dialarc 300hf and spoolgun

[hawk111567]

Hello, Hope everyone is doink ok. Is there anyway to use a spoolgun with my dialarc 300hf? And if not what would be my cheapest way to go with getting a mig and spoolgun will be used around the shop and small repairs i dont think anything over 5/16 thick Thanks

[cruizer]

NO, ONLY A VOLTAGE SENSING FEEDER WORKS WITH A DUAL SHIELD WIRE ON NON CRITICAL WELDS.

Why in caps, because this has been covered about a hundred plus times. A simple search would have told you this.

[hawk111567]

WHY IN CAPS BECAUSE I THOUGH THIS WOULD BE BEST PLACE FOR A ANSWER AND NOT A SMART&amp;^&amp; ANSWER. I JUST FOUND OUT I WAS GONNA NEED A SPOOLGUN FOR SOME REPAIRS THIS WEEKEND<BR>

[cruizer]

Your funny.....

[hawk111567]

Thanks lol this was just the first place i though i would check just dont want to spend alot of money on something that wont be used alot but when i need one would like to have something i could depend on i would use the mig alot more than the spoolgun

[H80N]

Correct Answer...

NO, ONLY A VOLTAGE SENSING FEEDER WORKS WITH A DUAL SHIELD WIRE ON NON CRITICAL WELDS.

Why in caps, because this has been covered about a hundred plus times. A simple search would have told you this.

This was NOT a Wiseguy answer.... It was the correct answer.. even if it is a little BLUNT....

I believe Cruizer may have been voicing some frustration... as this is one of those questions that has been answered Many Many times... and a simple search of the archives would have yielded lot's of results...

Don't take it personally... there is more info in the resources section..

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/improving-your-skills/mig/

Short answer is... you have a Constant Current power supply and the Spool Gun needs a Constant Voltage supply in order to weld properly... it's the physics of the deal...

[Tryagn5]

Hello, Hope everyone is doink ok. Is there anyway to use a spoolgun with my dialarc 300hf? And if not what would be my cheapest way to go with getting a mig and spoolgun will be used around the shop and small repairs i dont think anything over 5/16 thick Thanks

Spoolgun connection is easy, ground cable to work piece, electrode hot cable to spoolgun, unscrew contact tip and force in 1/4 7018 electrode, set dial to 230amps, use spoolgun. Now i have answered an addtional question...as this is a wise answer.
Kevin

[Broccoli1]

probably the cheapest route with a good product/company.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200482227_200482227

Or look for something used.