Vulcan Titanium welder Harbor freight stick welding comparison
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- I review both Titanium 200 and the Vulcan Omnipro 220 welders from Harbor freight to see the differences between them. In this video I test out both the Vulcan Omnipro 220 and the new Titanium unlimited 200 on there stick welding option. I find it strange that Harbor freight is selling both of these multi process welders. I want to see which one is the best welder for the price.
Hey Guys it's Michael here! If you would like to see more review videos I did testing out these two welders click on the links below!
Titanium/ Omnipro going over the differences of both welders ua-cam.com/video/snf98CiVjkc/v-deo.html
MIG test with the Omnipro220 and the Titanium200 ua-cam.com/video/z1ADGEFJ6f8/v-deo.html
Real world duty cycle test with the Vulcan220 and Titanium200 ua-cam.com/video/kzbpbsBqs3I/v-deo.html
Omnipro220/ Millermatic test review video compairison video ua-cam.com/video/9NAnSGOD8uA/v-deo.html
Omnipro overview side by side with a Lincoln 140 weld pak ua-cam.com/video/nCYlNPCuBbk/v-deo.html
This video is not about the welders but covers places to get free to cheap metal for projects ua-cam.com/video/MQNYDmq-k-w/v-deo.html
Would it be possible to review the TIG funtions?
Take the sharp edge off on your bevel give it a 1/8 on the landing
Could you also do Tig and or stick duty cycles?? Thanks for your videos they really help me out.
So , this weiders can be use for stick, mig, tig, aluminum, and flux core? Can connect it in "110" ? Do you know if 2000 genarator predator will make these welders work? Thank you for everything you do. I want to start my own business thank you AGAIN
Awesome review of the 2 welders, with a really cool guy, that’s giving his honest opinion in the differences. Great job. God bless
Another great video, I went out and bought the Titanium a few days ago from the last review on the real world video for my oldest and I. My 16 y/o and I been practicing, and he showed me how to weld since I'm a bit rusty. Then my 9 y/o comes out in the shop and watches with his own welding helmet. The next day wants to try it out, just to see if he likes it. Well, long story short, I'm going to need to invest in triple of the metal, welding rods, and their own tools.
Haha that’s great! I’m so happy to hear that you are taking the time to work with your kids and introduce welding to them! Your a good dad, we definitely need more dads like you in this world :)
I still have a few years before my son learns to weld, he’s only two haha! Take care and I really appreciate reading your comment!
Terry Grits You are like My dad, he teach me when I was younger. Now he are teaching to his grandson, well all his grandsons are girls and they like to weld. The weld process it's a great legacy for all family members
Great video, I am an Ironworker, 15 years shop fabrication 15 years in the field. With stick the electrode dictates the amperage. The only time I ever go above 125amps on 1/8 inch is if I am cutting something. I run 1/8 at 116 to 122 depending on the machine. I totally agree with you on different machines welding a little different. There are a few variables , ie power at your location. Anyway.... Keep up the good work
Thanks Kevin for the info, I appreciate it! Haha I guess I was a bit high on the amps! Take care and thanks for checking out my video :)
Just bought the titanium 200 because of your videos. Keep putting out vids and I'll keep watching. Very practical videos for beginners.
Right on! I hope you like it, I have been really happy with mine! Take care
@@Mikefestiva I'd like to 2nd what the OP said above. I'm really enjoying your videos. I also bought the Titanium 200 based on your review as well. Thanks for all the info!
Do you like how the Titanium works? I'm going to purchase one of them. I use both stick & mig welding. I've seen most of the lower cost machines splatter & smoke a whole bunch, these two machines do not appear to do this.
Dude! I've seen four of your Vulcan / Titanium videos this morning and you consistently have the lowest thumbs down to thumbs up ration I've ever seen on UA-cam and well deserved. I'm getting a Titanium FYI because of these. Keep up the no nonsense, clean and efficient videos and continue to keep background music OUT of your videos. Well done! Thank you
Thanks Matt!
Love your vids Mike! No one likes a braggert but dont sell yourself short my man, you are humble and very skilled!!! So refreshing to watch and Learn from you. Im 57, fairly experienced but a tad rusty. Picked up my Omnipro 220 a couple yrs ago and I LOVE IT! Please keep em coming!!! (Subbed at 1st view)♡👍👍
Mat Frampton Thanks Mat I really appreciate it 🙂. The Omnipro 220 is a good machine, it’s really nice to have all the multi process options in one welder. Thanks for subscribing and have fun fabricating 👍
I purchased the Titanium a few weeks back based on your initial video review. I am getting into doing forged railings and wanted a welder that was portable and could easily switch to 120v so it would be easy to take on the job sight. I was amazed at how light it was. Also the DC stick is much better than my Lincoln AC buzz Box welder. Thanks for your help!
