Mig Wire Question

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Theres some mig wire for sale locally, but I'm not understanding the type of wire based on the description.  I tried to google it but came up with no answer.It's described as this:INDURA-MIG ELECTRODE SOLID WIRE .045" TYPE-AWS A5. 18-93. 33 LB NEW IN BOXThe seller is asking $50.  I'm really looking for ER70S6, but how does this alloy compare and how is the price?ThanksTA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:AWS A5. 18-93 is a spec that covers a lot of alloys."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:http://www.indura.us/prd_list.php?id=0&idp=44They only seem to offer ER70S6 in 33 lbs spools. If it's stainless it would be more expensive.Perhaps ask the seller if there are ny other numbers on the item.
Reply:http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/tls/3703798052.htmlTA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:I had to google some but AWS A5. 18-93 is the AWS A5.18 standard from 1993. It covers several types of wire but they are all ER70.The roll is old judging from the package and the date on it but it seems like Indura only makes ER70S-6 and not S-2 or any of the others. http://www.indura.us/Secret_Behind_t...ding_Wires.php
Reply:Call the number and ask.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelonCall the number and ask.
Reply:$50 is kinda expensive. I can get a 33lb spool of that alloy for $29.80.
Reply:Originally Posted by Econdron$50 is kinda expensive. I can get a 33lb spool of that alloy for $29.80.
Reply:Blackstone. Fastenal's private label welding wire. Made by a company called Welding Material Sales. I wouldn't be surprised if they do Praxair's and AirGas's wire as well.