"mark" wrote in message
Have you or anyone else ever ran gas in addition to flux core? Does it
get rid of the splatter? I have a virtual lifetime supply(3 spools) of
flux core, and the gas kit in a box(just need a bottle), I would really
love to reduce the splatter!

What you're refering to is called dual shield. It is a truly wonderous
process that uses wire with a special flux core that is designed (and
required) to be used with an outer gas sheild. There is a bunch of info
in the archives on "dual shield".

You cannot just run a gas shield with standard flux-core wire.
Not sure if it would ruin the weld, but it would be a waste of $.

Dual shield is different and needs gas. A lot of the current dual
shield wires use standard C25 gas, so you can just switch rolls.

Dual shield gives a hot arc and great penetration like flux core.
When the machine is dialed in, you don't get much spatter. When you
chip the flux off, you see very beautiful welds. Very popular with
ship builders in the PNW.

If any one in the Seattle area wants to try some, I've got a 10 lb.
spool of .045 that is a little too much for my 170 amp welder to
handle. Email me if intersted in a trade or cheap price.

Jeff Dantzler
dantzler at d r i z z l e dot com