Most Used Tig Wires

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I am heading to the weld store tomorrow to pick up some things to play with on my new tig, and was wondering which wire is most used, so that i can pick some up.  i don't have alot to spend, so I just want to make sure to get the basics.  Thanks.My Babies:MillerMatic 185Thermal Arc 300SHobart StickMate AC/DC 235/160Dalex Werke Spot WelderOh and the wife and kids are important too!
Reply:ER70-S6, for mild steel in 1/16" and 3/32". For Aluminum, 4043, and 5356 same diameters. It will depend on the thickness of your material, and the capacity of your machine. For practice, I would pick up the 1/16" dia. in mild steel and aluminum because - You get more rod per pound, and it's easier to work with the smaller diameters.---------------------------John
Reply:I use these the most-ER70S-2 in 1/16", 3/32" and 1/8"ER4043 in 3/32" and 1/8"Tungesten- 2% thoriated (red), in 3/32" and 1/8"MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:er70ser308Ler316L40435356ni-44 for cast ironand some er309L for stainless to mild steel