If you want to see what's in side and a setup of the welder check out the link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWqZscuqdrCWnNY.html

@josephgross3638

4 жыл бұрын

what size breaker do you need? 15 or 20?

@josephgross3638

4 жыл бұрын

what size breaker do you need? 15 or 20?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

@@josephgross3638 the higher settings require 20 amp. If you don't need to do the 3/16 then you could get away with a 15 amp.

@josephgross3638

4 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO-Master ok thanks a bunch. being that this video is a few months old i dint think i was going to get a reply but that helps a lot

@mattwilkening2969

4 жыл бұрын

Were you using the 120 or the 240?

I’ve been on the fence regarding buying this model as I’ve never welded before. Finally convinced me that this is the one to get for hobbyists and beginners….excellent vid.

@-DIYPRO-

19 күн бұрын

and if you wait until tomorrow I'll be posting my 5 year review video! Yes it's a great welder for beginners.

@patrickmchenry5525

19 күн бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- looking forward to the latest review. I’m waiting for a coupon to drop, now that I’ve gone to the HF site a few times (haha, we all know one is coming) then headed to purchase. But definitely want to see what you have to say after 5 yrs.

Looks like the little Titanium does a pretty good job. I love the size and that it's an inverter welder. Great for size and weight. Thanks for the demo video!

@kelvis1980

Жыл бұрын

I've had one for 4 years and it's one of my favorites. Use it more than my Miller

You can also bevel the pieces you are welding instead of doing a butt joint and turn it into a v groove and heat or at least warm up the parts with a propane torch. With a relatively steep bevel you could probably do 2 passes and have a nice strong joint even in 1/4 plate. Big structural parts aren't welded in one pass, it gets prepped then typically 2 or more passes depending on size.

@ysljavale3274

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Beveling/grooving will definitely allow you to weld thicker material doing multiple passes to make sure it’s a solid weld 👍🏽

@willp942

2 жыл бұрын

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if making multiple passes with flux core, you need a wire rated for multi-pass. Most cheap wires are GS rated, meaning single pass only. Layering this wire leads to brittle welds due to too much alloy in the flux. Lincoln Innershield is twice the price of most other wires, but it's rated for multi-pass, just fyi

I've been building sides for my utility trailer with this little beast. Works great for attaching angle iron to square tubing. I caught it on sale for $149, so this thing was a great deal

@scorpiofor

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to build a utility trailer for my lawn mower. It’s good to hear that you use this for your trailer

@TechTimeWithEric

2 жыл бұрын

@@scorpiofor I can't stress this enough though. Replace the ground clamp, and get better quality wire. After I ran through the pack in wire; I bought some Lincoln .035 wire; and it is like a completely different machine. It is easier to set up and makes even nicer welds than it did before.

@billnu

Ай бұрын

It’s a handy little unit. How has it held up? I just bought mine for $150. Lot of capacity for that price.

@TechTimeWithEric

Ай бұрын

@@billnuI’ve been running this unit for 4 years. I’m not a professional welder, and I don’t use it daily. But it’s at my uncle’s shop and he uses it more than I do. He’s personally ran 2 spools of wire through it and he likes the machine a lot. He has 2 bigger MIG machines but will usually reach for this one first. I would say it’s holding up well

I have exact same welder and table and am just learning so the demonstrations helped a lot ty!

@Pitman556

Жыл бұрын

What table is this?

I bought this a few weeks ago and just started using it this past weekend. I just fixed a massive rust hole on an inner fenderwell for a Jeep Cherokee. The battery tray was attached to literally nothing. So, I had to remake a giant patch where the tray once was. I bought a small piece of 22mm stainless steel, cut each piece to small size panels, drill 1/4 inch holes on the edges, and set the voltage at "A" and the wire speed at "3". Worked beautifully. Not bad since I haven't welded anything since 1995.

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

I just bought this welder.I’ve seen lots of videos and I don’t think it will Disappoint me for what it am going to weld thanks for the great video

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Never saw a flux weld look so good on 1/4 inch. The guy is good..

This is very helpful. Thank you! I like my HF Titanium 125 welder very much. I think it's a great value. Thus far it has worked very well and I have been able to get all sorts of things done in a variety of different thicknesses. I did buy some high quality Franklin welding wire though. Far less spatter for a cleaner project. Good call on the tip gel. I have the same stuff. I also pre-spray the weld area with this stuff that keeps spatter from sticking: "Weld Aid Nozzle-Kleen". Very important. Yes, you can spray it on the nozzle too but I use the get for the nozzle and this spray for the project area. Great stuff for a clean job at 10 bucks per can but last forever.

This will be my 1st welder that I'm going to learn to weld on. Thanks for the vid I liked seeing the different thicknesses it could do. Time to buy mine and see what I can do. Thanks.

@autodidacticartisan

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get it and learn to weld? How did you like it? I'm picking one up tomorrow

@210GotKickz

2 жыл бұрын

@Autodidactic Artisan No I haven't yet unfortunately

@autodidacticartisan

2 жыл бұрын

@@210GotKickz aww I'm sorry dude. Life is a bitch sometimes.

