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Does ANYONE know where to get ESAB "easy grind" MIG wire?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by newstranger, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. newstranger
    Joined: Aug 2, 2005
    Posts: 587

    newstranger
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    I have looked ALL OVER the damn internet and I can't find ANYTHING!!! I've even gone to the local welding supply jobbers and the ONE place that can even find it in their catalogs has promised me twice they would order it for me and twice I haven't heard back!

    I just want to take this stuff for a whirl and see if it's "all that"! If anyone out there has used it and loves it or hates it, please chime in too! A spool of this stuff is EXPENSIVE, but if it is truly easier/softer to grind I'm ALL FOR IT! I hate grinding rock-hard tack welds!

    Anybody? Help...

    Thanks,
    ns
     
  2. jimmyv
    Joined: Dec 1, 2006
    Posts: 620

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    From what I've heard it's no easier to grind than other mig wire.
     
  3. dabirdguy
    Joined: Jun 23, 2005
    Posts: 2,404

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    I got 2 rolls from my local welding supply about a month ago.
    They had to special order it.
    Praxair Incorporated
    [ 636) 946-6233 praxair.com
    2227 1st Capitol Dr, St Charles, MO 63301
     
  4. theHIGHLANDER
    Joined: Jun 3, 2005
    Posts: 10,439

    theHIGHLANDER
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    A definate difference. Worth the dough.
     
  5. pimpin paint
    Joined: May 31, 2005
    Posts: 4,937

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    from so cal

    Hey,

    have ya checked with any of the local body shops to see if they're
    using any and their source? It was formulated for the body trade.

    Swankey Devils C.C.

    "Meanwhile, back aboard The Tainted Pork"
     
  6. Vergil
    Joined: Dec 10, 2005
    Posts: 785

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  7. fatabone
    Joined: Nov 3, 2003
    Posts: 1,435

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    Esab welding and cutting products 717-637-8911
     
  8. About a month ago, I had my local welding supply shop order me a 11# roll. Price was ~$55.00.

    So far, it's worked extremely well with my Lincoln 140 doing patch panels on Model A sheetmetal.
     
  9. my2nd40
    Joined: Dec 11, 2003
    Posts: 222

    my2nd40
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    from Tennessee

  10. Rossco
    Joined: Apr 21, 2008
    Posts: 289

    Rossco
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    from SinCal

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  11. Pinstriper40
    Joined: Sep 24, 2007
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    I used to work at Fastenal- they could get it.
     
  12. stragedy
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
    Posts: 205

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    I have a roll, but also had trouble getting it, I'll look when I get home and see who i ended up buying from. One place wanted me to buy four rolls before they'd do it !

    I haven't tried it yet, I bought .025 so we'll see.
     

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