Sounds like they’re trying to buy some free advertising and trying to block cheaper options, thank you for sticking to your morals and looking out for the average person and not selling out to the big company just to get some freebies....
Mike, Really appreciate your reviews and opinions. One of the reasons I was drawn to your channel was because you are building awesome things with more budget friendly options. It feels attainable and real. I totally understand getting things for free and have no problems with it if people are upfront and honest about it. Glad to hear you did not lock yourself into a corner and can keep doing the content you want do.
Completely agree! I like watching fab vids but most guys have a full shop with 100k in tools or more. Mike shows you can start with the basics and still build some incredible things.
Smart call it would be great to receive a full shops worth of welding equipment but the main reason I personally watch your videos is for the diversity of equipment reviews to help with my purchases. Thx for the great content.
I bought the titanium flux 125 after seeing your review on it. It's been a really solid fun machine. It's perfect for someone like me that wants to get started in welding without spend thousands of dollars. I'm glad you didn't take that sponsor deal. I don't think less of people that do but it's nice to have an unbiased person to look to for honest reviews.
Right on Christopher 🙂 I really appreciate your comment! Yes the little flux 125 is an awesome welder, doesn’t break the bank to get into welding, they are really portable and quite capable. Thanks for always checking out my videos 👍
Integrity. It's one of those things either you have or you don't. And those who don't never seem to understand why things don't go their way. Proud to see you stick to your principles. Keep the great builds coming. Love the Pinzgauer build!
So glad you didn’t go with the company who required only their machine, Mike, the reason I go to your review is the honesty and genuine integrity you bring to your evaluation. I’m a big fan of yours! Sooooo thankful to you.
I came here for the reviews and how you use them like most of us would... in our garage making stuff. If you took the deal I wouldn’t blame you buy i would move on. Your the real deal and that’s why i keep watching and making a comment for the algorithms. 👍
I appreciate your desire to honestly share your experience and opinions. Not new to welding but intrigued with these do-all machines and non of the brands affordable to me are know to me. I depend a lot on reviews like yours to spend my money. Thank you.
I am here exclusively for your builds, not for what equipment you use. But I have to applaud your integrity. Well done Mike. Looking forward to seing the finished Pinzgauer. Keep up the good work.
I love your honest reviews. I bought the Titanium Easy Flux 125 based on your videos, right after they first came out. I swapped out the workpiece clamp very early on. I've ran about 6 2lb spools through the machine, mostly all on generator. I do a lot of field work, and this thing is perfect for it. When I ran out of the pack in wire, I started running Lincoln wire in it, and it became a whole new beast. With the Lincoln wire it does much cleaner welds and is much easier to get dialed in.
I bought the Vulcan Protig 205 after your review. I have been wanting an ac dc tig for a long time. My harbor freight did not have this welder in stock and would not order it for me. So I ordered it online. I did not see an option for the extended warranty though. Hope I don't need it. Thanks for making these videos, they really help finding the right tools for working in the home garage.
Integrity, honesty and morals are everything that makes you sleep good at night! You made the right decision! And I would definitely like to see a full review of the YesWelder 250P. All these new features are mindboggling to an old Miller Dial Arc HF guy! Now own a 250P and still trying to figure out all the setting for thin, 22 - 18 guage mild steel.... Thanks for all the great videos! BA
Yes, please do a review on the Yes welder 250P. Also the Primeweld Tig AC/DC 225 would be a good one to review and compare the 250P against. I really liked this video. Super informative.
Im looking at the Yes Welders and waiting for a review on the 250, i would have backed out on the welder deal too. I came to your channel because of the HF reviews and the cool stuff you build with them reinforcing the fact you dont need a $3-6k machine to do quality welds at home or a hobby shop. I have several friends that have bought various HF welders because of your videos i recommended, honestly if you would have said that you wouldnt be doing anymore reviews and would only be using “insert name here” welders i would have likely ignored the channel unless it was a weird build. Props to you for sticking it out for us “new to welding folks” instead of bowing to big corp demands.
I took a 2 credit tig class on a Dynasty and after that class and your reviews I bought a H.F.Titanium multi process 200. Works like a dream. I actually like the scratch start with the wp17v torch. I added the stubby gas lens and pyrex cup. Thanks again.
As a Canadian, I am disappointed that some of the machines reviewed aren't available to me, but I am very grateful to your insights, experience and integrity. Your story about one manufacturer offering you a wack of their products but then having to feature them in various videos, speaks to that integrity. Well done, Mike! I will not only continue to follow your channel, but I will recommend it to friends, too. Thanks!
Got the lotos 175 with the free aluminum spool gun. Wow a beast, solid. Like myvmiller 212 at 1/5 the cost. Also got the yes welder mig225DS incredible for quality and light weight.
Just bought a yeswelder 205 DS, don't know a thing about welding, but I've been watching your channel to learn. I have a lot of small welding jobs around my farm that need to be dealt with. Thanks for your channel and the info you put out.
My first time on your channel today. I came for the yeswelder 205ds review. I ended up watching 2 hours of your channel. Love your approach to building and filming your projects. Inspiring and informative/educational. Thanks for the effort you put in.
