Originally Posted by Stewart ** 2
Is this a decent (CHICAGO ELECTRIC WELDING Flux 125 Welder #3684) welder that Harbor Freight has on sale? It supposedly doesn't need gas. Will this weld body panels, such as floor panels, kick panels and lower cab corners? Would it be easy enough to use for a baby beginner to use (last time I tried welding was about 55 years ago using rod/stick welder) ? And, IF, this will work on those things mentioned, what size flux wire should I get? ALL opinions would be appreciated.

Sorry if I put this in the wrong shop area.

SS
Flux core process has too much penetration for sheet metal. You'll wind up blowing holes in your weld joint. Polarity of the gun is different between MIG and flux core processes. I'd recommend a combo MIG/Flux core unit, with Argon/CO2 or at least straight C02, which is what I use.

I'll move your post and replies to its own thread, here in the Tool Chest.


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