@210GotKickz

2 жыл бұрын

@Autodidactic Artisan its all good. Yeah got a new job and gone all week. Home on weekends but of cours wifey wants out the house so no project time as of late.

The flux 125 is super useful at my lawnmower shop. Fixes decks and snowblower housings. Can also patch intakes if they’re steel and exhausts on the riding mowers. Great welder has lasted good too. The only thing I did was upgrade the ground clamp

@dec23

2 жыл бұрын

Can you answer my question: can you weld stainless steel (forks, spoons, utensils) with this welder?

@connorssmallengines6663

2 жыл бұрын

@@dec23 yes

@dec23

2 жыл бұрын

@@connorssmallengines6663 YES! Thank you!

Great video.I just bought the same one and can’t wait to use it.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

I still use mine, still love it.

Thanks for the video. I really think I'm going to buy this welder for my first welder since I'm still new to welding and don't really need a big expensive one. Right now, I need a welder so I can restore my vintage race car trailer from a family friend and my 86 chevy shorty van

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up getting one, how has it been for you?

Your welds are pretty good. For 1/4” bevel a 60 degree angle on both ends and first do a hit pass and then a couple of fill passes, one t0% on the hot pass and 50% up the wall, and the other the same on the other side.

Dont be fooled by your own doubt. I have welded structural metal projects with the 125 hf welder with great results and good penetration. Any welder that can produce at least 80 amps can weld structural projects. I have done it ac and dc.

Just got my T easy F 125 today! ($209.) On sale $175. Found hf coupon online 15% off, paid $156. 🙌 can't wait to try it out!

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

Nice deal!

"B.5 to C" "C to C.5" While America and the rest of the world fight over Imperial vs Metric, the Chinese just out here inventing their own alphanumeric system LOL

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Haha love it!

@robertsantiago953

4 жыл бұрын

I know ,. I just bought one of this welders and iam having problems with the set up . It came with a roll of harbor freight flux wire and iam suspecting is a bad quality therefore making my issue more complicated . What wire brand did you use when you did this video ?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertsantiago953 for the test I think I'd used blue devil. I've used the Vulcan wire that HF sales, that stuff is pretty good.

@ocre78

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertsantiago953 I got this welder and am running some flux core wire from Amazon (brand made in Italy). The setup has not been an issue at all. Use the recommendations to start and it's in the ballpark from there Its been crazy easy to dial in. The Setup should not be an issue at all. I know most of the time, to get the heat on 110v welders the voltage has to be maxed out but this welder is not like that. Start with the recommended setup, you supposed to make sure the metal is clean. But all I have to do is knock off paint, I been welding dirty and bare with no issue. Bare stock with its normal rust, I don't have to clean, welds no problem. It's exceeded my expectations. I would recommend trying some different wire, just to make sure it's not the issue. If you are still having issues, take it back to harbor freight and swap it out. Cause this welder just impresses most people that I have let use it and most ppl with it have nothing but great results. In my opinion, my titanium 125 welder is hands down the best flux core welder I have been around. While the issue you speak of seems pretty rare, there a Reddit post of something similar. They could not get his titanium 125 to weld properly, having issues getting the settings right. Those issues went away after it was swapped out for a new one at harbor freight. I do recommend using better wire, no matter if you return it or not. I promise though, this welder has plenty of heat to do what it's rated for...and then some. I can get over 125amps no problem, just for kicks, trying to get the the max I could, on 035 wire I got up to 135amps on my fluke clamp meter. It's not typical for my purposes though. I don't know your experience but be sure you have the tension set right on the wire feed, the setup book goes thru the method to check, pull the trigger and let the wire hit a piece of wood, it should be a loose as it can be and still bend the wire at a couple inches out. Too tight and the wire feed can be inconsistent and drag. Also the ground clamp needs good connection. It's not the best ground clamp but it certainly connects good enough to not be an issue.

@allenmckinney9533

4 жыл бұрын

Chinese attempt at bingo.

Hi, I’m new in welding. Can I weld both 3/8 inch plain steel round rod to a T-shaped? What wire speed and voltage should I use? Thanks

If you grind a 45 degree bevel on one side, you will be able to put in a string and weld it out with multiple passes. Be sure to clean off the slag between passes. You will then have a very solid weld for any thickness of metal.

@philipgillett603

3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain this to me? Are you suggesting to grind the welding tip at a 45 degree angle? Thanks!

@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj

3 жыл бұрын

@@philipgillett603 You never grind the tip. You grind the object you are welding. In this case, it has been so long that I am no longer certain of the context in this particular case, you grind whatever it is you are welding to a 45 degree angle. If you are butting two pieces of plate together, then grind both edges of the plate to 45 degrees so that you can then fill the valley with weldment. If you are welding a single piece to existing iron, you bevel the edge of the new piece of steel to 45 degrees so that you will have a notch to fill by melting the rod into it.

@philipgillett603

3 жыл бұрын

@@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj Oh that makes much more sense. Thank you so much!

@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj

3 жыл бұрын

@@philipgillett603 You are very welcome.

