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Originally posted by Craigs_Tonka:
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Originally posted by Samueul:
[b]Lowes sells a Lincoln AC225amp Stick welder that you can pretty much weld anything with.
I find it hard to weld stainless or aluminum with a stick welder. The versatility to do various metals along with the added benefit of a perfectly clean weld without chipping and grinding(if using co2/argon mix) and the ability to weld VERY THIN sheet metal is what separates the migs from stick welders. IMHO[/b]
I agree on the stainless and aluminum. I found that on my stick, if I crank it all the way down to 40amps and do small lengths at a time, I can get a pretty decent weld. I agree that mig is much better for this application though. I have a better go at the thicker stuff 1/8 - 1/2" with the stick though....

They say it's easier to learn on a mig/fluxcore, but I found that I picked up stick a lot quicker. I've always been ass backwards though smile
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