Hobart Spoolrunner 100 welding aluminum

[@GuestInvitado-gd3bi]

Nice spool gun you got there. I've never used one, but I am looking forward to try. Since, I already have the welder, I want to go for it. Thank you for sharing. Oh, you got some nice welds there. Take care my friend.👍👍

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thank you. If you have some aluminum welding to do it's worth the investment unless you want to go the Tig route, but that's a whole other learning curve. Good luck on your projects.

[@victorwhaley5402]

I'm quite surprised with the progress from first to last weld. Nice job! I just got one and wanted to do some research on the set up.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks! It's a different process than welding steel in that it requires a faster travel speed. Hope you enjoy the new toy.

[@ricardomontes373]

Nice welds and nice spool gun you got there. You have a pulse for welding. It would be nice if you share some of your welding skills with us. Thanks for the video.👍👍

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thank you. I'm still learning as I go along. Will continue to share my projects as I get around to getting time to work on them :)

[@bobd.fletcherjr4912]

I've got my spool gun hooked up to Hobart Handler 190 I absolutely love it I started welding when I was 16 years old my dad taught me never downloading aluminum before only thing you got to remember is aluminum is a lot hotter than steel once I got the hang of it it was a piece of cake Bob Elkhart Indiana

[@ShinyInsanity]

Yeah it's still tricky for me since I only weld aluminum once in a while. Usually need to run a few practice beads first and it starts working out.

[@foxwood67]

I just picked up the 210 with spoolgun and looking forward to playing around. You made improvement and ill have to start from scratch. Liked it thanks👍

[@ShinyInsanity]

Congrats! You'll like the 210. Definitely one of my favorite toys. The spool gun takes some practice but you'll get the hang of it.

[@akbychoice]

@@ShinyInsanity preheating the aluminum makes starts so much easier and nicer. Clean aluminum is the key.

[@rocketsurgeon1746]

Thanks for the video. Keep learning and ignore the jerks

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks for watching.

[@theodorewilson399]

Great job, brother! I'm 6 wks into a 4.5 mo welding course, but sadly we won't be doing any aluminum welding (too xpensive the Owner/Instructor says). I plan on buying a spoolgun w/my welder.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks man! Good luck on your welding course. It's fun but definitely a little different than welding steel. Buy some scrap aluminum at you local welding shop to practice.

[@scotthobbs4565]

Thanks for the "first time user" video of this spool gun. Just bought one and anxious to try it.

[@ShinyInsanity]

No problem. It's fun to use and a little different from welding steel. Hope you enjoy it and make something cool.

[@ckvasnic1]

I’m getting ready for the very same journey. Thanks for the video!

[@ShinyInsanity]

Good luck, it's a fun journey to take. Thanks.

[@stevenbaca3470]

Just curious as to how thick of aluminum could be welded with this setup? I’m guessing duty cycle would be an issue if this were to be used for say a Jet Boat kit ?

[@ShinyInsanity]

For aluminum the largest piece I've tested with is 1/4 inch using 210 volts. I haven't tried anything larger since that was the largest piece of aluminum scrap I had but it didn't have any problem. It was a relatively small piece though. It's a pretty capable machine though so far over the years.

[@acerosinoxidables503]

Tengo una aun en la caja 190 hobart con spool gun al rato la desempacamos gracias por tu video

[@ShinyInsanity]

Ningún problema. Espero que disfrutes usándolo y le encuentres muchos usos.

[@johncalhoun637]

I'm not a pro, just a hack, and that's about what my first efforts looked like with mine this week...after I fused the tip to the feed tube head because the wire stalled, first time I pulled the trigger. I saved the feed tube head somehow. After that I adjusted the feed rollers for lots of grip, that works better. Factory settings seemed hot, on mine. I'd like to see the smoke go away, not sure whats up with that, maybe more argon? I also had the best luck with sanding to clean off oxide. Flappy paddle disk for the win, again! Thanks for the vid!

[@ShinyInsanity]

Good luck with the welding. It definitely takes some practice but is fun to do. I think I was running around 20-25 on the argon if I remember. Glad you liked the video.

[@akbychoice]

Don’t use the tools you use on aluminum with other metals. Keep them separate. Likely your wire feed was too slow burning back to the tip.

