Frustrated with wire feed on Lincoln.

[torqueman]

I learn something new every time I get the welder out. I wish I had more time to get really good. I would never have imagined such a slight darkening of the wire would have that effect.

[itsmecord]

I have the same issue out of my procore 100 running .035 flux wire thats brand new.Any other idea's.

[ksmeggy]

Those little Lincolns are very sensitive to the distance you keep the tip from the weld. The wire, the flux-core especially, deforms with the heat of the current running through it, and the radiant heat coming off the weld. The wire then jams in the tip, it usually 'pops' free a few seconds after you stop welding. Yes they have poorly-designed feed rollers and that's a big part of the problem, but they are usable if you look up the correct tip-to-weld distance and learn to respect that. I had the problem with multiple spools of wire, always the flux-core. I suspect the problem isn't just the shape of the flux-core, but also the cooling effect of the gas passing around the tip when using solid-core tends to minimize distortion of the wire and prevents jamming.

I'm not really a fan of those stupid little boxes, but I lost my good S.A.M. welder in the divorce and haven't really needed to replace it yet.

[itsmecord]

That does make good since.I have never used a sure enuff good welder so I am actually content with the one I have now.My welder has the port to run gas,so i guess that would help until I can spring for a bigger unit,or get one of the weld/all's here on the site tehn i would just TIG what ever I needed.

[Bikespot]

I have a Lincoln 180 , havent used it much since i bought it but theres no issues with feeding.

Are you sure you are using the right roller for the right wire. There are ones for flux and for solid wire , and for different size. Double check them. Also can you see where its not feeding. Does it look like its just slipping on the rollers? Tighten it down if not. It could also be your wire roll tightener. It might be too tight and the roll cant turn. Make sure your wip/gun is not all tangled up , keep it straight as possible so it doesnt take much to pull it all the way through.

Hopefully something helps.

[Uncle Ed]

I have been using those 110v Weld-Paks for over 20 years. A great hobby welder and it's hard to beat for one handed welds in tight places. The only times I have had feed troubles is with a failed attempt with aluminum and a time with dirty steel .023 wire and liner.

Some reasons these things seem to get a bad name, I feel, is:

1. They are mostly used by hobbyists and non-welders that don't take care of the units and wire, use the wrong tips, and just plain bugger things up with poor knowledge and practices.

2. They are bad mouthed by pro welders that are used to mucho $$ high end machines and are comparing apples to oranges.

3. Some people don't like the color red.

I don't really know why I even chimed in. Must be the meds kicking in.

Good Night.


NOTE: I am in no way affiliated with Hobart / Lincoln MFG. I am just a satisfied user and hope that if a mfg rep happens to see this post, they will send me boxes of cash and upgrades.

[arandall]

Red's OK.
I have an old A/C D/C Tristar, but I never use it any more.

Cheers,
Art R.

[Bikespot]

I have been using those 110v Weld-Paks for over 20 years. A great hobby welder and it's hard to beat for one handed welds in tight places. The only times I have had feed troubles is with a failed attempt with aluminum and a time with dirty steel .023 wire and liner.

Some reasons these things seem to get a bad name, I feel, is:

1. They are mostly used by hobbyists and non-welders that don't take care of the units and wire, use the wrong tips, and just plain bugger things up with poor knowledge and practices.

2. They are bad mouthed by pro welders that are used to mucho $$ high end machines and are comparing apples to oranges.

3. Some people don't like the color red.

I don't really know why I even chimed in. Must be the meds kicking in.

Good Night.


NOTE: I am in no way affiliated with Hobart / Lincoln MFG. I am just a satisfied user and hope that if a mfg rep happens to see this post, they will send me boxes of cash and upgrades.

Those are some good points.

[itsmecord]

I agree with what you say....And maybe they'l send me some freebee's to !

[torqueman]

Mine has been feeding fine since the wire change. It is a hobby model and is fine for very light weight stuff. However if I had it to do over again I would reach a little further and bought a Longevity. I could have gotten a lot more welder for just a little more money.