Hey BobMac,
I am finally getting some success welding 16 and 18 guage SS.
Only ~25% success with the MIG flux core 308L. No-gas.
But now 75% success with; believe-it-or-not; 308L stick welding.
When I get better, I’ll show photos.
For now view theses two encouraging videos:
Now I know TIG would be the best. At the highest cost. Special tungsten’s. Special gas.
Dual shielded (w/gas) MIG be nearly as good. Super special tri-mix helium gas.
I’d rather spend my money on the actual SS gasifier housings material than welding pretty, “best”.
I’m a good’nuff guy.
S.U.