2or3wheels
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yeah, its hard, i got 3/32 size rods and i think its to big. I have to slide it along untill it gets hot enough for it to "pool". Is that normal? My dad though that it should happen almost instantainously.
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Try a thinner rod or set your machine to its highest setting.
BTW., your dad is right.
Do'nt be discouraged - you wo'nt ever regret the lessons that you're learning now. No matter what people say - stick welding is probably the most useful skill a guy can have.
BTW., your dad is right.
Do'nt be discouraged - you wo'nt ever regret the lessons that you're learning now. No matter what people say - stick welding is probably the most useful skill a guy can have.
Kenny_McCormic
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If you can weld with the crap machine you have now, you will look like a pro once you upgrade to something better.
Truth. It's gonna be tough tho, just try and try again - do'nt let the machine beat you.
Post pics of your welds - the guys will steer you in the right direction.
2or3wheels
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ill get a pic tomorrow. It says to only use low with the standardplug, and to use high with the standard plug with the horizontal notch in one prong. Any idea if this is to protect the wires in the wall or the fuse, i can fix fuse quick if it makes welding easier.
Kenny_McCormic
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I think the hor notch indicates a 20 amp circuit. I could be wrong.
2or3wheels
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i dunno says the notch is for high setting reg for low
Kenny_McCormic
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try high, worst case a breaker trips, or if your house wasnt wired properly it burns down, you sue the moron who wired it wrong, and can afford a nice mig unit.
EDIT:It says to only use the high setting on 20 amp outlets, check your fusebox, find a 20 amp breaker and find what outlet it goes to. Then you can use the high setting.
You're gonna need a 1/16" or 5/64" 7014 rod, you do not need to pull up when the arc starts with a 7014, the flux burns in a cone shape automatically holding the proper arc length.
EDIT:It says to only use the high setting on 20 amp outlets, check your fusebox, find a 20 amp breaker and find what outlet it goes to. Then you can use the high setting.
You're gonna need a 1/16" or 5/64" 7014 rod, you do not need to pull up when the arc starts with a 7014, the flux burns in a cone shape automatically holding the proper arc length.
2or3wheels
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yeah i have 3/32 now. im gonna play with that. im going to go try and weld my buddys yerf dog rame this weekend and take some pics.
Kenny_McCormic
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and a pointy hammer for chipping off slag.
Kenny_McCormic
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yep, gotta keep it clean.
2or3wheels
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i just take a regular nail hammer and smack the **** out of it and see how much comes off.
Kenny_McCormic
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A pointy hammer works better. I think its called a rock hammer.
2or3wheels
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yeah i just smack the **** outa the weld and it comes off.
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