Thanks for the comment! It’s always nice to know these videos I make are helpful to others. I definitely like the size and weight of the Titanium. I actually found the Titanium to strike a arc easier then the Omnipro when stick welding. I’m glad to hear you like your new welder, the multi voltage is a nice feature. Take care
Bought the Titanium not long ago based on your early videos-very eager to learn and progress! Thanks for showing great comparisons with the hobbyist in mind!
Thanks for commenting and checking out my videos! The Titanium is becoming my favorite welder!
I am just finding your channel. Good job with your content. Put together very well. 👍
Thanks! I really appreciate your comment :)
cool video i learned on Stick welding first as my first introduction to welding science so i will always have great respect and appreciation for the stick welding process. but yes MIG is pretty excellent for the hobbyist or DIY guy both of your machines are top notch in my opinion for the price.. Harbor freight gets a bad rap but in reality, they do actually sell some decent stuff.
Lucky man. Dedicated breaker in your shop. Someday I will have a trusty(safe) power tap for 220V myself. For now my 15lb fire extinguisher is just 15 feet away.
Hey Mike! Love the videos. Have you considered comparing the omni pro against the Lincoln multi? Lincoln sued harbor freight because the guy that designed the Lincoln also designed the Vulcan. Might be a good comparison video.
I had a buzz box Lincoln in my mid teens as well, I couldn’t figure out how to use it and got frustrated. The rod would stick and not strike easily for me and I’m sure my hood was too dark. In the end I sold it and lost interest in welding. Sad days. Now I’m starting to make some money and looking real hard at getting into welding again! Thanks for all the good info and spending your hard earned money on these machines!
Hey man, love your videos, just bought the omnipro 220 but only have access to 120 wall socket. It does pretty well and your vids helped me choose it thanks!
That’s great to hear! I’m happy my videos have been helpful to you. The Omnipro is a great solid welder!
Yeah man, keep up the great content!
Harbor freight has the brass colored spring ground clamps them work very well
Great job, appreciate your teaching and comparisons.Thanks for sharing.
Another great video brother, I'm still loving my Titanium thanks to you and your videos
Right on Johnny! I’m glad you’re happy with it. Mine goes to work every week with me, it’s just so compact and lightweight. Just last week I did two different TIG welding repairs on some worn down shafts, I had to build up the shaft were a bearing rides, so I could get the machines back up and running, it worked great. These multi process compact welders are great! Take care:)
@@Mikefestiva awesome, thats reassuring. I have not tried the TIG yet. I'm looking forward to your TIG videos :-)
Your plasma track video is great! Hope some more people head on over and watch it also .👍🏻👍🏻
Right on! Thanks for commenting :) Any new projects you been working on? I’m hoping to fire up my mill soon and made a few videos, I need to mill some post and beams this spring.
"I don't weld with stick so it's not very good..." Looks pretty damn good to me!
Just a heads up 3/32 7018 amp range is around 70 - 90. 55 was way too low. Which is probably why you kept sticking.
I didn't know there was a stick welding option on these machine's. That is really nice and helps my decision. Thanks a bunch! 🥳🥳
On min. 10:37 on titanium stick weld, thats a good penetration even if the crwon isn't higher. Realy impresive what those machines can do. Actually great weld wid 7018 ⅛ and 5/32 rods
not bad ,i stick weld all the time, and ive seen worse at work. those little inverter machines weld real good on 120 there amazing. nice video.
Thanks for checking out some of my welding videos! Yes I’m quite happy with these two inverter welders, they just weld really smooth. Take care
If the stick weld test was the lowest amperage setting at which the welder will strike an arc and still create fused molten metal, Vulcan and Titanium passed. Please do a stick comparison on 2mm sheet metal. Fine consumer test and acting.
Hey Mike I enjoyed your coupon video. It hit the spots I needed in making decisions on welders. Keep up the good work bro.
Hey great video thank you for taking the time to make this video. I have the Omni Pro 220, I have stick welded with yet and I am a newbie.