I have trusted you as a stand up guy for some time now, like your builds and especially your unbiased reviews. Thanks for your integrity and not selling out.
Thank you Clint! Yes you are correct, I really don’t think most people realize how much time people spend making videos, most of my weekends are spent working on video and editing. Take care and thanks for checking out my channel 👍
I recently purchased a replacement mig torch/lead for the migmax 215. It was the 180 amp one that is only sold online. Its an exact replica of the one that originally came and it works for a couple different models that they sell.
You my friend are a Legend, thanks for not selling out and giving us the opportunity for future unbiased reviews. Love your channel and all you do, keep up the awesome work.
I like your channel just the way it is. That's not a lot of value provided to you for them to lock you into using only their machines. I'm completely green to welding and will be purchasing a Titanium 125 soon based off your reviews. I'd like to eventually move to a multiprocess machine after I get some practice. I had never heard of Yeswelder and would likely not purchase one before hearing your reviews and seeing the work you've performed with it. I'm impressed with how down to earth you are, straightforward and honest. Looking forward to more awesome content!
I enjoy your honest reviews! I bought a 220 omni pro after watching your reviews. It has been a great welder. I like your build videos, and my boys watch some of them with me.
It would be great to get all that great equipment but I really like that you take the time to review all the equipment I might be able to afford but don’t want to waist what little bit if money I have on something that is no good. Thank you very much for the videos.
Mike keep your integrity and keep doing what you do best. Your one of the best fabricators on UA-cam. Your builds are interesting, informative, and educational.
If you ever get the chance to, try the Hobart Multi-Handler 200 they just came out with. Unfortunately the tig foot pedal is sold separately. For about $1100 doesn't seem bad considering the company it is from.
thankyou for ur reviews it really helps out. I think it really is commendable making the choice you did about staying away from the company that wanted you to only review theirs. I am a plus year mig and stick welder and just bought the yes P it'll be here Tuesday and I'm really looking forward to teaching myself Tig welding. I think It'll be a lot easier watching your DIY videos
I appreciate your willingness to try out the bargain/import machines and offer an honest review. The fact that companies are contacting you to offer machines to review means that you're gaining attention for it. Personally, I can't wait to be out of this apartment and back into a house where I can put a 240V receptacle in the garage and get back to welding again. I'll be rewatching a few of your videos when the time comes to buy a welder. I figure one of these import models will suffice for any of the small fabrication or "fix it" jobs I may have.
You've helped me decide on what to buy to teach my son to weld (we homeschool). I've decided on the Yeswelder 205, and their plasma cutter. I just feel for the money those will be my best bang for the buck. I'm not a professional by any means, but I have enough experience that I feel comfortable using their machines to get my son started. Thanks for all the information you've provided....
Got my cts-160 about 8 months ago after watching your review, and it all functions just like you said. It has paid for itself already, plus I'm having fun. Thanks Mike!
I came across your videos by accident and thought I’d watch one. I generally find such videos off-putting for any number of reasons. Yours are extremely interesting, descriptions are concise, clear and easily followed, and I’ve learned so much. I need to learn welding to build an airplane and value your input.
Mike, great review of all those units. I applaud you for not taking that major companies free machines and then being restricted to using only their machines in your videos. This further validates your fairness and honesty in your reviews. I am your fan forever,
Honestly Mike I think you have a great UA-cam channel, alot of people take your videos into serious consideration for purchases or advice. I literally bought the titanium 200 because of your review videos and how highly you spoke of it, and it's a great machine I'm glad I bought it. I also do "budget" welder reviews just don't have a channel yet, made lots of videos for when I do tho. You take the time to explain things whether it's a machine, settings or what your building and alot of people appreciate that including myself. I know what it's like to wanna try a different machine and have to pay hundreds out of pocket vs if someone will "give" you something to try, which is cool but sometimes isn't worth it. Keep being genuine and transparent, you will keep growing.
I would like to try tig welding. I just havent figured out which one. Also I want a plasma cutter also. I will be looking into a couple of these ones. Thank You for sharing..Great video
Mike you said it was not dignified to go to a single machine not matter what the machine. You are very close to correct. I have discovered two words in human relationships that may resonate for you. First, you respect yourself and the way you come to your opinions and you do not want to compromise yourself. But as a consequence you have a reciprocal respect relationship with your viewers and you know that we depend on your integrity and straightforward ways. This respect has fostered a mutual trust relationship. This trust relationship may be closer to what you mean when you say dignified. The combination of respect and trust is what you live your life by and create videos. Great decision. Glad you did it and stay with those two words. They will serve you well.
I think that was cool what you did with that company ! Just subscribed because of your honesty ,your straight forwardness of reviews and things in general!!!
Subscribed after you did not sellout. Have watched a couple of reviews of yours prior. This one sold me. You are honest and care about what your viewers are wanting to know about products before they drop hard earned money on. Thank you, keep it up. I look forward to seeing more content.
Been trying to make my mind up on what welder I should buy and watching your videos gave me a good idea on what I really want and which would be better for me as a beginner. You doing reviews on multiple different kind of welders and different manufacturers of them gave me a better overview of not only the features included but also the drawbacks of the different products. That's one of the main reasons I first subscribe to your channel I think you made the right choice on that offer 👍
Ive got the vulcan omnipro 220 and all the stuff I need aside from the consumables and gas to do mig tig and stick. Only thing I've tried so far is flux core I want to find a gas tank so I can try to learn tig.
