Running FCAW .035 wire with the tension at 3 1/2 it started making build up at the drive roll. Making my wire flat and not push anymore. I just learned about the drive roll for FCAW wire that has ridges and grips the wire better. So I don't know what I am doing wrong but I am having trouble with the feed.
Hi. Maybe inside of your welder you have the small steel wheel on .25 instead of .035. You have to uncrew the black plastic knob and flip the small wheel where the .035 face to you.
Thank god there was no demo on the fluxcore portion lol that wire sucks and snaps easy. Just got this welder today and I’d say the thing runs like a champ
Is there a way to get this box to run hotter or stronger?. I was on a job in Pennsylvania and these electricians hooked this little Miller stick box up it was pushing 1/8th rides like nuttin with some thicker wire and gauge I believe it was awesome. Also it was ran off a generator. so how can you make that happen if it's possible? Does anyone know? Thanks
You'd have to have a large generator to run most any welder and no this machine has set capabilities. It's a multiprocessing machine which limits each process to certain parameters.
From thoroughly reading the specs, no. This is DC only. The only way to weld aluminum is with a spool gun MIG. I have never done this before, so cannot give any information about this process.
@@cobes11 you are right, this is a DC only machine. When welding with aluminum you need AC current for the "cleaning effect". Mig welding aluminum with a spool gun also requires a significant amount of prep acetone etching etc. It's works and is effective faster then tig but requires prep and doesn't look as pretty.
Depends on your wall thickness, type of metal etc.. What is happening when your trying to weld? What problems are you having? What process are you using?? What size wire are you using if using wire?
@@demidog4549 im using .025 steel mig wire. I cant really find a good wire speed and amps to have it on. Im not use of thickness. I have it on the lowest amps and it burna throw easily.
@@honeynutmc1862 try tack stack method turn setting to F 6. Get joints tight as you can. Pull trigger and don't move for about 1 sec. Let cool move over and continue all the way around tubing. Or you can always tig weld it with less burn through.
Hi I am Sam from Los Angeles enjoyed the link next time can go on to live more detail the on the hook up and the wire explained the difference between the Argon gasand No gasThank you
It handles up to 1/4" material very well above that is pushing it a bit. If you liked the content dont forget to like and subscribe!! Any other questions feel free to ask.
I have this machine and it'll weld 1/4" all day long. Even had to dial the voltage down a bit from the chart so I'm betting it'll handle 5/16" just fine.
The TiG is just lift start and not that great. For $750, even from Lincoln, it should come with it. I've had mine over a year and put many 2 lb spools through it. Welds smooth for an inverter. Best 120V machine on the market hands down. I tried Eastwood, Everlast, HTP. This is better.
I prefer HF tig in general, lift start has its place in areas with frequency issues. I agree it should come with it for the price. I cant see myself utilizing it with this machine so much as I mentioned. All in all great machine runs super smooth and I couldn't be happier for my mobile jobs its fantastic. I dont have to carry around 240v geny.
Just mig, stick electrode contain flux which protects your weld puddle known as (SMAW) shielded metal arc welding. Here's a link to another video with setup ruclips.net/video/IDJ0MvBJ868/видео.html
@@manuelbarron4378 Shielding gas for stick? Bro, if you are asking questing like that, then you should not even be near a welding machine until you have taken a couple classes. I am not saying that to be mean, just to let you know where you are. TIG and MIG always use gas. Some flux core does, some doesn't. Stick NEVER uses gas.
@@demidog4549 i do plan on doing some light flux with it as well as mig how does it burn the 0.35 ? I have the 110 cord on it. Need to see how it will work of my sa 200. Was looking for a suitcase but unfortunately dont have enough funds at the moment😅
It's designed to plugged into a 20amp designated circuit, so that means nothing else on the circuit. If your pulling power from something that's had multiple devices attached you'll overload the breaker.
@@demidog4549 straight into a kitchen 20amp outlet and out the window much to my mother's dismay, okay thanks a ton ill rigg up some half assed electrical jury rigged outlet and let everyone know you told me to, I appreciate it man
@@jackmioff000 if you have space in your electrical panel you can add a breaker and snip the end of your extension cord that would plug into the receptacle. Wire it directly into the breaker connect neutral and ground to proper locations and plug your welder directly into the extension cord.
I was having an issue with some shots. I'm aware of it I also figured I did get the information across with what I had. I'm usually on a time crunch to get film. I also didn't have time to re shoot so I went with it.
