@@KyleRS877 I use the 035 wire from harbor freight. Better wire would produce better performance obviously, but I find the harbor freight seems to be perfectly adequate. The 030 is good if you're welding super thin stuff, but is useless for heavier stuff. It doesn't like higher amperage
I have one of these and have never seen had a problem with it. It's always worked just fine for my needs and I would recommend it to anyone. Oh, and I bought mine at a pawn shop, pretty much brand new for a hundred bucks. If you plug it into a 20 amp receptacle you'll never throw a breaker. I use the plug that the dryer is plugged into.
@@GarageHobbyist My theory is that older revisions of this machine have more problems with build quality or internal design. Another thing to note is that there are multiple different types of breakers and if you are having problems with yours tripping you may need to get a slow breaker. Slow breakers don't go off as fast as normal breakers which allows you to draw a larger amount of current for a short amount of time.
@@oddball119 That is true, but keep in mind that often the wiring ran is typically suited to the breaker. A slow breaker is not the best fix for the issue.
Regarding the breaker matter, keep in mind that unless you are using a receptical that is a single-stand alone on the 30 Amp breaker-circuit, it might be there is other Load on the circuit you are commenting to that is all combining as one "big" electrical load in that same circuit, which is greater than 30 Amps, that ends up tripping the 30 Amp Breaker. That's my humble two cents in on the matter.
I used that exact little welder to rebuilt and mod a sailboat trailer. It did the job perfectly for less than $175. Great machine to drag to a boat yard with limited electrical 120 access. I ran it on a heavy duty 50' extension cord. Will take it on the road anytime.
The current input for this welder is 23 amps. If you’re tripping a 30 amp breaker with this welder, your breaker may be going bad/weak and may need to be replaced!
Prolly outta compare apples to apples when dissing a product. This machine doesn’t have the gas option… show me any welder for $175-$199 that does. There ain’t one. It doesn’t have a 220 option… show me any welder for $175-$199 that does. There ain’t one. I’m 67 years old and been welding my whole life. I’ve welded in a factory production capacity, I’ve welded in a construction setting. I’ve welded with a tig machine building frames and chassis for everything from drag racing motorcycles to sprint cars. I’ve laid down MILES of bead in my life so it’s not like I don’t know what I’m talking about. I have this machine and for what it is and what it costs you cannot find a better small hobby welder anywhere. Do NOT be afraid of buying it. It works great!
I’m not sure what you are carrying on about but there are plenty of flux machines cheaper than this that are 110 and 220, and also offer stick and tig welding capabilities. In the video I state that it is a fine welder, but it is a one trick pony that is more expensive than other options with more features and capabilities.
Maybe change the title of your video? If that’s what you state then put some more thought in to your title after saying you used it for a year straight and that it’s a good machine….
I have had that welder now for around 4 years and love it. Works great! I have done so many projects with that welder big and small, absolutely no regrets here at all.
Trailer hitches ,drill pipe fence entryways ,all kinds of stuff, it just keeps going you just have to be gentle ,weld for while and let it cool off ,weld for a while let it cool off, which usually works out fine ,you can't just pull the trigger and weld for an hour straight because it doesn't have the duty cycle of a more expensive rig ❤️John 3,16 ❤️
@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power I converted a shipping container into living space. Welded in all the windows, doors and vent. Probably the other bigger project I did was fabricate a utility trailer that I pulled behind my truck to haul things all over the place. I did many smaller jobs with it as well like turn a propane tank into a wood burning stove. Really I did a lot with it and still do.
It's not a bad welder. It will weld and get the job done. I had a broken weld on my trailer. I welded it with the 125 Flux cord welder. The weld is still holding up after 2 years.
I run a small welding service when I’m not welding in refineries, if you know how to use the machine and how to weld properly this machine is great for the money, just use good quality wire like Hobart or Lincoln I’ve welded up to 1/2 inch thick steel with it no problem just bevel and run multiple passes
Yeah if you think you need to fill a beveled joint, don't use the HF flux wire, it is not rated.for multipass and might be more prone to cracking; ptherwise it good wire.
I bought this welder on pre-order for $149, maybe six years ago? Specifically so i could plug it into the basket of a rough terrain boom lift and weld a guard rail atop a retaining wall. Once i figured out to buy the E71T-11 wire for multi-pass instead of the crap -GS available at Horrid Fate and Cheapo Depot it worked just fine. I never got to hit the duty limit because i had to keep repositioning the boom. So no problem there! BTW, i think you mean 15 & 20A 120V breakers. Ive never seen 10Ga.(30A, orange) wire going to a 120 outlet and NEMA doesn't even have standard for such a thing.😅
I have a Princess Auto version of that welder. The wire feed system is used on probably half of the Chinese welders. However, in these welders the wire spools are laying down horizontally as opposed to hanging vertically. Thus the spool tends to drag as it feeds out the wire, plus the tension spring seems to apply too much force since it is meant to stop a vertical spool from unwinding. My solution was to clip off a section of the spring to reduce pressure, as well as l applied a bit of grease to the spool holder. The difference was like night and day. Smooth feed resulting in a smooth weld. I have upgraded to better welders, but l still use this one for site work. Anyway, a fair assessment, boss. Cheers.
Dont listen to this guy, ive had mine for about 2 years and it has never skipped a beat. I have recently welded my motorcycle frame with this welder and it has dont nothing but surpass my expectations
I ran this welder all day on max voltage plus another welder on the same receptacle and never had an issue. In my opinion many power problems with welders is how much power your outlet can supply and not an issue with the welder
I’ve used the 140 for several years and many jobs on thick material. It failed only because I stupidly left it outside and it rained. Even so it still mostly works.
Most know I've been obsessed with acquiring the PrimeWeld 225x to make the TIG jump. However, I've recently become more aware of just how handy and convenient it is to have a small MIG/flux machine handy in the shop. Once you get one dialed in, it's literally point and shoot. That is, so long as you have a basic understanding of penetration, heat management and having consistent travel speeds. With flux and MIG, watch that arc length and keep it tight. So in closing, It looks like at some point I will have a Stick (started with this one and have grown to love and appreciate stick welding and allowed so much growth and learning), a MIG/Flux machine and my PW 225x TIG... My future is literally looking "Bright"!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good insights here with this release, well done!