Please consider reviewing Northern Tool and Equipment's Klutch MP230SiDV. Close in price to other welders in it's category (multi-process, multi-voltage inverter with an auto set.) It comes with all the accessories to run every process, including a TIG pedal and a spool gun, which potentially makes it a great deal.
Thank you for standing your ground and holding onto your principles you started off with. I have seen more than one UA-cam become “bought” and forget why people started to watch them in the first place. I started watching for reason unrelated to buying a welder, however you have convinced me that a budget plasma torch will be in my garage sooner than later. Keep up the hard work and take care, Mike!
I just discovered your channel researching out Tigs. Double bonus.. a informative no nonsense presentation and a man of character. I think I just found my guy for welding intel.
When you reviewed the Yes 205 someone accused you of being a "shill" to them for getting a free welder. I guess this should shut his mouth. You've never come off like a patsy to any company and seem very honest and knowledgeable. Thanks for this round up on these. Its helped me to decide which one I will buy.
Hey Mike appreciate your Honesty, a rare commodity these days! The fact that you gifted one of your machine's to a friend won me over, in fact after your review of the Titanium 125 I bought one haven't used it yet but will as soon as spring arrives! My Marine Corps buddy gifted me a Mini Lath, Mini Mill, a Wood Lath and a older Delta drill press! So if you can help out a friend in need, it Doesn't get any better than that! Keep the videos coming my friend, your a class act!
Myself I have thousands of hours running MIG and TIG doing all kinds of things, it's the way of a job shop. I have done production welding with the same processes. When it comes to the equipment the first thing I look for is how stable is the unit over a few hours of work. I like your reviews because you use the equipment for a while before doing the review. Good on you for turning down the equipment so you can keep your freedom to use and test equipment you may be useful to others.
I would also like to see the YesWelder TIG 250P review along with a PrimeWeld TIG 225X review. They are both AC/DC TIG machines in the same general price range. I picked up a YesWelder MIG-205DS recently after watching your videos and deciding to learn to weld. I appreciate your honest reviews, the style of your videos, and the projects showing you actually using the products you review. Once I get some basic welding skills, I look forward to seeing you do some reviews on inexpensive AC TIG machines for working with aluminum.
You are the soul reason I bought my Titanium Unlimited 200. Man...... I can't even begin to tell you thanks enough for it. I unboxed it, hooked it to 220v (all I run through it) and hopped right into building a Backhoe, 1/4" plus material with 035 wire. I REALLY put that little machine through it's paces for a solid 2 weeks and never once popped the duty cycle. Mike...... You Are The Man! I recommend your Vids to EVERYONE I meet that asks me about my welds & welder. I absolutely can't be happier with that Grabber Green Machine and the reviews you do. Also, I'm about to do a bit on my own channel on it (the tools I use, not a review). Would it be ok if I sent people your way in that for a full review?
Great video as usual, and I really appreciate the fact that you're a real dude like a lot of us, and you would rather try different products and give honest opinions of them, without being bought by a company and their products. One of these days I'll get myself into a tig machine. I've got a decent Lincoln mig, and a Miller plasma cutter. Keep up the good work Mike!
Perfect timing! I was just watching your older reviews on welders last week. I want to buy a welder and have been going back and fourth on what one I want to go with. Thank you for your honest and impartial reviews!
Really liked your reviews of all these welders. I also wanted to say that I really appreciate you being transparent, honest and straight forward with your reviews. And thank you for not selling yourself out to the welding company who wanted you to just be exclusive to their brand. That was a stand up move you made there. I really like your channel and the variety of content you provide. Your build videos are top notch, and you make some very unique and interesting projects. Keep up with great work you do with these videos, your doing great!
Way to not sell out Mike. I love your content and reviews. You are the reason I finally pulled the trigger on a welder. I purchased the yeswelder ds205 right after the holidays! Still learning and trying to get more time in the shop. It’s been a busy winter!
Thank you. I really enjoyed this video and your honesty about each welder. Thank you for not selling out. Yes i know you could have, but you didn't. God bless you brother...
I really enjoy seeing your videos because you always have great explanations of how the machines work. It’s going to help me decide what machine I am going to purchase. Thanks so very much for sharing your knowledge with us.
I like Mike's reviews, always strait forward on point, tells pluses and minus on products, likes and dislikes. Keep up the good work best reviews on UA-cam.
Thanks for keeping your freedom to review any machine. As a newbie, I really appreciate your reviews on budget machines that are put through a lot of hours.
Nice stack of welders with a concise description of each. Thanks. Would you ever consider doing a video on the airspeed velocity of a (European) unladen swallow and it's ability to carry a coconut? Keep up the great work!
I bought one of the titanium 200 about a year ago after running accossed your channel , really been a great machine , the size and weight and capacity have been impressive . found using Walter E-weld 4 and nozzle really helps with flux core wire . would be interested in a video adapting nicer mig guns to the titanium series. keep up the good work !
