This video really helps me as I'm also learning as I go. I'm also using the exact same welder and same wire with similar settings. I'm working on a Jeep TJ frame and have been using the max 2 setting with a wire speed of about 6.5. Because of the lower duty cycle, I learned that working in ~15 - 20 second intervals has been able to give me decent results that I'm comfortable with given my level of skill.
This was a great vid! I had terrible results and you really pin pointed what i think i was doing incorrectly. Speed kills, i thibk is what i need to take away from this lol.
Have you ever had the welder kick out the breaker as soon as you hit the trigger? Breaker is fine any other tools plugged in run with no problem.....getting really frustrated....help !
I have not had this problem. Mine will trip a 15amp breaker if I run them too long. This is less of an issue with a 20amp breaker. If it does this a lot I’d say something is defective
Going to try a new breaker....maybe it is a weak breaker but still good to run small power tools....at least it will be a process of elimination to tell whether it is the breaker or something wrong internally with the welder....I'll let you know... thanks
Thanks for the info ! Where / how did you ground it ? Complete beginner here : Question ... would this be appropriate for "spots" such as in crafts (metal sculptures, fix a cracked bike frame, and light auto body work ? Would you have the MODEL number plz ? Thanks !
You ground using the "ground clamp". This is a good light duty welder, but will not work in really thin metal. Auto body (20ga) would probably be the thinnest. There is a bit of a learning curve, especially with thin material... takes practice.
I was not aware they made aluminum flux core wire. Can you send me a link? Id be really interested. But I dont think this machine will run a standard alum setup.
Maybe slow down the wire speed and check you ground connection. Also I have noticed various degrees in splatter depending on brand of wire… sometimes even different rolls of the same wire. If it’s really bad try another spool wire and see it that helps.
You always do vert in a vert situation! Going down hand will not give you proper penetration. Also some wire is only made for flat/horizontal. If you are welding flux/stick you pull, mig/metal core etc you push ✌️
Bought one of these several yrs ago, and still learning. Very helpful video.
Glad it was helpful!
This video really helps me as I'm also learning as I go. I'm also using the exact same welder and same wire with similar settings. I'm working on a Jeep TJ frame and have been using the max 2 setting with a wire speed of about 6.5. Because of the lower duty cycle, I learned that working in ~15 - 20 second intervals has been able to give me decent results that I'm comfortable with given my level of skill.
I wonder if putting a more powerful fan in these 120v units would help.
Why is the tip extended out so far from the nozzle?
On mine, the tip isn’t even visible when the nozzle is on.
That is explained in another one of my videos... ruclips.net/video/UlTeX2wEtxc/видео.htmlsi=TB8P2zvhmkgHECfp
Your so fantastic for posting all this wonderful information, it's so helpful.
Keep up the solid work champ!
it's awesome very good welder had one for years
Hello I have the same welder and what settings do I need to use for thin metal like doing body work on a vehicle
Clear and useful information that is well explained. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful.
I Just ordered mine can’t wait to get it
This was a great vid! I had terrible results and you really pin pointed what i think i was doing incorrectly. Speed kills, i thibk is what i need to take away from this lol.
Glad it helped. You will find the right timing with practice.
Have you ever had the welder kick out the breaker as soon as you hit the trigger? Breaker is fine any other tools plugged in run with no problem.....getting really frustrated....help !
I have not had this problem. Mine will trip a 15amp breaker if I run them too long. This is less of an issue with a 20amp breaker. If it does this a lot I’d say something is defective
Going to try a new breaker....maybe it is a weak breaker but still good to run small power tools....at least it will be a process of elimination to tell whether it is the breaker or something wrong internally with the welder....I'll let you know... thanks
I'm looking forward to a hands in tutorial.😊👍
Thanks for the info !
Where / how did you ground it ?
Complete beginner here : Question ... would this be appropriate for "spots" such as in crafts (metal sculptures, fix a cracked bike frame, and light auto body work ?
Would you have the MODEL number plz ?
Thanks !
You ground using the "ground clamp". This is a good light duty welder, but will not work in really thin metal. Auto body (20ga) would probably be the thinnest. There is a bit of a learning curve, especially with thin material... takes practice.
Great video thank you
No it’s broke off flush with the inside of the welder but it is sticking out about an inch or two but it won’t come out
Did you open the feed rollers? Sometimes if there is a kink or burr in wire its hard to pull out. As a last resort just grab it with pliers and yank.
@@woodsarmoury thank you for your help I was able to fix it the wire inside the plastic was all bent up
Fluxcore is KING!
Not dealing with gas is nice...
aluminum flux core wire does it work on that welder?
I was not aware they made aluminum flux core wire. Can you send me a link? Id be really interested. But I dont think this machine will run a standard alum setup.
awesome information! thank you
good info, thanks
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
I have the same welder I'm getting a ton of splatter is that just my settings or??
Maybe slow down the wire speed and check you ground connection. Also I have noticed various degrees in splatter depending on brand of wire… sometimes even different rolls of the same wire. If it’s really bad try another spool wire and see it that helps.
@@woodsarmoury Try Inverting your polarity
@@Jside68 Possible, mine came out of box setup for flux-core, but yeah if its setup for gas... might cause a problem.
Are you using gas? the wire that comes with welder is solid core for a gas MIG setup. If your not using FluxCore that could also be the issue.
Thanks man, good video.
Glad you liked it!
What is this flux core welder part number
For the welder or the tip ?
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great video man, thank you
nice, i need to try my mastercraft
Basically min #1 20 amp. Min 2 40amp. Max 1. 60 amp. Max 2 80 amp. It’s a 80 amp welder
I never thought of it that way, but makes sense. I think the lack of fine tuning is this welders biggest weakness.
Does it mean you draw 20,40,60 or 80amps on a 15 breaker ? What is the correlation between that and breaker amperage needed ?
Dude's building a battle tank in the background and nobody cares?
Your the first person to mention it...
Check out the build series of the Armoured Car
You always do vert in a vert situation! Going down hand will not give you proper penetration. Also some wire is only made for flat/horizontal. If you are welding flux/stick you pull, mig/metal core etc you push ✌️
I usually get about 30secs max sometimes a minute depending on the thickness of the steel of coarse lolol