Used my a couple dozen times, through 2 spools just to see what it works best on. I bought it to extract broken bolts mostly though in the field. Does great otherwise. I think I got 2-3 years ago. I liked the size. Strap it over my shoulder and run out my extension chord lol. Did some body work at home with it. The thicker the better.
its not great for stainless but, it is actually a very good cheap welder ! i like it better than my miller 135. some of the amazon machines have no support. HB'S are all over the place and easily warranteed. i had an eastwood with all the bells and whistles.. lasted 2 days.. junk.. my easb lasted 16 years but it was very expensive to repair and hard to get parts for. i also have a lincoln 260 but i wont transport it to jobs with a 4000.00 price tag.... this little green machine has been a life saver and works great...
I had one that lasted 3 years, used every weekend. The machine didn't break, the wire feed in the wand did...and you can't just buy a replacement. Sadly, the one I bought as a replacement only lasted 6-7 months. It suddenly can't make an arc (like there isn't enough power) and if you try a few times, it goes into overload protection mode. I've taken it apart and can't find any issues, no obvious burn/shorts. That sucks, but I will still buy another. The newer one runs on 110 standard breaker without tripping. It is a light duty, flux core machine. It is made to burn mild steel with ease, and that is exactly what it does. Moped, dirt bike, go kart frames, riding mower decks...lots of of stuff I have welded without any issues...it acts like a hot glue gun for steel. I am bummed that the second one crapped out so fast, but I love the simplicity of operation and its capabilities.
I special ordered one when they first came out and the local HF couldn't keep one on hand. Supposed to be a 3 week wait on it. After 3 months of being told it'll be in next week just to be told the next week that it would be another week. All this time, they were getting them in. So, I canceled the order, got my money back and ended up a while later buying a YesWelder flux core with the stick welder and optional lift TIG. Love the Yeswelder.
I tried buying one of the new Doyle Anvils the other night. Internet said my local store had them "In Stock", not "limited availability" or anything like that. All they had was the display they couldn't sell.
I've had good luck with mine. The breaker tripping when you have it maxed out is annoying, but for its size and the $150 I paid for it, it's been worth it.
I have the titanium 125 and I love it no problems with mine bought mine at Harbor Freight what's nice about Harbor Freight that got a warranty plan for an extra 3 years anything goes wrong with it you take it back and get a new one no questions asked titanium 125 a good welder the only thing I'd like to see different is a longer laid on it Bob Elkhart
I love mine, It has come in very handy! Its not a high end welder but it has tackled everything I asked it to do including Jeep shock mounts, throttle linkages etc..!
Home garages will NOT have a 30 amp 120V breaker. 20 amp max in a 120V garage circuit per electrical code. And I have never seen a 40 amp 120 V outlet.
Appreciate the review and clarifying that it's about price and features rather than quality. I have some inexpensive import equipment that cost about 20% of their domestic counterparts and do the work just fine, but can understand the desire to be able to return to a store or just have a familiar name but that’s not always a guarantee.
Very interesting and decent info provided. Did you that eBay removed the country of Origin from product description! So Yes welders have more features. Interesting! Thank you again.
I love this welder more than my Lincoln and firepower. And it cost 1/3 been running it for 2-3 years now. Idk about any amazons but I do like the titanium. Cost idk also.
I appreciate you realizing this was filmed when the price was much higher. It’s a much better deal now and more in line with other options. It welds great, so if you want something you can pick up and/or return to a store then go for it!
This is how I got into welding for less than 400$ it’s a great buy I’ve fixed countless lawn equipment and even built some Frankenstein bikes I welded a trailer door that constantly holds 1200-1300 Lbs lawn mowers so I do recommend it, it’s kind of opinion based
It really wasn't a great buy at around $200. Since this video was made they dropped the price pretty substantially and it is more in line with other machines that are widely available, plus you may be able to get a % off coupon on top of the lower price.
I just need an inexpensive welder to do some basic auto repairs like welding a nut to a broken manifold bolt, attaching exhaust hangers to the frame, exhaust repairs, etc- litterally will only get used every once and a rare occasion and then put into a storage tote until up in my garage until I need it again. Would this welder be up to the task of just light duty auto repairs as mentioned?
@@GarageHobbyist Yea i couldnt pass it up. Was looking at renting one or hiring someone to come fix my shed "tree fell through it" but decided id dust off the ol welding skills and save money doing it myself and now have a welder if i ever need to do anything again. Honestly the projects are already stacking with it lol
A professional welder recommended this unit as something to cut my teeth on while im learning welding, the other day. Hes got over 15years of tig/mig welding experience and at one point had one too to help friends and family out when ge couldn't take his miller with him.
Just cause you have trouble with it doesn’t mean others will and you can’t tell them not to buy . Might be all they can afford and Harbor Freight always has sells .. i got a titanium flux . I paid $89 for it 3 years ago I have never had any trouble with it 20 amp breaker in shop never Tripped it I also run it on a generator with no problem. Used .030 and .035 with no problems. I have a couple of Millers too but I find myself grabbing the titanium more . I been a welder for over 30 years now and I found out that a machine that’s expensive can also be a piece of crap . I bought a brand new Lincoln used it on a job and went to next job site started welding and it burned up and Also I found out just because a machine is cheap doesn’t mean it can’t weld just have to set it up and see what it likes because 9 out of 10 the settings they recommend are not right don’t get me wrong the settings is a good place to start but my experience is you have to go up like if it saids set to D I go to F . . I know probably have some smart responses to this but just know it don’t bother me none .
It’s a good machine, but it’s more expensive than the alternatives I’ve offered. Also, out of the 10 or 11 machines I have in the garage at the moment, it’s the only one I’ve had an issue with 🤷🏼♂️ Also, just because you don’t have problems with it doesn’t mean others won’t. It’s a two way street, my videos are my experience and opinions. That’s all.
Ive never welded before always wanted to learn. My buddy also hasnt welded. We have a suburban that we want to make into a overland rig. One of the projects we want to make is a roof rack. Would this be good for welding angle iron and tubing? Still looking things up and will be practicing a lot before we start.
You need to get real. You can buy single 30A breakers for most any box. The problem is that if the wire to your outlet is only 12 gauge it will not handle the increases amperage. 10 gauge minimum wire for 30A which most people do not have.
