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Adam R · 02-21-2004, 01:22 AM

"what kind of wire?{stainless {what?...........}
yeah, i know the local welding supply house, but stainless what?"

308L STAINLESS TIG WELDING WIRE

308L seems to be what most of us use. TIG welding wire does come in a variety of grades and diameter. 304 is soft and easy to bend, 308 is a lot more stiff, but still fairly easy to work with, 316 is really stiff and a pain in the a%#, but it is really tough and holds it's shape well. Buy a few sticks of each and see what you like best.

02-21-2004, 01:22 AM	#14
Adam R Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Plainfield, CT Posts: 428	"what kind of wire?{stainless {what?...........} yeah, i know the local welding supply house, but stainless what?" 308L STAINLESS TIG WELDING WIRE 308L seems to be what most of us use. TIG welding wire does come in a variety of grades and diameter. 304 is soft and easy to bend, 308 is a lot more stiff, but still fairly easy to work with, 316 is really stiff and a pain in the a%#, but it is really tough and holds it's shape well. Buy a few sticks of each and see what you like best.