McGyvering a gun
Steve B
it apart a half a dozen times, fooling with the contactor points in there,
which amount to a tiny washer, a spring, and two wires with crimps on the
ends.
The gun has some life in it. Rather than just junking it and spending $100
or more for a new one, couldn't I just go get a decent pushbutton and wire
it to the outside of the handle in the most comfortable position, and
rerouting the wires? It's just a shunt from the relay. When it's welding,
it's a joy, but when it goes in 2,5, and 10 second spluts, it's a pain.
I need to get this running, and running like it's supposed to because I have
a project to do. $100 would buy some materials, and if I can fix it with a
$5 switch, that would be fine with me.
I don't know why Lincoln would put such a piece of crap on one of their
welding machines.
Steve
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Go for it.
Gunner
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Steve W.
Shouldn't be that hard. I replaced the switch on my Century with a
standard micro-switch. MUCH better now. I milled a small plastic block
to hold the switch and with the block it fit directly in place of the
original switch.
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Steve W.
Steve B
"Steve W." <csr...@NOTyahoo.com> wrote in message
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I futzed with the switch a while back, and I thought I had it working good.
But it just gets in a certain position, and it goes off and on. Nothing
that is good for a good consistent weld. Was thinking of buying another
gun, then thought of just getting a new switch. Will go shopping and see
what's available. There's just two wires. As you say, making a block or
something to hold the switch is the work of it.
Steve
dan
sci.engr.joining.welding mine and will die if we don't mount a rescue
by Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:25:24 -0800:
>The gun has some life in it. Rather than just junking it and spending $100
>or more for a new one, couldn't I just go get a decent pushbutton and wire
>it to the outside of the handle in the most comfortable position, and
>rerouting the wires? It's just a shunt from the relay. When it's welding,
>it's a joy, but when it goes in 2,5, and 10 second spluts, it's a pain.
Search around a little for switches for tig torches. There are
several types, all made to be strapped to a tig torch. Should work
good for this purpose too.
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Dan H.
northshore MA.
Steve W.
One thing I don't have to look for, probably have 50 on hand. Plus
assorted membrane types and various others.
Hit any of the surplus outfits and you will find lots of them.
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Steve W.
dan
sci.engr.joining.welding mine and will die if we don't mount a rescue
by Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:25:24 -0800:
>The gun has some life in it. Rather than just junking it and spending $100
>or more for a new one, couldn't I just go get a decent pushbutton and wire
>it to the outside of the handle in the most comfortable position, and
>rerouting the wires? It's just a shunt from the relay. When it's welding,
>it's a joy, but when it goes in 2,5, and 10 second spluts, it's a pain.
Here's a link to one place:
http://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_674_1154
Steve B
"Steve W." <csr...@NOTyahoo.com> wrote in message
I think I just want something substantial that will hold up to
dingleberries. I think I will have to handle the handle ergonomically to
see just where I end up putting the switch. I think a button type would be
best, and anything with a membrane would get smoked in ten minutes.
Steve
Steve B
"dan" <no...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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I have a cost ceiling on this of $5. I can darn near get a new gun for
those prices.
Steve
Steve W.
>
> I think I just want something substantial that will hold up to
> dingleberries. I think I will have to handle the handle ergonomically to
> see just where I end up putting the switch. I think a button type would be
> best, and anything with a membrane would get smoked in ten minutes.
>
> Steve
>
>
The membrane types I use are stainless steel snap dome switch. Also have
stand alone versions. Still I would think a Cherry or Honeywell with a
narrow body would be easier to adapt.
Got any dead mice around. The switch from one of those would likely work.
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Steve W.