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Can this welding gun be fixed?
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This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i |
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Can this welding gun be fixed?
"Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Steve Heart surgery pending? www.cabgbypasssurgery.com Heart Surgery Survival Guide ISBN: 978-1-935018-41-4 |
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Can this welding gun be fixed?
On 2011-04-12, Steve B wrote:
"Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Thanks Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i |
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On 4/11/2011 9:00 PM, Ignoramus9930 wrote:
On 2011-04-12, Steve wrote: lid wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Thanks Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i I don't see why you would need two guns. My little chinese welder does flux core just fine, but it also has a hose out the back to hook up a flow regulator for inert gas. I don't use flux core in my Miller and the gun is very similar. Ask Ernie over in the welding group to be sure, but I don't know of any problem. Just might want to have some spare hoods as they get all crudded up. Spare tips too. I would not use a regular gun for aluminum though. Hacks like me use a spool gun, and serious outfits will use a push pull gun. Of course they will also have a fancy pulser and other cool things I can't afford. |
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On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:58:42 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote: Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Steve I second the Tweco. They are very nicely designed (read: easy to maintain....the consumables [tips, wire feed liners, gas diffusers, and nozzles, etc.] fit together in a well designed fashion) and are comfortable (they don't weigh as much as a boat anchor like some other guns) to weld with for long periods of time. They're widely available at any welding supply store. You can blow the liners out with an air hose when they eventually collect some metal dust in them. DONOT screw the retention hex head screw on the wire feed liner down too tightly. This will crush your liner and result in feed problems. But, it also must be tight enough to keep the liner in place. I usually take a hack saw and cut the gas nozzle into quarters at its base where it fits on the grommet? that holds the gas nozzle on the gun and then put a screw type hose clamp around the base where it is sawn to hold the nozzle on the grommet. You then unscrew this two piece assembly to wire brush the spatter off of the gas diffuser and tip and to use a spay anti-splatter on the diffuser/tip assembly to prevent spatter sticking to these parts. This also keeps the nozzle from slipping due to normal banging around while working and changing the distance between the tip, wire stick out, and the work piece.....which changes the arc length and, consequently, the welding heat. Another tip: I am sort of fanatical about clipping the welding wire off at the tip between each weld. This promotes smooth arc starts and mostly prevents "backfires" which sometimes can weld the wire into the tip......necessitating a whole series of actions to reset the gun back to a normal state. The Tweco's are very nice welding guns which, when properly used with a few tricks acquired through use, work better then most of the other guns out there. Dave |
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Ignoramus9930 wrote:
Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? Admittedly, my experience is a little sparse, but the first time I welded it was with a thing called a "cricket," with fluxcore (little tiny box about 12" W x 18" H x 20" D that plugged into 115V). Where I sit now they use MIG, and I can't see any difference in the gun from the one I used lo those many years ago with fluxcore. I guess I'd say go for it. :-) Cheers! Rich |
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On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:41:45 -0500, Ignoramus9930
wrote: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Its "done" Ill have to check, but I think Ive got 4-5 used but still good MIG guns out in my Stuff Gunner -- "If I say two plus two is four and a Democrat says two plus two is eight, it's not a partial victory for me when we agree that two plus two is six. " Jonah Goldberg (modified) |
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Ignoramus9930 wrote:
On 2011-04-12, Steve B wrote: "Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Thanks Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i I use the same gun for both with my little Lincoln . Just change tips if the wire size is different , and there's a slimmer hood for use with the fluxcore wire . Don't forget to change the polarity too . -- Snag Learning keeps you young ! |
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On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:09:17 -0700, Bob La Londe