I will say with flux core at 240 volts my welds were smoother over 120 volts on 3/16 plate with .o30 wire. I am looking forward to making bubble gum this weekend (stick welding)
Right on, thanks for checking out my video! That’s definitely the great thing about these multi process welders, you have options to learn and have the ability to weld with different processes in one machine. Have a good time testing out the stick function on your Omnipro!
Take care :)
Stop selling yourself short on the stick welding you put a decent bead down. Few tips if you don't mind me adding my two cents. 3/32 rods I've found the sweet spot is around 85 to 95 you can go lower but your going to have a higher profiled bead (the filter won't spread out). For 1/8 rods i like to run between 115 to 120 and most would still say that's cold i wouldn't go over 130 because then it starts acting more like a gouging rod so your doing more harm than good. I really like your videos tho keep up the informative work. One other thing watch your puddle more with stick half moon shaped to slightly cone shaped is a good travel speed.
Hey Mike,
I have watched several of your videos, not sure which to get. I have a box blade that connects to the 3 point on my tractor the part that broke is 5/16 steel, this part has broken twice in the past in the same spot and I took it to a local guy to weld it and, it's broken twice since he welded it. The part that breaks is rightness to where the 3 point connects to the arms so there is allot of stress on the joint. When I take it to get it fixed I have to load it on the trailer drive there wait, then home. I figure I may as well try to fix it myself. The guy that fixes it uses a miller 225 flux welder, too much for me. However for a rookie with 240v available would you suggest a 225A arc welder for this or a flux machine? I have very little welding experience aside from watching guys like you on youtube. Suggestions are appreaciated. I would be welding heavy stuff with this welder, don't care what it looks like just need the glue to stick.
I'll answer you if you don't mind. I'm no "welder" but I weld. I'm in your boat and I went with a stick welder. On equipment repairs I use 1/8 or bigger 7018 rod. Don't just put the two broken pieces together and weld them. Use a grinder and cut a v shaped notch so when you stick it back together there is more surface area for the weld to fill. It'll make for a much stronger weld. I have had no problems doing this when I break links on my tractors. Use 6011 for things that just ride along on the tractor or stuff that is really rusty and dirty. I'm using a Lincoln AC/DC buzz box and am thinking about switching over to the OmniPro to learn different processes.
You're not lying about the difference between the old AC buzz box and the 200 WOW!!! Thought I couldn't weld worth a crap turns out it was the buzz box LOL
I’m glad you also noticed the difference! I really like mine.
I was wondering why my Titanium 200 didn't arc between the stringer and rod when I let the rod stick to the metal being welded!! Now I know. Thanks!!
Thank you for the review. I went out and bought the Titanium Stick today. I Prefer stick over mig
Appreciate all your videos and your attitude bro, keep up the hard work!
Thank you Luis 👍 I really appreciate it 🙂
Another great vid. Extremely helpful ty.
Great welds brother i just wanted to see how this welds before i buy one. Thank you
Awesome video. I bought the titanium 200. I haven't stick welded in a long time. I just don't understand the settings on the titanium. I'm using 6013 rod. If you have any suggestions on how to set it up that would be great.
6013 is a downhand gas pipe rod. If youre flat or vert welding use 6010-11 and 7018 or 14
Thank you Mike for another great video . . . torn between one machine or two machines . . . since I have no interest in Tig, I may purchase Tit -170 and then Tit -225 later . . . wish Titanium offered a Mig/DC Stick unit . . . appreciate you Sir!
I want to thank you for doing this video. I like your effort to inform and educate. However, I'm facing a Delma with the welder. I have been in the market for one of these HF welders now for about 3 weeks. I tend to gravitate towards the Vulcan due to price and apparent quality. The issues Im seeing are an uncomfortable number of reviews pointing out the issue with poor quality of the mig gun. The machine seems solid ,but the gun is crap. Falls apart after about 1 year of regular use. Now this is not everyone's experience, but a good percentage are experiencing this.
So when I do a price comparison between (Vulcan MIg Max 215 vs. MillerMatic 211)
Cost of Miller:
is 1249.00 plus 3 year warranty ( free) plus good welding gun (free) plus 30 years of guaranteed support for all parts aka product support ( all components that fail will be accessible and supported for 30 years)
Total Out the door price is 1249.00
Cost of Harbor Freight Vulcan Mig Max:
Is 770.00 plus two year warrant ( they don’t offer a 3 year warranty ) 180.00 plus comparable miller welding gun 200.00 gives me a total cost of just shy of 1200.00.