@@gillihansmobilewelding You may know something about welding, you know nothing about the national electrical code. The code allows any size breaker to be installed in any electrical circuit UP TO the ampacity of the smallest gauge of wire installed in the circuit and the length of the run of the circuit. The people who wire houses are too cheap to run decent size wire in the 120V circuits. All houses should be run in 12 gauge wire in the 120V circuits. The increase in wire size would save electrical consumption over the life of the house or other building. Pay a little bit more now save a lot later. That still would not get you to a good 30 amp circuit. Your problem and the problem of most others with a 20A circuit is the size of the wire not the amperage capacity of the circuit breaker AND the fact that most electrical devices that are run off of 120V are limited to a max of 20 amps so you get stuck with 12 gauge wire in the circuit IF you have a 20 amp circuit. A 30A circuit should have 10 gauge wire in it and a 40A circuit should have 8 gauge wire in it to be the correct size for the amperage of the breaker. Something that most houses do not have in a 120V circuit is a larger size gauge wire in them. Generally the cutoff between 120V and 240V is at the 12 gauge 10 gauge circuits. 12 for 120V and 10 for 240V. 120V is not the best voltage to run anything higher than 20 amps at. 240V is better for higher amperage draw devices as the drawn amperage is about 1/2 of a 120V circuit. If you are not an idiot and if you had a 240V drier plug in your garage, and if you wanted to spend a lot of time messing around, and if you wanted to piss off your wife you could convert the 30 or 40 or 50 amp 240V drier plug to a 120V circuit at 30 or 40 or 50 amps, depending on the gauge of wire installed in the circuit, to run your welder on 120V. Fairly simple process if you know what you are doing. Pain in the ass if you want to use the drier. The real problem is people who purchase welders that require a 120V supplied power at a higher amperage than what their household electrical circuits can supply and expect them to work anyway. 30-40 amps is 240V country and always will be. So you need to get it right 20 Amp circuits are what you and most everybody else have due to cost savings not what they could have had. You could have a 100 amp 120V circuit installed it would be a stupid way to go.
I learned on it also, and it performed fine. My point in this video was that the price had climbed to over $200 regular price at the time of recording, and it just wasn’t a good value when compared to other machines. Now that the price has been lowered, it’s a much better buy. It is, however, still a flux core only machine. Other machines can also stick weld out of the box, and are capable of lift TIG for the same price or less.
Curiosity only, since in UK (240v domestic) we can’t use this unless with a job site generator. However, I have watched various vids saying how great the Titanium was and I was wishing we could get one here. Now, I see in fact I made the much better available choice of a 220v Ssimder 140 stick and FC machine for just about 130 bucks (£119.99 GBP). So thank for this video…I feel much better now I realise the Titanium ain’t all that and costs more anyway👍
If I could double thumbs down this video i totally would. I can run my titanium welder on a 15 amp breaker and have never had a single problem. And now finally I don’t think stick welding is worth it.
I recently picked one up on sale, despite agreeing with everything you mentioned. Convenience of a brick and mortar nearby should there be any problems won out.
Good input! Is this cleaner like an electrical contact cleaner? And you suggest doing this before use after long storage or before storing it? I appreciate your input!
I did love my Titanium Flux 125, but it did die on me right after the extended warrantee expired, and when that happens, all you can do is trash it. I replaced it with the Yes Welder Flux 135, but for me at least, it felt cheap, and the actual process of dialing it in, and the "control" was not as accurate nor intuitive. I have multiple machines that will stick weld, so that option isn't important to me. I have the Vulcan Omnipro 220, but I keep the little welders around for when I need to weld outside my shop, and in that scenario, I'm usually limited to 110 anyway. On the yeswelder, All the leads are removeable, so I have to admit that aspect is better than the Titanium. The only other thing I like better about the Yeswelder, is that it would still run reliable at the lowest/slowest setting. My Titanium struggled to feed steadily, if the feed rate was very slow, making it pretty well unusable at that rarely needed setting. Other than those things, the Titanium rocks, seriously. Loading unloading the wire is much better on the Titanium, in my opinion. If you have a 20 Amp breaker, the Titanium never throws a breaker. If I'm on a 15 AMP, which I am often, I have to weld in short stints, which I usually do anyway. At the end of the day, in my own experience, the Titanium was just easier to get the results I was after, with very little hassle. On the positive side, concerning YestWelder, their Plasma Cutter 65 is freaking awesome.
Im a low ball hack when it comes to welding. This thing got me out of a jam with a motocross bike frame and cost way less then a welder would have charged me. Ive NEVER had any issues with mine .
I bought a vevor 3 in 1 welder machine stick, fc and lift tig for 155.00 it’s 130 amp and 110 volt. It came with everything included. And my next purchase was a Amico 200 dc stick with the option of lift tig but I’d have to purchase the tig unit separately. I got mine for 179.00 it’s 120v / 240v which is better than just 120volt
I didn't watch the video but theres nothing wrong with this welder. Its one of the best things I ever bought from harbor freight. I've welded everything from 3/8 down to sheet metal with no issues. The temperature setting is spot on when changing. It can burn through 3/8 and be adjusted down for sheet metal. And I used it on 25 foot extension cords turned up gigiand never had a breaker flip ever
I just bought mine February 2024 and with my inside track member discount I just paid $130 for this welder and I’ve watched plenty of reviews. I know it welds I couldn’t bring something to somebody and have them weld it for me for $130 so it’s definitely worth it.
Yeswelder Flux 135 is less expensive and better, a better choice for home "hobby" use, or for beginners. Also, dual voltage and 100% duty cycle at 104 Amps, 60% at 135 Amps.
@@mikevalenti7540 I’ve saw that claim as well. I’ll have to investigate further. I would think that if they were made in the US they would advertise that heavily. Maybe assembled here?
It is NOT made in the USA. The Harbor Freight website and the machine itself don't say where it is made. The box for mine is long gone, however I found photos online and it says "Made in China" right on it. There are a few websites out there looking for clicks that are spreading the misinformation.
Go for it. It works well, and they dropped the price to be more in line with other options out there since this video was made. Other machines will give you the option for stick welding though.
@GarageHobbyist Honestly, I've never welded but I think I could do it fairly easy. I want to world rockers on to a dodge caravan. What would you suggest using for something like that? Also, what are the advantages of stick welding?
out of all the heavy hitter youtube welders praising this product as being perfect for beginner/light work fab/hobby/diy welding... you say "nah stay away".... hmm
Yeah…because when this was recorded it wasn’t a good deal at all compared to other machines, performance wise it is fine. Harbor Freight has lowered the price pretty substantially since recording this.
Got mine for $ 129......I got it for small remote jobs/ quick repairs ... Light and portable .. Does what is expected ....Throw it in the Truck ,get some 20 amp. juice ...And you're good to go
Dont count out a little mig welder. I have a 100 amp Lincoln. Been using for years. The only thing i would not like about this machine is it dont hold the 10 pond spool. But on the other side it is a lot lighter then mine mig about 1/2 the weight
Absolutely. I think a lot of people don’t want the hassle or expense of gas and that keeps them from buying a MIG welder. You can always get a mig machine and run flux core so you have the option to run true mig later.