I got mine on clearance (returned item) for $85 3 years ago. I’ve been shocked with the performance. Completely welded a 60ft long 5ft tall wrought iron fence with it and tons of automotive stuff. Remember people, as long as the penetration is good and you don’t overheat the part, you can pretty it up with a flap disk. I have people thinking I’m using a higher end MIG on some stuff, but most of my welds looks like the gentleman on the video. And I’m 100% amateur with zero experience prior.

@-DIYPRO-

Жыл бұрын

Right on, sweet deal!

Do you think this would be sufficient for motorcycle frame repair?

I've been thinking of making a tiny welding truck out of my colorado. 4000w generator, one of these welders and some tools along with an oxy and acetylene torch.....

Would you recommend this for building a go kart?

I have been looking at this type of welder to use for welding plates on car doors for demo derby.. I have no experience with welding. But would this work? I have heard this ones don't use gas?

I had one last year and loved it, but I sold it for a profit .then 3 months ago I wanted a wire feed welder again so I bought the Harbor Freight 125 . Today I took it back and traded it in on the Titanium 125 . They are on sale this 3-day sale event for 159.00. This welder and my everlast stick welder is all I need. I love harbor freight just because with the cheap warranty you walk in exchange it with no questions asked . Can you do this at the store you buy from ,most likely they will tell you that YOU must send it off and wait forever until you see it again .A retired person like myself loves Harbor Freight .

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

I agree their warranties aren't as long but I would take that over having to ship it back somewhere and waiting. My thought is if you are getting a lemon then you'll know about it within the 90 days.

Broke the kick stand mount on my 93 Honda xr650l. It ripped a pretty good sized hole in the frame. Its about 16ga steel tubing think Im gonna get this weilder from Arbor Freight practice than try and repair. Great review video

@-DIYPRO-

11 ай бұрын

Right on!

Awesome review! I've been thinking of upgrading my HF little black box, but I don't use a welder enough to justify the cost. Might still be well worth it though. I'm a big fan of using welder gel, especially on machines that use a flux core wire. One thing that I have noticed when welding is that if a magnet remains attached or is in the immediate proximity to my weld, the magnet creates more of a weld distortion, as though the weld current is interacting with the magnetic field of the magnet. I'll use the magnets to set a tack weld, but I'll remove the magnet once the pieces have been set.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

I if you are on the fence it's on sale right now for $159. That's the cheapest I've seen it.

@robertemmons2260

4 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- yep, I had seen that too. I'm subscribed to email and app alerts, and it is awfully tempting.

@Uriah625

3 жыл бұрын

That is called arc blow. Is common on D/C machines, even without magnets present. A/C units negate that effect.

@INKJAX

Жыл бұрын

spend the extra money !! you wont be dissapointed ! these little machines are 500% better than the c/h - h/f cheapy... night and day difference !

If you missed the black Friday sale Harbor Freight is extending it through this weekend. Go pick this welder up for $150! Also if you picked one up within this last week for more you can take your receipt in and get refunded the difference.

@DanBlackRacing

4 жыл бұрын

25% coupon just came out.

@MazzifLOL

4 жыл бұрын

Fine print on 25% coupon says doesn't apply to welders (among other tools), but Coupon 94104136 (online) will get you 20$ off.

@Badkitty24

4 жыл бұрын

@@DanBlackRacing coupons don't work for name brand... Or tools anymore. Frigging stupid. Read fine print on coupons. They're all but worthless now.

@jamesa6272

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin riser Thats what I thought. Whats the point of these stupid coupons if you cant use them on welders, compressors, jacks, etc. It’s like false advertising

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

You all are correct they have way too many exclusions on their 20% off coupon. But every once in a while the welders themselves will have their own coupons.

Wish you would have flipped the first weld sample you did to see the back. This things great if it could be dialed down to do 20-22 gauge.

@veganpotterthevegan

2 жыл бұрын

I've welded 22 gauge fixing body panels on my Z. It's tricky and hard to not warp things. But it's possible

I just bought the Titanium 200 and love it, if I had seen this one, I would have bought it instead! I wanted to learn tig as well, so I think I did the right thing as to buy the 200. A bit more expensive then the 125.

@elitebowman5386

4 жыл бұрын

Hey David, you need the 200 to be able to weld aluminum right? I would like to buy this 125, but I never know , might want to teach myself to try aluminum.

@cavemanjoe7972

4 жыл бұрын

@@elitebowman5386 I don't think the 200 has AC, so no, probably not.

Recommend for pipe welding?

I love inverter welders. I've got a couple of everlast inverter welders and would never go back to transformers.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@melgross

4 жыл бұрын

Uh oh, the Everlast trolls are here.

@allenmckinney9533

4 жыл бұрын

I have the Everlast 140st and I like it but the display has been lying to me for awhile. I just make note of where the knob needs to be at.

