You’re blessed young man. Having your grandpa assist you in stick welding and with all that experience, has more meaning and value than anything you can think of. Excellent review, the welder looks good and you know how to weld. Two thumbs up!
I came here to say the same thing. I’d love to spend some time him. Thanks for bringing him into this video. I lost both of my grandfathers when I was 9.
Small tip, instead of clipping it at the roller, clip it at the torch and undo the tentioner, wind back the wire spool and you have 0 loss and no messy wire to deal with:)
You've convinced me. I already have the TIG 225X and a CUT60 from Primeweld and was debating whether to get the MIG180 for bigger steel jobs. I had to put myself on a waiting list for it...
Yep, your grandpa is pretty good. I just bought a MIG 180 and it is fantastic. It out performs all the stated specs. I would highly recommend it as long as you aren't looking for a machine to run non-stop.
Consider yourself very fortunate to spend time with your grandfather I never knew my grandfathers for they passed away when I was very young. Your grandfather looks very similar to mind on my fathers side.
IDEALARC® 250 STICK WELDER is made and its a real industrial welder MSRP 3200.00 your Grandpa has ton of experience with welding you can see that for sure
I’ve been a rig welder since 2001 and I’ve really been impressed with primeweld stuff I started off by getting their plasma cutter first for my CNC table now I keep buying everything I find on their site I even like them better than the Everlast and the Alpha Tig . Wish they had a bigger bigger amp shop mig tho
Good video. Off to a good start. Your grampa know his stuff. I enjoyed him as well. Your vid is the only one on this websight. Im on the waiting list to purchase this very machine. They sell out so fast. Hopefully back in stock soon.
Please do a review on the PrimeWeld 200 Amp Multi Process welder . Thank you! You have the best detailed reviews on welders! Please don't skip any steps!
It all depends on what your primary use for it is going to be it is very good for mig welding very good for stick welding and okay for TIG welding. The biggest benefit that it has in my opinion over the Mig 180 are the cooling fans are on a timer so after it sits stagnant for about 3 minutes the cooling fans shut off and then turn on automatically when you start welding again
I am the type of person that likes to be somewhat get ahead so at least I get something little more than what i need in case later I dont have to buy or upgrade as my projects progress to higher levels and regret making that extra effort. I am currently looking for something really good and great price. I want to practice more on 1/4, 1/2 steal .
Great review. I just got mine in the other day. Did you ever get any information from them about the flux core wire die? Mine did not come with one either.
I HAVE a PrimeWeld 225 as well love its geat for the money. Works great. I. Have a Mig was thinking going for the Primeweld mig .this 180 looks good I am thinking have wait just got a CrossFrire Pro CNC So have to wait 👎sucks but got my table. Coooooool. 🤓
Good vid with you and grandpa. I appreciate your time and evaluation. I’m seriously considering buying this machine. nice welds btw. Have you ever had to have parts or service on your primeweld tig machine? Very interested in service
Thank you for the excellent video. Where do you recommend getting consumables? Does this welder cross reference with any other brands where tips and nozzles can be purchased locally?
Thanks for the video. I’ve been looking for MIG Welder to add to my shop as I mostly TIG and Stick weld. Was kinda set on the HF titanium 170 until I saw this. Looks like a heck of a deal. Would it be best to purchase it from their website? Btw your grandpa is one cool fella and lots of knowledge!
How about 6010 ? I usually use the 6010 esab + for pipe open root. Just wondering if it was capable. I'm in the market for a tig setup and seen your review of it and the mig180. Good job on both vids. I currently have a Lincoln flux core 180 that's tired. And a wonderful ideal arc 250 . I like the portability of both of the primeweld machines. I'm wanting ac/dc tig, gas mig , and if possible the stick mode that is capable of 6010.
Usually, the combo machines advise against the use of 6010 rods in the description or specs. Maybe I can find a copy of the manual online and glance over it. It's not a deal breaker, just hoping it was capable.
I don't they don't do affiliate codes the only discount that you get is if you do their email sign up I believe it's $25 off I appreciate the ask though. 👍😎
If you had to pick only one to get started on a small weld n fab shop which one would you pick? The 180mig or 225xtig? I'll be working with both steel and aluminum. I'm trying to think on which one I could accomplish more work with. I was gonna buy the 225 tig but now I'm wondering if I should buy the 180 first.
