Need help in Las Vegas

[carnalsupply]

I've been working on my '64 Fury for years and right from the start I've had nothing but trouble getting my Lincoln Power-MIG 200 to lay a good consistent bead. Not that I'm a professional welder, but I can lay a bead, though not anymore! Either a) I've developed some kind of degenerative disease that won't allow me to figure out simple settings, b) I've developed some other disease that won't allow me to read the settings on the welder and correctly turn the dials, c) there's an issue with my MIG or the gas I'm totally missing, or d) all of the above.

If there's anybody in the Vegas area that can run a consistent bead I'm begging you to come by my shop and help me diagnose WTF is wrong. If it's either "a" or "b" from above then I'll simply have to hire someone to do my welding, but if it's "c" then hopefully we can remedy the issue. Regardless, I could really use the help in figuring this out.

Thanks much in advance!

 

[khryslerkid]

Need more info,

Are you using flux core wire?

Or are you using gas? What mix?

What metal are you welding on? Sheet metal, 1/8 in., 1/4 in.? Clean, rusty?

Welding is not that hard to learn to do. But there are a lot of things to know. Simple welding techniques can be learned in a short time. Then some practice will get you started.

 

[watermelon]

i had similar issues. grounding was my issue. it sounds like you are using shielding gas and not flux core.

check grounding connection in the welder and check and double check your grounding. clean any grounding area off with an angle grinder prior to welding.

spend 15mins every other day working on scrap before jumping on the workpiece. go with settings in your book

if gas was your issue you would still be getting continuous weld beads but they would have some blackening around them.

what are you using for the ground: clamp or magnet-style?

harbor freight sells a magnet style grounding clamp that work good for welding on flat stuff. find some extra copper wire (fat welding stuff if you can find it) to add between the clamp and workpiece.

the lincoln is a quality machine. i use an eastwood mig and and eastwood tig on 110v for my needs and they have been good so far.

 

[Propwash]

I agree with Watermelon...Check your ground Bob. If you have good gas rolling out and no clogged tip, a bad ground can really turn a good MIG welder into a bowl of Rice Krispies...Snap...Crackle...POP!

 

[Photon440]

Pictures of the problem weld?

 

[carnalsupply]

Hey guys,

Rather than doing 2 posts I put a bunch of pictures and video in my build post. If you're still willing to offer your input and advice (it's REALLY welcome) then please follow this link to the thread:
http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?13918-64-Fury-Pro-Touring/page4

 

[68GTX440]

PM me and we can get together and maybe figure this out. I live in the kinda Northwest side of town.

I've been working on my '64 Fury for years and right from the start I've had nothing but trouble getting my Lincoln Power-MIG 200 to lay a good consistent bead. Not that I'm a professional welder, but I can lay a bead, though not anymore! Either a) I've developed some kind of degenerative disease that won't allow me to figure out simple settings, b) I've developed some other disease that won't allow me to read the settings on the welder and correctly turn the dials, c) there's an issue with my MIG or the gas I'm totally missing, or d) all of the above.

If there's anybody in the Vegas area that can run a consistent bead I'm begging you to come by my shop and help me diagnose WTF is wrong. If it's either "a" or "b" from above then I'll simply have to hire someone to do my welding, but if it's "c" then hopefully we can remedy the issue. Regardless, I could really use the help in figuring this out.

Thanks much in advance!