@melgross

4 жыл бұрын

David F I suspect that either they are fake posts, in other words, that they are posted by someone who works at Everlast, or that some people are being paid to post it. A problem with some companies such as Everlast is that they give enormous numbers of equipment to You Tubers for free, in return for positive commenting. Any time you see someone on You Tube with a number of welders, particularly if most are from the same manufacturer, you know they got them for free. Same thing even for just one. Often you’ll hear them say, “I just got this ---“. That’s instead of , “I just bought this...”. That’s a giveaway. We’ve been seeing this lately with Evolution metal chop saws. They’ve given a large number away. HTP does that same thing. Some people say they got it for free, but most don’t. Another way to tell is that when they use it, instead of just saying, “let’s do this weld now”, they say, “ I’m going to do this weld with my Everlast EX255Zcp welder-a great machine.” It’s a marketing technique. But in theory, anyone who gets something for free on You Tube is supposed to say so. Same thing if their channel is sponsored. It’s why you see previously unknown brands like Everlast everywhere in a year or so.

@Uriah625

3 жыл бұрын

Dare I say I have an Everlast 200dv? I am considering this welder too, as a squirt gun comes in handy occasionally.

This welder is good for beginners, I’ve been welding for 2 days and I can stick 3/16 steel together pretty nice with this. I got a better ground clamp tho

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@ganjajoe420

3 жыл бұрын

Upgraded ground clamp would be ideal and make a more proficient arc

Haven't welded since high school many years ago, looking at this welder for various things but primarily for auto rust repairs... can you mod this to accept a bottle? The clean up on the 18ga didn't look bad at all but again you have lots of experience... would you reccomend for mostly sheetmetal or is there another I model on the cheap I should be looking at?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

I think by the time you do the mods you'd be better off getting the titanium 140 which can dip mig. Another cheaper welder that is great for auto body is the Eastwood 135.

Great video!

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Beveling works wonders on thick stuff.

@robertblackshear8963

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed.

@ganjajoe420

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm wondering if I bevel a heavy duty operator arm, 1/4 -3/16 arm to a 1/4 wall steel post, if the weld would do good for gate operator installations.

@ganjajoe420

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the fact this welder is ONLY 15 pounds!

@msk3905

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering same thing

hey there do you think this welder would work to weld my motorcycle frame? I am trying to weld few metal tabs to the frame for seat support and also weld broken frame of my motorcycle. I would really appreciate your reply.

@truemenimprovedaily

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Ive been using a $80 stick welder...gets the jobs done but looks bad and takes more time to get a bead started. I think I will get the Titanium Flux welder when they go on sale.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

If you have only ever sick welded this will take some getting use to but you'll probably never go back!

I watched this video while I was hitting the duty cycle 😂 sorry I couldn't resist

@ls1_cammeroh

4 жыл бұрын

kickin' chicken Ha exactly what I’m doing

Good welding job.i want to try one like your welding project.

@-DIYPRO-

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

Great Vid. Fixing to buy one.

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Nice clip and great explanations. Almost have everything I need to start my first weld! Still need to run a dedicated 20 amp circuit and Buy/make a welding table. Mine is the HF Chicago Electric Flux 125 but there seems too be little difference. Tip- on your Camera.. If you have a manual focus mode it will stop the fluctuations in focus when you change targets. In Auto-focus the camera is not sure what to focus on.. thus the fluctuations! Take care and thanks for your efforts!

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I've never welded but I'm interested in learning and I've been considering this welder from HF. Could this unit to exhaust or is it too powerful? Sorry if this question is dumb, but I know nothing about welding or welders. Thanks.

@jasonholloway2476

4 жыл бұрын

It can weld exhaust, but don't just think you can pick this up and start welding right away. Practice, practice, and just when you think you're good enough, practice some more on scrap metal. Never go right into a project of value. You need to learn proper Contact-tip-to-work distance, holding the gun steady and at the right angles, wire speed, voltage, and getting good ancillary equipment (auto darkening helmet, good gloves, and other PPE). Source: I own a Titanium 125, my own experience, never welded prior. Good luck!

Would this be okay to weld axle brackets on? Does it penetrate enough and have enough strength to hold up for daily driving?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

That depends on the thickness of the brackets and your welding ability. If less than 3/16in. Then yes. If this is going to be your first welding job please consult an expert.

I ended up folding when I was in my local HF store and bought this few weeks after it had released. Current usage must be low cause it runs off my extension cord that I have running to my shop. (Don't real power run out to it yet) and it also works on the low side when hooked to my 2000 Predator generator. I'd think if hooked to a bigger generator this thing wouldnt even care. Picked it up for my blacksmithing adventures. Liking it so far.

@-DIYPRO-

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know it will at least run on the generator.

Will this welder work for mild steel exhaust tubing? The harbor freight 90 amp welder I have burns right through it. Was wondering if this would work for mild steel exhaust tubing/connectors

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the settings go lower than the old 90amps. If you are going to do a lot I would suggest the 140 so you can mig it!

@jamesa6272

4 жыл бұрын

Just picked one up today. I don’t do alot. Just some exhaust here and there. I put on the heavier ground clamp and I use lincoln electrics .35 flux core wire. Changed the tip to .35 also. Didn’t use it much yet but so far it worked good on a piece of exhaust connection

Would this be good for a beginner for reference I really wanna build my own electric go kart but am going to need a welder to make the frame any suggestions?