It kind of all depends on what the type of project that you're going to be doing if your project is going to be constructed of all new and clean materials hands down the TIG welder if your project is going to be using recycled materials or dirty materials like repairs or modifying things you probably want to lean towards the MIG welder
Just subbed last night I almost bought their tig like you have, so can you tig half inch with your primeweld 225 a little mixed up on what to get, got a plasma and an stick welder looking for something that can do half inch steel, aluminum and stainless steel. tks
On the spool gun how do the settings translate to the corpsponding steel setting I set it at what I thought should translate and couldn't get shit out of it and was smoking tips
To be honest I've only used this spool gun a couple of times I recommend checking out @timwelds channel he has a good video on setting up your aluminum spool good he uses a different welder but the principal still apply. 😎
They won't I can say that from experience we bought a $10,000 dynasty 400 at work high frequency went out within 8 months and they made us package it up and ship it out for a pair and we didn't see it again for 4 and 1/2 months. Had the same thing happen to one of my prime weld machines and primewald had me a new machine on my doorstep and four business days
Any company is going to have their lemons almost everything is made in China anymore even Miller so at this point what matters to me is customer service
Yeah I think so at least an intervals. One of the pieces I welded together in the video is a half inch plate to a quarter inch plate and it burned in real nicely and the machine was only about 3/4 the way turned up
Just ordered this ! I learned off my titanium 125 & I have that set up for .035 Wire . New to MiG , would you recommend to leave this one at .030 or switch it to .035 for all MiG work?
To be perfectly honest it's been long enough since I've used it I'd have to go out and look at the manual but I believe you just flip the switch I don't think you have to change the polarity but don't quote me on that if I remember tomorrow I will check 😎
Please explain. I am confused. Yes absolutely. For self shielding fluxcore. Negative terminal for mig gun. But that machine has gas capability .. so if you are running dual shield fluxcore( with c25 or c02) why did you say use negative terminal for gun? Or did you mean if you decide to run self shielding fluxcore?
This thing performs great and the biggest perk is the customer service if anything goes wrong these guys will get you taken care of yes welder not so much
@@amcustomfab I appreciate the reply! Comparing both do they seem like they have the same functions ? Those two have been my list for multi process… looking to get beginner practice before I head out to school. I would appreciate any tips for a 20 year old ! Thanks … new sub💪🏽
If you ordered it in the last 6 months and it has a digital display it has a tweko stinger they should be sold online or at your local supplier if you have the older model like the one in the video with analog controls it is a benzel stinger and you have to get those online
Good vid with you and grandpa. I appreciate your time and evaluation. I’m seriously considering buying this machine. nice welds btw. Have you ever had to have parts or service on your primeweld tig machine? Very interested in service
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You’re blessed young man. Having your grandpa assist you in stick welding and with all that experience, has more meaning and value than anything you can think of. Excellent review, the welder looks good and you know how to weld. Two thumbs up!
Thank you you are very correct I am very blessed. 😎
I came here to say the same thing. I’d love to spend some time him. Thanks for bringing him into this video. I lost both of my grandfathers when I was 9.
Small tip, instead of clipping it at the roller, clip it at the torch and undo the tentioner, wind back the wire spool and you have 0 loss and no messy wire to deal with:)
That's a good tip that took me at least two years to figure out. I switch back and forth a lot, that's a fair amount of wire I didn't get to burn.
That was one of the best reviews I've seen on a welder , you use all of it's functions .Good Job
You've convinced me. I already have the TIG 225X and a CUT60 from Primeweld and was debating whether to get the MIG180 for bigger steel jobs. I had to put myself on a waiting list for it...
Your grandpa had to make things waterproof,they are the best welders
Yep, your grandpa is pretty good.
I just bought a MIG 180 and it is fantastic. It out performs all the stated specs. I would highly recommend it as long as you aren't looking for a machine to run non-stop.
Agreed thanks for the support 😎🙏👊
Great review and loved the fact that you had your Grandfather in it!
