30-05-2021, 07:53 PM
Make sure the connections on the MIG are the right way around too. It's different when using gasless wire and when using gas. Mine came with a small reel of gasless wire so was set up for that, the torch was wired to negative. When using shielding gas you need the torch positive and the earth negative.
One of the things about learning welding is no one on the Internet can tell you what settings to use, you just have to work it out by feel (air brushing/spraying painting is similar) because there so many variables in play. I always do some practice on the stuff I am trying to weld first if I can.
My biggest problem with welding these days is my near vision getting worse with age so I can't see the weld pool without glasses now!
Simon
One of the things about learning welding is no one on the Internet can tell you what settings to use, you just have to work it out by feel (air brushing/spraying painting is similar) because there so many variables in play. I always do some practice on the stuff I am trying to weld first if I can.
My biggest problem with welding these days is my near vision getting worse with age so I can't see the weld pool without glasses now!
Simon