Date:         Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:23:49 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun! Welding Aluminum with a
              MIG.
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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110, 220 switching sounds like a great feature.
My Hobart can use a spool gun. Of course Dennis doesn't need this,
but this tutorial might help others:

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/aluminium-setup.htm

Along with list member help, I found that website very helpful for
learning a bit about
MIG.

One of these days I'll take the plunge on a spool gun purchase and try
modifying the intake manifold on my Jetta swap, (adapting 2 different
intake manifolds).

Neil.


On 1/19/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I prefer to use a spool gun for aluminum. The short distance eliminates the
> issues with the soft material fouling the liner. I just got a Millermatic
> 211. This welder can work off 110 or 220 and supports a spool gun. The auto
> set feature is a nice touch.  So far it has been a he improvement over my
> old Century. The Hobarts at Northern tool are also great units at more
> reasonable pricing. I bought the Miller due to the Inverter technology.
>
> Dennis
>
>

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