[Tyler Joseph]

I usually push beginners toward Lincoln because of the its name recognition and reliability. If something goes wrong with this welder its parts and support are easy to find and you know the machine will last. On the other hand  the arcapatian has been getting a lot of good reviews lately  and people say it is very forgiving even for new welders. If you are nervous about wasting money Lincoln is a safe bet. If you want the best long term investment and do not mind learning a little more arcaptain is a strong option. Either way both are a massive upgrade from just borrowing old machines here and there.

[Tyler Joseph]

Lower amps to 110 on your Forney Easy Weld 100 ST, use 1/8-inch e6013 electrode, cuts spatter.

[Tyler Joseph]

Breaker tripping is cause of a weak circuit. Use a 50-amp breaker, my YesWelder runs fine now. Check wire gauge, And use a dedicated outlet. Avoid long cords, And test voltage.

[Tyler Joseph]

Use leather chaps, they is leg protection.

[Tyler Joseph]

Replace contact tip on your Millermatic 211 Autoset, worn tips jam mig wire, use 220 ipm.

[Tyler Joseph]

Lower voltage to 18V on your Esab mig welder, use 15 CFH argon, prevents burn-through.

[Tyler Joseph]

Aluminum needs higher voltage for strong welds, Set Handler 190 to 24V for better results, Use 100% argon at 25 CFH, My Hobart welded better after cleaning, Clean with alcohol, Push wire don’t pull, Check spool gun tension, Use 250 ipm.

[Tyler Joseph]

Feed is stalling cause of bad tension. Adjust roller pressure for smooth flow, my wire feeds perfect now. Check liner for clogs, Use 0.035-inch ER70S-6 wire, And clean with alcohol. Lube the liner too.

[Tyler Joseph]

Use metatarsal guards, they is safer.

[Tyler Joseph]

Arc failure comes from bad tungsten or grounding, Check tungsten for wear or contamination, My YesWelder failed to start too, Clean with alcohol, Set to 120 amps for 1/8-inch steel, Use 25 CFH argon, Check polarity, Sharpen tungsten proper.

[Tyler Joseph]

Wandering arc comes from poor grounding or prep, Check clamp for rust or wear, My Lincoln TIG wandered too, Use 2% lanthanated tungsten for stability, Clean with alcohol, Set AC balance to 65%, Use 15 CFH argon, Sharpen tungsten to a point.

[Tyler Joseph]

Use clean steel, It helps the arc stay steady.

[Tyler Joseph]

Holes comes from too much heat on thin steel, Set Handler 190 to 18V for better control, My Hobart burned through too, Use 0.030-inch wire for thinner sections, Clean with alcohol before welding, Set wire speed to 220 ipm for stability, Use 20 CFH argon for coverage, Use pulse mode if available, Ensure clean joint fit-up, Check ground clamp condition.

[Tyler Joseph]

Lower voltage to 16V, it cuts spatter for cleaner welds.

[Tyler Joseph]

Use a teflon brush, it avoids scratches.

[Tyler Joseph]

Cracks comes from fast cooling, Preheat steel to 200°F, My Millermatic 211 cracked too, Use 25 CFH argon, set wire speed to 240 ipm, clean with acetone, check for proper joint fit-up, and use 7018 electrode.

[Tyler Joseph]

Use shade 11 lense, it is safer.

[Tyler Joseph]

Bump amps to 140 on your Miller Maxstar 161 STL, use 2% lanthanated tungsten, improves penetration.

[Tyler Joseph]

Check battery contacts, clean with alcohol.

[Tyler Joseph]

No arc is likely a bad torch. Check torch cable for breaks, And use 3/32-inch tungsten. my arc started fine after that. Clean with alcohol, And check connections.

[Tyler Joseph]

cleaned contact tip with wire file, flow is better.

[Tyler Joseph]

Lower voltage to 18V on your Hobart Ironman 240, use 20 CFH argon, reduces flicker.

[Tyler Joseph]

Replace scratched lenses with a Miller ClearLight 2.0 lense, My vision got better. Store in a soft bag, And clean with alcohol, not abrasives, to prevent scratches.

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