ARCCAPTAIN MIG 145 PRO review on tubing fabrication with flux core welding
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Welding a steel sign frame together built from 2 inch square tubing....welding the tubing with the ARCCAPTAIN MIG 145 PRO using .030" diameter ARCCAPTAIN flux core wire.
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I’ve been a welder fabricator for 30 yrs and I love this new technology. I love your videos. Great job
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I don't think that I've ever heard a better or more understandable description of the science of welding methods. Great 👍 video
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I want to thank you for the content you post. I'm a farmer from New Hampshire and I often need to "farm fix" equipment and your site gives me useable pointers for how to fix a problem in get a weld that will hold. Too many sites focus on pretty weld beads or bend test pointers. While that has it's place, I'm never going to bend test anything. I'm going to weld the bracket and put it back on and go back to work! You are a practical guy with real world know how. Thanks again.
Glad to hear ...thanks for watching and commenting
CB said, “it’s dumb”. 😂😂😂. Ain’t that the truth. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Cracking me up. All that about calling it a mig, and you called it a mig several times. I get it, it’s the name. That little welder did great.
Yea it drives me nuts
Arc captain is lucky to have your real working honest review. I would like to see miller or Lincoln knock on your door about reviewing there products. Thank as always cb.
I'd love to hear from Miller or Lincoln....someday maybe 🤔
Whenever I run a machine on 110 I use 10ga cords on a 30a breaker. Works out to 300’. Great video!
That's how the 120V on the Super Service Truck is rigged up...none of the wire in my shop is 12 guage though
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Good job showing what the little thing can do.
Thank you
The Captain did work well, and the strap is a fine idea. The video was excellent, as well as the presentation. I am most impressed with the cleanliness and organization of your workspace and the same for your workflow technique. Above all, you are a no-nonsense straight shooter in your evaluation and opinion concerning the Arc Captain 145. A demo of the tig capabilities of the 145 would be appreciated. All the best of health, long life, and prosperity to you and yours. 👍
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Great size for mobile fence jobs with a solar generator and the shoulder strap may just be the ticket. Thanks Again
You bet
Great video CB. Impressive little machine. They are lucky to have you review there welding machines. I want to try that wire.
It's good flux core...I have some of the larger .035" but haven't got to try that yet...looking forward to seeing how it does
@@NBSWELDING I will order some and see how it works.
i bought the mig 130. really liking it for fluxcore
Cool...appreciate ya letting us know...I was asking them about the 130 when they sent me this 145
Thank you for explaining the differences between true MIG welding (gas) and Flux-Core.
Very welcome
Great video. I feel the same way about these “MIG” welders that can’t mig weld.
Gonna see if a spool of Arc Captain will fit in my Lincoln 135.
Let us know...I think that ARCCAPTAIN wire will work great for ya 👍
Flux core welding has improved a lot. Looks nice.
I think so too!
As always another great informative vid
I’m very impressed with that little machine for the price point you can’t go wrong
Thank you for your time sharing
Cheers from Nova Scotia
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nice to have an in-depth video on this flux core machine
More to come!
For me , what a great i formative vieeo !!!!
So interesting and good teaching with proof along, No Bull Shit is right to say
Way better than any school around here where i couldn "t get any good answer.
They call themself scholl teachers ( bull shit ) i got more of you in 2 or 3 video than them in 1 year
Thank You Sir !!!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Fantastic video - very instructive. Never thought to carry the flux core machine on my shoulder - great idea. Let's Go Brandon ✌
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Super looking machine.
Sure is!
Thank you CB!
Great Job! I appreciate your time Sir!
Thanks for watching and commenting
NBS as usual. Keep up the great work, demo and information for all CB.
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I have AR captain 200. You got that 145 that looks real awesome.
I like my 200 too...used it alot...it's handled everything I've tried with it
I like to see what that machine can do with tig, just be nice to know. Thanks for filming this machine.
You bet...another TIG request noted ✅️
@@NBSWELDING does really good in tig i have a Arccaptain Mig 200 realy good machine only problem i have is trying to do some alumium welding
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completely agree with your observation regading the name of a welder that can only do flux core welding as Metal Inert GAS (MIG)
Thank you 👍....I'm afraid that the term has been used wrong by so many for so long that it's too late to turn it around but I hate it
Another real-world, on the job evaluation. Thank you!
So tired of seeing bead on plate "tests". As a request, it would be cool to see how the 140 handles stick- 1/8" 7018, 7014, 6013. Does it have the guts? Will it do 6010/6011?
