[Bob Carriere]

First step is to store the newly bought spools in zip lock plastic bags as soon as you buy them....

BOC sells a felt cylinder about 1 1/2 inch long by 3/4 inch in diametre.....said felt cylinder is cut/slit and clips - fits over the wire between drive wheels and spool...... as you weld the wire is scrubbed gently by the felt.... I change them once per spool........a few occasinal shots of WD - 40 on the felt and "voila" no problemo..... I have taken to the occasional spray of WD 40 on the spool as well...... my welder sits in the barn year round....... will take a picture of the contraption tomorrow...... and by the way I buy and use the cheap stuff from Princess Auto.

Phil have you encountered the same problem with flux core and with solid wire for gas use or only one kind????

Now I am worried and will need to check tomorrow.....darn you Phil.

Bob C