[TheForge] Trouble shooting welder

[PlumDon at aol.com]

Again, thanks for the advice re troubleshooting the welder. (Wire kept  
burning to the tip everytime I pulled the trigger). I took out all the drive  rolls 
and sanded and wire brushed them shiny. The Hobart 250 is now working  again. 
I was surprised a seemingly light coat of rust could have that much  effect 
on the welding.
 
Never the less, still time for a new one. I checked around for the best  
price for a Millermatic 210 (MSRP $1599) and Cyber weld at $1252 (as someone  
recommended) was the lowest but about four to seven days to get. Also no tax  
through them. Best local price was $1350 plus 6% tax and a week to get. I'm not  
far from Delaware (no state tax) and I called a welding supply down there and  
asked if they would sell me one for 1350. They finally agreed and I can pick 
it  up this am. No tax. 
 
Don Plummer