gas mig welding

[chevelle19700]

What is so hard about using gas i see people say they havent gotten to gas yet is it harder or what enlighten me i just picked up a mig welder and have always been told gas is better because it gives you cleaner easier welds

[hotrdblder]

nothing is hard about it, in fact there are no real downsides to gas, just use c-25

[Jim Nilsen]

If you are welding in an area with limited ventilation like your garage in the winter on a below zero day you will notice a considerable difference in the fumes and smoke in the air, it also produces less sparks that will ruin other parts finishes.

Gas is the way to go !

[JMarsa]

Only downside I can think of would be welding outside in the wind where the gas can't shield well.

--JMarsa

[dharrod]

I think a lot of people just don't take the extra step because you can weld without it and feel they are saving a few upfront bucks and bottle refills.

[80proZ]

Flux core also burns hotter.Better penetration on thicker materials.