welds but im must warn you they're HORRIBLE i will also show you the settings &everything else i could think of that would be of benefit to me &you to see what im doing wrong .............. thanks .. im very grateful .
Reply:Originally Posted by mike837goWe've all laid down pigeon poop.
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPOh not me, I was born with a golden arm!
Reply:Not so much brave, as honest! As you said “We've all laid down pigeon poop”. That is a very true statement! Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPNot so much brave, as honest! As you said “We've all laid down pigeon poop”. That is a very true statement!
Reply:pigeon poop lmfao that's a good one i can't stop laughing cause in reality that's what my welding looks like .
Reply:that's exactly how i would like to weld like those pics... but like the dude said mine is like pigeon poop lol
Reply:Originally Posted by tarkusthat's exactly how i would like to weld like those pics... but like the dude said mine is like pigeon poop lol
Reply:Originally Posted by OscarWell then what would you like?  We don't know about your settings and can't see your attempted welds or anything at all about your technique , so we have absolutely no clue on where to begin to help you out.  Until then this thread is just here for comical purposes.  it all begins with YOU.