Great little welder for an amateur hobby shop or small repairs. These guys with lots of experience and more money that talk crap about a 150 buck welder is ridiculous lol 😅😂😂
Np with mine. N I'm a beginner. The value is best I'f u buy d 2 yr warranty from harbor freight. U can't return an online welder after 30days . Hf no question asked I exchanged 1 because its been 1yr n i had dropped it twice but it was still working. But it ur $ I'm hard on mine up to 1/4" plate.
@@GarageHobbyist Chicago electric works to , but for some reason comes with mig tip and the same sorry ground clamp , i’v owned both of them and titanium is way better all the way around it’s Square wave after all and compact.
@@GarageHobbyist Harbor freight sells solid brass clamp , thats what I run on my Chicago Electric , I got that welder when I worked as bowling pin setter tech , rear strike plate weldment brakes all the time , bought 120$ welder , and it’s paid for itself after first use 👍 saved 270$ part plus machine down time is shortened to several hours , not days , not to mention multiple mounts I fixed with it.👍
@@dmitrykorovnikov2035 that’s awesome. It’s amazing the time and money you can save with some basic welding skills and equipment. And that’s the clamp I was talking about! I’ll check them out.
I use a 100ft. 12ga. cord on mine no worries. For what it's worth, I've had mine for 6 years now, 69.00 with intro coupon, and have burned 26 2lb spools up to date. (receipts to prove it). Blue Demon, .035. Never tripped a breaker. Ever. And I travel five states with this thing. Worth the money.
I think it is a bargain welder. I welded for years with stick machines and this is so easy too use that I will never get any other machine. I have installed a 20 amp service for it and it runs great. I use different types of wire and no problem. You must want every type of welder in one package but I think each machine needs too stand alone.
I've run a few rolls of wire through mine and never had an issue. It has been amazing, honestly.
What wire do you recommend? I wanna pick one of these up soon
@@KyleRS877 I use the 035 wire from harbor freight. Better wire would produce better performance obviously, but I find the harbor freight seems to be perfectly adequate. The 030 is good if you're welding super thin stuff, but is useless for heavier stuff. It doesn't like higher amperage
@@RedneckRepairs cool thanks!
@KyleRS877 I use the lincoln 1 lb spool. It welds very nicely. I also changed the ground clamp
there always has to be a hater , never fails
Mine blowed up the other day and I've babies it not hardly welded anything and it's blowed
Yep 50 welders say it's good. But 1 hates it lol
Sounds like operator head space
I love the machine
Especially when Harbor Freight doesn’t have an affiliate program.
I have one of these and have never seen had a problem with it. It's always worked just fine for my needs and I would recommend it to anyone. Oh, and I bought mine at a pawn shop, pretty much brand new for a hundred bucks. If you plug it into a 20 amp receptacle you'll never throw a breaker. I use the plug that the dryer is plugged into.
Interesting, I’ve tripped a 20 plenty of times with this machine.
@@GarageHobbyist My theory is that older revisions of this machine have more problems with build quality or internal design. Another thing to note is that there are multiple different types of breakers and if you are having problems with yours tripping you may need to get a slow breaker. Slow breakers don't go off as fast as normal breakers which allows you to draw a larger amount of current for a short amount of time.
@@oddball119 That is true, but keep in mind that often the wiring ran is typically suited to the breaker. A slow breaker is not the best fix for the issue.
@@GarageHobbyist I actually didn't know that; thank you for telling me because I was thinking about installing some.
Regarding the breaker matter, keep in mind that unless you are using a receptical that is a single-stand alone on the 30 Amp breaker-circuit, it might be there is other Load on the circuit you are commenting to that is all combining as one "big" electrical load in that same circuit, which is greater than 30 Amps, that ends up tripping the 30 Amp Breaker. That's my humble two cents in on the matter.
I used that exact little welder to rebuilt and mod a sailboat trailer. It did the job perfectly for less than $175. Great machine to drag to a boat yard with limited electrical 120 access. I ran it on a heavy duty 50' extension cord. Will take it on the road anytime.
The current input for this welder is 23 amps. If you’re tripping a 30 amp breaker with this welder, your breaker may be going bad/weak and may need to be replaced!
You should also check what else is using that circuit. I use a dedicated outdoor socket, that does not route to any other outlet in the house.
Thank you. Been looking for this info. 👍
Or get a 220 welder.
That's what I was thinking. 30 amps should run this thing all day!
Prolly outta compare apples to apples when dissing a product.
This machine doesn’t have the gas option… show me any welder for $175-$199 that does. There ain’t one.
It doesn’t have a 220 option… show me any welder for $175-$199 that does. There ain’t one. I’m 67 years old and been welding my whole life. I’ve welded in a factory production capacity, I’ve welded in a construction setting. I’ve welded with a tig machine building frames and chassis for everything from drag racing motorcycles to sprint cars. I’ve laid down MILES of bead in my life so it’s not like I don’t know what I’m talking about. I have this machine and for what it is and what it costs you cannot find a better small hobby welder anywhere. Do NOT be afraid of buying it. It works great!
I’m not sure what you are carrying on about but there are plenty of flux machines cheaper than this that are 110 and 220, and also offer stick and tig welding capabilities.
In the video I state that it is a fine welder, but it is a one trick pony that is more expensive than other options with more features and capabilities.
Maybe change the title of your video? If that’s what you state then put some more thought in to your title after saying you used it for a year straight and that it’s a good machine….
Have you ever welded stainless exhaust with it? What settings would you recommend for that using Blue Demon 308LFC-O?
Thank you old timer , needed to hear this
Thank you going to buying
Sometimes it isn't the machine, but the person operating it...
I have had that welder now for around 4 years and love it. Works great! I have done so many projects with that welder big and small, absolutely no regrets here at all.
Same here ❤
What's the biggest projects you guys have done with her?
Trailer hitches ,drill pipe fence entryways ,all kinds of stuff, it just keeps going you just have to be gentle ,weld for while and let it cool off ,weld for a while let it cool off, which usually works out fine ,you can't just pull the trigger and weld for an hour straight because it doesn't have the duty cycle of a more expensive rig ❤️John 3,16 ❤️
@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power I converted a shipping container into living space. Welded in all the windows, doors and vent. Probably the other bigger project I did was fabricate a utility trailer that I pulled behind my truck to haul things all over the place. I did many smaller jobs with it as well like turn a propane tank into a wood burning stove. Really I did a lot with it and still do.
