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Originally Posted by hrench
We have a flux-core wire-feed welder in the shop, which is inexpensive to operate and the kids learn to make some great looking welds. Add a bracket? don't need to drill and bolt--just weld it on! Also note, we've never had the money for aluminum welding.
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Have you ever considered MIG or TIG as an upgrade down the road? Flux core welding has at least in my experience been a bit sloppier due to the slag. MIG is just as easy and produces better welds when welding indoors. TIG, while often considered an "aluminum" process, is also great for steel and allows for cheaper TIG equipment (AC is required for aluminum and adds quite a bit of cost). Sure, the gases add cost, but the resulting welds are better looking (no slag to chip) and possibly stronger (although that's more a factor of the welder's skill).
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