Cheap Import MIG Wire - Any Good?

[garybdavis]

The upgrade is finished and everything worked out very well. I ordered the K3347-1 part from Lincoln which is a modern Miller Power Pin receptacle. My machine already had the solenoid kit put in so that part was there. I also ordered the 4 pin electrical receptacle that the gun trigger plugs into....

[garybdavis]

Well, I took the plunge and ordered the part along with the connection plug for the gas solenoid/drive motor. Will post the results when I'm done.

[garybdavis]

I know this is a really old post, but 10 years later, I'm needing to replace my gun on my Millermatic 35. It currently has a Bernard connector on it but I want to configure it to accept a standard Miller MIG gun. What I really need is an aftermarket coupler that I can can fit onto onto the MM35 and...

[garybdavis]

Here are some pics of the trailer. It's been over ten years later and she's still doing her job. Admittedly, I don't have a tremendous number of hours on the welder, but I've built A LOT of fence bracing, and hung too many gates to count. I still get emails requesting the design plans. I've had...

[garybdavis]

Well I loaded up the cheap spool and have a few hours on it. Seems to weld just fine, nice bead. I do notice it doesn't feed as smoothly as it should. Nothing too bad, just some chattering from time to time as the wire feeds out. So, I think for the extra $20, I'll buy name brand from the LWS, or...

[garybdavis]

Ha! This is getting to be as good as the "which motor oil is the best" discussions.

If I were welding something critical, say structural, a pressure tank, etc., I'd be very careful what rod/roll I used.

I think I'll save this roll for welding cattle panels at the...

[garybdavis]

I don't think saving $20 for a spool is enough to keep me from supporting my "new" LWS. Now if I hadn't found a new LWS that was cheaper than $130, it might be a different story.

[garybdavis]

My LWS store has gone up to $130 for a 33lb spool of 0.030 wire. So now I found my new LWS store (Praxair) that's just about as close to me and sells their house brand for $70. But while I was freaking out at the $130 price, I ordered a $50 spool off ebay with free shipping. The box has Chinese or...

[garybdavis]

9 years later I guess it's time for an update but there's not much to say other than I was out yesterday with it welding fence bracing. The welding trailer pretty much looks the same as it did in 2006. I do keep it inside the shop so it gets a little dusty but that's about it. Since 2006, I moved...

[garybdavis]

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...railer-Project

Man, that was 8 years ago? Wow, time flies. I'm still using it on a fairly regular basis. It remains the same with no modifications. So, this project worked out pretty well!...

[garybdavis]

I think most jack stands come with fine screw adjustments to make them versatile. You can get different heads for various applications. I'm sure they get used for a wide variety of things.

I have fine screw adjustment on my other four jacks but I only find myself using them with the...

[garybdavis]

I finished my pipe roller jack stands. Turned out okay although I wasn't happy with all my welding beads (will I ever be?).

I turned the wheels on my lathe. I think I can work on pipe up to about 24" in diameter although I'd want to use a safety strap with my overhead hoist to...

[garybdavis]

Sounds like a cool project and I'm sure you are up to it. Post some pics as it comes along.

[garybdavis]

Hey Harv, good to see you around. Just finished the welding portion of a corral with 18 gates. Oh, and one slider gate. Man, that was a lot of welding. Kind of reminds me of some of your bigger customer projects. Hope all is well.

[garybdavis]

Yeah, the things I drag in and put on her dinning table really thrills the wife.