Metal Cored Wires

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Doesn anyone know the recommended stick out for Metal Cored Wires?
Reply:Originally Posted by DownsouthDoesn anyone know the recommended stick out for Metal Cored Wires?
Reply:1/2 inch
Reply:X2.  check the manufacturer's data sheets, they might go a little longer or shorter, but in general 1/2" should work. Originally Posted by jamesyarbrough1/2 inch
Reply:RTFM.Stick-out varies depending on the specific wire and the specific size of that wire that is being used.Lincoln's metal-cored wires (GMAW-C) for use on mild steel (the alloy steel wires use slightly different stick-outs) call for between 3/4 to 1-1/4 inch stick-out depending on the specific wire and specific size being used.ESAB's cored wires seem to call for anywhere between 3/8 to 3/4 inch stick-out, depending on the specific wire and size and amps being used.Last edited by MoonRise; 03-06-2013 at 10:21 AM.  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...