Does the wire feed roller allow for 2 different wire thicknesses? What sizes? Welder says it comes with 0.030" wire.
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The drive wheel has 2 grooves. One for .030-.035 solid wire and one knurled for .030-035 self shielding
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Feed roller that ships with welder has two grooves: one for solid wire and one for flux-cored wire. Either can handle both 0.030" and 0.035". Hobart sells other feed rollers.
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I think it should or is suppose to. The roller I got does not allow for the .023 wire I thought it would. I think it is just a matter of getting another wheel but I have not looked into it yet.
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I have a 125 welder and this only uses flux core, I also, have a 140 with shielded gas and it use both flux core and solid wire.
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I am not a pro. I think that 1/8" thick metal, is you probably can weld that thickness metal with the machine at the 100%the duty cycle. 3/32" rod is the maximum rod size I would use. You can weld 1/4" metal in a pinch, with multiple passes, let you welder cool down, so you don't burn out the welder. Good luck
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I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So yeah, it can weld 1/4", if it was for structure or a frame, I'd look elsewhere. I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So... » Read More I will say, "yes" you can weld 1/4 steel plate with this weld. Overall, it's not a bad machine however, there are some issues I have with it. Primarily it is the machines ability to provide the welding wire at a specific speed & the voltage/current as well. There's just something about these variables that fluxuate enough during a weld that make it difficult to get the penetration of your weld. What I've done is find my settings & then move them up slightly, problem is you'll blow right through then metal & thicker workpieces (like 1/4") you'll have it wide open. So yeah, it can weld 1/4", if it was for structure or a frame, I'd look elsewhere. « Show Less
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That's an interesting question. I had never heard of "kanthal" wire previous to your question (I looked it up) so I can only tell you that it will cut 20,24 & 26 gauge COPPER wire just fine - if that information is of any use to you. Good Luck
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18 gauge. It's not really the thickness of the wire but it is the outside coating that makes this the wire to use. Any thicker wire and it is harder to install...just a thought
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The largest size is 3/8". It will fit tight in a #2 AWG cable but not in a #2 Welding cable. It will NOT fit for a 0 AWG gage
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The machine could probably run the 030 fluxcore, though I haven't tried it. The stock drive roller will run 025, 030, 035 wire. I believe that there is no mention of it because it was not to common a wire. I do recall that the smallest innershield lincoln use to make was .035 nr211 wire.I suppose that 030 flux cored wire could possibly be to thin and brittle for the stock gun liner.... Mig wire bends, but fluxcore tends to snap in my experience. Give Eastwood a call and ask. They have a solid and knowledgeable customer care staff (based in the USA too!).
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I have been using .023 for sheet metal , and .030 in for welding a custom bumper together , I've also used .035 in several passes (3) when I lengthen a pick up truck frame (light duty truck) and had NO problems . One thing thou is dedicate a fuse and outlet , If you find need for an extension cord use at least a 10 ga. wire but still hooked to your dedicated fuse out side of that I would put the longevity 140 up against a hobart any time.
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My wire stripper handles it nicely at either the 18 or 20 gauge setting, but the wire is definitely heavier than the stuff that came with my dog fence. Also, the insulation is heavier and tougher.
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Yes there is something to hold the wire spool, you have all that you need to hold wire on the unit. There is a warranty with the unit. It is made in the USA and says so right on the front of the machine. It welds very well for its size. It is limited to about 3/16" single pass. Any thicker than this you may need to do multiple passes because not enough penetration. For home usage it is big enough, it is actually pretty rare to need to weld more than this machine can handle unless you working with heavy equipment.
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It comes with 20 guage solid core wire as I recall, but will work with any size wire. I think that 16 to 18 gauge wire would be more durable.
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Haven't a clue, but from other spool gun welder combos, I'd say that if you can match whatever the drive motor voltage is and figure out the plug pins for the feed/gas and welding current on/off are, then you can probably use it with most anything that can provide those requirements. I'd also say that while this is a handy little spool gun and works well with it's Hot Max mate, I think I'd go with something a bit more husky if I was planning to do a cross over of some type like you are asking about. I can say I'm very pleased with the Hot Max & spool gun combo I went with --it all just works. Hope that helps you, sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Google welding chart.you can use .035 or .030. Just feed and temp settings are different.Use 100 percent Argon with aluminum.Good luck
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Consider it to have a similar effect. To using different sized rods during oxy/acet . The .035" should fill in joints and beads better. Also consider a small project. Such as welding chainmaille. Wire with a small diameter will allow for smaller welds.
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Hello, S.R. Berry!Thank you for your inquiry. This machine strips 10 gauge wire to 0 gauge, which is 3mm to 9mm wire. It will "not" strip THHN wire, Coaxial Cable, 12 gauge wire, 14 gauge wire, or any wire thinner than 14 gauge.If you have any questions or concerns, please email us or call us at the number below.Thanks! Have a great day.Sincerely,Tom CupilaryAffordable Tool, LLCCustomer ServicePhone: 734-224-7758Fax: 734-224-7208
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No, you can't. It can handle both the small one or two pound spools, and the larger ten pound spools. Just like every other portable wire feed welder.