After many years of trackside service. My Lincoln Weld Pak 100 gets an UPGRADE!! Finally I’m converting the flux core set up to full MIG. I’ll do Argon/Co2 shielding gas conversion for $100 less than the Lincoln branded kit. Stay tuned for the test run!
AMAZON list of parts;
CGA580 Argon CO2 Regulators,… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBDX8881?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Mig Welding gun accessory 0.030″… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7PNDRW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
1/4 Inch Electric Solenoid Valve… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGF28BH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Misc parts;
3’ of 3/16” ID hose. I bought at the local hardware store.
2) 5mm x 10mm Allen head screws to mount the solenoid
1) 1/4” NPT male/ 3/16” barbed fitting for the welder side of the solenoid.
1) 1/4” NPT Male to 3/8” NPT female adapter.
1) 3/8” NPT male to 3/8” flare for the hose to argon tank.
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the regular seem to not be currently avalaible. Is there an alternative that you reccomend?
Thank you for making this video I have the exact same welder, and I’m going to convert it to mig. Went to the local gas shop so see if they could order the parts they could order me the conversation kit for 500+. They showed me the there order screen and it was listed for over 600.
Does the 3/16th clear hose just slip on or do u use a clamp
How big of a generator you need to run this welder?
I just bought the same welder for 150 bucks of Facebook market place. Already came converted for gas. I didn’t realize it at first but I’m glad it does
So will the old flux gun and cord work or do you need to upgrade
Quick question I found one of these units for 125 used…what should I look for as far as problems before buying..they have flux on it
This guycis clumsy.
found one of these welders on facebook market place for 150$ should i buy it ? trynna start welding stuff up at home n to my cats
To get argon to gun nozzle do you need to upgrade to new hose to gun argon style
Awesome video
Use mig weld it’s co2 and cheaper
That is probably the solenoid I bought about 1 year ago to convert mine. Had the CO2 regulator and hoses, I use 75/25 with 309 works good.
Best video I've seen yet, answered all my questions. And I'm a seasoned welder.
Great video. But why did you switch polarity
hell yeah brother
Tip to weld longer and hotter with a small or any machine: CO2 stores as liquid under pressure and runs hotter than MIG mix making it quite handy for small welders. For even more convenient portability I use a high quality Milton brass pneumatic chuck and nipple (chuck on the regulator, nipple on the green gas hose) as a gas disconnect which beats breaking out a wrench every time.
The little "kegerator" size CO2 cylinders work nicely for mobile work as do various size steel cylinders. CO2 cylinders are CGA 320 thread which uses a crush washer (I buy those by the bag and zip tie a few to my equipment so I never have to hunt one). Many MIG manufacturers include the CGA 320 to CGA 580 (MIG mix, helium, argon) brass adapter with their machines but they're cheap online and your local welding supply should stock them if ya need one quick. Search "Western # 806 Co2 Cylinder Adapter CGA 320 to CGA 580 " for what they look like.
Where’s the satisfying proof that it works video?
Lincoln has all their manuals online including most of the ancient gear. (So does Miller). Well worth downloading. The little 100s are in so many body shops because they fit inside vehicles. I have other welders and suitcase feeders but the WP has a very nice arc. I followed this basic recipe and it works a treat. No way was I paying for the kit when my welder was only 100 clams.
Hey I have a question for you. I'm a beginner I just got the same welder. I wanna ask some questions brother and I need some advice
NICE thanks.
I can't tell you how many times i go looking for what i need in the garage just to see if i have it, can't find it, and as soon as i get home with one I'll see one of whatever I just bought sitting almost waiting for me.
Do you need to change the gun liner? I got this exact welder from some guy and he already did all the conversion stuff but the last time he used it, the machine was on flux. He told me to change the gun liner, because I needed to…..
Thank you for the video! I'm looking to do this conversion on my own weld pak 100. Any recommendations on where to get an argon bottle for a reasonable price?