The final component is the fact that there is risk in purchasing a Vulcan due to the fact it is new a "New to the market" welder….After the 2 year warranty for the Vulcan runs out your on your own… with the miller you get an additional year of warranty and guaranteed product support for 30 years. So, for me.. Its looking like spending that extra 49.00 for a Miller is money well spent.
also,
Duty Cycle of Miller is better
With all the information you just laid out I would by the Miller. But then I’ve never welded a day in my life.
Wellllll... this is reviewing multiprocess machines, so potentially the two machines ur comparing have nothing in common with these
Hey man nice video. Out of curiosity, why did you keep touching the rod to the small piece of scrap metal every time the rod would stick? Curious to know why. Thanks
Hey Stephen to answer your question, when you weld with stick the flux on the outside melts, causing a glass like layer on the tip of the rod sometimes, this doesn’t allow the rod to arc, by tapping it on a piece of metal it chips of this layer and allows the rod to strike a arc much more easily. Take care
Thanks Mike.good job
Thanks for the video and love the 120-v240v comparison! Would it be too much to ask for it in mig & tig? Appreciate the time you take to answer us and to make the videos!
m.ua-cam.com/video/z1ADGEFJ6f8/v-deo.html
That is his mig test with these machines.
Evan H yeah I watched it a few times. Via my lack of access to 240v I’d like to see it on 120v if possible.
@@kurt5153 gotcha . i lack 240v at home, as well .
Hey guys, yes I have had a few others request a 120 volt MIG video, I have one coming soon, I actually will be running both of these welders on 120 MIG alongside a Lincoln weld pack 140 just to show how they all do, I have welded quite a bit with the Lincoln and it seems to always hit the duty cycle and your stuck waiting for it to cool down, I hope to post it in a week or two. Take care :) Ps and I will include a 120 and 240 volt comparison when I do the TIG video.
“Stick around” I see what you did there
Haha :) thanks for checking out my video! Have you had your baby yet?
No yet. Hopefully soon 😄
I do like my titanium but for heavy use I'd definitely prefer the Vulcan it's a very nice welder. I ran mine on a genie boom with a built in generator was perfect. Just watch for overheating on 110.
We get it we get it! You don't weld too much with stick!
Just got the Vulcan myself and love it. Have you had any issues with it throwing error messages when you shut it off? Mine seems to do this every time I turn it off. Could be defective, thank god for that 90 day warranty
9K_ALLDAY I have had no issues with my Omnipro! It’s a great welder, I have seen the error message pop up when shutting it off sometimes, it comes up so quick and goes away I cannot ever really see what it says. I think I remember seeing it more when welding in 120 volts then 220? I have just realized it’s not a problem and I have had other Omnipro owners mention that they also have seen this message. I would not worry about it. Take care 🙂
Okay good to know. Mine stopped showing the error message on shutdown when the ambient temp dropped in my shop. Love the videos btw, great job! Would love to see a more in depth omnipro 220 video if you have not already made one. Specifically on all of the settings for each weld process. I was noticing that on the stick process, mine only has an option for 2 electrode sizes. Is that all that is supported by this machine?
i grabbed the beefier bronze colored ground clamp for 13 dollars from HF and i use it on my Titanium 200, its a lot nicer
Good choice! I bought there $8 ground clamp because my stock one was definitely starting to burn up. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Hey Mike, thank you for the video. What do you think about Everlast SuperUltra 206Si - kind of loaded machine for the very attractive price.
I just took a look at the 206Si and it looks like a fine machine, one thing I thought was a little misleading is at the top of the Everlast page it shows a pilot arc icon along with other feature icons then you read the details and it’s a high frequency start, this HF starts tends to be common on lower budget plasma torches, they work fine but won’t work on a CNC plasma table if you ever look into upgrading to one. I bet it would be a fine welder/ plasma for the home shop. I have never owned any Everlast products but I have heard people like them. Take care 👍
@@Mikefestiva Makes sense. Thank you Mike. Since I can see the pilot wire on the machine itself, it should be a pilot arc I guess. It's difficult to judge yet - looks like this thing just hit the market, no many people are aware of "everlast combo for 659", but will be a great addition to the shop I think. Thanks a lot man. Good luck.
