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Spool Gun Files

The spool gun is the "Cresent Wrench" of the welding industry. You have the mig gun and wire feeder in your hand. The uses are unlimited,

You Need a Spool Gun

One of the most misunderstood tools in the welding industry is the “spool gun”. There are applications where you need to make a weld, but you cannot use a mig gun, and you don’t or can’t use “stick” welding. I equate it to a “Crescent” or adjustable wrench. It will not do everything, but what it does, it does very well. You can weld with any alloy that can be obtained on a standard 4” spool. If you need an alloy not available on a 4” spool, you can buy it in larger spo

SPOOL GUN FILES

Larry Gruner

4 min read

Replace your Obsolete Linde/L-TEC Esab ST-23A Spool Gun with a tool that will make you money for the rest of your life!

If you own a Linde/ L-Tec/ Esab ST-23A spool gun and it has given you years of dependable service, good for you. I hate to tell you, but Victor Technologes has obsoleted it. They have turned their back on this product, and you're now on your own. Consumables and repair parts are disappearing at a rapid rate. We suggest you use it till it finally dies. The answer to your problem is the AEC200 Esab direct plug-n-weld spool gun. 1. The original spool gun was initial

SPOOL GUN FILES

Larry Gruner

2 min read

Affordable Spool guns for Snap-On Muscle mig systems and Systematics

The one tool that will generate profits faster than any other! Systematics/Snap-on single-phase MIG machines have been manufactured since the late 1980s—they are straightforward and dependable. It's what I call an analog machine; you set it and weld. They have one easily repairable PC board that controls the speed. Snap-On MHG5B, SPOOL GUN: $2180.00 Price listed on Snap-on Website 9/2-2025 They offer a spool gun for aluminum welding only. If you're interested, we can o

SPOOL GUN FILES

Larry Gruner

2 min read

Spool Guns Upgrade guns for Miller 14 Pin Power Supplies, That Miller doesn't want you to know about.

The Profax AEC Miller-style spool gun is the answer to your spool gun needs. The gun features an internal, repairable mechanical gas valve located in the handle. The positive welding power leads through the opening on the front of the machine, or we will attach the proper welding lead plug for your power supply. Just let us know. The gas hose comes with a standard brass fitting that fits most standard regulators/flowmeters. Suppose you own a Miller, Compac, or an older Therm

SPOOL GUN FILES

Larry Gruner

2 min read