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

This would be perfect to learn on.

what size fuse does the outlet for this need to be in order for it to work right? How many amps does it pull?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

If you want to be able to go maxed out full dial then you'll need a 20 amp breaker.

Did he push the last weld? I am new to welding and I was told you have to drag flux core?

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct, I had learned dragging with a cheap flux welder. Picked up a mig and was converted to pushing and usually forget when I'm switching back and forth.

I like Cooter Snot tip gel.. It can also be applied to your weld surface with a cloth to reduce bead stick.. Hehe, Cooter snot...

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good one to just say 10 times fast.

I need to weld new Floor pan braces on my 1997 jeep wrangler, these mount underneath the floor pan, so I would have to Weld them underneath the jeep, all of your Welding samples with this particular welder from Harbor freight Are done on a table with the welder being above the material being welded, have you done any testing welding underneath the material such as this job I have to do with the jeep? I’d love to see how well it works in this situation before I buy this welder. Any information on this would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jim

@curve5746

2 жыл бұрын

This thing will do great. It is amazing

I noticed on the 1/4 plate you pushed the weld, with flux core you should be only dragging it, only when using shielded gas welders and wire that produce no slag or oxides can you push the welds.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Yea I'd already been called on that. You are 100% correct. Flux should always be pulled (side note contrary to what people say it is acceptable to pull or push with mig.) I started out with a flux core welder and learned to drag or pull and was so accustom to that when I got my mig welder that’s all I did. I got called out for not pushing my mig weld and decided to try it and ended up really liking pushing the mig. Well life story in a nut shell this machine I’m back to flux and should be dragging but as you can tell in the video I did both!

@mrMacGoover

4 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- concerning your side note, flux core wire feed welding machines are not M.I.G. welding machines, (mechanised-inert-gas) machines better built machines capable of running gas shielded wire or flux based wire and when run with shielded gas can be run with a variety of techniques. That said the same does not apply to the very basic wire feed flux core welding machine in this video that does not have gas shielding abilities and who's method is limited to the dragging method and shouldn't be referenced as a mig machine.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

@@mrMacGoover again I agree 100%. I don't think I ever mentioned this machine was a MIG welder if so I did not mean it.

Great video. Very informative for those of us that are thinking about getting this welder. I do have a question, though. I used to be a shop welder in the oil field, so I have had some experiance with a Lincoln hot box and a little MIG. So the question I have is do you think this would be ok for 1x1 to 1 1/2x 1 1/2 inch square tubing? I am thinking about a camper shell for my Ford Ranger, as I haven't been able to find a good used one. The longest drive I'd probably make would be 100 miles or less. The tubing would be a frame work.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

As long as the material thickness is less than 3/16" It will be great. If you are doing a bunch of welding like a camper shell and more you may want to spend the extra and get the titanium 140, doing mig will save you a lot of clean up time. or wait till it goes on sale or wait til they have a liquidation parking lot sale, and get an open box one which they usually have at the HF by me.

@MrBluesluver

4 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- Thanks for the info. My main problem is that I only have a 120v outlet. I was looking at the 140, though. I am retired & have more time than money.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrBluesluver both are 120v only!

@MrBluesluver

4 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- Might have to save up a bit longer & do the 140, then. Thanks again for the info.

Do you think this welder would do good at simple gate operator installations? I do a lot of 1/4 - 3/16 operator arms to 1/4 wall posts. Do you think the weld for that would hold an operator arm to a steel post like that? I LOVE the fact it's only a 15lb welder!

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

If it's 1/4" or smaller than yes, just make sure you have some practice pieces first!

@ganjajoe420

3 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- thanks for your input. Won't ever really do anything thicker than 1/4 wall.

Hey! good video to start up with this machine, I just get one and, I would like to know where I can get the nozzle, and the rest of consumables require to keep me up and running as tips, spatter spray, etc

@kdigiacomo

4 жыл бұрын

These don't use nozzles like MIGs. Amazon. I think someone said Miller tips fit.

@davehoward2791

4 жыл бұрын

Vulcan tips at H-F work fine, anti-spatter spray & nozzle gel you can get on Amazon. I think I saw replacement black tip protectors at HF as well.

@ganjajoe420

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah harbor freight has it

At what setting would the welder typically trip a 15 or 20 amp breaker?

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

you can go to the highest settings with a 20 amp. 15 I think it trips at the top 2.

Yeah I’m leaning towards getting one of these I have another one that’s similar to the I guess ,the 90 / 130 Chicago electric I’ve had a couple of them and they just don’t run consistently I mean one minute you have fire at the sticking next second it skips a little and then you have some more and it skips and it just is very uneven wells with that but I’m either going to get the titanium and give that a try from my new project or really would like a Lincoln but money is always the factor you know I don’t use it every day for business anymore I just use it as a hobby

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect for hobby use.

@tractormantp2113

3 жыл бұрын

Mech Master Yep I don’t use them too much anymore but I got a build a few little things around here once in a while and fix the trailer once in a while if I was having to weld three eights and a half inch steel how much tractors I have that 200 amp mig or 180 amp at least

Usually one would not weld sheet metal all the way to 1/4 in with the same size wire. What size were you using, and will it handle different size wire? Great video!