Yea tell me about it for some reason it kept defaulting. I lack time to do two takes and it's hard for me to tell It's not in focus until after I start editing.
You don't need to use it for flux core because there is no gas but it's like saying you dont need safety glasses to cut metal. Squinting works untill you catch a piece in the eye. It comes with a flux core nozzle I dont feel the need to change it each time. I appreciate the comment non the less.
DeMiDoG45 I have this machine, and I tried setting up this weekend. I wanted to give it a shot at doing the flux core but I was never able to get the gasless nozzle installed it seems their is not thread on the nozzle. I know you mentioned it is not needed, so would I be fine using it the the chrome nozzle if I can’t figure out how to put on the plastic one?
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I will be doing the stick and tig set up for this machine keeping you posted.
Thank you for sharing, Hoping to get my welder pretty soon this gave me a idea of what to expect once it arrives.
Your welcome, it's a great little welder
Running FCAW .035 wire with the tension at 3 1/2 it started making build up at the drive roll. Making my wire flat and not push anymore. I just learned about the drive roll for FCAW wire that has ridges and grips the wire better. So I don't know what I am doing wrong but I am having trouble with the feed.
Hi. Maybe inside of your welder you have the small steel wheel on .25 instead of .035. You have to uncrew the black plastic knob and flip the small wheel where the .035 face to you.
Thank god there was no demo on the fluxcore portion lol that wire sucks and snaps easy. Just got this welder today and I’d say the thing runs like a champ
I do mostly onsite welding, my main use with this machine is fluxcore lol.
Amazing video
Thanks don't forget to like and subscribe!!
Great video helped me a ton
Thanks and your welcome. If you enjoyed the content don't forget to like and subscribe thanks!!!
@@demidog4549 DONE. Are you still using this unit I just picked mine up from Lowe’s this morning for $686
@@gregorynorth80 sure am I use it regularly.
Can you run this off an extension cord?
You can id suggest getting one that's rated for 20amps meaning a thicker cord is always better 👌
Every time I try this my roll of flux unrolls it’s a smaller one like you used in the video
Set a little tension on it and don't let go of the wire.
there's a white spacer you need you'll see included. it happened to me also, i lost half the roll before i found it last night lol.
Hope this helps someone out setting this machine up.
@@chaddesousa834 yes, you need to set your wire speed aswell. You always set your machine for whatever thickness type of material, wire size etc.
@@chaddesousa834 it depends on your material thickness. If you look at your chart it will give a reasonable starting point.
Is there a way to get this box to run hotter or stronger?. I was on a job in Pennsylvania and these electricians hooked this little Miller stick box up it was pushing 1/8th rides like nuttin with some thicker wire and gauge I believe it was awesome. Also it was ran off a generator. so how can you make that happen if it's possible? Does anyone know? Thanks
You'd have to have a large generator to run most any welder and no this machine has set capabilities. It's a multiprocessing machine which limits each process to certain parameters.
Can you switch to AC for tig aluminum?
From thoroughly reading the specs, no. This is DC only. The only way to weld aluminum is with a spool gun MIG. I have never done this before, so cannot give any information about this process.
@@cobes11 you are right, this is a DC only machine. When welding with aluminum you need AC current for the "cleaning effect". Mig welding aluminum with a spool gun also requires a significant amount of prep acetone etching etc. It's works and is effective faster then tig but requires prep and doesn't look as pretty.
@@cobes11 Thanks.
Hey i recently got the same welding machince and im trying to weld exhast pipes and i cant get the settings right. What should i have them at?
Depends on your wall thickness, type of metal etc.. What is happening when your trying to weld? What problems are you having? What process are you using?? What size wire are you using if using wire?
@@demidog4549 im using .025 steel mig wire. I cant really find a good wire speed and amps to have it on. Im not use of thickness. I have it on the lowest amps and it burna throw easily.
@@honeynutmc1862 are you butt joining or have slip expansion?
@@honeynutmc1862 try tack stack method turn setting to F 6. Get joints tight as you can. Pull trigger and don't move for about 1 sec. Let cool move over and continue all the way around tubing. Or you can always tig weld it with less burn through.
@@demidog4549 its butt joining, what wire speed should i have it at? And the gas should be at 25 right?
Can you put a foot paddel on it ?
Here's a link to another video, yes you can use a foot pedal for tig.
ruclips.net/video/IDJ0MvBJ868/видео.html
Hi I am Sam from Los Angeles enjoyed the link next time can go on to live more detail the on the hook up and the wire explained the difference between the Argon gasand No gasThank you
Argon, is cleaner. Flux core, leaves more residue,but is more practical, you don't have to carry a tank with uou
Thx for the tutorial
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Can you not just let the tensioner off and hand rewind the wire back on to the spool, or is it not worth worrying about?
