I notice you don’t use the sunstone grounding plier. Do you prefer the clip ones? I loved the plier at first but really struggling with the 3mms and looking for any reason why.
I love the grounding pliers by Sunstone, but filmed a number of the videos without them because the grounding pliers don't come standard and I want to show people how to use the machine without the pliers. I am able to weld 3mm with the pliers very well. Are you not getting a secure weld or are you struggling to hold the jump ring while exposing the seam for welding?
I mainly use 3mm 22g and 24g jump rings , i close them so well that i cant even see the line and im using the recommended joules settings for them (between 4-5) on my brand new orion zapp plus , for the life of me i cannot close a jump ring and i dont know what to do please help me 😢
Oftentimes the first snap (weld) doesn't work, and it takes two or three tries, for the following reasons: 1. jump ring isn't closed tightly enough for both ends to be touching (THIS IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM) 2. your hand sometimes moves around, the needle is tiny and your hands are suspended in an awkward position 3. your hand instinctively withdraws a little when you hear the click sound - it's a natural reflex. Although there ends up being fire, it is very very light and will break open in a short time. It takes practice to overcome that urge. Practice keeping constant pressure on the contact between the electrode and jumpring. 5. the electrode is not touching RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE of the seam (touching on one side more than the other, so it melts one side and barely heats the other, so the weld is not strong) 6. not enough power to penetrate through both sides of the jumpring - this could be setting being too low, or the electrode had dulled. You should sharpen the electrode regularly, but if it is dulled, then you need to up the power. After you've checked and practiced the above, you should increase your power to 7w. Once you are able to weld securely at higher wattage and master it, reduce the wattage and make sure you master that as well. By mastering, I mean you are able to repeat successfully each time. It is better to use too much power, and flat topping the seam, than not welding securely. I hope this helps. Good luck, sister! Dana
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I notice you don’t use the sunstone grounding plier. Do you prefer the clip ones? I loved the plier at first but really struggling with the 3mms and looking for any reason why.
I love the grounding pliers by Sunstone, but filmed a number of the videos without them because the grounding pliers don't come standard and I want to show people how to use the machine without the pliers. I am able to weld 3mm with the pliers very well. Are you not getting a secure weld or are you struggling to hold the jump ring while exposing the seam for welding?
I mainly use 3mm 22g and 24g jump rings , i close them so well that i cant even see the line and im using the recommended joules settings for them (between 4-5) on my brand new orion zapp plus , for the life of me i cannot close a jump ring and i dont know what to do please help me 😢
Oftentimes the first snap (weld) doesn't work, and it takes two or three tries, for the following reasons:
1. jump ring isn't closed tightly enough for both ends to be touching (THIS IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM)
2. your hand sometimes moves around, the needle is tiny and your hands are suspended in an awkward position
3. your hand instinctively withdraws a little when you hear the click sound - it's a natural reflex. Although there ends up being fire, it is very very light and will break open in a short time. It takes practice to overcome that urge. Practice keeping constant pressure on the contact between the electrode and jumpring.
5. the electrode is not touching RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE of the seam (touching on one side more than the other, so it melts one side and barely heats the other, so the weld is not strong)
6. not enough power to penetrate through both sides of the jumpring - this could be setting being too low, or the electrode had dulled. You should sharpen the electrode regularly, but if it is dulled, then you need to up the power.
After you've checked and practiced the above, you should increase your power to 7w. Once you are able to weld securely at higher wattage and master it, reduce the wattage and make sure you master that as well. By mastering, I mean you are able to repeat successfully each time.
It is better to use too much power, and flat topping the seam, than not welding securely.
I hope this helps. Good luck, sister!
Dana