Thanks, brothers. I guess all that's left to do is finally get mine out of the box and use it after all these years 😂🤦♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏻♂️
It's not a bad welder. It will weld and get the job done. I had a broken weld on my trailer. I welded it with the 125 Flux cord welder. The weld is still holding up after 2 years.
I love mine, never had a problem and never blew my 20amp breaker at max settings. 🤷♂️
That’s pretty good. Mine does alright unless you the weld gets long. Then the breaker trips
I appreciate you chiming in with the info on the breaker, thank you!
I run a small welding service when I’m not welding in refineries, if you know how to use the machine and how to weld properly this machine is great for the money, just use good quality wire like Hobart or Lincoln I’ve welded up to 1/2 inch thick steel with it no problem just bevel and run multiple passes
Very true, this machine welded just fine. It just lacks features at a higher price than others, especially at the time of recording.
Wait, if you spend more you get more?! Jeenyus!
Yeah if you think you need to fill a beveled joint, don't use the HF flux wire, it is not rated.for multipass and might be more prone to cracking; ptherwise it good wire.
I bought this welder on pre-order for $149, maybe six years ago?
Specifically so i could plug it into the basket of a rough terrain boom lift and weld a guard rail atop a retaining wall.
Once i figured out to buy the E71T-11 wire for multi-pass instead of the crap -GS available at Horrid Fate and Cheapo Depot it worked just fine.
I never got to hit the duty limit because i had to keep repositioning the boom. So no problem there!
BTW, i think you mean 15 & 20A 120V breakers.
Ive never seen 10Ga.(30A, orange) wire going to a 120 outlet and NEMA doesn't even have standard for such a thing.😅
The type of wire makes a huge difference in weld quality! People underestimate how important it is.
I have a Princess Auto version of that welder. The wire feed system is used on probably half of the Chinese welders. However, in these welders the wire spools are laying down horizontally as opposed to hanging vertically. Thus the spool tends to drag as it feeds out the wire, plus the tension spring seems to apply too much force since it is meant to stop a vertical spool from unwinding. My solution was to clip off a section of the spring to reduce pressure, as well as l applied a bit of grease to the spool holder. The difference was like night and day. Smooth feed resulting in a smooth weld. I have upgraded to better welders, but l still use this one for site work. Anyway, a fair assessment, boss. Cheers.
Dont listen to this guy, ive had mine for about 2 years and it has never skipped a beat. I have recently welded my motorcycle frame with this welder and it has dont nothing but surpass my expectations
I have no problems with mine. Love it!
Have one works great on a 20 amp circuit….great machine to learn on…would recommend to my sons…that’s the best recommendation in my book.
Not a bad machine if you want to buy something locally. It’s what I learned on!
I've used this welder for a few years now and love it I abuse the hell out of it I don't care for duty cycle I just keep going and so does the welder
I ran this welder all day on max voltage plus another welder on the same receptacle and never had an issue. In my opinion many power problems with welders is how much power your outlet can supply and not an issue with the welder
Exactly
How many amps is that receptacle set up for?
@@ZBrink11 I would say either 25 or 30 amps
@@captainamazing1356 They are usually 20 or 30. 30 would generally have to be a custom install to the best of my knowledge.
Been using mine off and on for over a year and haven't had any problems, never hit the duty cycle yet.
I’ve used the 140 for several years and many jobs on thick material. It failed only because I stupidly left it outside and it rained. Even so it still mostly works.
Most know I've been obsessed with acquiring the PrimeWeld 225x to make the TIG jump. However, I've recently become more aware of just how handy and convenient it is to have a small MIG/flux machine handy in the shop. Once you get one dialed in, it's literally point and shoot. That is, so long as you have a basic understanding of penetration, heat management and having consistent travel speeds. With flux and MIG, watch that arc length and keep it tight.
So in closing, It looks like at some point I will have a Stick (started with this one and have grown to love and appreciate stick welding and allowed so much growth and learning), a MIG/Flux machine and my PW 225x TIG... My future is literally looking "Bright"!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good insights here with this release, well done!
Thanks for watching brother! It seems that collections grow, and its never bad to have choices and multiple processes available!
How in the hell are you popping a 30 amp breaker? Is your insulin pump running off the same outlet?
Too many c-paps on the same circuit 😂
Hahaha! But chubby mush brain has some tough guy tattoos.
That was below the belt....😂
Used my a couple dozen times, through 2 spools just to see what it works best on. I bought it to extract broken bolts mostly though in the field. Does great otherwise. I think I got 2-3 years ago. I liked the size. Strap it over my shoulder and run out my extension chord lol. Did some body work at home with it. The thicker the better.
No doubt the machine will weld! I just think Harbor Freight is a little high on the price compared to other options
its not great for stainless but, it is actually a very good cheap welder ! i like it better than my miller 135. some of the amazon machines have no support. HB'S are all over the place and easily warranteed. i had an eastwood with all the bells and whistles.. lasted 2 days.. junk.. my easb lasted 16 years but it was very expensive to repair and hard to get parts for. i also have a lincoln 260 but i wont transport it to jobs with a 4000.00 price tag.... this little green machine has been a life saver and works great...
I always like to know exactly what I am buying the good and the bad. I am going to run out and get me one of these. Thanks!
It says on the paperwork not to weld stainless
I have the titanium 125 absolutely love it Atwells real good the only thing I wish it had was a longer Stinger Onnit welding done Bob Elkhart
The leads are a little short, but most welders at this price point suffer from the same issue.
I had one that lasted 3 years, used every weekend. The machine didn't break, the wire feed in the wand did...and you can't just buy a replacement. Sadly, the one I bought as a replacement only lasted 6-7 months. It suddenly can't make an arc (like there isn't enough power) and if you try a few times, it goes into overload protection mode. I've taken it apart and can't find any issues, no obvious burn/shorts. That sucks, but I will still buy another. The newer one runs on 110 standard breaker without tripping. It is a light duty, flux core machine. It is made to burn mild steel with ease, and that is exactly what it does. Moped, dirt bike, go kart frames, riding mower decks...lots of of stuff I have welded without any issues...it acts like a hot glue gun for steel. I am bummed that the second one crapped out so fast, but I love the simplicity of operation and its capabilities.
That's no good. After 2 going bad, maybe its time to look into a different machine?
Did you take it back to HF
I special ordered one when they first came out and the local HF couldn't keep one on hand. Supposed to be a 3 week wait on it. After 3 months of being told it'll be in next week just to be told the next week that it would be another week. All this time, they were getting them in. So, I canceled the order, got my money back and ended up a while later buying a YesWelder flux core with the stick welder and optional lift TIG. Love the Yeswelder.
