I rarely use 0.024 but it seems odd that the one liner only covers 0.035. I ask the size question because USA Weld has a couple options but one says for 0.024-0.030 while the other says for 0.035. I'm thinking about changing the liner in the gun and was wondering about where would be the best place to purchase one and how to size it. About the only issue is that the gas solenoid seems to be a little sticky but I think that will clear up over time. I finally got the machine wired up and after some initial stupidity on my part the machine welds really well. I'm a Newb so I didn't know that they made 6024 or that you could get them in 1/16". I did offer to let the guy keep the welder after I told him why it didn't work but he said he was happy using his stick machine with 1/16" 6024 electrodes. Thanks for the help everyone I really appreciate it. I noticed that the parts for the torch are kind of expensive and was wondering if it would be worthwhile to switch out the Snap On torch for an HTP torch? I was also wondering if the HTP flexible neck torches are good or not? I'm trying to get a small fabrication shop started so I was thinking the flexible neck could be handy. I plugged it in at the guy's house to make sure it turned on and spun the rollers but that's about it.
Not entirely sure, as my handle implies I have twins that I take care of, so haven't had a chance yet to really look closely at everything. I think he was also running 0.024 when the rollers are set for 0.030 or 0.035. The guy I bought it from got it free and then tried to run flux core wire with it set up for solid. I tried an Esab last year and before we could even fill out the demo papers, it quit, so the guy took it back.It runs however I haven't had a chance to weld with it yet. All in all.the Snap On always took up the slack when the others were down for repair. Not so good on the cost the most and was broke down the most.probably $3,500 in repairs over the years. The Hobart came in second as far as down time and if I had to guess, maybe $2,000 in repairs over the years, but a lot of down time. They all used about one roll of 035 wire in about three weeks. The Miller needs an $800 circut board (for the second time), and the Hobart is just fried. All three were bought within the same year and as of now.the only one still welding is the Snap On. For the last 24 years it has worked side by side with a Hobart and a Miller.
If I ever need anything, I get it from them.however, since I have owned it, it hasn't cost me more than $300 other than tips and a few liners.
Like somebody else posted, it was made by CK Systematics out of PA. My Snap On YA212A has out performed all the rest.
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