Welding Tips and Tricks

I have this Easy MIG 100 that was given to me. I think it is missing some sort of tip, how would I go about getting that missing piece? Thanks from a newbie!

Your missing the gas nozzle, you can measure the diameter of where it slips on...might be able to use a Hobart nozzle your local Lowes, TSC or Tractor supply stocks. I also believe that model is sold at Harbor Freight.

The small tips the wire comes through is a contact tip, these are sized to the wire you are using...Id pick up a pack of those as well....

If that's a flux core only model (no shielding gas) it will weld as is.

MinnesotaDave wrote:If that's a flux core only model (no shielding gas) it will weld as is.

How can I find out if its flux core only?

Going to measur dianeter tomorrow and see if I can match up

If its flux only it wont have any gas related parts in it, (hoses fitting or a regulator)

I think its flux only because I dont see any indication that it has or needs any gas parts. Do I just plug it in and try to weld?

I like to take a little time cleaning up a used machine first thing. Unpowered you can open it up a bit and blow out the cob webs and dust. I also take apart the gun and consumables, and clean the feed wheels for the wire. If you don't have a manual it should be easy to get one online.

MinnesotaDave wrote:If that's a flux core only model (no shielding gas) it will weld as is.

Yep, it will but, the tip is hot all the time on those HF welders so get a gas nozzle from Harbor freight
so you don't arc out every time you put the gun down.

rake wrote:

MinnesotaDave wrote:If that's a flux core only model (no shielding gas) it will weld as is.

Yep, it will but, the tip is hot all the time on those HF welders so get a gas nozzle from Harbor freight
so you don't arc out every time you put the gun down.

Ah, that helps explain the crazy low price - no contactor.

rake wrote:

MinnesotaDave wrote:If that's a flux core only model (no shielding gas) it will weld as is.

Yep, it will but, the tip is hot all the time on those HF welders so get a gas nozzle from Harbor freight
so you don't arc out every time you put the gun down.

and that's why I suggested it..lol

http://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Electric- ... uctDetails

Does this fit my welder? I measured my end and it looks to be 9mm if I am measuring the right thing.

For flux core all you need is something like this, http://m.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Electr ... /100341068 just insulates the contact tip.

Thanks guys going to go to Home Depot and get a tip tomorrow and we will try to get this machine up and running! Any recommendations on some practice metal I can pick up at Home Depot?

There's no guarantee the nozzle from Home Depot will fit but it's worth a shot.

sedanman wrote:There's no guarantee the nozzle from Home Depot will fit but it's worth a shot.

Is it possible to make it fit or is that not a good idea?

See if it fits. Possibly bring the welder to your local weldi g supply and see what they have.