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 Hi again Randy, 
Personally I think that this dual shield method is ideal be cause you get 
most of the speed of the mig and most of the benefits of stick. It is the method 
that I am using. Because wire is much less dense than a stick it is very 
important to weld steel preheated to about 200 degrees for best results, 
especially in heavier sections to assure good penetration. I got the 200 deghree 
figure from Dan Lance who really is our welding guru and the expert in this 
area.  
I do know that Dan prefers stick welding from conversations with him. 
Best Regards, 
Jim K 
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