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Thread: MIG Wire Recommendations
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23rd Jun 2019, 10:29 PM #1New Member
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MIG Wire Recommendations
Hi Guys
I am looking in stocking up on MIG wire and looking recommendation what brands are the best and what are good value for money
I am looking for Stainless steel wire for 304SS, General Aluminium all purpose aluminium wire (5356) and Mild steel.
And best place to buy the online.
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26th Jun 2019, 11:39 AM #2Intermediate Member
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you also up for another set of pulleys for aluminium, at least 2 different gase mixes and new teflon lining for your lead whenever you switch to different metal.
MIG is evil. Throw it away and buy decent TIG.
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29th Jun 2019, 09:57 AM #3Most Valued Member
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I wouldn't suggest buying online as a particularly good option for mig wire as it is heavy and will therefore jack up the cost of freight. I'm also yet to see an online seller who can match the price of an over the counter sale. Assuming you are using full size spools of wire, then I would be talking to any of the industrial welding supply companies.
I'm guessing that you may just be starting out on your welding career, so I would echo an earlier comment that swapping between materials with a mig is not always the cheapest endeavour and also that mig on ally and stainless is not always as simple as the advertisements make it sound.
Lots of good advice on this forum if you wish to bounce some ideas around.
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