@-DIYPRO-

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, for the thicker material it would be better to use 0.035". From the 18ga to 3/16" I stuck close to the settings under the lid using 0.03". Since there are no suggested settings for 1/4" and i already had 0.03" in the machine i stuck with that.

Very informative thank you

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I just bought this welder yesterday. Never welded a day in my life but watched a ton of videos. After I would start running a bead it would just intermittently cut out. Any idea why ? I used all different types of stock. Even went to lowes and bought some 1/8 ms flat stock and it was better but still was cutting out.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

I've only had that happen when I don't have a good ground connection. Is the metal clean and your ground clamp have a good connection on a clean piece? If so and it's still happens you may have a lemon.

@wcjcnc

4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Roupe Take the ground clamp off and throw it in the trash where it belongs. Go to Harbor Freight and buy the heavy duty ground clamp. Also get some Lincoln wire. The wire that comes with it is crap.

What were your setting for 16 gauge? Seems the recommended settings are a bit on the hot side. When you blowed thru, which setting did you back off?

@-DIYPRO-

Жыл бұрын

That is an older video so I can't remember. I did more of an updated one here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGiZtLp-aZzKnso.html I actually put the settings I used in that video.

@ryy597

Жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- thanks for replying. I found your recent video even more helpful!

Can this be used to weld on shock mounts or bag brackets for a truck

@-DIYPRO-

6 ай бұрын

Yes, as long as they are 3/16" or thinner!

I'm a complete novice to welding, only thing I've ever welded was a rat rod bike frame, how do you know what type steel your welding? Like the 3/16 and quarter inch? How do you measure the different steel's so you can follow the instructions on the panel?

@DanBlackRacing

4 жыл бұрын

Identifying metals kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaKHpLWEhKaeY5c.html

@DanBlackRacing

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZ-q1q6Il93LfbQ.html

@DanBlackRacing

4 жыл бұрын

How to measure: use a ruler or vernier gauge

Does anyone have a part number for replacement contact tips for this welder? HFT doesn't list any in their catalog.

@garycooper7553

3 жыл бұрын

Lincoln parts fit. Can be found at any home depot etc

These are gr8 lil welders. I do need to get some tip jel though ;)

@-DIYPRO-

Жыл бұрын

It's helps out a lot!

How is it for build up work, I rework shafts where thhe bearing has worn the shaft, also would a stainless wire be available

@-DIYPRO-

Жыл бұрын

Build up would depend more on the wire you are using, make sure it's a multi pass wire. I haven't done much with SS so can't help on that end.

@johnsavoy980

Жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- I lost my welder in the last hurricane never did much wire welding,hardly any.Mine were stick, looked at some at harbor frieght, and a tig at a local welding supply. Being retired and almost 70 a gas mig/tig is not economically feasable. Past 5 years just brought projects to a local weld shop, However it would be more profitable to me to do the welding in house again,since I don't get as many build up jobs these days,

Were u using 15A or 20A supply? Supposed to b 20A. Just wondering if u could get by with 15A? Or has anyone tried? Thanks, junemcw

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

both, my garage has a 15 and a 20. I can get away with using the 15 on Lower settings but if it's maxed out it needs the 20 amp.

If I made passes on both sides, would it be strong enough to hold my build-a-bumper kit together? 3/16 steel bumper

@-DIYPRO-

3 ай бұрын

Should be able to do 3/16" single pass no problem.

@chrismalone2724

3 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you for the response

How did you get that so soon? My store doesn’t even have them yet.

@-DIYPRO-

5 жыл бұрын

Since they were shipped from China I must be closer to the west coast! Check other stores, there was only 3 in my state that got them first other stores were weeks after.

@DereksWorkshopAndProjects

5 жыл бұрын

Mech Master you are a little closer to the west coast but not much more than me. I live in Northeast AZ and I know you are somewhere in north Utah (Ogden if I remember right) so not that much closer! Anyway. Looks like a good welder. It was a really good demonstration to see how it did with those different thicknesses!

@-DIYPRO-

5 жыл бұрын

I would have thought Arizona would have picked it up by now. Let me know when you get them be interesting how long till they getting out there.

I wonder if you could use it from iverter power?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

You'd be loosing a bunch of efficiency but it can be done!

Do you think this welder will work for an overlapping 20 gauge on 20 gauge welding for floor pans?

@-DIYPRO-

5 жыл бұрын

With how well it for with the 18ga I think it'll do just fine with 20ga.

Is that how welders are rated? How far the weld can penetrate the crack of the material?

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

Usually they are rate off the functions and how high amperage it can go. Which is a sense is how thick of material it can weld.

Where'd you get the gel stuff for the nozzle? (Novice here)

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

It's called nozzle gel. Either online or a welding supply shop.

@NachoTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- thanks for the tip.. looking forward to making cool things

@alcopower5710

3 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- is it also called tip dip?

On the 1/4 inch weld it looks like you were pushing instead of dragging.

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

I probably was, i switch between MIG and Flux too much!