Also, alot of guys do tig-tack before weld out. Test tig for giggles? Will stay tuned. 😊
Noted...definitely will be trying stick...not sure yet if I'll hook up TIG on it or not...got 2 or 3 interested in seeing it TIG so far
Great video like always. I didn't see any more porosity after you cleaned up the material. I'd watch you tig weld with it. One thing that I noticed about this machine that you didn't mention was that the fan isn't constantly running like most machines. That's kinda nice 👍. I'm going to consider this welder when my harbor freight titanium flux 125 takes a dive.
Great point!
Great review of an entry level welder. Thanks CB.
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice!
Thanks!
What a great tool that is.
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I sorta like that Arc-Capptain 145. My Miller Multimatic 215 is a dual voltage unit, but I could see how a dedicated 120v machine could be an asset. Appreciate you running that thing thru it’s paces…I think I’ll chew on the decision of whether or not to pick one up.
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Seems like a lot of those entry level flux core welders are quite similar. You can do a lot around the house with any of them. Just a handy thing to have on the workbench for that odd time you need it.
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Thanks for the video.
Good job.
Thanks for watching!
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Great content love your videos. Like to see some tig welding 👍
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Good info as usual CB Thanks
You bet
good run down
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Another excellent video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great information on the miter corner gap.
Glad it was helpful!
I would watch you do the lift tig that little machine does a great job on the gate but you always do a great job on anything
Thanks...another TIG interested noted ✅️
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You bet!
Good video😊
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Very good
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Awesome machine 👍🏻
It sure is!
Good job
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Another fine video CB!👍🏻👌🏻🔩🔧🛠️
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Great video
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Thats a really handy little machine for sure. I see a lot of value in the carry strap actually.
Me too
good job
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Super thanks
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I always enjoy wathing your clips, thanks a bunch, much appreciated👍
Glad to hear it
comparing my harbor fright MIG 145(030) to my esab 350MPI(035) i found the esab much nicer on a medium sized flux core project because it has a 100% duty cycle whereas I was stopping a lot due to the 30% cycle of the HF145(scared to let the smoke out). I think the shoulder strap is a great idea.
Good info...thanks for commenting
Most people will never stick or tig with it but someone that does stuff on farm maintenance or in a packing plant that gets into stainless and power is a issue this could be a easy fix just to not need a super heavy cord or heavy rig pretty interesting little thing! I got to say it’s not something I’d use all the time but I definitely could have a use for it for sure I actually could have used it last night if I had one I’m actually kind of interested for real just for weird occasional stuff I run into. Hell my truck uses way more gas than my car and I don’t have to load my Engine drive to run over to my dads and tack something or extractor bolt definitely a useful tool could definitely have used it when I was doing maintenance work I used to need 110 tig a good bit on kitchen equipment
Definitely handy
Just got the mig 200 and love it.
Yea the MIG 200 is impressive
I’d like to see you tig weld with it. Especially interested in thin aluminum like a boat.
Great videos!
TIG welding aluminum is done with AC welding current, continuous high frequency, and variable heat control that is usually adjusted while welding using a foot petal. The Mig 145 does not have that capability. The TIG welding that can be done with the Mig 145 is DC scratch start on steel and stainless steel.
To AC TIG aluminum you'd need a machine like the ARCCAPTAIN TIG 200P
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Looks good for field fab/repairs .
I agree
Love the videos
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Great review I am very happy with my Arc Captain mig 200
Yea I reviewed the MIG 200 a year ago and tried like hell to burn it up but it did everything I ask it to do and I am still using that same machine....good lil' welder
Thank you for your video!
You bet!
great job
Thanks
Would you do a strength test to compare the 2 wires . Thanks Clayton ,always enjoy your "Do'sins !
I'm sorry but likely won't...I don't have anymore Lincoln NR-211 and I can't afford to buy it just for that....that's $25 for wire I don't even want.
I think ARCCAPTAIN wire is as strong as any...I think that if you have a failure using it then it's a problem besides the wire.
Thanks for watching and commenting
you are of course completely right about the term 'mig', but maybe we are just barking at clouds- maybe too late to correct.
Yea it's too late...the term has been used wrong by so many for so long that I'm afraid we gotta live with it
I wanna see you Doozin some Scratch with that machine . Just to see how good it actually works. Ive done some with my 200 I'd like to see how it compares .
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This would be a nice light duty farm welder with a 4kw generator . No gas required .
I'm looking forward to seeing how it runs off the generator
Hey CB, have you tried any power conditioners on the miller? They make RV surge protectors in the 30-50 amp range. It may help to smooth out the power spikes that prevent you from using the 200 on the miller. They are fairly cheap. Thanks for sharing
I haven't tried any...haven't needed the TIG to run off of the generator either...the MIG 200 runs great off of the generator and now that I have a spool gun for it that's probably all I need...dunno...don't have time to mess with it...ARCCAPTAIN & Miller both told me the TIG 200P won't run off of the Trailblazer 302 so I haven't wasted time bothering with it since
Excellent video! Do you use any particular welding spray to keep your table or workpieces free of spatter? Your table looks clean enough to eat off...
