Two very small 120v MIG projects

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I have done a bit of welding with 6013 1/16", it was no fun. I had better luck using the stainless 1/16" rods, was it "316"? This was 35 years ago. I would not even consider using any stick less than 3/32 for any job (now that MIGs exist). However as one guy (might have) said, "you go to weld with the welder you have not with the welder you want".

With regard to tools though, my MultiMatic200 is a MIG/TIG/Stick, which is one of the reasons I chose it over the 211. I bought the spoolgun too, but now wish I'da got the TIG torch instead (and another gas cylinder). That stuff is on the list.

If I revisit this thumbscrew will probably go this route rather than welding. Unless I get the TIG torch first.
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Yeah I wrestled with getting the multimatic 200 before deciding on the 211 but ultimately the difference in $$$ swayed me as I really didn't need the portability. I did buy the spool gun and figured that will get me going on aluminum and if I end up needing Tig I will dump the difference saved into a Stick/Tig. But I am still drooling over my 211.

Great little repairs/mods... keep posting.