They both did pretty well with stick
Yes I don’t do much stick welding but they are definitely easier to weld with then my old AC Lincoln buzz box. I’m sure someone that stick welds all the time could really make these machines lay down some beautiful welds. Take care Antonio :)
I think I recall the teachers at school saying on there machines they had stiff and soft setting the soft the 7018 would stick the stiff it wouldn't there were also differences between AC and DC when it came to 7018 sticking and not sticking
Great video and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
1:18 The man is dedicated af! 😂😂😂 Love it!
Great video. Are you using an 18v Makita cordless angle grinder?
Haha yes! It came with a compact chainsaw kit I ordered, both the angle grinder and chainsaw work extremely well. The chainsaw was not bought to replace a gas saw but instead it’s using as a light compact trail saw for packing along when dirt biking after windstorms and clearing new trails. Take care:)
What about the Vulcan Commander 225 vs the Titanium 225? I know the Vulcan is AC/DC compared to DC only on the Titanium but i like the size of the Titanium. Just wonder how much more versatile the Vulcan would be for the average joe. I already have a Titanium 170 but would like a stick welder for thicker stuff. I dont have gas. Just been using Flux Core.
Your welding looks fine....
Thanks :)
Both of these are amazing machines! Amazing what you can do with power from a 120 volt receptacle.
Remember: A Troll is going to bitch.
Nice vid, quick ?, Do you think the predator 9000w generator can handle this welders on max settings? Thanks, my son is 15 and he's been doing random welding jobs outdoors and needs a mobile welding unit, don't want to break the bank because he might lose interest as he gets older.
You should only use a generator that has a THD less then 5% to run an inverter welder. Unless otherwise stated, most generators have a THD of 10% or more, which could kill your welder.
@@OnRappel we been running the stick welder on DC with no problems so far. Harbor freight generator 8500w
Most informative review out there. thank you
3/32 90amps and 1/8 120-125. just divide the top to the bottom and that gives u a amps number close to do the job
good video, I might get the titanium, currently have a amico 220 tig welder and I want some wire feed functions on 220
Thanks for checking out my video! I have been quite impressed with both welders but for the price and how well the little Titanium works it’s really surprised me, it’s a great welder! Check out my real world duty cycles video if you haven’t already, both welders had no problem welder 1/4” at 150amps for over 12 minutes only pausing to move to the next weld. Take care
Fantastic tutorials buddy great advice
Has anybody tried the metal man 5 pin spool gun on the titanium 200 multiprocess welder? How about you mike?
so, the vulcan and the titainum will weld in both stick , mig & tig ?
yes
Larry Rosa yes but you have to purchase the TIG torch and foot pedal for the Vulcan. The titanium comes with a TIG torch however there is no footpedal it is a scratch start
Esab miniarc 161 Lts is a stick machine that burns 6010, few videos of machine on my channel
I checked it out, looks like that welder works good!
@@Mikefestiva thanks. And it sure does
I sure love my omnipro 220 It just like yours
Could you please do a video doing DC Stick, thanks
this was DC stick.....they are both inverter machines.
Thank you.
Thanks for checking out my video! I have quite a few videos posted about these two welders, if you get time check out my UA-cam page. 🙂
Good video Mike, I would take either one of those!
Thanks for checking out my video! Have you been working on any new projects or videos to post on UA-cam?
@@Mikefestiva Finishing up lots of home projects . I should be getting out to my place to start some "fun" projects and get some on video!
Hi Make this your Welder is Very Good , I like this job.
Are you able to welder to bicker metals with stick vs. mig?
Can you weld with the titanium welder on a 1/2in rebar
Thanks for the video Mike!
Thanks for checking it out!
Just picked up the titanium to learn on
I think you will like it a lot 👍
Your fume and smoke thing over your table show it I need to make one.
Hey quick question if you even respond a year later but, I wanna get the Miller thunderbolt 160 but I do not know what to do with the fumes coming off because I’m going to be in my home garage so any tips on how to get hood ventilation for the fumes
Open a door
Great job Mike! I agree with your stick welding comment. if you have a multiprocess welder that is a wire feed and can double as a arc welder, why would you even think about hooking up the stinger for burning rods??? You'll also get the folks that will bitch about inverter machines not being good at 6010 rods. Once again, who cares... use the wire feed process. I still have my OmniPro, and LOVE IT! ZERO ISSUES!!! I no longer own miller or lincoln welding equipment.