I don't put anything on the table on purpose....I clean it with a 9" grinder laid flat down and polish it like I'm finishing concrete
I spent years working in filthy unorganized shops as an employee welder...I always said one day when I get my own place it's gonna be organized and uncluttered...I see no point in fighting yourself for space to work in and if you can't find something when you need it then there is no point in owning it
Imo it’s an Awesome lil machine 👌🏼 I didn’t know ya could tig w no argon, gota see that! 👌🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
You CANNOT TIG without argon or some type of shield gas...In the case with this lift arc TIG the gas must be connected to the torch...there is no gas solenoid in the ARCCAPTAIN MIG 145 but that DOES NOT mean that you can TIG without argon...I did not say that at all
you can get tig torches with thumb switches to turn the gas on and off.
@@NBSWELDING ooooo ok gotcha 👌🏼
I really appreciate how well u describe things to us viewers also is your helmet auto darkening or not
I use an auto darkening lense...4-1/4"×2" solar no battery
Could be very useful
I think so too
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When people talk about Mig they are usually talking about GMAW (short arc, spray, globular, pulse). But is gas shielded flux core technically “mig”?
I'd say that as long as inert gas is being used then it can be called MIG...but I myself use the term "dual shield" when referring to the Outershield and Ultracore type wires just to be clear....I generally save the term "MIG" for when I am speaking about solid wires ran with gas
@@NBSWELDINGExactly! I run a lot of dual shield and make it a point to inform customers that it’s NOT mig because mig really has a bad reputation for not being as strong. You and I both know, that if done correctly, MIG is a good process. That said, I still prefer dual shield when welding on structural jobs 3/16” thickness and above.
What do you think of the Bestarc three in one mig 145 gas\gasless offered on amazon, also has lift tig\and stick. i am in Canada, so price can be a bit more. Great channel, advise and ideas thanks.
I don't know anything about that particular Bestarc machine...never ran one...I reviewed a Bestarc plasma that worked well but when they contacted me about doing further reviews I told them that they would need to offer me an affiliate program like the other companies do and I guess they didn't want to do that so I haven't worked with them since then.
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I would be interested to see how both the TIG and stick perform. How would you TIG without gas?
You cannot TIG without gas...the gas must be connected to the torch
Tig doozin
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I would like to see you tig weld with this also.
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Hmmm, they give you the tig option with no gas port, yes I know it can be hooked up without it.... just sayin , nice for the price. 👍
Really any stick machine would TIG if you hook up a torch & shield gas
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Hello CB, I was wondering if you had any issues with the ground wire melting on any of the Arccaptian flux core welders that you have used.
I burned up the ground on my MIG 200 but that was from running big sticks when I was testing the machine wide open with 3/16" 7014...it didn't burn clear in two until months later though
What Primeweld machine labeled MIG does not have a gas solenoid installed on it?
I thought their MIG140 was without gas welding ability but I may be wrong...I just looked on the site and it looks like the MIG140 isn't even available now.
Looks like the smallest Primeweld now is the 160 and it has MIG capability...I should have looked that up before I made that statement....looks like I was wrong saying that about Primeweld
Hey CB, question when you tack the frame of the sign in the corners do you tack on the top inside corners then adjust for square and once square put another tack before welding out?
I tack the outside corners with a gap in the fit..then get square and clamp it to the table...if your not working on a table you can also lay a piece of strong scrap material from one corner to the other and clamp or tack it to the frame to hold it. Then tack the inside.
tig with it
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Lol on the website they call it a gasless MIG machine… gasless metal inert gas haha.
Yea it drives me nuts
Looks like a good cheap machine
It seems to be
It's innershield 😅
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Is the promo code good for real mig welders too or just the flux core
Any ARCCAPTAIN machine 👍
I want to see you tig and stick weld with it 😊
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Do you have any kind of contract with ArcCaptain that prevents you from reviewing other brands of welders? Asking because there's a really cool welder I got from Simder and as a novice I think it's a really cool machine but i'd be interested to get your thoughts as an experienced welder. I was also wondering if you have any trick to keep your welding helmet from getting all clouded up by the smoke (not the right word but not really sure what else to call it) from flux core welding?
I will be reviewing a Simder plasma cutter soon...if you want me to review a Simder welder let Simder know that ...maybe Simder will send me one
@@NBSWELDING The one that i've got is the 45050pro (2024). It does MIG (both steel and aluminum, HF TIG (with the option for pedal control), Stick, Flux core, and plasma cutting.
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Great video
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