I've run a few rolls of wire through mine and never had an issue. It has been amazing, honestly.
@KyleRS877
2 ай бұрын
What wire do you recommend? I wanna pick one of these up soon
@RedneckRepairs
2 ай бұрын
@@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
@KyleRS877
2 ай бұрын
@@RedneckRepairs cool thanks!
@RameyOwen
Жыл бұрын
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!
@SLO-Ride
11 ай бұрын
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.
@iamnegan1515
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Been looking for this info. 👍
@tsl7881
Ай бұрын
Or get a 220 welder.
@stevenespinoza7735
Жыл бұрын
there always has to be a hater , never fails
@leasttrending
11 ай бұрын
Mine blowed up the other day and I've babies it not hardly welded anything and it's blowed
@aronjohn84
7 ай бұрын
Yep 50 welders say it's good. But 1 hates it lol
@iamnoone.
7 ай бұрын
Sounds like operator head space
@sethcrawford6219
6 ай бұрын
I love the machine
@we5tbevryertyv
2 ай бұрын
Especially when Harbor Freight doesn’t have an affiliate program.
@Keepnthem
Жыл бұрын
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!
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
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.
@dustingreminger5318
4 ай бұрын
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….
@ZBrink11
4 ай бұрын
Have you ever welded stainless exhaust with it? What settings would you recommend for that using Blue Demon 308LFC-O?
@ikagia-senpiapapi
3 ай бұрын
Thank you old timer , needed to hear this
@richardrodriguez5607
18 сағат бұрын
Thank you going to buying
@gynat5968
8 ай бұрын
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.
@og_d3ath963
4 ай бұрын
Sometimes it isn't the machine, but the person operating it...
@Bigrob1
Жыл бұрын
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.
@okibrian
9 ай бұрын
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.
@Bob-gn8ph
9 ай бұрын
Same here ❤
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
7 ай бұрын
What's the biggest projects you guys have done with her?
@Bob-gn8ph
7 ай бұрын
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 ❤️
@okibrian
6 ай бұрын
@@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.
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
6 ай бұрын
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 😂🤦♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏻♂️
@cullenhopson9440
2 ай бұрын
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
@GarageHobbyist
2 ай бұрын
Very true, this machine welded just fine. It just lacks features at a higher price than others, especially at the time of recording.
@tyson9419
2 ай бұрын
Wait, if you spend more you get more?! Jeenyus!
@tsl7881
Ай бұрын
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.
@jfarns1897
Жыл бұрын
I love mine, never had a problem and never blew my 20amp breaker at max settings. 🤷♂️
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
That’s pretty good. Mine does alright unless you the weld gets long. Then the breaker trips
@ZBrink11
4 ай бұрын
I appreciate you chiming in with the info on the breaker, thank you!
@alexc.8424
Жыл бұрын
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
@jeffnations6649
Жыл бұрын
I have no problems with mine. Love it!
@jimurrata6785
Жыл бұрын
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.😅
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
The type of wire makes a huge difference in weld quality! People underestimate how important it is.
@bunyanforgings7849
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Thedoug369
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Interesting, I’ve tripped a 20 plenty of times with this machine.
@oddball119
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@oddball119
Жыл бұрын
@@GarageHobbyist I actually didn't know that; thank you for telling me because I was thinking about installing some.
@JohnPaul-ol5zl
Жыл бұрын
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.
@waytospergtherebro
Жыл бұрын
How in the hell are you popping a 30 amp breaker? Is your insulin pump running off the same outlet?
@mygt8a4re
9 ай бұрын
Too many c-paps on the same circuit 😂
@tyson9419
2 ай бұрын
Hahaha! But chubby mush brain has some tough guy tattoos.
@INKJAX
11 ай бұрын
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...
@larryarnold5017
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
Not a bad machine if you want to buy something locally. It’s what I learned on!
@TheGuyThatWondersWhy
2 ай бұрын
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. 😁
@icenine135
2 ай бұрын
You also avoid the hassle of shipping it back.
