Welding thread!!!!
CF Veteran
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 4,481
Likes: 18
From: Arizona
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hey question for the masses:
I have a Hobart Handler 140. I'm currently using flux core and I went through the first spool that comes with the welder and then I installed another one I got from like Home Depot or something. So now when I hit the trigger to get more wire out of the gun it works for a short time then it just stopped and the wheel inside the welder that feeds the wire is just siting there spinning and had a bunch of metal shaving around it.
Not sure what's going on. It was working for a few passes then this happens.
Any ideas on what the issue could be? I did try and tighten the tension down, but that didn't seem to help any.
I have a Hobart Handler 140. I'm currently using flux core and I went through the first spool that comes with the welder and then I installed another one I got from like Home Depot or something. So now when I hit the trigger to get more wire out of the gun it works for a short time then it just stopped and the wheel inside the welder that feeds the wire is just siting there spinning and had a bunch of metal shaving around it.
Not sure what's going on. It was working for a few passes then this happens.
Any ideas on what the issue could be? I did try and tighten the tension down, but that didn't seem to help any.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 499
Likes: 58
From: DFW
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I believe the roller is correct. It is for the .035-.030. I had .030 and then I bought .035. Not sure if I need to do something different like flip it around?
CF Veteran
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 4,481
Likes: 18
From: Arizona
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
Likes: 26
From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Forgot to post this a week ago. But here it is
Welding 304SS for DuPont
Attachment 399056
Attachment 399054
Attachment 399055
Attachment 399057
Note the feathering (that's how you are supposed to finish off the end of the weld.
Attachment 399058
Enjoy the pictures
Welding 304SS for DuPont
Attachment 399056
Attachment 399054
Attachment 399055
Attachment 399057
Note the feathering (that's how you are supposed to finish off the end of the weld.
Attachment 399058
Enjoy the pictures
Hey question for the masses:
I have a Hobart Handler 140. I'm currently using flux core and I went through the first spool that comes with the welder and then I installed another one I got from like Home Depot or something. So now when I hit the trigger to get more wire out of the gun it works for a short time then it just stopped and the wheel inside the welder that feeds the wire is just siting there spinning and had a bunch of metal shaving around it.
Not sure what's going on. It was working for a few passes then this happens.
Any ideas on what the issue could be? I did try and tighten the tension down, but that didn't seem to help any.
I have a Hobart Handler 140. I'm currently using flux core and I went through the first spool that comes with the welder and then I installed another one I got from like Home Depot or something. So now when I hit the trigger to get more wire out of the gun it works for a short time then it just stopped and the wheel inside the welder that feeds the wire is just siting there spinning and had a bunch of metal shaving around it.
Not sure what's going on. It was working for a few passes then this happens.
Any ideas on what the issue could be? I did try and tighten the tension down, but that didn't seem to help any.
Also, if you changed wire size, you have to flip the roller around. It's .030" on one side and .035" on the other.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 499
Likes: 58
From: DFW
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
^I have played with that. Yes the wheel has .030 for one groove and .035 for the other. One groove is smooth while the other has little ridges on it. From the writing on the wheel, I can't tell which groove is for which size of wire.
I even switched it around thinking I had the wrong one.
I even switched it around thinking I had the wrong one.
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
Likes: 26
From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
^I have played with that. Yes the wheel has .030 for one groove and .035 for the other. One groove is smooth while the other has little ridges on it. From the writing on the wheel, I can't tell which groove is for which size of wire.
I even switched it around thinking I had the wrong one.
I even switched it around thinking I had the wrong one.
https://www.hobartwelders.com/weldta...-not-feed-wire
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 499
Likes: 58
From: DFW
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks for the link!
I guess I should clarify, the wheel still spins like it is trying to push the wire through to the gun, but it just spins like it doesn't have contact with the wire, but I've played with the tensioner.
I'll take it back out and see what it could be.
I guess I should clarify, the wheel still spins like it is trying to push the wire through to the gun, but it just spins like it doesn't have contact with the wire, but I've played with the tensioner.
I'll take it back out and see what it could be.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 499
Likes: 58
From: DFW
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks for the link!
I guess I should clarify, the wheel still spins like it is trying to push the wire through to the gun, but it just spins like it doesn't have contact with the wire, but I've played with the tensioner.
I'll take it back out and see what it could be.
I guess I should clarify, the wheel still spins like it is trying to push the wire through to the gun, but it just spins like it doesn't have contact with the wire, but I've played with the tensioner.
I'll take it back out and see what it could be.
CF Veteran
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,215
Likes: 635
From: Hangover, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
did you try a new tip? or running a cleaner through it?
are you keeping it as straight as you can so the wire feeds well?
I have had those problems before just a few things to eliminate. it could have gotten jammed up then ruined the wheel. just guessing im not a good welder lol
are you keeping it as straight as you can so the wire feeds well?
I have had those problems before just a few things to eliminate. it could have gotten jammed up then ruined the wheel. just guessing im not a good welder lol
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 532
Likes: 1
From: Leeds, Maine
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have read that because the flux core wire is hollow, it can easily be flattened out too much and become oval. Then it won't push through the gun correctly. I'd check the shape of the wire as it feeds into the gun. Good luck, let us know what you find.
CF Veteran
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 4,481
Likes: 18
From: Arizona
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
did you try a new tip? or running a cleaner through it?
are you keeping it as straight as you can so the wire feeds well?
I have had those problems before just a few things to eliminate. it could have gotten jammed up then ruined the wheel. just guessing im not a good welder lol
are you keeping it as straight as you can so the wire feeds well?
I have had those problems before just a few things to eliminate. it could have gotten jammed up then ruined the wheel. just guessing im not a good welder lol