Michael, I have respected your integrity for many years and I'm not at all surprised that you turned that "exclusive" company down. Keep up the good work! Oh, I have a ProTig 200 and it's working great! ;^)
Wow Mike, definitely one of your best videos yet. You've been my go to channel for learning to weld, and while I've only been doing it for about 15 months, and I'll never be a professional welder, I've become good enough with your help to weld car haulers, trailers, ag equipment, and DIY projects around the house good enough to save myself and many friends mucho bux for welding services. I once thought I wanted to buy a multi-process welder and learn mig, tig, and stick welding, but in truth everything I've needed to do I've been able to do using my little Titanium 125 flux core welder with .030 & .035 INE BA71TGS wire. I may still learn the other processes down the road, but for now I'm content with what I have. You're an excellent teacher with mega talent, and we can always count on an honest, unbiased review regardless of how you got your equipment. Awesome that you turned away the "One source only" offer, because you would've lost subs if you had gone that route. I've unsubbed several tractor channels and other YT channels for that reason, because when that happens, objectivity goes out the window and all you get is an infomercial for Brand X. Kudos to you for putting your integrity and viewers first. Can't wait for your future videos, so much to learn! Keep up the fantastic work! 👍
Love my 125 flux, bought because of you and the thing is a wicked little welder for out in the field, I have run it on a generator and it has worked great!! Hope it they keep selling it or one just like it.
I got an almost new Lincoln flux welder recently. One of the first big projects I started on (not finished yet) is a double barrel wood stove. I cut the bottom end off to make the barrel 7 or 8 inches shorter and welding the bottom back on to the barrel was tough. It kept melting through the thin metal, no matter what settings I put it on and trying several ways to stick both pieces together. Probably not very conventional, but I did use some old coat hangers and welded it like I was soldering electrical wires. That welder has been used pretty well with other smaller projects.
Thank you for your help I'm going to buy the titanium 170 tomorrow I've been watching almost all your videos you're honesty is nice and I appreciate it thank you Matt from Indio California
Enjoy the reviews Mike. Keep it up. I was hesitant on buying a welder from HF, but your review of the Omni pro 220 sold me. Seeing it in action really helped. Thanks.
Don’t sell out Mike! We appreciate your honesty!
Exactly what I was gonna say.
Been a sub since the sawmill build. Inspired me to do my own. Your honesty and normal guy fab method are what you excel at. Thanks
@@CB-dx6hy Right on! Thanks for being a long time subscriber 👍 I definitely appreciate it 🙂
Make a new channel just for them 😂
Lobe this comment becouse there are allot of channels that do that to there subscibers
Sounds like they’re trying to buy some free advertising and trying to block cheaper options, thank you for sticking to your morals and looking out for the average person and not selling out to the big company just to get some freebies....
I like your honest reviews, stick to your guns, don't sell out.
Thanks Terry! I really appreciate it 🙂
Mike, Really appreciate your reviews and opinions. One of the reasons I was drawn to your channel was because you are building awesome things with more budget friendly options. It feels attainable and real. I totally understand getting things for free and have no problems with it if people are upfront and honest about it. Glad to hear you did not lock yourself into a corner and can keep doing the content you want do.
Completely agree! I like watching fab vids but most guys have a full shop with 100k in tools or more. Mike shows you can start with the basics and still build some incredible things.
Smart call it would be great to receive a full shops worth of welding equipment but the main reason I personally watch your videos is for the diversity of equipment reviews to help with my purchases. Thx for the great content.
I bought the titanium flux 125 after seeing your review on it. It's been a really solid fun machine. It's perfect for someone like me that wants to get started in welding without spend thousands of dollars. I'm glad you didn't take that sponsor deal. I don't think less of people that do but it's nice to have an unbiased person to look to for honest reviews.
Right on Christopher 🙂 I really appreciate your comment!
Yes the little flux 125 is an awesome welder, doesn’t break the bank to get into welding, they are really portable and quite capable. Thanks for always checking out my videos 👍
@@Mikefestiva I'm always excited to see a new one in the queue.
i've welded my entire mini bike, my exhaust on my drift car, and a bunch of other stuff with that tiny titanium 125, i love that welder.
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@@moviemania1137 thank you all mighty Putin
Integrity. It's one of those things either you have or you don't. And those who don't never seem to understand why things don't go their way. Proud to see you stick to your principles. Keep the great builds coming. Love the Pinzgauer build!
i am 13 and i just bought my first welder it is the flux 125
Awesome! I think you will really like it 🙂
@@Mikefestiva I have I use it all the time on our farm
Hey, I'm 14, and just bought the titanium Flux 125, and teaching myself how to weld, I like the little machine, plan on doing some gokart fab later on
So glad you didn’t go with the company who required only their machine, Mike, the reason I go to your review is the honesty and genuine integrity you bring to your evaluation. I’m a big fan of yours! Sooooo thankful to you.
Thanks Gary I really appreciate it 🙂
I came here for the reviews and how you use them like most of us would... in our garage making stuff. If you took the deal I wouldn’t blame you buy i would move on. Your the real deal and that’s why i keep watching and making a comment for the algorithms. 👍
I appreciate your desire to honestly share your experience and opinions. Not new to welding but intrigued with these do-all machines and non of the brands affordable to me are know to me. I depend a lot on reviews like yours to spend my money. Thank you.
