Ted Summey
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- Joined
- Feb 22, 2012
- Messages
- 729
- Location
- Germanton, NC
- Tractor
- Kubota MX5100F IH McCormick Farmall 140, Massey Ferguson 135
A little over a year ago I bought a flux core welder from a discount tool store. It welds fine on thicker materials but never could adjust it for auto body sheet metal. So on recommendation from a good friend and auto body guy I purchased a Millermatic 180. It welds great - it makes me a better welder. It works for my purposes which are occasional use for body work and farm repairs. BTW I also have an old Lincoln stick welder for heavier repairs ans fabrication.
My problem is the spool of wire on the MIG machine has apparently been handled/touched with dirty hands and I now have corroded finger prints on the wire. It is surface corrosion but it won't feed through the gun consistently. It binds and creates loops inside the cabinet.
Is there anyway to save the spool of wire? Am I better off recycling it and starting new? How do I prevent this in the future? Your help is appreciated.
My problem is the spool of wire on the MIG machine has apparently been handled/touched with dirty hands and I now have corroded finger prints on the wire. It is surface corrosion but it won't feed through the gun consistently. It binds and creates loops inside the cabinet.
Is there anyway to save the spool of wire? Am I better off recycling it and starting new? How do I prevent this in the future? Your help is appreciated.