[@lestergillis8171]

You may need to increase the argon flow a bit. There is too much soot. A good flow rate is normally higher for aluminum than it is for ferrous steels.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks for the tip. I think you may be right.

[@tiberiuskirk739]

Buying one tomorrow and watching your video

[@ShinyInsanity]

Cool man. Hope you have some fun with it.

[@jmyers9853]

i got a 210MVP a month ago and made a thousand dollars in two weeks. really. the spool gun takes a little getting used to

[@ShinyInsanity]

That's good to hear, hope you keep making that cash. Yeah the spool gun does take some getting used to.

[@nelsonargueta4583]

Una pregunta para que modelos de aparato es esa pistola llo tengo uno modelo 190

[@ShinyInsanity]

Este es el modelo 210 MVP.

[@jesseagl6301]

Hi there... I like how you achieved this, apparently in a short time. I'm trying to weld aluminum with the same machine (I guess HOBART 210), so could you please tell me the set up values you used for the machine, such as A and V? In my case I'm using .030 - ER 4043 wire. Thanks in advance!

[@ShinyInsanity]

Hi Jess. It's been a little while since I played with this, but I pretty much used the settings that the machine, 210 MVP, recommended for this size materiel. Think it was 0.030" 4043 filler on 230V using pure Argon. The Voltage setting was 5 on the dial and wirespeed roughly 70. I say roughly because I think it started off too fast for me and I bumped it down a little. The material I was welding was 1/8" 6061. Hope that helps.

[@frankcrawford416]

Nice video thank you. I was just wondering around about the DC electrode positive I have never weld it but I want to get a welder. I have been reading and most places say You're supposed to be on AC current so if that's true or or not. Thank you

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks for the comment. I think AC aluminum welding would require you to get a Tig machine. This is a mig which is DC only as far as I know.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Keep it up practice makes perfect

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks, will do.

[@bogger_welder]

How hard would it be to hook a spool gun to a handler 140? Or can it be done?

[@ShinyInsanity]

The 140 is not spool gun ready as far as I know. I have seen conversion adapters that require some wiring that would allow it, but can't speak to their effectivesness. If you're handy with rewiring things and not afraid to void the warranty it can be done.

[@patm6103]

How did this hook up to the welder? I've 210 and just bought this spool gun at an auction.

[@ShinyInsanity]

It's fairly straightforward. Just disconnect the regular trigger lead cables and attach the Spoolrunner lead cable. There is also a switch inside the 210 that you have to switch to the use the spool gun. It's labelled with a picture so you can't mess it up. Attach your gas, ground and plug it in and you're all set to go.

[@creeplife2802]

Can I use one of those on my Miller?

[@ShinyInsanity]

I not 100% sure but would doubt it. They usually make them specific to a brand despite them being from similar companies.

[@tiberiuskirk739]

Lmao that’s me when I try to read the Spanish direction! And I’m Mexican ! 😂😂

[@ShinyInsanity]

Lol - not the first time I've wondered if I picked up the Spanish version of something.

[@billmccutcheon4559]

It would have been helpful if you would have told us what your wire speed and amperage was set at for the Hobart.

[@ShinyInsanity]

I just used the recommended presets on the machine based on the material thickness.

[@liammiller4758]

Need one for the power imig welder I'm going to buy.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Get one after you get your welder if you plan on doing aluminum.

[@lincolnworsham1085]

skip to 7:48 for the welding...

[@bobbuilder8707]

I really like using my everlast spool gun. You can weld without a spool gun but you have to be very careful as aluminum wire is much software than steel.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Yup, I tried it without the spool gun and the wire would get kinked if I was not careful. That prompted me to get the spool gun.

[@akbychoice]

@@ShinyInsanity to push through a liner you need a push pull gun that has drives in the gun.

[@ShinyInsanity]

@@akbychoice yeah I think the standard welding gun only has a push set of rollers in the machine itself.

[@akbychoice]

@@ShinyInsanity correct, push pull is a nice addition for production welding aluminum that doesn’t require TIG.

[@alarenzo420]

Great video man.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Big Bear Welding & Fab Thanks man. I appreciate it.

[@thebotformalityknownasdale2564]

You don't need to make the lil back and forth C movements and back off on the v and just push your weld pudel keep stedy

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks for the tips. It's definitely a learning process since I don't do as much aluminum as steel hobby work unfortunately.

