I think it really comes down to the user's skill level. We have both a stick welder and wire feed in our shop, and I choose them based on need. If I have to weld a couple of pieces of 1/4" steel diamond plate together, I'll use a stick welder. If I have to do some sheet metal work, it's the MIG welder.
I can weld fairly thick steel with a stick welder, but I'm not that accomplished with the wire feed welder. I think it takes a lot more practice to weld with a wire feed welder than it does stick welding. That being said, I have known guys who can weld sheet metal with a stick welder..... Dan --- On Sun, 8/3/08, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] On welding > To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008, 11:49 AM > Anyone use a stick welder for small jobs? > > My wrench says they are useless but his two employees > disagree. I don't know > enough to have an informed opinion... beyond the fact > it's half the cost > (vs. mig) for something I'll use once a year. > > Mac > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
