Several things to check. Make sure your cable is straight, no kinks, no hard bends. Also make sure your voltage is not too high. When I am running a little warm for the wire feed it will do that. Also check your stick out and make sure it is correct. Was teaching the boss about that today. She was helping and had the same problem 3 times in about 5 minutes. Straighten out the cable and fix the stick out and the problem went away.
When I got my first MIG I bought a bottle of BOC anti-spatter liquid, which is water based rather than the oil based ones that smell like bacon when you're welding. I got the 2 litre bottle (much cheaper by quantity) and put it in a small gardening type spray bottle. The problem I've had is that it's a nightmare to clean off before painting, so I use it very rarely. Might give it a go on the nozzle though - that's a great tip. Thanks Kevin!
@@KevincaronSculpture there are different grades for some reason. So if I select 0.8 mild steel wire, there are different kinds, I assume this means different types of steel used to make the wire and probably coating.
Good idea. I didn't know you could dip the torch in that sfuff. I use the aerosol spray, but just on the work piece. I have a question, Kevin. Whenever I MIG weld, the wire regularly welds itself to the small copper wire 'nozzle' inside the shield. The copper nozzle is the correct size for the wire used, everything is new and fits fine, gas flow is good. What am I doing wrong? I have to stop welding quite a lot to free off the weld wire where it has become welded to the copper nozzle. Thanks :-)
Technically it's spatter. But you are correct also. It doesn't make a difference what you call it. Just clean it up before the painter gets his hands on it.
Well if you are looking for a red or blue one I would go to cyberweld or welders-direct. If you are looking for an import than try Longevity welding or Amazon.
Never played with this type of welding but I would try a light coat of spatter gel on the non-welded areas. This might stop it from forming. Also make sure the metal is clean. But from what I have read about this welding it's going to happen no matter what.
Well splatter or spatter sounds better than "Keep the dingle balls from sticking grease!" I will put the word on the camera operator and see if she can be coxed in front of for once..
Several things to check. Make sure your cable is straight, no kinks, no hard bends. Also make sure your voltage is not too high. When I am running a little warm for the wire feed it will do that. Also check your stick out and make sure it is correct. Was teaching the boss about that today. She was helping and had the same problem 3 times in about 5 minutes. Straighten out the cable and fix the stick out and the problem went away.
When I got my first MIG I bought a bottle of BOC anti-spatter liquid, which is water based rather than the oil based ones that smell like bacon when you're welding. I got the 2 litre bottle (much cheaper by quantity) and put it in a small gardening type spray bottle. The problem I've had is that it's a nightmare to clean off before painting, so I use it very rarely. Might give it a go on the nozzle though - that's a great tip. Thanks Kevin!
Never had one burst but I did have one get crushed by a falling sculpture. Made one heck of a mess on the bench!
Got an email wondering if they have a bacon scented one....
kevin knows whats good. i have all bernard guns on my migs. nozzle gel has kept one of my q300s running with same consumables for two months.
Hey, can you do an episodeabout different types of mig wire. There seems to be variations of mild steel wire, and i never know while on to get. Thanks
I can try. Not really sure what you are referring to in different types of wire.
@@KevincaronSculpture there are different grades for some reason. So if I select 0.8 mild steel wire, there are different kinds, I assume this means different types of steel used to make the wire and probably coating.
Good idea. I didn't know you could dip the torch in that sfuff. I use the aerosol spray, but just on the work piece. I have a question, Kevin. Whenever I MIG weld, the wire regularly welds itself to the small copper wire 'nozzle' inside the shield. The copper nozzle is the correct size for the wire used, everything is new and fits fine, gas flow is good. What am I doing wrong? I have to stop welding quite a lot to free off the weld wire where it has become welded to the copper nozzle. Thanks :-)
Thank you 🙏
Is it splatter or spatter? I’ve seen comments on videos saying it’s spatter, though I’m sure there are more important things to get precious about.
Technically it's spatter. But you are correct also. It doesn't make a difference what you call it. Just clean it up before the painter gets his hands on it.
Well if you are looking for a red or blue one I would go to cyberweld or welders-direct. If you are looking for an import than try Longevity welding or Amazon.
yeah, but this one jar has lasted me from about 2004.
Have to look at the Pam though.....
Jody from welding tips and tricks uses non-stick cooking spray. I haven't tried it yet.
Good stuff!!!!!
Thanks for watching and posting.
Do you use anti splater on the metal to keep the beads from sticking?
You can but it is to keep the beads from sticking to the gun...
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Never played with this type of welding but I would try a light coat of spatter gel on the non-welded areas. This might stop it from forming. Also make sure the metal is clean. But from what I have read about this welding it's going to happen no matter what.
Thank you
Use the Pam Cooking spray. It works just as good and cost one third of the price.
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Those gol-dang aerosol cans. If I've had one flying round my shop I bet I've had a hundred.
From what I see, the nozzle gel looks to be wax. You don’t want to use oil and reintroduce it to the plate or weld
i use it on my welding table..
Well splatter or spatter sounds better than "Keep the dingle balls from sticking grease!"
I will put the word on the camera operator and see if she can be coxed in front of for once..
About to begin, good tip , wipe a little on surfaces. Instead of spending another 18$
Thank you for watching and posting.
I use a different flavor of gel. It's just the prettiest light blue...
It's the SOUND of bacon we want, not the smell...
I thought it was SPATTER.
My brain was running on old software for this video.