Do you think this would be a good welder to build a transmission crossmember? Thanks for your review. 😊

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

How is your welding ability? If the member sizes are less than 3/16" and carbon steel then yep it will work.

@cj7girl280

2 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- Hmm.. I ended up buying the welder on sale and welded up 2"x2" 3/16" square tubes to 1/4" plates. It seemed to work fine. But time will tell. Hope it fully penetrated the two metals together. Looks like it did. 😉 Thanks for your response.

I know this is a old video but would this be good to use for building a smoker with 1/4 steel

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

I think it should work for that. Is the entire thing 1/4"? That will be one heavy smoker.

@rogerjohnson4998

2 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- yes it is. It’s going to be on casters so I can move it around

I just bought that welder but i got extra flux wire .035 instead of .030 (silly me ) what is the difference other then the thickness..?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

It will shift your settings a little to the high side. You won't be able to do really thin stuff.

@Alpha-to9od

4 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- thank you.

Did you use the harbor freight flux wire that comes with the welder or any other brand ? I used the harbor freight wire and it the results were horrible .

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Practice, practice, practice! The wire they put in the box is pretty cheap but you should at least get a weld out of it. The Vulcan wire that HF sales is the best..... for the price. You'll never go wrong with Lincoln innershield.

@robertsantiago953

4 жыл бұрын

I need to know the brand you used in the video please . To discard me as possibility solely to blame , since i have a good few years experience Thank you and continue making videos, but you can use a not too dark glass so we can see the puddle .

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertsantiago953 I can't say for sure, the video was made a while ago and since it only takes a small spool I've changed it a couple time. Only stuff I've had the past year has been vulcan, blue devil and lincoln wire. I can say I can get almost identical welds with all 3 of those brands so you'd be safe using any of those. Check your ground clamp and make sure the material has a nice grounding spot, I have had a lot of bad welds using the cheap HF ground clamps that comes with it.

I had one of these but mine was stolen from me so now I have to buy it again just to do some projects and I did not even get to use the other one and they are expense to me so that pisses me off. :(

very cool I will probably get a Titanium 125 when I get good at the big Chicago 125 (I think I'm first too!)

Do you just plug this into regular 15amp wall socket

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

15a works for the lower settings if you want to go full dial you'll need a 20 amp breaker.

thanks for posting. Do you know if the welder will work on a 15A circuit?

@-DIYPRO-

5 жыл бұрын

It will, but not on the highest setting.

@-DIYPRO-

5 жыл бұрын

Yes but not on the highest settings.

@timothykeith1367

5 жыл бұрын

The PDF says Current input : 23 A

@robertsantiago953

4 жыл бұрын

I just tried my new one yesterday for about 2 hrs , welding little short periods of course like 2 mins and my breakers are 15 amp , it didnt triggered them .You should be ok , just make sure no one else is using microwave or other gadget at the same time in the line you using

@ganjajoe420

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know Santiago!

Is that the harbor freight welding table??

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is.

Can this be used to weld steel tubes to a trailer to reinforce? 12 gauge tubes. Great video and thanks!

@-DIYPRO-

11 ай бұрын

Yep, that is less than 3/16" so you should be good.

@philos212

11 ай бұрын

@@-DIYPRO- Thanks for answering my question.

Since the 8in/10# spools won't fit this welder, am doubtful I'll replace my HF flux-core 90 with this Titanium 125.

@-DIYPRO-

5 жыл бұрын

You must weld a lot of you'll only use a 10lb spool. How is the 90 holding up? Have you had to replace any parts on it yet?

@thefirewooddoctor

5 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO-, when it comes to flux-core, the wire flies out the tip of the mig gun. Haven't used my HF 90 a lot, but a friend of mine has. His fan is conking out after at least 50# of wire. Saved himself a fortune on those odds and ends jobs alone by welding it himself to buy a really nice welder. Love2boat92 is the channel, he swears by the HF 90.

@thefirewooddoctor

5 жыл бұрын

@@-DIYPRO-, mainly because the 10# spool is a lot cheaper than the 2# spool is why I prefer the bigger one.

@skoue4165

4 жыл бұрын

The reasons to get this over the 90 is #1 this one is DC and will have a lot less splatter and better looking welds generally. #2 this one properly cuts power to the tip when you are not pulling the trigger so the chances of an accidental flash or just plain getting jolted are far less. The 90 worked for what I needed it for and I got it really cheap but it is kind of a POS IMHO. So I am replacing the 90 with this one.

@thefirewooddoctor

4 жыл бұрын

@@skoue4165, my approx 3yr old Chicago Electric 90amp flux-core welder, predecessor to the 125amp version, has a "cold tip" that is only on when the trigger is squeezed. Picked up a slightly used Chicago Electric 170amp mig/flux welder for $100. Heavy pig, almost as heavy as my Everlast MTS 211si. LOL, got that cheap sucker to do flux-core on thicker stuff outside instead of stick welding things.

does this model cut or just welds?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Only welds

Sweet just what I wanted to know, if I could weld a go cart frame!