wrote: On 4/11/2011 9:00 PM, Ignoramus9930 wrote: On 2011-04-12, Steve wrote: Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i I don't see why you would need two guns. My little chinese welder does flux core just fine, but it also has a hose out the back to hook up a flow regulator for inert gas. I don't use flux core in my Miller and the gun is very similar. Ask Ernie over in the welding group to be sure, but I don't know of any problem. Just might want to have some spare hoods as they get all crudded up. Spare tips too. I would not use a regular gun for aluminum though. Hacks like me use a spool gun, and serious outfits will use a push pull gun. Of course they will also have a fancy pulser and other cool things I can't afford. Ig: you can use the same gun for both flux cored and solid wire welding. If you then switch to aluminum, keep and install a separate gun liner for that. The steel wires will leave oils and dust inside the liner that the aluminum wire will pick up. This will make a total mess when welding aluminum. The key to MIG welding aluminum is CLEAN. Any source of dirt will lead to problems. It is best to wash the aluminum base metal in solvent before welding it. Usually trichloroethane, which is pretty nasty stuff. Dave |
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On 2011-04-12, Snag wrote:
Ignoramus9930 wrote: On 2011-04-12, Steve B wrote: "Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Thanks Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i I use the same gun for both with my little Lincoln . Just change tips if the wire size is different , and there's a slimmer hood for use with the fluxcore wire . Don't forget to change the polarity too . OK, thanks. I bought a tweco compatible import gun for $145. They say it uses all Tweco compatible parts and consumables. i |
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"Snag" wrote in message
... Ignoramus9930 wrote: On 2011-04-12, Steve B wrote: "Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Thanks Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i I use the same gun for both with my little Lincoln . Just change tips if the wire size is different , and there's a slimmer hood for use with the fluxcore wire . Don't forget to change the polarity too . You know, my little China Store welder has a switch on the front panel for polarity. I always use it with flux wire anymore. Usually in the field where I need to do something like weld a handle on a steel gate. My big fancy Miller I have to open up and swap the cables. (Since I always use inert gas with it I don't but...) |
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Can this welding gun be fixed?
"Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. The gun in the photo is strictly for self shielded innershield wire, nothing whatsever to do with shielding gas. The nozzle has been rotated for convenience. New liners are available. phil k. |
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"Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... On 2011-04-12, Steve B wrote: "Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Thanks Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i One gun. Just turn off the gas, or if you can figure out the circuitry, turn off the solenoid switch for FCAW. Inert gas can be used for FCAW, also, depending on the metal to be welded. Steve |
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"Ignoramus30916" wrote in message ... On 2011-04-12, Snag wrote: Ignoramus9930 wrote: On 2011-04-12, Steve B wrote: "Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Thanks Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i I use the same gun for both with my little Lincoln . Just change tips if the wire size is different , and there's a slimmer hood for use with the fluxcore wire . Don't forget to change the polarity too . OK, thanks. I bought a tweco compatible import gun for $145. They say it uses all Tweco compatible parts and consumables. i That ain't bad. In the 80's, they were $120. I hope they don't find out about it, and raise the price. Steve Heart surgery pending? www.cabgbypasssurgery.com Heart Surgery Survival Guide ISBN: 978-1-935018-41-4 |
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You can blow the liners out with an air hose when they eventually collect some metal dust in them. DONOT screw the retention hex head screw on the wire feed liner down too tightly. This will crush your liner and result in feed problems. But, it also must be tight enough to keep the liner in place. BUY THE .045" LINER. THEY DO NOT CRUD UP AS FAST. Caps intentional, because this is a real money saver. They will run any wire that's smaller, just use a different tip. Steve Heart surgery pending? www.cabgbypasssurgery.com Heart Surgery Survival Guide ISBN: 978-1-935018-41-4 |
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On 2011-04-12, Ignoramus30916 wrote:
On 2011-04-12, Snag wrote: Ignoramus9930 wrote: On 2011-04-12, Steve B wrote: "Ignoramus9930" wrote in message ... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink This is an original Lincoln gun, but it is seriously busted. I wonder if it is fixable or not or I should just get a replacement. i Get a new one. And the new Lincoln's aren't so good with all the plastic. I like Tweco, but it has been a looooooooong time since I've bought one. Thanks Steve, do you know if I can use fluxcore wire in a MIG gun that was designed for welding with inert gun? Or do I need two guns, one for welding with inert gas, and another gun for fluxcore? i I use the same gun for both with my little Lincoln . Just change tips if the wire size is different , and there's a slimmer hood for use with the fluxcore wire . Don't forget to change the polarity too . OK, thanks. I bought a tweco compatible import gun for $145. They say it uses all Tweco compatible parts and consumables. i Actually, the gun arrived today and it is MADE IN USA i |
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