I'm thinking about changing the liner in the gun and was wondering about where would be the best place to purchase one and how to size it. About the only issue is that the gas solenoid seems to be a little sticky but I think that will clear up over time. I finally got the machine wired up and after some initial stupidity on my part the machine welds really well. I'm a Newb so I didn't know that they made 6024 or that you could get them in 1/16'. I did offer to let the guy keep the welder after I told him why it didn't work but he said he was happy using his stick machine with 1/16' 6024 electrodes. Thanks for the help everyone I really appreciate it.

I noticed that the parts for the torch are kind of expensive and was wondering if it would be worthwhile to switch out the Snap On torch for an HTP torch? I was also wondering if the HTP flexible neck torches are good or not? I'm trying to get a small fabrication shop started so I was thinking the flexible neck could be handy. I plugged it in at the guy's house to make sure it turned on and spun the rollers but that's about it. Not entirely sure, as my handle implies I have twins that I take care of, so haven't had a chance yet to really look closely at everything. I think he was also running 0.024 when the rollers are set for 0.030 or 0.035. The guy I bought it from got it free and then tried to run flux core wire with it set up for solid.

I own a year's salary worth of Snap-On hand tools, I wouldn't buy one of their welders at any price.It runs however I haven't had a chance to weld with it yet. His wife ended up selling it at her garage sale. The tool man tried repeatedly to sell me the unit, each time the price dropped several hundred dollars. Machine is sold two more times, both buyers unhappy with performance. Next buyer fries the machine, off the the service center for 4 months. The first guy he sold it to decided it was too small and got a refund. My Mac man toted a plasma cutter around on his truck for over two years. By the time you add interest to the inflated price, you could probably buy TWO Miller machines with similar specs, or ONE big machine that will actually get the job done and last forever.Īnother thing to consider is parts/service. Some guys will buy their welders because they already have a credit account with the tool truck guy. The tool companies are selling their name. Probably OK for light use, but not up to the task for fabrication work on anything over 1/4'.

They mainly sell the machines to body shops. Snap-On (and Mac) buy the cheapest imported welders they can find, slap their name on them and inflate the price by 500%.

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