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Originally Posted by Tree-50
Flux core is not solid wire, it's hollow...Mig makes prettier welds but if penetration is all you need flux will be fine, since it's going to be ground flush anyways. Flux is cheaper for the setup, electrode it's more expensive but machine nah. Flux is more forgiving for contaminants though from what I hear. Flux can be used in windier conditions where mig gas would blow away from pool. I built my truck with a flux core lincoln. I still want a mig, but that will come later. I've got an acetylene torch I want to learn how to braze with also.
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Forgive me I misspoke. I intened to say flux core and typed solid.