Thanks for commenting Joe! I’m glad you have been happy with the Omnipro, there solid welders. I like that you mention you no longer own Lincoln or Miller equipment, I just don’t feel like most of there welders are built that good these days especially for the price. Hey I’m subscribed to your UA-cam channel now, dude your Dodge is awesome! How long have you owned it for? Take care
Hey Joe I have been considering buying a Pro TIG 200, I came across a review video and noticed you commented on the guys review, you mentioned you bought one but had problems with the high frequency start? I have heard this can be a problem with those machines, how long did you own it for?
@@Mikefestiva Mike, I commented way to early on the Vulcan ProTig 200 that I had before I thoroughly tested it. That was ignorant of me. It was without question, operator error on my part. I only tested it on 120 volts, through a 16 gauge 25 foot extension cord that was plugged into a GFIC 15 amp outlet. It welded INCREDIBLE, but the arc starts is what I was bitching about, while ignoring all the ignorant things I was doing. I wasn't able to test it on 240 volts, because my 240 receptacles weren't hooked up yet. I say GO FOR IT! I'll hopefully pick up another Vulcan ProTig 200 by the end of the month.
When I was using the one I previously had, I switched to 2% lanthanated tungsten, and the arc starts improved a ton. That's with my ignorant set up. Once again, I say go for it, and pick up some 2% lanthanated tugsten. Be sure to "tap" and release your tungsten on the work piece before depressing the pedal for the arc start. The arc will start EVERY time. This is common practice with people that tig weld. The Vulcan ProTig 200 is build like a brick sh#t house and will last a very long time. I still have a CK torch waiting to mate to the Vulcan ProTig 200 when I pick it up! The biggest gripe is the non adjustable post flow gas. Big deal Argon isn't expensive. Its synergic, so the post flow time is base on the amperage that is being used.
When you do go pick one up, open the lid of the box and look at the digital display. Try to get one with a "clear" lens digital display. Its the latest version. The earlier ones (like the one I had) has a "frosted" lens display. Just a little heads up. If you use Harbor Freight coupon number 38203079, you'll be able to take 10% off ANY Vulcan welder until 3-31-2019! Its a super coupon in the March catalog. I'm not sure if its for inside track club members or not.
Once again, and not to beat a dead horse, Miller and Lincoln dropped the ball in regards to home fabricators. What they offer is WAY over priced with very little features offered. If I had money to burn, I would get a HTP 221 Invertig. This tig is half the cost of a miller dynasty 210 and will whip its ass, however, I'll stick with the mighty Vulcan ProTig 200, because its super reliable and affordable.
Joeak74 Thanks for getting back to me, I have been thinking of getting one, I really do like the fact that if anything goes wrong you can walk in and walk out with a new machine, some of the other Chinese machines, yellow and green worry me a bit about warranty service and the shipping cost is almost the same as an extra 2 years from Harbor freight, so again that’s why I went with the Omnipro as well easy no questions asked if anything happens. Thanks for your input on the Protig, I found out a while back the limit of how much small extension cord you can lay out before the Omnipro stops welded, it would start welding for a second then stop arcing then spool out about a foot of wire.
I knew I was asking a lot trying to weld up at my mill, I grabbed a bigger gauge cord and I was good to weld 1/8” and I was able to carry on and finish my mill track extension.
Well thanks again for your honesty on your experience. And if I go into buy a protig200 I will try out that coupon! Ps I still have the big coupon than came inside the Omnipro’s box, it’s good for 20% off any Vulcan products other then welders, the lady at HF told me to just take a photo of the coupon on my phone and that way I can keep using it! I already used it for my TIG torch. Take care Joe :)
@@Mikefestiva You won't regret getting one. I don't think you'll ever break it. I can't wait to get another one. The warranty is very kick ass. "Paulskarts" on youtube has one and loves it. He welds lots of predator cylinder heads for kart racing. You won't have any problems with the Vulcan.
I think your stick welding was pretty good
Thank you :)
Doesn't anyone ever test these inverter boxes with a root pass rod? Like a 6010 or 6011? We all know these welders can run the easiest rods ever (7018 and 6013), but if you're going to weld anything structural with stick you need a deep 60xx rod for first pass. I know the whip/pause method is feared by people who don't arc weld, but us farm repair boys want to get rid of our tombstones but need proof you can run high arc rods.