It's such a minimal amount of wire and re winding it may cause feed issues. It's not worth worrying about IMO.
Thanks for the vid! I was looking at buying this machine. How does it handle thicker metal? I want to weld some motorcycle frames and seats
It handles up to 1/4" material very well above that is pushing it a bit. If you liked the content dont forget to like and subscribe!! Any other questions feel free to ask.
@@demidog4549 that sounds like jt should handle some chromoly pipes. Thanks for the info!
I have this machine and it'll weld 1/4" all day long. Even had to dial the voltage down a bit from the chart so I'm betting it'll handle 5/16" just fine.
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Definitely not
The TiG is just lift start and not that great. For $750, even from Lincoln, it should come with it. I've had mine over a year and put many 2 lb spools through it. Welds smooth for an inverter. Best 120V machine on the market hands down. I tried Eastwood, Everlast, HTP. This is better.
I prefer HF tig in general, lift start has its place in areas with frequency issues. I agree it should come with it for the price. I cant see myself utilizing it with this machine so much as I mentioned. All in all great machine runs super smooth and I couldn't be happier for my mobile jobs its fantastic. I dont have to carry around 240v geny.
So do you use shielding gas for mig welding and stick welding?
Just mig, stick electrode contain flux which protects your weld puddle known as (SMAW) shielded metal arc welding. Here's a link to another video with setup
ruclips.net/video/IDJ0MvBJ868/видео.html
Okay thank you so much
@@manuelbarron4378 no problem, don't forget to hit that subscribe button!!
@@manuelbarron4378 Shielding gas for stick? Bro, if you are asking questing like that, then you should not even be near a welding machine until you have taken a couple classes. I am not saying that to be mean, just to let you know where you are. TIG and MIG always use gas. Some flux core does, some doesn't. Stick NEVER uses gas.
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Is your machine still up and running?
Yessir
Nice i just bought one yesterday.
@CesarHuerta-ih7oj I'd really advise getting the knurled drive roll if your going to be doing Flux core
@@demidog4549 i do plan on doing some light flux with it as well as mig how does it burn the 0.35 ? I have the 110 cord on it. Need to see how it will work of my sa 200. Was looking for a suitcase but unfortunately dont have enough funds at the moment😅
Is this 20amps 0r 25 Amps? I have it but it keeps tripping my 20amps and goes into duty cycle on 30 amps
It's designed to plugged into a 20amp designated circuit, so that means nothing else on the circuit. If your pulling power from something that's had multiple devices attached you'll overload the breaker.
What settings are you running? To be tripping a 20amp you'd have to be running it almost fully even with other electronics connected.
@@demidog4549 straight into a kitchen 20amp outlet and out the window much to my mother's dismay, okay thanks a ton ill rigg up some half assed electrical jury rigged outlet and let everyone know you told me to, I appreciate it man
@@jackmioff000 if you have space in your electrical panel you can add a breaker and snip the end of your extension cord that would plug into the receptacle. Wire it directly into the breaker connect neutral and ground to proper locations and plug your welder directly into the extension cord.
why video is not in focus bro???
I was having an issue with some shots. I'm aware of it I also figured I did get the information across with what I had. I'm usually on a time crunch to get film. I also didn't have time to re shoot so I went with it.
Autofocus bro
Yea tell me about it for some reason it kept defaulting. I lack time to do two takes and it's hard for me to tell It's not in focus until after I start editing.
The nozzle isnt needed for fluxcore welding. Its used for mig welding.
You don't need to use it for flux core because there is no gas but it's like saying you dont need safety glasses to cut metal. Squinting works untill you catch a piece in the eye. It comes with a flux core nozzle I dont feel the need to change it each time. I appreciate the comment non the less.
DeMiDoG45 I have this machine, and I tried setting up this weekend. I wanted to give it a shot at doing the flux core but I was never able to get the gasless nozzle installed it seems their is not thread on the nozzle. I know you mentioned it is not needed, so would I be fine using it the the chrome nozzle if I can’t figure out how to put on the plastic one?
it's only sold though home depot. the ""LE"" Stands for LOW END
it's not as serviceable as the Mp31 sold at a higher price
The LE stands for Lincoln Electric not sure on your point.
bought mine at Lowes because it was cheaper than one at my local Airgas. I assumed the LE stood for Lincoln Electric...