I tried buying one of the new Doyle Anvils the other night. Internet said my local store had them "In Stock", not "limited availability" or anything like that. All they had was the display they couldn't sell.
I've had good luck with mine. The breaker tripping when you have it maxed out is annoying, but for its size and the $150 I paid for it, it's been worth it.
Glad to hear it. Mine was worth it as well
I have the titanium 125 and I love it no problems with mine bought mine at Harbor Freight what's nice about Harbor Freight that got a warranty plan for an extra 3 years anything goes wrong with it you take it back and get a new one no questions asked titanium 125 a good welder the only thing I'd like to see different is a longer laid on it Bob Elkhart
A lot of these inexpensive machines could use longer leads. But they have to cut costs somewhere.
Greatest cheap welder I ever bought ,works fantastic
Same here ❤
I love mine, It has come in very handy! Its not a high end welder but it has tackled everything I asked it to do including Jeep shock mounts, throttle linkages etc..!
I got mine at $125 with a coupon! I love mine. Will upgrade in the future to a nicer welder but for small jobs it works for me. 😁
You also avoid the hassle of shipping it back.
Home garages will NOT have a 30 amp 120V breaker. 20 amp max in a 120V garage circuit per electrical code. And I have never seen a 40 amp 120 V outlet.
This guy doesn’t know much
september 2024 they are $149.99 at harbor freight and have a 20% off sale dropping price to $120
Yup, much better deal now than when this was filmed
Appreciate the review and clarifying that it's about price and features rather than quality. I have some inexpensive import equipment that cost about 20% of their domestic counterparts and do the work just fine, but can understand the desire to be able to return to a store or just have a familiar name but that’s not always a guarantee.
Absolutely. I have had hardly any issues with the cheap machines I have in the garage. If I do, I’ll be sure to follow up!
I had mine for 2yrs no problems, except 4 the tigger gets stuck once in awhile
Very interesting and decent info provided. Did you that eBay removed the country of Origin from product description! So Yes welders have more features. Interesting! Thank you again.
They have them on sale for 99 now. That's why I looked it up on UA-cam.
No issues with mine yet. I have not made pretty welds but they hold up in my vice + 5lb hammer test.
It will definitely weld! There are just better value machines out there with more features
Just got mine for 149 and added 53 dollars for the two year warranty. Its basic and if I have any problems I just bring it back and get another.
I saw it has a coupon right now. That is a great price!
Just picked one up today with a full spool in like new condition at the pawn shop. $47. Total. I don’t think I can go wrong at that price. 🤞
That’s a good deal
You just talked me into the Ssimder 140A, cost $111.00 including tax + shipping from Amazon. I never welded before, wish me luck!
Good Luck! Have patience and practice, you'll get the hang of it pretty quick.
I love this welder more than my Lincoln and firepower. And it cost 1/3 been running it for 2-3 years now. Idk about any amazons but I do like the titanium. Cost idk also.
It’s a good little machine, and what I started on. It has served me well.
This welder has now come down in price to $149 and goes in sale lower than that. What are your thoughts on it now that the price has dropped?
I appreciate you realizing this was filmed when the price was much higher. It’s a much better deal now and more in line with other options. It welds great, so if you want something you can pick up and/or return to a store then go for it!
I use mine for body work and so far no problems. Running strong for over 3 years now
I'm an old man and have been welding since the 1970s I have one of these little welders and it kicks butt
Just picked 1 of these up from marketplace with a auto dim helmet for $70. Definitely worth the money I paid.
This is how I got into welding for less than 400$ it’s a great buy I’ve fixed countless lawn equipment and even built some Frankenstein bikes I welded a trailer door that constantly holds 1200-1300 Lbs lawn mowers so I do recommend it, it’s kind of opinion based
It really wasn't a great buy at around $200. Since this video was made they dropped the price pretty substantially and it is more in line with other machines that are widely available, plus you may be able to get a % off coupon on top of the lower price.
i also bought my mask gloves wire and a cart for less than 400$@@GarageHobbyist
I just need an inexpensive welder to do some basic auto repairs like welding a nut to a broken manifold bolt, attaching exhaust hangers to the frame, exhaust repairs, etc- litterally will only get used every once and a rare occasion and then put into a storage tote until up in my garage until I need it again. Would this welder be up to the task of just light duty auto repairs as mentioned?
It should handle that without a problem!
I weld maybe 5 to 7 times a year. Always works perfect
i love4 mine got it for 150 and its perfect for those that dont do a ton of welding
The $150 coupon was a gerat deal on this machine!
@@GarageHobbyist Yea i couldnt pass it up. Was looking at renting one or hiring someone to come fix my shed "tree fell through it" but decided id dust off the ol welding skills and save money doing it myself and now have a welder if i ever need to do anything again. Honestly the projects are already stacking with it lol
I run mine on a 20amp breaker all the time and it runs for 3-4 minutes straight no problems
For the price it'ok it's the same sold at canadian tire for 2x the price of the titanium
A professional welder recommended this unit as something to cut my teeth on while im learning welding, the other day. Hes got over 15years of tig/mig welding experience and at one point had one too to help friends and family out when ge couldn't take his miller with him.
That's a great little machine, works better then any other name brand.....
$149 now so pretty good value for the machine. Esp for the average home owner user hobbiest.
Much better price now than when this was filmed. Especially if you can use a coupon on it.
Just cause you have trouble with it doesn’t mean others will and you can’t tell them not to buy . Might be all they can afford and Harbor Freight always has sells .. i got a titanium flux . I paid $89 for it 3 years ago I have never had any trouble with it 20 amp breaker in shop never Tripped it I also run it on a generator with no problem. Used .030 and .035 with no problems. I have a couple of Millers too but I find myself grabbing the titanium more . I been a welder for over 30 years now and I found out that a machine that’s expensive can also be a piece of crap . I bought a brand new Lincoln used it on a job and went to next job site started welding and it burned up and Also I found out just because a machine is cheap doesn’t mean it can’t weld just have to set it up and see what it likes because 9 out of 10 the settings they recommend are not right don’t get me wrong the settings is a good place to start but my experience is you have to go up like if it saids set to D I go to F . . I know probably have some smart responses to this but just know it don’t bother me none .
It’s a good machine, but it’s more expensive than the alternatives I’ve offered. Also, out of the 10 or 11 machines I have in the garage at the moment, it’s the only one I’ve had an issue with 🤷🏼♂️
Also, just because you don’t have problems with it doesn’t mean others won’t. It’s a two way street, my videos are my experience and opinions. That’s all.