I am here exclusively for your builds, not for what equipment you use. But I have to applaud your integrity. Well done Mike. Looking forward to seing the finished Pinzgauer. Keep up the good work.
I should have another Mini Pinzgauer 6x6 video posted hopefully next Friday! 🙂
I love your honest reviews. I bought the Titanium Easy Flux 125 based on your videos, right after they first came out. I swapped out the workpiece clamp very early on. I've ran about 6 2lb spools through the machine, mostly all on generator. I do a lot of field work, and this thing is perfect for it. When I ran out of the pack in wire, I started running Lincoln wire in it, and it became a whole new beast. With the Lincoln wire it does much cleaner welds and is much easier to get dialed in.
I'm a beginner but get pretty awesome results on the Amico 200 Pro stick welder.
I bought the Vulcan Protig 205 after your review. I have been wanting an ac dc tig for a long time. My harbor freight did not have this welder in stock and would not order it for me. So I ordered it online. I did not see an option for the extended warranty though. Hope I don't need it. Thanks for making these videos, they really help finding the right tools for working in the home garage.
Integrity, honesty and morals are everything that makes you sleep good at night! You made the right decision! And I would definitely like to see a full review of the YesWelder 250P. All these new features are mindboggling to an old Miller Dial Arc HF guy! Now own a 250P and still trying to figure out all the setting for thin, 22 - 18 guage mild steel.... Thanks for all the great videos! BA
Yes, please do a review on the Yes welder 250P. Also the Primeweld Tig AC/DC 225 would be a good one to review and compare the 250P against. I really liked this video. Super informative.
Your honesty and practicality are big attributes to DIYers. I kove the Flux 125 and now eyeing the Bestarc, thanks to you!
Thanks man I really appreciate it 😊👍 yes the Flux 125 is a great little welder, fantastic for DIY projects!
A review on the yeswelder 250p would be awesome to see @Mike Festiva
Great review(s)! So glad you stuck to your guns and stayed independent. Your integrity is appreciated.
Im looking at the Yes Welders and waiting for a review on the 250, i would have backed out on the welder deal too. I came to your channel because of the HF reviews and the cool stuff you build with them reinforcing the fact you dont need a $3-6k machine to do quality welds at home or a hobby shop. I have several friends that have bought various HF welders because of your videos i recommended, honestly if you would have said that you wouldnt be doing anymore reviews and would only be using “insert name here” welders i would have likely ignored the channel unless it was a weird build. Props to you for sticking it out for us “new to welding folks” instead of bowing to big corp demands.
A review of the Yeswelder 250 Pro would be great, and Im glad there's still people out there who aren't for sale....thumbs up to you!
I have the Titanium 200 unlimited and the plasma 45 because of your reviews. I love them. Thank you for not selling out.
I took a 2 credit tig class on a Dynasty and after that class and your reviews I bought a H.F.Titanium multi process 200.
Works like a dream. I actually like the scratch start with the
wp17v torch. I added the stubby gas lens and pyrex cup.
Thanks again.
As a Canadian, I am disappointed that some of the machines reviewed aren't available to me, but I am very grateful to your insights, experience and integrity. Your story about one manufacturer offering you a wack of their products but then having to feature them in various videos, speaks to that integrity. Well done, Mike! I will not only continue to follow your channel, but I will recommend it to friends, too. Thanks!
Would it be legal for you to come to the states and buy one to bring home?
A lot of stuff isnt available at say mexico... but folks take ALL KINDS of tools from her to there. Facts.
Got the lotos 175 with the free aluminum spool gun. Wow a beast, solid. Like myvmiller 212 at 1/5 the cost. Also got the yes welder mig225DS incredible for quality and light weight.
Just bought a yeswelder 205 DS, don't know a thing about welding, but I've been watching your channel to learn. I have a lot of small welding jobs around my farm that need to be dealt with. Thanks for your channel and the info you put out.
My first time on your channel today. I came for the yeswelder 205ds review. I ended up watching 2 hours of your channel. Love your approach to building and filming your projects. Inspiring and informative/educational. Thanks for the effort you put in.
Thanks for Checking out my videos Allen! I really appreciate it.
I hope you subscribed 🙂
Thanks for the reviews. I just retired and am planning on setting up a shop and have been looking into all the options for the welding industry today.
You reviews are great. I bought the protig 205 last year.
They are excellent welders!
I love that Titanium Flux 125. Helps so much at work.
Yes it’s a little champ! 👍
My 15 year bought that 125 and it works great. Built a lot of things with it.
That’s awesome to hear! 👍
Mike, thanks again for creating another day of being educated about different welders. Keep your freedom. Thanks 🙏
I have trusted you as a stand up guy for some time now, like your builds and especially your unbiased reviews. Thanks for your integrity and not selling out.
Thanks 😊
Many people don't realize how much time goes into a video like this. Thank you so much for honest reviews
Thank you Clint!
Yes you are correct, I really don’t think most people realize how much time people spend making videos, most of my weekends are spent working on video and editing.