Just dropped a video more welding and stories with grandpa 🙂
Just bought one… so I put the Cart before the Horse as usual. Thank God there’s good reviews. Great Video.. Thanks.
grandpa's a good dude. always enjoy the old timers stories and skill set...
Agreed.😎👊
This review convinced me to just now order that Mig 180, it will replace my 17 year old but still working Lincoln HD3200 weld pak. Great review!👍
Consider yourself very fortunate to spend time with your grandfather I never knew my grandfathers for they passed away when I was very young. Your grandfather looks very similar to mind on my fathers side.
I do thanks for the consideration and thanks for watching 🙏😎👊
Your grandpa reminds me of mine. I really miss him. Good video. A+
Dude that was great , your Grandpa's experience was priceless 👍
Thank you 🙏👊😎
IDEALARC® 250 STICK WELDER is made and its a real industrial welder MSRP 3200.00 your Grandpa has ton of experience with welding you can see that for sure
Just dropped a video more welding and stories with grandpa 🙂
Love your grandfather! Great review! Had to sub.
Just dropped a video more welding and stories with grandpa 🙂
Just picked one of these up, great value.
Great video the end with your grand father was the best part
Just dropped a video more welding and stories with grandpa 🙂
It will definitely TIG weld in stick mode. Any DC stick welder will TIG. You'll just need a torch with a gas valve and scratch to start.
Thanks for the review. You should have gramps on more often.
It was great to hear the words of wisdom from your grandfather with so many years of stick welding to praise this little prime Weld 180
I’ve been a rig welder since 2001 and I’ve really been impressed with primeweld stuff I started off by getting their plasma cutter first for my CNC table now I keep buying everything I find on their site I even like them better than the Everlast and the Alpha Tig . Wish they had a bigger bigger amp shop mig tho
They have a 250 amp MIG welder in the works I think it's supposed to come out early next year
@@amcustomfab I guess that 180 will do for now especially at that price .air bagging my lifted 2nd gen and that Plasma has came in handy
I saw you grandpas truck at your house the other day. I thought about stopping by and saying hello but I was still working. Wished I would have now
Ya you should have.
Good review! I would've liked to see your grandpa try it with a variety of rods though, like 6010/11, 6013, 7014/18.
Good video. Your grandfather is pretty cool man. Listen to what he has to teach in skills and life.
I have a Miller dialarc 250 AC/DC machine .. that was millers answer to the idealarc 250 Lincoln.. your grandfather knows his shizzle..
Good video. Off to a good start. Your grampa know his stuff. I enjoyed him as well. Your vid is the only one on this websight. Im on the waiting list to purchase this very machine. They sell out so fast. Hopefully back in stock soon.
Thanks
Just dropped a video more welding and stories with grandpa 🙂
can you please do a review with the spool gun and go some aluminum mig welding please
Please do a review on the PrimeWeld 200 Amp Multi Process welder . Thank you! You have the best detailed reviews on welders! Please don't skip any steps!
It will launch tomorrow 🙂😎
Dying to see if its worth buying it. Waiting on you! :) I am ready to buy.
It all depends on what your primary use for it is going to be it is very good for mig welding very good for stick welding and okay for TIG welding. The biggest benefit that it has in my opinion over the Mig 180 are the cooling fans are on a timer so after it sits stagnant for about 3 minutes the cooling fans shut off and then turn on automatically when you start welding again
I am the type of person that likes to be somewhat get ahead so at least I get something little more than what i need in case later I dont have to buy or upgrade as my projects progress to higher levels and regret making that extra effort. I am currently looking for something really good and great price. I want to practice more on 1/4, 1/2 steal .
I bought the Tig225x. Your reviews on this model helped me finalize and get one of the best Tig welders out there. So thanks!
Great EXPERIENCE TO HEAR HIS OPINION. 👍
Great review. I just got mine in the other day. Did you ever get any information from them about the flux core wire die? Mine did not come with one either.
I HAVE a PrimeWeld 225 as well love its geat for the money. Works great. I. Have a Mig was thinking going for the Primeweld mig .this 180 looks good I am thinking have wait just got a CrossFrire Pro CNC So have to wait 👎sucks but got my table. Coooooool. 🤓
Good vid with you and grandpa. I appreciate your time and evaluation. I’m seriously considering buying this machine. nice welds btw. Have you ever had to have parts or service on your primeweld tig machine? Very interested in service
Boop... any chance of making a sweet overhead duct to remove the heavy fumes...