Ive never welded before always wanted to learn. My buddy also hasnt welded. We have a suburban that we want to make into a overland rig. One of the projects we want to make is a roof rack. Would this be good for welding angle iron and tubing? Still looking things up and will be practicing a lot before we start.
It should handle that just fine! A flux core machine is really handy for that type of work.
needed to make a video going against the grain...got it. Click bait.
Best little welder I ever owned .with the sale of 10s of thousands there is always machines that are defective
True, but most seem to think that for some reason the Titanium line is exempt from this, and every other import welder is trash.
I need to get me one of those 30 amp 110v breakers! Mine is only 20 amps and that's as high as they go.😂
You need to get real. You can buy single 30A breakers for most any box. The problem is that if the wire to your outlet is only 12 gauge it will not handle the increases amperage. 10 gauge minimum wire for 30A which most people do not have.
@@thinkfirst6431 You need to get right, 120v doesn't go higher than 20amp in residential around here, pro.
@@gillihansmobilewelding
You may know something about welding, you know nothing about the national electrical code. The code allows any size breaker to be installed in any electrical circuit UP TO the ampacity of the smallest gauge of wire installed in the circuit and the length of the run of the circuit.
The people who wire houses are too cheap to run decent size wire in the 120V circuits. All houses should be run in 12 gauge wire in the 120V circuits. The increase in wire size would save electrical consumption over the life of the house or other building. Pay a little bit more now save a lot later. That still would not get you to a good 30 amp circuit.
Your problem and the problem of most others with a 20A circuit is the size of the wire not the amperage capacity of the circuit breaker AND the fact that most electrical devices that are run off of 120V are limited to a max of 20 amps so you get stuck with 12 gauge wire in the circuit IF you have a 20 amp circuit. A 30A circuit should have 10 gauge wire in it and a 40A circuit should have 8 gauge wire in it to be the correct size for the amperage of the breaker. Something that most houses do not have in a 120V circuit is a larger size gauge wire in them. Generally the cutoff between 120V and 240V is at the 12 gauge 10 gauge circuits. 12 for 120V and 10 for 240V.
120V is not the best voltage to run anything higher than 20 amps at. 240V is better for higher amperage draw devices as the drawn amperage is about 1/2 of a 120V circuit.
If you are not an idiot and if you had a 240V drier plug in your garage, and if you wanted to spend a lot of time messing around, and if you wanted to piss off your wife you could convert the 30 or 40 or 50 amp 240V drier plug to a 120V circuit at 30 or 40 or 50 amps, depending on the gauge of wire installed in the circuit, to run your welder on 120V. Fairly simple process if you know what you are doing. Pain in the ass if you want to use the drier.
The real problem is people who purchase welders that require a 120V supplied power at a higher amperage than what their household electrical circuits can supply and expect them to work anyway. 30-40 amps is 240V country and always will be.
So you need to get it right 20 Amp circuits are what you and most everybody else have due to cost savings not what they could have had. You could have a 100 amp 120V circuit installed it would be a stupid way to go.
Ive run about 12 spools through this welder with no issues
As a beginner this is the welder I learned on and I have no problem with it
I learned on it also, and it performed fine. My point in this video was that the price had climbed to over $200 regular price at the time of recording, and it just wasn’t a good value when compared to other machines.
Now that the price has been lowered, it’s a much better buy. It is, however, still a flux core only machine. Other machines can also stick weld out of the box, and are capable of lift TIG for the same price or less.
Curiosity only, since in UK (240v domestic) we can’t use this unless with a job site generator. However, I have watched various vids saying how great the Titanium was and I was wishing we could get one here. Now, I see in fact I made the much better available choice of a 220v Ssimder 140 stick and FC machine for just about 130 bucks (£119.99 GBP). So thank for this video…I feel much better now I realise the Titanium ain’t all that and costs more anyway👍
I had mine for years without issue. I think it’s the operator, not the equipment.
It operates fine. It’s more of a value proposition and having more options.
If I could double thumbs down this video i totally would. I can run my titanium welder on a 15 amp breaker and have never had a single problem.
And now finally I don’t think stick welding is worth it.
I recently picked one up on sale, despite agreeing with everything you mentioned. Convenience of a brick and mortar nearby should there be any problems won out.
For some people that is important, and if it is this machine is a good way to do that!
Just got my own for Christmas and my brother has had the same one for 5 years no issues so idk what u guys are talking about
Can i run this on a regular home plug? ,Just for DIY home project every once ina couple months ?
Yeah, this runs on a standard 110 outlet. I would check out one of the welders in the description though, more options and less money!
Would you recommend the sminder better then the titanium 125 ?
@@bassnjeep6537 that’s what I’ve been using for about 9 or 10 months. I’ve only gotten the Titanium out for videos.
@@GarageHobbyist ohh nice 💪 , yeaa i just want to get one for small projects at home , not for daily abuse
Where is the relay located having the wire feed problem
My local harbor freight has it on sale tomorrow for 99.99. I was thinking of grabbing one. Is it worth it for that price?
One day only. That's why I'm here. Wanted to learn how to weld.
Funny your literally the only one on here that says not to buy it 🤷♂️🤷♂️ everyone says it's a great machine specially for starting
It is a great machine. It's just not a great value when compared to tother similar machines.
Another con is it doesn't have a built in Bluetooth speaker or a cup holder.
Some good points!
Thanks! Also keep in mind it’s much cheaper now than when this was filmed.
If the welder is sitting in a dusty or bug infested location, i suggest removing the cover, and spray it with tunner cleaner..blow it out first..
Good input! Is this cleaner like an electrical contact cleaner? And you suggest doing this before use after long storage or before storing it? I appreciate your input!
I did love my Titanium Flux 125, but it did die on me right after the extended warrantee expired, and when that happens, all you can do is trash it. I replaced it with the Yes Welder Flux 135, but for me at least, it felt cheap, and the actual process of dialing it in, and the "control" was not as accurate nor intuitive. I have multiple machines that will stick weld, so that option isn't important to me. I have the Vulcan Omnipro 220, but I keep the little welders around for when I need to weld outside my shop, and in that scenario, I'm usually limited to 110 anyway. On the yeswelder, All the leads are removeable, so I have to admit that aspect is better than the Titanium. The only other thing I like better about the Yeswelder, is that it would still run reliable at the lowest/slowest setting. My Titanium struggled to feed steadily, if the feed rate was very slow, making it pretty well unusable at that rarely needed setting. Other than those things, the Titanium rocks, seriously. Loading unloading the wire is much better on the Titanium, in my opinion. If you have a 20 Amp breaker, the Titanium never throws a breaker. If I'm on a 15 AMP, which I am often, I have to weld in short stints, which I usually do anyway. At the end of the day, in my own experience, the Titanium was just easier to get the results I was after, with very little hassle.