Take care and thanks for checking out my channel 👍
I recently purchased a replacement mig torch/lead for the migmax 215. It was the 180 amp one that is only sold online. Its an exact replica of the one that originally came and it works for a couple different models that they sell.
You my friend are a Legend, thanks for not selling out and giving us the opportunity for future unbiased reviews. Love your channel and all you do, keep up the awesome work.
Thank you 😊
I like your channel just the way it is. That's not a lot of value provided to you for them to lock you into using only their machines. I'm completely green to welding and will be purchasing a Titanium 125 soon based off your reviews. I'd like to eventually move to a multiprocess machine after I get some practice. I had never heard of Yeswelder and would likely not purchase one before hearing your reviews and seeing the work you've performed with it. I'm impressed with how down to earth you are, straightforward and honest. Looking forward to more awesome content!
I enjoy your honest reviews! I bought a
220 omni pro after watching your reviews. It has been a great welder. I like your build videos, and my boys watch some of them with me.
Right on! I’m glad you have been happy with it 👍 that’s cool your boys are interested in welding too 🙂
It would be great to get all that great equipment but I really like that you take the time to review all the equipment I might be able to afford but don’t want to waist what little bit if money I have on something that is no good. Thank you very much for the videos.
Thanks for not selling out! Thanks for reviewing these
Mike keep your integrity and keep doing what you do best. Your one of the best fabricators on UA-cam. Your builds are interesting, informative, and educational.
I know zero about welding in general; just need to fix a lawn mower deck. Thanks for all well articulated information, I can now buy only what I need.
If you ever get the chance to, try the Hobart Multi-Handler 200 they just came out with. Unfortunately the tig foot pedal is sold separately. For about $1100 doesn't seem bad considering the company it is from.
Good suggestion 👍 I definitely will look that welder up! Thanks for checking out my videos Aaron 🙂
thankyou for ur reviews it really helps out. I think it really is commendable making the choice you did about staying away from the company that wanted you to only review theirs. I am a plus year mig and stick welder and just bought the yes P it'll be here Tuesday and I'm really looking forward to teaching myself Tig welding. I think It'll be a lot easier watching your DIY videos
I appreciate your willingness to try out the bargain/import machines and offer an honest review. The fact that companies are contacting you to offer machines to review means that you're gaining attention for it. Personally, I can't wait to be out of this apartment and back into a house where I can put a 240V receptacle in the garage and get back to welding again. I'll be rewatching a few of your videos when the time comes to buy a welder. I figure one of these import models will suffice for any of the small fabrication or "fix it" jobs I may have.
You've helped me decide on what to buy to teach my son to weld (we homeschool). I've decided on the Yeswelder 205, and their plasma cutter. I just feel for the money those will be my best bang for the buck. I'm not a professional by any means, but I have enough experience that I feel comfortable using their machines to get my son started. Thanks for all the information you've provided....
Tim, have you made the purchase yet? Let us know how the plasma cutter works!
Got my cts-160 about 8 months ago after watching your review, and it all functions just like you said. It has paid for itself already, plus I'm having fun. Thanks Mike!
Good to hear! I’m happy it’s fit your needs 🙂
@@Mikefestiva and Yes, the electrode holder is stupid big, but very easy to change
I came across your videos by accident and thought I’d watch one. I generally find such videos off-putting for any number of reasons. Yours are extremely interesting, descriptions are concise, clear and easily followed, and I’ve learned so much. I need to learn welding to build an airplane and value your input.
Thank you Don!
Fabricating at twelve! Outrageous! You’re the man! Thanks for sharing this recap of machines
Titanium flux 125 would be a great we machine if I can get one in New Zealand i would by one thanks Mike for your honesty 👍
Really appreciate your honesty on your water reviews
Mike, great review of all those units. I applaud you for not taking that major companies free machines and then being restricted to using only their machines in your videos. This further validates your fairness and honesty in your reviews. I am your fan forever,
Thanks Gary 🙂 I appreciate your comment 👍
Honestly Mike I think you have a great UA-cam channel, alot of people take your videos into serious consideration for purchases or advice. I literally bought the titanium 200 because of your review videos and how highly you spoke of it, and it's a great machine I'm glad I bought it.
I also do "budget" welder reviews just don't have a channel yet, made lots of videos for when I do tho.
You take the time to explain things whether it's a machine, settings or what your building and alot of people appreciate that including myself.
I know what it's like to wanna try a different machine and have to pay hundreds out of pocket vs if someone will "give" you something to try, which is cool but sometimes isn't worth it. Keep being genuine and transparent, you will keep growing.
A man of principle...and I liked your style already. Thanks for sharing your talents and insights.
I would like to try tig welding. I just havent figured out which one. Also I want a plasma cutter also. I will be looking into a couple of these ones. Thank You for sharing..Great video
Ac and dc tig? Primeweld has good reviews on machines and even better reviews on customer service? I think I’m gonna go with Primeweld
@@travisveurink4251 thank You Sir I will look into this kind of Tig machine. Thank You again...