@megadeuz6148
Жыл бұрын
Been using mine off and on for over a year and haven't had any problems, never hit the duty cycle yet.
@captainamazing1356
11 ай бұрын
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
@gillihansmobilewelding
9 ай бұрын
Exactly
@ZBrink11
4 ай бұрын
How many amps is that receptacle set up for?
@captainamazing1356
4 ай бұрын
@@ZBrink11 I would say either 25 or 30 amps
@ZBrink11
4 ай бұрын
@@captainamazing1356 They are usually 20 or 30. 30 would generally have to be a custom install to the best of my knowledge.
@induceoversteer
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
No doubt the machine will weld! I just think Harbor Freight is a little high on the price compared to other options
@bobd.fletcherjr4912
Жыл бұрын
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
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
The leads are a little short, but most welders at this price point suffer from the same issue.
@juanpad773
2 ай бұрын
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
@robertcromwell9736
9 ай бұрын
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.
@tyson9419
2 ай бұрын
This guy doesn’t know much
@chordsofpower117
Жыл бұрын
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!
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching brother! It seems that collections grow, and its never bad to have choices and multiple processes available!
@bobd.fletcherjr4912
Жыл бұрын
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
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
A lot of these inexpensive machines could use longer leads. But they have to cut costs somewhere.
@210johnnyd
6 ай бұрын
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!
@999benhonda
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
That's no good. After 2 going bad, maybe its time to look into a different machine?
@shermanyoung8185
Жыл бұрын
Did you take it back to HF
@Devinsfordwheels
8 ай бұрын
It says on the paperwork not to weld stainless
@deankay4434
2 ай бұрын
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.
@kennethschauer1801
9 ай бұрын
Greatest cheap welder I ever bought ,works fantastic
@Bob-gn8ph
9 ай бұрын
Same here ❤
@willymccoy3427
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jake-mv5oi
10 ай бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
10 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. Mine was worth it as well
@njseashorechas2698
4 ай бұрын
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..!
@thisismypickle5164
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
I saw it has a coupon right now. That is a great price!
@khayward1980
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
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!
@Kabs9780
Жыл бұрын
No issues with mine yet. I have not made pretty welds but they hold up in my vice + 5lb hammer test.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
It will definitely weld! There are just better value machines out there with more features
@IsleOfFeldspar
Ай бұрын
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.
@StormLaker
Жыл бұрын
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
11 ай бұрын
It should handle that without a problem!
@10594812
Жыл бұрын
I weld maybe 5 to 7 times a year. Always works perfect
@MCHorner
8 ай бұрын
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. 🤞
@GarageHobbyist
7 ай бұрын
That’s a good deal
@brettgiles9000
11 ай бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
11 ай бұрын
It’s a good little machine, and what I started on. It has served me well.
@BillAnon
9 ай бұрын
You just talked me into the Ssimder 140A, cost $111.00 including tax + shipping from Amazon. I never welded before, wish me luck!
@GarageHobbyist
9 ай бұрын
Good Luck! Have patience and practice, you'll get the hang of it pretty quick.
@mech0p
Жыл бұрын
i love4 mine got it for 150 and its perfect for those that dont do a ton of welding
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
The $150 coupon was a gerat deal on this machine!
@mech0p
Жыл бұрын
@@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
@dirtybuzzard5977
Жыл бұрын
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 .
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
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.
@mikeprime81
Жыл бұрын
For the price it'ok it's the same sold at canadian tire for 2x the price of the titanium
@kevinpeshlakai4133
Ай бұрын
I had mine for 2yrs no problems, except 4 the tigger gets stuck once in awhile
@ZBrink11
4 ай бұрын
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?
@GarageHobbyist
4 ай бұрын
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!
@americanmilitiaman88
Жыл бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
It should handle that just fine! A flux core machine is really handy for that type of work.
