Wire Welders--MIG vs. FCAW

by (Login SoCalRedNeck)
Horsemen

FCAW seems more user friendly because of no need for gas. Is there something I'm missing? On google, I can't find a reason why MIG would be better for home/garage use.

http://www.allsouthernrock.com/

"You don't like my bike? YOU aren't supposed to like my bike."

Posted on Jul 22, 2008, 1:12 AM
from IP address 72.197.145.244

Respond to this message

Goto Forum HomeResponses

Difference between the two, as far as I'm concerned.. on Jul 22, 2008, 3:36 AM

agreed. teeonehundred on Jul 22, 2008, 7:56 AM
agreed (in principle). agypsy74 on Jul 22, 2008, 8:51 AM
Never used flux core, on purpose...... on Jul 22, 2008, 11:14 AM

So, it looks like Wire feed MIG is the better bet. A on Jul 22, 2008, 9:42 PM

wire without gas is like stick welding or am I wrong??. homer on Jul 23, 2008, 6:38 PM

Kinda. on Jul 23, 2008, 7:09 PM