tweake wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 6:06 pm

Louie1961 wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 7:19 am Try it, but my gut says no. the MM252 doesn't have adjustable inductance, and I am 99% sure that is how the MM255 is able to use 90/10 gas

inductance doesn't do anything in spray.

I believe the OP was asking about doing short circuit MIG with 90/10 not spray.

Try it, but my gut says no. the MM252 doesn't have adjustable inductance, and I am 99% sure that is how the MM255 is able to use 90/10 gas

+1 to what Daniel said. A wire brush will not remove mill scale in most cases. It just polishes it. Oxy-acetylene welding does not require the kind of cleaning TIG welding requires. I would ditch the acetone, and I would remove the mill scale with a grinder or a sanding disk. Did you ever try the la...

You got ripped off. Should be at least 2000psi, give or take +/- 100 psi for temperature changes

FWIW, there are no pre-qualified welding procedures for short circuit, hard wire MIG. There are pre-qualified procedures for stick, flux core, TIG, etc., but not short circuit, hard wire MIG. That ought to tell you a bit about what you are asking Jody tells it better than I do. https://www.weldingti...

Jody Collier is the name of the person who started this site. His son (named Joe?? IIRC) created the app and Jody promoted it here. But Jody has pretty much given up on creating Youtube videos (under the "welding tips and tricks" brand) and has virtually abandoned this forum in the last ye...

Hey, I'll retire soon but need advice on a cheap TIG welder for small home projects. Maybe some of you have some similar needs. Quick search came up with 200A stick/TIG for under $200 (ug can you say China?). I can get away with 100A, dont need no pedal, but HF start is really desirable (I'm a mach...

vdotmatrix wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:21 pm I have a ck17 flex head. I have been practicing on aluminum but it seems like i can perhaps run 10 four inch beads on coupons, maybe less, and my torch feel hot .

Normal? Abby-normal?

Its normal for an air cooled torch to get to hot to comfortably handle.

looks to me like you are struggling with too long of an arc length.

I would head over to HTP America and get one of their flex neck guns that fits your welder https://usaweld.com/collections/Miller_ ... P_HTP_Flex

If you just want parts, check here https://usaweld.com/collections/Miller_ ... _130XP_OEM

Anything powered is a mistake, it just pushes contaminants deeper into the metal. Use a dedicated stainless steel wire brush followed by a wipe with acetone and you should be good to go.

I shared this in a separate post, but sharing again for visibility. Good morning! I wanted to make a request for a video, going to back to the basics I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Jody almost never visits these boards anymore, and he has pretty much stopped making free videos. He now has...

You could just buy the torch with the switch that goes with that machine https://bakersgas.com/products/froniust ... ft-4035989

Check your work clamp and all lead connections. Corrosion, loose connections, or anything that causes high resistance in the welding circuit will do exactly what you are experiencing, especially as they heat up.

I wouldn't buy a bottle if I was in your situation. I would call my local welding supply company and lease a tank, the largest they have. It will save you time chasing refills. and the cost to lease a tank is usually less than $100/year. Plus when you pass, your family can just return the tank. My w...

ESAB Miniarc 161 is a good machine. I am surprised no one suggested its replacement, the Miniarc Rogue 180i https://bakersgas.com/products/esab-700500070

It seems like a miss to not have adjustable hot start and arc force. I mean their main competitor for ESAB has those features.

To get the rated output of 115 amps @20% duty cycle out of that welder on 120V input, requires 24 amps from a 120V outlet (per the owners manual). Standard household 120V outlets are wired for either 15 or 20 amps. First, even though it is rated for 3/16ths on 120V input power, that assumes no limit...

I would for sure use 240, just to be sure you aren't limiting the machine.

On any MIG welder, the wire feed speed IS the current adjustment. What scares me more on this welder is the ability to set the voltage above 30 volts. I have never seen that before. I wonder if this unit is really not a MIG welder and rather is a submerged arc welder (sub arc). Subarc voltages get t...

The ARCsafe hood from Harbor Freight is supposed to be on par with the $400-500 hoods from Lincoln and Miller. https://www.harborfreight.com/arcsafe-auto-darkening-welding-helmet-63749.html The HTP Stryker helmet is also very good. I have one. I like it but do prefer the Lincoln 3350 just a bit more...

You don't want to learn how to weld on a 66 Mustang. Especially anything structural. Find some similar material and practice (a LOT) away from the car.

They were model numbers originally, from Weldcraft I believe. The numbers are not a measurement per se. smaller number torches are "generally" smaller in size and handle lower amps. But there are lots of differences in amp ratings/duty cycles between manufacturers. The air cooled torches a...

I tell ya what, this 6010 stuff is stroppy. Yep. As I said, I think 601X rods are a bit over rated. 6010 is predominantly used for pipe welding, where its aggressive qualities can be used to full advantage. Outside of pipe, I am not sure why anyone uses it. Yes, it can burn through lots of crap, bu...

Cellulose rods are over rated. You would be just fine without them.