@dw1284
26 күн бұрын
Just picked 1 of these up from marketplace with a auto dim helmet for $70. Definitely worth the money I paid.
@Bob-gn8ph
9 ай бұрын
I'm an old man and have been welding since the 1970s I have one of these little welders and it kicks butt
@bdanielcal4608
11 ай бұрын
Best little welder I ever owned .with the sale of 10s of thousands there is always machines that are defective
@GarageHobbyist
11 ай бұрын
True, but most seem to think that for some reason the Titanium line is exempt from this, and every other import welder is trash.
@randonloebsolvingproblems4421
Жыл бұрын
I recently picked one up on sale, despite agreeing with everything you mentioned. Convenience of a brick and mortar nearby should there be any problems won out.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
For some people that is important, and if it is this machine is a good way to do that!
@trayhine4578
6 ай бұрын
I use mine for body work and so far no problems. Running strong for over 3 years now
@icenine135
2 ай бұрын
A professional welder recommended this unit as something to cut my teeth on while im learning welding, the other day. Hes got over 15years of tig/mig welding experience and at one point had one too to help friends and family out when ge couldn't take his miller with him.
@flpov9412
5 ай бұрын
This is how I got into welding for less than 400$ 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
@GarageHobbyist
5 ай бұрын
It really wasn't a great buy at around $200. Since this video was made they dropped the price pretty substantially and it is more in line with other machines that are widely available, plus you may be able to get a % off coupon on top of the lower price.
@flpov9412
5 ай бұрын
i also bought my mask gloves wire and a cart for less than 400$@@GarageHobbyist
@starwarsgamerstarwarsgamer2562
8 ай бұрын
I run mine on a 20amp breaker all the time and it runs for 3-4 minutes straight no problems
@dannymeil3294
Жыл бұрын
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
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
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.
@willieatkins123
18 күн бұрын
That's a great little machine, works better then any other name brand.....
@dannyhamby6334
8 күн бұрын
$149 now so pretty good value for the machine. Esp for the average home owner user hobbiest.
@GarageHobbyist
7 күн бұрын
Much better price now than when this was filmed. Especially if you can use a coupon on it.
@tone569
3 ай бұрын
As a beginner this is the welder I learned on and I have no problem with it
@GarageHobbyist
3 ай бұрын
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.
@contessa.adella
7 ай бұрын
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👍
@garylee9738
Жыл бұрын
I had mine for years without issue. I think it’s the operator, not the equipment.
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
It operates fine. It’s more of a value proposition and having more options.
@gregmccarter2176
11 ай бұрын
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..
@mygt8a4re
9 ай бұрын
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!
@smoke9327
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Amazon offers a 2 or 3 year replacement plan on a lot of welders at a competitive price.
@xrichiexg
Жыл бұрын
Funny your literally the only one on here that says not to buy it 🤷♂️🤷♂️ everyone says it's a great machine specially for starting
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
It is a great machine. It's just not a great value when compared to tother similar machines.
@nealesmith1873
16 күн бұрын
Some good points!
@GarageHobbyist
9 күн бұрын
Thanks! Also keep in mind it’s much cheaper now than when this was filmed.
@bassnjeep6537
Жыл бұрын
Can i run this on a regular home plug? ,Just for DIY home project every once ina couple months ?
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
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!
@bassnjeep6537
Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend the sminder better then the titanium 125 ?
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
@@bassnjeep6537 that’s what I’ve been using for about 9 or 10 months. I’ve only gotten the Titanium out for videos.
@bassnjeep6537
Жыл бұрын
@@GarageHobbyist ohh nice 💪 , yeaa i just want to get one for small projects at home , not for daily abuse
@keithcochran8299
Жыл бұрын
Is the Titanium 125 a DCEN electrode negative, gun negative, ground positive welder? A few other videos about the welder were not clear about that. Thinking about buying this on sale or finding a used Hobart or Lincoln machine, or the Yes welder you mentioned. Thanks for the video.
