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Move the transformer mount over a 1/4" or so. The assembly workmanship on this unit was horrific. WOW. Anyways.
I open it up(b/c im already expecting disaster based on everyone else's reviews), and the Transformer is mounted dead center in the unit, the wire feed motor is too long to fit properly, so the assembly person simply jam'ed it in sideways and didnt put all the screws in it. and I was able to adjoin much thicker pieces than the advertised 3/8" steel.I recommend this product if you want a super CHEAP CHEAP welder. I recommend an ISO audit for the ole speedway factory. My list of defects (major design flaws) in this unit.1. (LOL Quality control) Upon further inspection, the unit is all bent up as if it had been dropped several times. I'm sure that would go well. And now my experience:Ordered it, it came in about 36hours. They sourced wrong motor (need one that sits more shallow in the unit).
but from the sounds of other peoples posts, mine was about PAR.The fix: I mounted the transformer in the unit about 1/4" over away from the feed motor and the feed motor slipped right into place. Works like a champ. I call this a KIT because it comes w/ all the parts you need to have a good cheap Welder, but i suspect if YOU choose to buy this unit, you will have to send it back or finish building it correctly your self. After about 30-90min goofing w/ it, i could weld competently and cleanly. The main highlights are: QUICK ARRIVAL, GREAT VALUE, and the wire feed is broken, or doesn't work well, or at all.
the Motor is making noise but the wire feed wheel is not moving. You may have read other reviews on this item. The metal housing is too weak for the 25lb or so transformer that is in there. Transformer is too heavy for the thin gauge sheet metal used as the housing and consequently causes the unit housing to buckle and warp (thicken it up guys, geez).3.
But its very possible they fell victim to the classic procurement blunder of running out of inventory on their primary part, and the dude that sourced the backup hosed it up good.2. but beware, the factory workmanship is not up to any American standard of any kind. So i get it out of the box, set it up and poof. Buttoned it all back up and whallah.
So its out of the way of the feed wheel mechanism (then you don't have to worry about the longer motor, at least till the housing buckles and snaps the motor clean off the feed assembly HA.LOL Sloppy Engineering. HA.The feed wheel works ok, but not very steady feed, however, i have NEVER welded b4 in my life b4 i got this thing so it may just be me.
I had the first one replaces because the wire would not feed at all. or other American made product. the second one worked the first 3 or 4 times I used it and now it will not feed again. Do not buy this spend the extra money and buy a Hobart.
My son and daughter love this welder. I am so glad we found it online. He sold his huge one so he could enjoy something easier to handle, use, carry, and work with. This one gives him a lot of pleasure.
first unit the motor didnt run to feed the wire through but they replaced it quick and were very helpful on the phone. i used it on steel today and i think if i wasnt new to welding it would be great in other words any problem at this point is due to the user. after i got the second unit i set it up right away and tested the motor it ran fine.
I'm 54 yrs old and have been welding since 1973.This little welder surprised me it is very well made and easy to operate /is great to teach with and it will melt 3/16 steel if you don't keep it moving.Have not really tried the low side yet on anything thin but I have no doubt that it will be fine.I have ran 6 rolls of.35 wire so far and I have found it best to take tip out during spool change so it don't cobble up at spool.Both of my local hardware stores carry the spool I use it is a 2pound 5/8 hole that this welder uses and tips are also easy to get a 10 pack is about $5. If you run high side you can weld about 7 to 8 minutes before heat light comes on and shuts you down but thats a long weld.And by the time you check what your doing grab a drink of what ever its ready to go again. Seems to have slight problem finding hole in tip/goes through liner fine but when it gets to tip.
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