Can you use plain steel .035 mig wire for 0xy-fuel welding?

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Any reason why this won't work?  My understanding is that the flame keeps the oxygen away, and it would seem that .035 wire would work well on thin sheet with a 00 or 000 welding tip.Thanks!Mark D.
Reply:sure it will work if you can weld. not my first choice of process for something very thin but have at it!
Reply:I know it will be a challenge, but this is a hobby for me and I have a nice torch setup and old ac/dc idealarc.  I'd like to learn to use what I have to the best of my ability, and learning to oxy-fuel weld should make tig that much easier to learn if I have go down that road.I was pretty sure the mig wire would work, but I wanted to bounce it off the pros before I actually started fooling around with it.Thanks!Mark D.
Reply:Can be used for tig welding too.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:I would avoid it for learning. Part of the requirement for the filler metal in OA welding of thin material is to act as a heat-sink. I use 1/16" filler on materials down to about .015" thick base metal. The other problem is the alloy. ER series fillers have additional de-oxidixers etc that just spark and sizzle, and sparks can lead to torch "pops". Pick up a pound of RG-45 1/16" and you will be fine. OA is perfect for thin materials, at least down to about .010" for the average weldor.