I've now bought and fitted a 0.6 roller, connected the torch, put the 0.6 wire in and it fed through the torch without a hitch. This old Murex really is a well built machine, it just works properly. Struck an arc and it seems to be working as it should. I now just need to learn to MIG weld...
I've now removed the roller - had to ease the wire feed guide to the front panel connector a little as it was catching the groove. As suspected I have a 0.8 / 1.0 roller. Damn. The question now is do I aim to weld (car body panels) with 0.8 or should I get a 0.6 roller? I've already bought...
OK, I decided to get a genuine Binzel 3m MB15 which arrived today. Connected it to Euro socket and it seems to work OK i.e. gas flows, contactor comes in, wire feed motor operates (not welded yet). But now I have another problem - I got some Lincoln 0.6 wire (for car body panels) and hadn't...
Thanks for the suggestions - Binzel do seem to be quite rated. I'll let you know what I end up ordering. I was thinking 3m might be better for 0.6 as suggested. Thanks for the plumbing suggestion mike - just tried a 50mm connector from my plumbing bits which is right size but too coarse a...
After struggling with an ageing Elektra Beckum hobby Mig I've recently acquired an ageing Murex Tradesmig 165 at a good price but lacking a torch. I've checked it electrically and it seems OK so I need a Euro torch for it. So should I get a cheaper one or is that a false economy? I'm assuming...
Thanks for the replies. By chance I've just acquired a Muirex Tradesmig 165 from a workshop sale at a "good" price but without a torch. A bit large for the garage but, of course, it's a "proper" machine. It seems to work properly (torch voltage and wire feed) when connecting the torch contacts...
Hello, I'm new here although have been browsing this great forum for some time. I'm retired and am restoring a frogeye Sprite. I've done a lot of mechanical work but now need to do some bodywork hence the need for Mig welding. I'm not welding the floor - too far gone and beyond my resources...
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I'm new here so please be gentle with me. I'm restoring a Frogeye so will need to do some MIG welding..... I have a MIG welder but no gas yet so was also wondering if the SW gas cash back offer still exists. I've got a quote for SW gas via APD for Argon/ CO2 mix and will probably use them...