@nathandensmore2837

3 жыл бұрын

Easily

Thanks

It looks like you get 50% penetration with 1/4 that's actually not that bad. You could do an industry standard by welding both sides. That's full penetration. Not a bad rig

Hi what extension cord can I use what gauge

@-DIYPRO-

20 күн бұрын

I have the 10 ga. 25ft. from HF and it runs great on it.

You my friend just saved me 1400 bucks

I'm a long time HF90 FCAWer and my very best welds are not as good as your average weld in this posting. I am very impressed! I wonder if it is due to EN or just your experience....? I don't know your history, did you ever have or use a 90Amp HF? If so, could you compare to your 125? Anyway, great post, short and to the point with only the most important information. I may give my 90 away after seeing this as I like the smaller size of the 125. I upgraded my 90 to #12 AWG at 12 foot for the A/C power and #2 Welding Cable for the ground with the HF big ground clamp. I wanted every milliamp I could get out of my 90 and it did make it better if not just easier to use due to the longer length of cables. I need to find a good home for it as it has never failed me in 5 years of around the home/shop. Best money I ever spent on a tool. It just looks like with the Titanium 125 there is a reason to spend a little more and get so much more of a welder. Thanks!!

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and if you like the 90 you'll love the 125.

@skoue4165

4 жыл бұрын

The 90 is AC and that does two things. First the reverse voltage portion doesn't really do much welding because the heat is mostly flowing the wrong way. With stick welding and a big hunkin electrode that can work but with thin wire it really doesn't help. It also causes a lot of splatter. I have heard that the HF wire is also a bit sucky and using some Lincoln will help some. Someone summed up this welder as the welder that the 90 was supposed to be but never was.

@robertbielski2460

Жыл бұрын

what size wire do you use on your 90 HF , I have a Lincoln 140 ,it runs good on 0.30 wire ! Try that !

Does it ark even when you don't pull the trigger. I like when the ark with trigger pull only.

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

Only when the trigger is pulled.

SOLD! like the size and weight also.. ....just wait for harbor freight sales flyer.. do y'all need a designated elec. outlet?

@artsmith103

4 жыл бұрын

20amp with almost nothing else running at the time. Short 12ga extension cord if necessary.

@patf03

3 жыл бұрын

@@artsmith103 I only have 15amp in my garage...I'm gonna give it a try in about 30 minutes with me luck

@artsmith103

3 жыл бұрын

@@patf03 I was disappointed to learn that my outdoor outlet at my garage is 15amp. It tripped one time and I really wasn't doing anything compared to normal. It's been since summer that I used it and you'll notice you usually use ~70% setting so it works well. The wire spool that comes with it often has an unwinding and binding problem. Just have to prefeed off the spool until the problem goes away. The next spool you buy from typical welding supply co will not have that problem.

So my question is can I weld a 1/8” or a. 1/4” metal to a 3/4” metal or thicker or is that a no?

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

If you know what you're doing, yes. You are getting into technical territory for example you have to bevel edges, preheat the metal, and multiple passes. If you are not an experienced welder I'd leave that job for an expert.

@gtdodgeviper

4 жыл бұрын

Not only Im not an experienced welder. I actually have never used a welder before. But I want to learn to weld because I want to add something to a semi trailer at work that will make my life easier. My boss doesn’t want to pay a shop to do it because he doesn’t see it as something necessary but thats because he is not the one using the trailer.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

@@gtdodgeviper put him out on the trailer for a week and he'll change his mind. 😁

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

@@gtdodgeviper if it's something that is not structural or life dependent then you can definitely pick this up and do a lot of test subjects and make it work.

@gtdodgeviper

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could do that but he is my boss so I can’t tell him to go do my job lol. So basically this is a trailer that normally is 40ft long and can be stretch to 66ft. The pins that keep the trailer from stretching are released by pulling on a handle. The problem is that the pins are always jammed and I cant pull the handle. I need to jump on the truck and move it back or forward a tiny bit to get them loose but it take several attempts to get it right. The easy way of doing it is by getting another person to pull the handle while I move the truck but 9 out of 10 times there is no one around. So what I want to add is a brake canister that will be pushing on the handle while i move the truck. I just need to weld a bracket that will hold the brake canister in place.

In the places I’ve been that if you are welding then it’s “spatter” not “splatter”. Paint splatters, weld spatters. It doesn’t matter to me but I’ve seen a lot of welders take digs at those that don’t say it correctly.

@-DIYPRO-

4 жыл бұрын

I've actually caught myself saying it splatter and I can't remember who I learned it from, if you watch my later videos you'll see I've starting calling spatter!😁

@idleford

4 жыл бұрын

I still catch myself doing it lol

That weld you pointed out that looked the best is because you pulled the gun towards you instead of pushing

@robertdickey3570

4 жыл бұрын

If there is slag then you need to drag.

havent tried it myself but was told the wire you get with it is junk and that little would do a lot better with some quality wire

@-DIYPRO-

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with the older HF wire but i haven't had any issues with the new Vulcan wire, it's probably all still made in the same factory but so far so good.

For 200$ or 176$ on sale 30% off it’s a good little machine for home projects or anyone that wants to do welding for a starter

@-DIYPRO-

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!