Cheers!
That's one of the builds on the list for sure 😎
Thank you for the excellent video. Where do you recommend getting consumables? Does this welder cross reference with any other brands where tips and nozzles can be purchased locally?
The torch that I have is a binzel but the new models have upgraded torches and I believe they're tweco. I usually get mine online 🙂
love his stories!!!! could do more for sure!!
Just dropped a video more welding and stories with grandpa 🙂
Thanks for the video. I’ve been looking for MIG Welder to add to my shop as I mostly TIG and Stick weld. Was kinda set on the HF titanium 170 until I saw this. Looks like a heck of a deal. Would it be best to purchase it from their website? Btw your grandpa is one cool fella and lots of knowledge!
I would buy it straight from their website
Thanks yeah I wish I would have miked him the whole time he was here he had some great wisdom to share that I didn't catch audio on
AM Custom fab unfortunately they are sold out.
They have been going pretty fast fallow the Facebook page I'll let you know as soon as they're back in stock
Your Grandpa knows whats up 💯
Just dropped a video more welding and stories with grandpa 🙂
How about 6010 ? I usually use the 6010 esab + for pipe open root. Just wondering if it was capable. I'm in the market for a tig setup and seen your review of it and the mig180. Good job on both vids. I currently have a Lincoln flux core 180 that's tired. And a wonderful ideal arc 250 . I like the portability of both of the primeweld machines. I'm wanting ac/dc tig, gas mig , and if possible the stick mode that is capable of 6010.
I would assume so but I have not personally ran any on it only 7018 so I can't say for sure
Usually, the combo machines advise against the use of 6010 rods in the description or specs. Maybe I can find a copy of the manual online and glance over it. It's not a deal breaker, just hoping it was capable.
Let me go take a gander at the manual and see if it says anything about that
Just went out and looked and did not see anything cautioning against that
Thanks 👍 will be looking forward to your videos
100% honest review. 😂😂😂
A grandfather is always welcome
Do you have an affiliate code for the Primeweld Mig180? ready to buy right now, and stopped to see if you had a code.
I don't they don't do affiliate codes the only discount that you get is if you do their email sign up I believe it's $25 off I appreciate the ask though. 👍😎
If you had to pick only one to get started on a small weld n fab shop which one would you pick? The 180mig or 225xtig? I'll be working with both steel and aluminum. I'm trying to think on which one I could accomplish more work with. I was gonna buy the 225 tig but now I'm wondering if I should buy the 180 first.
It kind of all depends on what the type of project that you're going to be doing if your project is going to be constructed of all new and clean materials hands down the TIG welder if your project is going to be using recycled materials or dirty materials like repairs or modifying things you probably want to lean towards the MIG welder
Just subbed last night I almost bought their tig like you have, so can you tig half inch with your primeweld 225 a little mixed up on what to get, got a plasma and an stick welder looking for something that can do half inch steel, aluminum and stainless steel. tks
just keep the spool gun hooked for both steal and aluminum you can burn both with it !! I look like a good mech
On the spool gun how do the settings translate to the corpsponding steel setting I set it at what I thought should translate and couldn't get shit out of it and was smoking tips
To be honest I've only used this spool gun a couple of times I recommend checking out @timwelds channel he has a good video on setting up your aluminum spool good he uses a different welder but the principal still apply. 😎
A good review is one who has used the equipment for at least for a year.
There is a one-year review as well
Where do you take it to get service we still like our Miller
If there's something wrong with him 3-year warranty they just ship you another machine
@@amcustomfab it’s sad to say but I wouldn’t even trust Miller to do that ! Tip! Hardwire a 15 foot 2/0 welding cable for the ground!
They won't I can say that from experience we bought a $10,000 dynasty 400 at work high frequency went out within 8 months and they made us package it up and ship it out for a pair and we didn't see it again for 4 and 1/2 months. Had the same thing happen to one of my prime weld machines and primewald had me a new machine on my doorstep and four business days
Any company is going to have their lemons almost everything is made in China anymore even Miller so at this point what matters to me is customer service
Nice review, I have their Cut 60 plasma cutter, great machine. Looking at getting their MIG. Do you feel it's capable of welding 1/2" plate?