@peterdarlington4117
7 ай бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
7 ай бұрын
The price you can get it at on sale now is much better than it was before!
@randygloden
8 ай бұрын
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.
@gillihansmobilewelding
9 ай бұрын
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.😂
@thinkfirst6431
2 ай бұрын
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
2 ай бұрын
@@thinkfirst6431 You need to get right, 120v doesn't go higher than 20amp in residential around here, pro.
@thinkfirst6431
2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@jasongixxer6438
Жыл бұрын
needed to make a video going against the grain...got it. Click bait.
@Nickss454
5 ай бұрын
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
@GarageHobbyist
5 ай бұрын
That’s no good man. Sorry to hear that.
@damageinc81292
8 ай бұрын
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
@devinl6265
9 ай бұрын
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
@johnnyofast5924
5 ай бұрын
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 .
@andrewpastor7998
Жыл бұрын
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 😅😂😂
@GiosMediaWorks
Ай бұрын
Has made me a couple thousand dollars 💯💪🏽 machine is a beauty
@alanmccooker7829
5 ай бұрын
I like mine. Use it the way for what it is and how it says to. No problem.
@deanrantz1112
Ай бұрын
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
@Butch-fn2xr
8 ай бұрын
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.
@GarageHobbyist
8 ай бұрын
Eric Smidt, the founder and CEO of Harbor Freight, is worth 10.9 Billion dollars. Not Bezos money, but still quite a bit…
@morrieatkins5503
5 ай бұрын
So far I like it using it to weld body panels on my Ram getting use to it never welded before so doing a lot of practice with lt so I be able to a great weld for it
@KirbyLouis
5 ай бұрын
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
@GarageHobbyist
5 ай бұрын
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.
@MJT360
8 ай бұрын
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.
@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666
Жыл бұрын
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
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666
Жыл бұрын
@@GarageHobbyist if you are going to repair broken metal thing around the home a small mig is a must have tool.
@itsdarkest
4 ай бұрын
Ive run about 12 spools through this welder with no issues
@dhatboiidanny
Жыл бұрын
I have a Chicago electric welder 125 amp and I get pretty good welds with it
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear that. I would like to get my hands on one to compare to the Titanium one day.
@dmitrykorovnikov2035
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@dmitrykorovnikov2035 I don’t mind the Mig tips honestly. I’ve been meaning to switch out a couple machines to the 400a ground clamps.
@dmitrykorovnikov2035
Жыл бұрын
@@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.👍
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@projectcreation1874
5 ай бұрын
No offense to you, but after reading a lot of the comments, I kind of wanna try this 1.
@GarageHobbyist
5 ай бұрын
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.
@projectcreation1874
5 ай бұрын
@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?
@dangeno9299
9 ай бұрын
You have no clue bro I have welded a whole truck rack an never flipped a breaker!! It’s a good buy
@chrisholifield8571
9 ай бұрын
i bought a tooliom 250 and i run flux core on it. it welds very good $248.00
@GarageHobbyist
9 ай бұрын
Good to hear!
@aleelee1229
5 ай бұрын
Good point
@genejustice5616
11 ай бұрын
Anyone can weld with this welder. Easiest welder I've ever used and it paid for itself on the first job.
@kennethschauer1801
9 ай бұрын
I got two of them love them
@NelsonJ1
8 ай бұрын
There's a reason this guy only has 2k subs after over 100 videos...
@lordphullautosear
7 ай бұрын
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.
@TheGoodTheBadTheRowdy
Жыл бұрын
Is this as easy to use as the easyflux welder from Titanium as well at HF?
@GarageHobbyist
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it is pretty much the same, except you have the option for stick welding and 110 or 220 power. Plus more amperage.
@aubreyrandle8455
Жыл бұрын
Whats the length of extension cord recommend for this machine
@TheSchort
Жыл бұрын
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.
@pewtuber243
28 күн бұрын
Wellll I have a rust hole in my 4Runner roof that requires immediate attention so for 149 I’m rolling the dice
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