Mike you said it was not dignified to go to a single machine not matter what the machine. You are very close to correct. I have discovered two words in human relationships that may resonate for you. First, you respect yourself and the way you come to your opinions and you do not want to compromise yourself. But as a consequence you have a reciprocal respect relationship with your viewers and you know that we depend on your integrity and straightforward ways. This respect has fostered a mutual trust relationship. This trust relationship may be closer to what you mean when you say dignified. The combination of respect and trust is what you live your life by and create videos. Great decision. Glad you did it and stay with those two words. They will serve you well.
I think that was cool what you did with that company ! Just subscribed because of your honesty ,your straight forwardness of reviews and things in general!!!
Right on! I really appreciate it 👍
Thanks for checking out my new video and subscribing!
Subscribed after you did not sellout. Have watched a couple of reviews of yours prior. This one sold me. You are honest and care about what your viewers are wanting to know about products before they drop hard earned money on. Thank you, keep it up. I look forward to seeing more content.
Been trying to make my mind up on what welder I should buy and watching your videos gave me a good idea on what I really want and which would be better for me as a beginner. You doing reviews on multiple different kind of welders and different manufacturers of them gave me a better overview of not only the features included but also the drawbacks of the different products. That's one of the main reasons I first subscribe to your channel I think you made the right choice on that offer 👍
Ive got the vulcan omnipro 220 and all the stuff I need aside from the consumables and gas to do mig tig and stick. Only thing I've tried so far is flux core I want to find a gas tank so I can try to learn tig.
Please consider reviewing Northern Tool and Equipment's Klutch MP230SiDV. Close in price to other welders in it's category (multi-process, multi-voltage inverter with an auto set.) It comes with all the accessories to run every process, including a TIG pedal and a spool gun, which potentially makes it a great deal.
Thank you for standing your ground and holding onto your principles you started off with. I have seen more than one UA-cam become “bought” and forget why people started to watch them in the first place. I started watching for reason unrelated to buying a welder, however you have convinced me that a budget plasma torch will be in my garage sooner than later. Keep up the hard work and take care, Mike!
Appreciate this 👍
Thanks for not selling yourself for money! I am really waiting for this full review on the tig 250P as its the one I am considering. Thanks again.
Definitely would like a video on the last Yes Welder. Looking to replace my tig.
I just discovered your channel researching out Tigs. Double bonus.. a informative no nonsense presentation and a man of character. I think I just found my guy for welding intel.
When you reviewed the Yes 205 someone accused you of being a "shill" to them for getting a free welder. I guess this should shut his mouth. You've never come off like a patsy to any company and seem very honest and knowledgeable. Thanks for this round up on these. Its helped me to decide which one I will buy.
Hey Mike appreciate your Honesty, a rare commodity these days! The fact that you gifted one of your machine's to a friend won me over, in fact after your review of the Titanium 125 I bought one haven't used it yet but will as soon as spring arrives! My Marine Corps buddy gifted me a Mini Lath, Mini Mill, a Wood Lath and a older Delta drill press! So if you can help out a friend in need, it Doesn't get any better than that! Keep the videos coming my friend, your a class act!
Thank you for your thoughtful comment 👍 Good luck on your future projects!!!!
I’m glad you got the the Yeswelder. I seen it almost a year ago and have honestly just been waiting on you to get one first . Thanks for the content!
I went with the Yeswelder cut 45 plasma. It was super cheap and I think it's the explosion. Great video!
Myself I have thousands of hours running MIG and TIG doing all kinds of things, it's the way of a job shop. I have done production welding with the same processes. When it comes to the equipment the first thing I look for is how stable is the unit over a few hours of work.
I like your reviews because you use the equipment for a while before doing the review.
Good on you for turning down the equipment so you can keep your freedom to use and test equipment you may be useful to others.
Just purchased the Yeswelder 205ds. Can’t wait to see what I can do with it.
I would also like to see the YesWelder TIG 250P review along with a PrimeWeld TIG 225X review. They are both AC/DC TIG machines in the same general price range.
I picked up a YesWelder MIG-205DS recently after watching your videos and deciding to learn to weld. I appreciate your honest reviews, the style of your videos, and the projects showing you actually using the products you review. Once I get some basic welding skills, I look forward to seeing you do some reviews on inexpensive AC TIG machines for working with aluminum.
You remember your first AC/DC welder.
I remember my first AC/DC concert!
You are the soul reason I bought my Titanium Unlimited 200. Man...... I can't even begin to tell you thanks enough for it. I unboxed it, hooked it to 220v (all I run through it) and hopped right into building a Backhoe, 1/4" plus material with 035 wire. I REALLY put that little machine through it's paces for a solid 2 weeks and never once popped the duty cycle.
Mike...... You Are The Man! I recommend your Vids to EVERYONE I meet that asks me about my welds & welder.
I absolutely can't be happier with that Grabber Green Machine and the reviews you do.
Also, I'm about to do a bit on my own channel on it (the tools I use, not a review). Would it be ok if I sent people your way in that for a full review?
yes please give a class on the use of the yeswelder TIG 250P, I like the way you teach.
Trust is earned over time. Thanks for your help and honesty. Just an old carpenter.
Great video as usual, and I really appreciate the fact that you're a real dude like a lot of us, and you would rather try different products and give honest opinions of them, without being bought by a company and their products. One of these days I'll get myself into a tig machine. I've got a decent Lincoln mig, and a Miller plasma cutter. Keep up the good work Mike!