Yeah I think so at least an intervals. One of the pieces I welded together in the video is a half inch plate to a quarter inch plate and it burned in real nicely and the machine was only about 3/4 the way turned up
Can hear you much better now. Mic works good
Did you ever find out any info about a flux core roller ?
Awesome review 👍
Just ordered this !
I learned off my titanium 125 & I have that set up for .035 Wire . New to MiG , would you recommend to leave this one at .030 or switch it to .035 for all MiG work?
It's a personal preference I usually run 030 on my mig but I don't usually weld thicker than 1/4"
@@amcustomfab gotcha, thanks
Did you have to change the plugs on the welder or was it just the switch
To do what ?
@@amcustomfab to run the spool gun
To be perfectly honest it's been long enough since I've used it I'd have to go out and look at the manual but I believe you just flip the switch I don't think you have to change the polarity but don't quote me on that if I remember tomorrow I will check 😎
Would you prefer the 180 or the MTS 200? Hard time finding any comparisons.
I would go 180
@@amcustomfab thank you for the reply, I am planning on picking up the 180 and Cut 60 next week.
I love the grandpa.
What kind of electrode was your grandfather using?
Heated a couple things mostly 7018 and 7024
Spool Gun is for HEAVY ALUM WELDS. I weld cracks in dump beds all day long with one. Dam
And where did you buy? Thanks
Primeweld.com
@@amcustomfab thank you will be ordering the gen 2 over your recommendation
Best deal for the price
I just ordered one yesterday , did they upgrade these as the one I bought had 2 digital displays on it ?
Yes now they have digital displays and they have a better quality mig stinger on them
Please explain. I am confused.
Yes absolutely. For self shielding fluxcore. Negative terminal for mig gun.
But that machine has gas capability .. so if you are running dual shield fluxcore( with c25 or c02) why did you say use negative terminal for gun?
Or did you mean if you decide to run self shielding fluxcore?
I'm sorry I must have misspoke you would be correct The gun has its own port and the ground goes in the negative terminal.
Budget wise and performance? Prime weld vs the Yes welder 205?
This thing performs great and the biggest perk is the customer service if anything goes wrong these guys will get you taken care of yes welder not so much
@@amcustomfab I appreciate the reply! Comparing both do they seem like they have the same functions ? Those two have been my list for multi process… looking to get beginner practice before I head out to school. I would appreciate any tips for a 20 year old !
Thanks … new sub💪🏽
What consumables does this use Primeweld or do others.Thanks
Their current model of this machine runs a tweko torch which you can get consumables at your local supplier
What Consumables does this take? I Ordered the 180 but they don't have consumables on the website to buy.
If you ordered it in the last 6 months and it has a digital display it has a tweko stinger they should be sold online or at your local supplier if you have the older model like the one in the video with analog controls it is a benzel stinger and you have to get those online
Thank you!
Where can I get this machine!!! Pls send e link
Primeweld.com
How does this compare with the Lincoln easy mig 180?
Couldn't say I've never used the Lincoln 180 before
I’m buying one once they get back in stock.
What's the thickest steel it can MIG using the 110v with gas?
Probably quarter inch with no extension cord
@@amcustomfab nice...what size wire would work for that?
I was running .030
I like your videos but I can't watch them because of the volume changes to much
What is the duty cycle on this welder?
Same as millers 211 @30% duty cycle
If it will stick weld it will scratch start tig weld
This is true
I love mine. Kentucky
Hey man have a discount code?
I don't
If you sign up for there email list they will give you $25 off
Do you draw on that white board so you look smarter than you are and you teach classes when you’re not making videos ?
Stuff on the whiteboard was still there from making this video
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Can you do flux core on that prime weld
Yes
Niceeeee so you can use without gas niceeeee
@@amcustomfab keep making more videos of welding machines niceeee
Good vid with you and grandpa. I appreciate your time and evaluation. I’m seriously considering buying this machine. nice welds btw. Have you ever had to have parts or service on your primeweld tig machine? Very interested in service
There customer service is second to none