On the positive side, concerning YestWelder, their Plasma Cutter 65 is freaking awesome.
Im a low ball hack when it comes to welding. This thing got me out of a jam with a motocross bike frame and cost way less then a welder would have charged me. Ive NEVER had any issues with mine .
Mine just blew up ! Made a pop sound and the switch lights up but the fan doesn’t come on or the front lights. It’s dead
That’s no good man. Sorry to hear that.
I bought a vevor 3 in 1 welder machine stick, fc and lift tig for 155.00 it’s 130 amp and 110 volt. It came with everything included. And my next purchase was a Amico 200 dc stick with the option of lift tig but I’d have to purchase the tig unit separately. I got mine for 179.00 it’s 120v / 240v which is better than just 120volt
I tried out a Vevor Tig machine and it was pretty good for the price! I use my TIG 205ds for any stick welding above 120 amps.
I didn't watch the video but theres nothing wrong with this welder. Its one of the best things I ever bought from harbor freight. I've welded everything from 3/8 down to sheet metal with no issues. The temperature setting is spot on when changing. It can burn through 3/8 and be adjusted down for sheet metal. And I used it on 25 foot extension cords turned up gigiand never had a breaker flip ever
I just bought mine February 2024 and with my inside track member discount I just paid $130 for this welder and I’ve watched plenty of reviews. I know it welds I couldn’t bring something to somebody and have them weld it for me for $130 so it’s definitely worth it.
The price you can get it at on sale now is much better than it was before!
Yeswelder Flux 135 is less expensive and better, a better choice for home "hobby" use, or for beginners.
Also, dual voltage and 100% duty cycle at 104 Amps, 60% at 135 Amps.
Wait a min.... This welder from HARBOR FREIGHT is an import welder like the rest of the Amazon imports! Nooooooo
😮😮
I see titanium welders are made by lincoln and Miller in the USA. Well supposedly?
@@mikevalenti7540 I’ve saw that claim as well. I’ll have to investigate further. I would think that if they were made in the US they would advertise that heavily. Maybe assembled here?
It is NOT made in the USA. The Harbor Freight website and the machine itself don't say where it is made. The box for mine is long gone, however I found photos online and it says "Made in China" right on it. There are a few websites out there looking for clicks that are spreading the misinformation.
No offense to you, but after reading a lot of the comments, I kind of wanna try this 1.
Go for it. It works well, and they dropped the price to be more in line with other options out there since this video was made. Other machines will give you the option for stick welding though.
@GarageHobbyist Honestly, I've never welded but I think I could do it fairly easy. I want to world rockers on to a dodge caravan. What would you suggest using for something like that? Also, what are the advantages of stick welding?
out of all the heavy hitter youtube welders praising this product as being perfect for beginner/light work fab/hobby/diy welding... you say "nah stay away".... hmm
Yeah…because when this was recorded it wasn’t a good deal at all compared to other machines, performance wise it is fine.
Harbor Freight has lowered the price pretty substantially since recording this.
You have no clue bro I have welded a whole truck rack an never flipped a breaker!! It’s a good buy
Has made me a couple thousand dollars 💯💪🏽 machine is a beauty
There's a reason this guy only has 2k subs after over 100 videos...
I like mine. Use it the way for what it is and how it says to. No problem.
Got mine for $ 129......I got it for small remote jobs/ quick repairs ... Light and portable .. Does what is expected ....Throw it in the Truck ,get some 20 amp. juice ...And you're good to go
Dont count out a little mig welder. I have a 100 amp Lincoln. Been using for years. The only thing i would not like about this machine is it dont hold the 10 pond spool. But on the other side it is a lot lighter then mine mig about 1/2 the weight
Absolutely. I think a lot of people don’t want the hassle or expense of gas and that keeps them from buying a MIG welder. You can always get a mig machine and run flux core so you have the option to run true mig later.
@@GarageHobbyist if you are going to repair broken metal thing around the home a small mig is a must have tool.
Great little welder for an amateur hobby shop or small repairs. These guys with lots of experience and more money that talk crap about a 150 buck welder is ridiculous lol 😅😂😂
Np with mine. N I'm a beginner. The value is best I'f u buy d 2 yr warranty from harbor freight. U can't return an online welder after 30days . Hf no question asked I exchanged 1 because its been 1yr n i had dropped it twice but it was still working. But it ur $ I'm hard on mine up to 1/4" plate.
Amazon offers a 2 or 3 year replacement plan on a lot of welders at a competitive price.
The best part about buying this welder is that it didn’t make Jeff Bezos richer when I bought it. They have also been on sale recently for $139.95.
Eric Smidt, the founder and CEO of Harbor Freight, is worth 10.9 Billion dollars. Not Bezos money, but still quite a bit…
I have a Chicago electric welder 125 amp and I get pretty good welds with it
Good to hear that. I would like to get my hands on one to compare to the Titanium one day.
@@GarageHobbyist Chicago electric works to , but for some reason comes with mig tip and the same sorry ground clamp , i’v owned both of them and titanium is way better all the way around it’s Square wave after all and compact.
@@dmitrykorovnikov2035 I don’t mind the Mig tips honestly. I’ve been meaning to switch out a couple machines to the 400a ground clamps.
@@GarageHobbyist Harbor freight sells solid brass clamp , thats what I run on my Chicago Electric , I got that welder when I worked as bowling pin setter tech , rear strike plate weldment brakes all the time , bought 120$ welder , and it’s paid for itself after first use 👍 saved 270$ part plus machine down time is shortened to several hours , not days , not to mention multiple mounts I fixed with it.👍
@@dmitrykorovnikov2035 that’s awesome. It’s amazing the time and money you can save with some basic welding skills and equipment. And that’s the clamp I was talking about! I’ll check them out.
Whats the length of extension cord recommend for this machine
I use a 100ft. 12ga. cord on mine no worries. For what it's worth, I've had mine for 6 years now, 69.00 with intro coupon, and have burned 26 2lb spools up to date. (receipts to prove it). Blue Demon, .035. Never tripped a breaker. Ever. And I travel five states with this thing. Worth the money.
Is it cool for just spot welds?
Sure, but other machines will do it as well
I think it is a bargain welder. I welded for years with stick machines and this is so easy too use that I will never get any other machine. I have installed a 20 amp service for it and it runs great. I use different types of wire and no problem. You must want every type of welder in one package but I think each machine needs too stand alone.