I use Stick 90% of the time for stuff I do (various repairs, blacksmith tools, welding tables, etc.).
But, I have this beautiful MillerMatic 252 I bought recently and have been using it more and more for its speed and anytime I have some aluminum to repair (large tent poles, bases for tables, etc.).
Now that my main stick machine has been down (some of you may have seen my posts about my Miller DialArc 250), I got to wondering if I shouldn't run flux core in my MM 252 to do the jobs for which I've traditionally used Stick.
Furthermore, should I lean toward gas-shielded for most of it or go with the self-shielded. I run C25 for my regular MIG and 100% Argon for the aluminum. I would like to not have to buy yet another gas cylinder if possible.
Ideas? Opinions? Words of wisdom?
Thanks,
rvb
-- As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17