Update... So I bought a used Vulcan omnipro 220 last week, and I can attest they run 6011 just fine. I did a whip and pause motion like I've always done with m ac225 and you can run on 1/8" flat plate with 120 v or 3/8" plate (or more) with 240. Very smooth arc and the hot start works nice. Hopefully this will help somebody
@@ohiomapleguy he said he was self taught but I've wondered the same thing they taught us in school to run the root with 6010 or 6011 but all our projects were done with 7018 we did an Xbox one side was 6010 100 passes we had to fill it all the way up it was to much that rod lays flat but I do like that whip and pause I think they prefer 7018 because it filler anyways thanks for letting me know this runs that to I haven't been to harbor freight since 2013 I bought a pair of hair clippers that were dull and never went back lol but I went there tonight and seen all these welders I just finished trade school so I am looking I just need to get 220 volt breaker for the garage😔
Hey what about the inductance,on the titanium welder,you not gonna talk about it?
The Inductance is for the MiG side of this welder, it doesn’t have any effect on stick welding. Besides that, I have used the inductance on both and I really think it’s more of a personal preference, it makes a little difference on MIG on both machines but not a lot. I kind of just figured that most people that buy these welders can figure it out for themselves, I can’t cover every aspect of welding with these two machines, nor can I tell what works for me and my welding style works for say you and how you weld. I hope that makes sense. Take care
Your real good with 7018 on 1/8 square tubing
At the 7:28 mark you say you got it at 125 amps but you ain’t saying what you have the volts set up
A full comparison would mention price difference. It my first viewing of your channel.
The Teller I covered all that in the first video I did on these welders, this is probably the forth video covering stick welding with them.
Ps it’s hard to include the price in the videos because the price a year ago may not be what they are selling for now.
Mike festiva Thanks for responding. I had subbed and will catch up with vids.
Hey man what’s the best place to get fire bricks? I noticed you got a bunch in the bavkground
Haha 😂 good eye there! I had salvaged a bunch years ago when I was making more pottery, my friends had a bunch on there property, they salvaged them from a old Paper mill site.
@@Mikefestiva I wouldn’t mind if you send some my way. They are very spendy here
your stick welds look better than mine.......
Great review thanks
Great video!
I know this is an old video but 160 amps for 1/8" too hot, that's what we run 5/32" rods
You have a video on that plasma cutter?
I have a video using the plasma torch, but this video is more in depth about a plasma cutting track that I built for my Cut 50 plasma torch to ride on, it makes some excellent cuts, if you get time check out this video. DIY Plasma torch cutting track ua-cam.com/video/G4afcmd681s/v-deo.html
I've done a lot of Weldering in my life but I'm here to tell you that That there is no 2 welders that will welder same way
Lots of weldering 👍
Random question but...
You ever do any anodizing or plating?
No but I did look into platting in the past and it looks fairly cheap and simple to get into. How about you?
One thing I want to start doing is casting some aluminum, it could be a nice way to make special parts.
@@Mikefestiva Been wanting to do the zinc and black oxide. And really wanting to do anodizing.
Aluminum casting for sure 👍 Been subbed to quite a few channels for many years.. I think I have the process in my head, but have never done it lol
Sand casting is an art 👌
I realize everyone who comments here is a real world professional welder 🧑🏭 lol…… but, anyone tell you to quit pecking that rod and strike it like a match to your starting point?
yea but will it run 6010?
Don't know safety first in TX, but it has not failed me yet, the "omelette master" just keeps on satisfying! Happy welding!
Show off i don't think he can do better than that. That looks pretty good on the square
So.... How often do you stick?
I almost never stick weld anymore, I learned on it years ago but most projects I work on MIG is my go too. I do a little TIG from time to time. Take care
I’ve got the volcano stick welder it welds great for adiy guy I’ve used to glue my tractor implements back together and so far they have been good I made a video of it on my channel if u care to check it out and give me any advice thank you
nice job!
It's nice to have 240 in my garage. However my neighbor is the president of our HOA who sleeps during the day (works at night as a nurse). So that's great.
If you want to build anything other than doll houses don't live in an HOA. Only Karen's want to be president of the HOA.
@@kennethclifford1863 she's worse than a Karen. She's a Beverly.
Michael T. Nice! 💀😂
I want my parents to sell their place so we can move to a non HOA community. HOA are just a corrupt mafia.
Good info thanks
I always went uphill 7018
On 3/8 metal about over 120 amps
A simple file or chisel works better than any hammer
6013 is not a penetrating rod.