I think we are all glad and thankful you didn't take their offer. Your reviews are so helpful to a lot of people.
Perfect timing! I was just watching your older reviews on welders last week. I want to buy a welder and have been going back and fourth on what one I want to go with. Thank you for your honest and impartial reviews!
You absolute mad lad. You did it. The ultimate comparison of welders. ..
After I already bought the 220. Super happy with it though. Thanks!
Really liked your reviews of all these welders. I also wanted to say that I really appreciate you being transparent, honest and straight forward with your reviews. And thank you for not selling yourself out to the welding company who wanted you to just be exclusive to their brand. That was a stand up move you made there. I really like your channel and the variety of content you provide. Your build videos are top notch, and you make some very unique and interesting projects. Keep up with great work you do with these videos, your doing great!
Way to not sell out Mike. I love your content and reviews. You are the reason I finally pulled the trigger on a welder. I purchased the yeswelder ds205 right after the holidays! Still learning and trying to get more time in the shop. It’s been a busy winter!
Thank you. I really enjoyed this video and your honesty about each welder. Thank you for not selling out. Yes i know you could have, but you didn't. God bless you brother...
I really enjoy seeing your videos because you always have great explanations of how the machines work. It’s going to help me decide what machine I am going to purchase. Thanks so very much for sharing your knowledge with us.
I like Mike's reviews, always strait forward on point, tells pluses and minus on products, likes and dislikes. Keep up the good work best reviews on UA-cam.
Thanks John 👍 I really appreciate it!
I like your honesty and the fact that you didn’t “sell out”.
Thanks Mark 🙂👍
I for one am glad you won’t sell out and have your hands tied. We come to get honest reviews, and that’s what you give...subscribing now😁
Right on, thanks for subscribing!
Yes it’s nice to not own anything to any company 👍
Take care 🙂
Thanks for keeping your freedom to review any machine. As a newbie, I really appreciate your reviews on budget machines that are put through a lot of hours.
Thanks Michael! I’m definitely happy to keep my freedom on my channel to review what I like 👍🙂
Nice stack of welders with a concise description of each. Thanks. Would you ever consider doing a video on the airspeed velocity of a (European) unladen swallow and it's ability to carry a coconut?
Keep up the great work!
Haha! Possibly 😂
Thanks for checking out my new video 👍
Dread Mike-that is a good one! I have often pondered that myself!
I bought one of the titanium 200 about a year ago after running accossed your channel , really been a great machine , the size and weight and capacity have been impressive . found using Walter E-weld 4 and nozzle really helps with flux core wire . would be interested in a video adapting nicer mig guns to the titanium series.
keep up the good work !
Michael, I have respected your integrity for many years and I'm not at all surprised that you turned that "exclusive" company down. Keep up the good work! Oh, I have a ProTig 200 and it's working great! ;^)
Wow Mike, definitely one of your best videos yet. You've been my go to channel for learning to weld, and while I've only been doing it for about 15 months, and I'll never be a professional welder, I've become good enough with your help to weld car haulers, trailers, ag equipment, and DIY projects around the house good enough to save myself and many friends mucho bux for welding services. I once thought I wanted to buy a multi-process welder and learn mig, tig, and stick welding, but in truth everything I've needed to do I've been able to do using my little Titanium 125 flux core welder with .030 & .035 INE BA71TGS wire. I may still learn the other processes down the road, but for now I'm content with what I have. You're an excellent teacher with mega talent, and we can always count on an honest, unbiased review regardless of how you got your equipment. Awesome that you turned away the "One source only" offer, because you would've lost subs if you had gone that route. I've unsubbed several tractor channels and other YT channels for that reason, because when that happens, objectivity goes out the window and all you get is an infomercial for Brand X. Kudos to you for putting your integrity and viewers first.
Can't wait for your future videos, so much to learn! Keep up the fantastic work! 👍
Love my 125 flux, bought because of you and the thing is a wicked little welder for out in the field, I have run it on a generator and it has worked great!! Hope it they keep selling it or one just like it.
Right on man! Yes it’s a great little welder, small and portable but it is really capable 🙂👍
I applaud your integrity. Nice hoodie. Keep it up.
I got an almost new Lincoln flux welder recently. One of the first big projects I started on (not finished yet) is a double barrel wood stove. I cut the bottom end off to make the barrel 7 or 8 inches shorter and welding the bottom back on to the barrel was tough. It kept melting through the thin metal, no matter what settings I put it on and trying several ways to stick both pieces together. Probably not very conventional, but I did use some old coat hangers and welded it like I was soldering electrical wires.
That welder has been used pretty well with other smaller projects.
Welding as a bucket list hobby. Having fun with the Titanium 125... thanks for your reviews!
Thank you for your help I'm going to buy the titanium 170 tomorrow I've been watching almost all your videos you're honesty is nice and I appreciate it thank you Matt from Indio California
Right on Matt! Hope you get some good use out of it. Thanks for watching
Enjoy the reviews Mike. Keep it up. I was hesitant on buying a welder from HF, but your review of the Omni pro 220 sold me. Seeing it in action really helped. Thanks.