[@tpyoungjr]

Why not show all the settings on the welder and gas? Disappointing

[@Bill-YellowDogWelding]

Update? Are you still using this and was it worth purchasing? Thanks!

[@ShinyInsanity]

Yeah I still use it from time to time for really small projects, but unfortunately I haven't gotten any better since I don't practice much. I think if you have a lot of aluminum projects it would be worth it since it does make the process easier. If you are only doing one or two small projects you could make it without it with some prep and care. For me it was worth it since it's just a toy I wanted to play with and learn. Hope that helps.

[@Bill-YellowDogWelding]

@@ShinyInsanity Thanks for the reply!

[@Bill-YellowDogWelding]

@@ShinyInsanity Silly question, lost my manual and the one online is rather poor. Do you have to change over polarity or when you use the switch inside set to spoolgun does that take care of polarity? Thanks a bunch!

[@ShinyInsanity]

@@Bill-YellowDogWelding There is just a switch inside the welder itself that you have to flip to use the spoolgun. The polarity should be the same as what you are using for regular steel which is DC eletro positive. I think the only time it's flipped is when using flux core.

[@Bill-YellowDogWelding]

@@ShinyInsanity Thanks! Was thinking that but couldn't confirm with manual. It was one of the features I liked about the 190. Been using it for about 4 years now. Just picked up a spool gun to try out. Thanks, again.

[@billarroo1]

Try some 3g and 4g verticle and overhead in a video, Thanks 😃😃

[@ShinyInsanity]

I'd probably set myself on fire trying that lol

[@fstarockaburns425]

are you using gas?

[@ShinyInsanity]

Yup, straight Argon.

[@garymathews9534]

the alum needs to be clean .I use .035 wire .I think a inverter based welder mite do better with Alum,especially with pulse mig .

[@ShinyInsanity]

Yup, I the aluminum needs to be clean to get a clean weld unlike steel which is more forgiving. This was my first time using the spool gun..... haven't gotten a lot better using it though since I don't do a lot of this type of welding though. Need to find a project to use it.

[@cookerbullock]

I like it, do you use it enough to spend the money?

[@ShinyInsanity]

I don't do a lot of aluminum projects right now so it gets limited use. It's a fun "toy" regardless. If I was doing a lot of fine work aluminum I would consider TIG.This gets the job done though.

[@Jose-fc5yd]

You did good bur you need to travel way faster with aluminum vs steel and don't do any cursive e or circular pattern just straight push and move fast. A 4" bead should take like no more than 6 seconds.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks for the tips. I've just been going for weld strength versus looks these days so no more circular motions....although I do like the look.

[@robertbryan7373]

Yeah bought a spool gun...!! Now I'm welding aluminum....? Not so fast my friend...!!

[@fredalmond9130]

I need a spoolgun for my everlast welder. Have fun with yours.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Thanks. Hope you get one that you like.

[@AntonioGarcia-op9hx]

Muy buen español..

[@ShinyInsanity]

Jajaja - gracias

[@danpenry8899]

You got a lot of learning to do

[@ShinyInsanity]

Yup. Good thing it's not my profession.

[@MProper]

SETTINGS ?!?!?!?!?!? The only thing I am looking for, 13 minutes long ... :(

[@ShinyInsanity]

Pretty much used the settings that were on the side of the welder to start off with since I'm was just learning.

[@MProper]

@@ShinyInsanity Most chinesium welding machines (like mine) have no "settings to start of" on the side. :(

[@ShinyInsanity]

@@MProper Link to specs sheet with settings. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.hobartwelders.com/-/media/hobart-imported-mam-assets/spec-sheets/b/4/d/handler-210mvp-250822.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiP-abiqpnlAhVHRqwKHZ0hBOIQFjAAegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw3MyYZYSR8Q-Fpd5rGqazPU

[@bobd.fletcherjr4912]

There's one other thing I'd like to see more women get into welding

[@ShinyInsanity]

That would be cool. It's not as scary or hard as most people think.

[@tallyho520]

These spool guns are garbage, does anyone actually have good results with it. Mine has very inconsistent feed speed, you can see and hear that the rollers don't spin concentrically with or without wire. I sent it back to Hobart under warranty, they sent me a new gun and I'm still having the same problem.

[@ShinyInsanity]

Mine seems to work ok. The bad welds are due to my inexperience using it.