Problems with wire feed on MM210

[dhdh71]

You know it LOOKED ok but I'm not sure. I've run about 10 rolls(10lb'ers) through it, but I'm not sure how long they last for honestly

[dhdh71]

Hello guys. I have had my MM210 for about 1 1/2 years, and it has always performed perfectly. Well I was using it today welding some 3/16" plate to some 1/8" box tubing, and began having trouble with the wire feed slipping. I did the old point the gun at an angle to a piece of wood trick,...

[dhdh71]

Hello again guys. Well I am thrilled to see so many new responses, I am excited to read thru them. Probably tomorrow though, I'm so tired now I won't retain much info now . Thanks again for all the feedback, everybodies input has been very helpful to me, I appreciate you all!

[dhdh71]

I like your thinking! Oh how I could use a new home built english wheel! I love tools(like we all do!)...

[dhdh71]

Keep the great info coming guys, I'm all ears! I've been away for a few days but I'm gonna sit my butt down and read your new posts-Thanks again, keep-em-coming!

[dhdh71]

Thanks for all the nice comments and advice guys. I definitely have some thinking to do about this. Although I have some money from a boat I just sold to fund my tig welder, its nowhere near the amount it would take to get a syncro 250 or dynasty 300. I was honestly pushing it to get a dynasty 200...

[dhdh71]

I think you make many very valid points about the 210 being the best tool for this type of fabrication. I get great looking and strong welds out of it, and it is fast to use. My problem is that I am a perfectionist. As nice as the mig welds look though, they honestly don't compare imo to a tig weld...

[dhdh71]

Oh believe me your tig experience is WAY above mine.........zero! I appreciate input from all. Hopefully I can soon be tigging and having as much fun as you are!...

[dhdh71]

wow I didn't realize it would require a 250amp unit to tig weld 1/4" steel. Here I thought a Dynasty 200DX would have been adequate. So I guess to biggest steel a Dynasty 200DX(or any 200 amp tig) is capable of is roughly 3/16 then?...

[dhdh71]

Yeah it always seems I'm $1000-$1500 away from what I need. As I said, I have and love my MM210, would the Syncro 180 to the 250 be like comparing my 210 mig to a 175? Aside from more output what is the advantage of the 250? Thanks for your input guys

[dhdh71]

Hello all. Well I've been getting great use out of my MM210, I LOVE the unit, it works great. Now to my current question. I used the "search" function and learned a ton, but still needed some recommendations for my application. I am a car builder(hot rods, etc) that does a little bit of everything...

[dhdh71]

Hello! By far the best product for that use is 3m Weld-Thru coating. It is made exactly for the purpose you describe, and does an excellent job of protecting areas that cannot be reached once welding is done. I have used it many times behind filler panels when shaving door handles etc or in general...

[dhdh71]

As usual, thanks for the helpful answers, I appreciate!!

[dhdh71]

Hello all! I have a question about the Maxstar 200LX. My friend owns this model, and I spoke briefly to him about my interest in learning Tig. I want to soon buy a 200DX. He told me of features his LX has that the DX does not, but I don't understand in laymans terms i what the true differences/advantages...

[dhdh71]

Thanks for that info hawk-that helps alot! I will contact you soon about your Maxstar, I just wrecked my car thanks to a 16 year old that had his license for a week and a half. He is at fault, he was cited. I do not have full collision on my car(its a 96' Honda). His insurance co. is fighting...