Thanks for cranking out this review, I'm sure you worked overtime to get it done. Looking to press purchase on a welder for a long time.

@BuiltForDirt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the good review. After watching you work with the machine I decided to buy this for my first one.

@jbh.6257

Ай бұрын

How is it for you?? Would you still recommend it?

Very good review I just bought the new 2024 model of this welder waiting for it to ship

@BuiltForDirt

7 ай бұрын

Awesome let me know what you think of it after you try it out

@jbh.6257

Ай бұрын

How is it?? Would you recommend it?

Great work! Thank you so much for the review!

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@BensWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

I would quite like to know where I can get hold of one of these welders? (to use and review).

@BoostyJ23

2 ай бұрын

​@@BensWorkshopamazon

Probably the best review of this welder on KZread. Thanks for your time and efforts....very informational. Now I have a few questions if you don't mind. I've contacted you before on this, but will try again since the company still insists we can use flux core wire to mig weld with only and air source, no gas. I received my welder today, 2/25/2023, and I never welded before. I notice in one porton of this review of yours you said you needed gas to mig weld, but I contacted the company and they said you can use your air compressor also. Hopefully that is true. Second, I don't have a real "shop" set up like a lot of guys, so we only have 120V 20 amp breaker on the capped garage outlets where I would be using this, if I keep it. Can I get by with that, or would I have to go through the trouble of putting in new wire, breaker, outlet etc? Hopefully not. It's about a 45 yard reach from the breaker panel to the garage area in our lower level. I definitely wouldn't be using it for long periods of time I doubt, and probably lnot a lot in general. I understand you probably are not an electrician but figure your experience will be able to guide me in the right direction. If I did have to put in a new breaker, wire and outlet, what would be suggested? I'm assuming a 220V line with a 30 or 35 amp breaker and outlet? Hopefully you can answer this. I have checked online everywhere to find out what set up to use and can't find a decent answer. Even the company isn't sure from what I've expericed so far. Asked them and the guy replying says he's not an electrician and he would ask his "experts", but still haven't heard anything. Kind of frustrating. Anyway, your help would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Craig

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

You can flux core (FCAW) with no gas and no air. It’s essentially MIG welding without out gas. To MIG you will need a shielding gas either CO2 or Argon/CO2. MIG uses a solid wire and flux core isn’t solid and is coated in its own shielding flux. As for the power 220 volts will always be better but with a 20 amp breaker on 110 you should be good!

@craigstrbo

Жыл бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt Ok, thanks a lot. I may hang onto it and give it a try then. I really appreciate you replying so fast. Keep up the good work on your videos. Take care for now and thanks again.

Boss of a video man very informative

@BuiltForDirt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great review 👏 👌 👍

It’s so compact 👏🏽

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Yes very small and light weight is a huge plus for the machine!

Nice work on this review it was very informative. I went ahead and ordered this welder from Ssmider a week ago and they have not responded to any emails I have sent them.

@BuiltForDirt

8 ай бұрын

That’s odd about the emails but I’m glad my video was able to help!

@FlyinTrapezious

8 ай бұрын

I just got a response from them.

Thanks dor the review.

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

No problem!

Thanks for these reviews! I saw your yeswelder reviews and they've been on serious discount on Amazon - it would cost about $650 for the Pro and DS cutter at this point...but I'm curious about your hands on experience with those compared to this SSimder. And if you'd have any comments on functionality of having two different units vs the all in one. Thanks again!

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

The operation and setup on both welders is very similar. The only benefit to having multiple machines is you don’t have to swap anything over from one process to the other. Having the capability to MIG, Stick, TIG, and plasma cut in one small machine and it’s dual voltage is very convenient. It’s an impressive small machine!

@AaronStrumpel

Жыл бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt thanks a bunch for the reply!

Can the plasma cutter on this unit use air instead of gas ?

Were you using 110 or 220 volts during this review i may have missed it if you said it.

Great informational video. Thanks. I never welded before and ordered one of these. Hopefully coming in March. I noticed watching the video you said there is a "gas" hookup. Do I have to have gas to mig weld with this machine? Never knew that. Was hoping I could use my air compressor. Guess I should do some studying...LOL. Thanks again. Craig

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

You will need shielding gas for mig welding. Most people use CO2 or a CO2 and Argon mix. You use the same port for the air compressor when plasma cutting. I always say the best investment you can make is in yourself and picking up a welding machine and learning a new skill is so much fun and very rewarding. -TJ

I just bought the 2024 model, how is yours holding up and have you used it a lot?

@BuiltForDirt

5 күн бұрын

Still holding up good. Not used a ton but used a decent amount.

What is the minimum amps to run the machine on 220? What CFM is required for cutting operations? I am looking to power with my gas generator.

@BuiltForDirt

2 ай бұрын

Not sure what the specs are on the new model but this is the new one www.ssimder.com/products/upgraded-sd4050pro-2024-welder-cutter

You got an extraction fan in that container?

@BuiltForDirt

5 ай бұрын

Few extra box fans I use to move the air out

Is the plasma cutter pilot arc?

@BuiltForDirt

5 күн бұрын

It has a pilot arc yes

What is the minimum power outlet/breaker you need for this? The manufacturer is giving me some crazy numbers. I'm in an apartment so can't really wire in anything special.

@BuiltForDirt

9 ай бұрын

I’ve ran it on a 20 amp breaker for 110 volts and 30 amp breaker for 220 volts with no issues.

Is it spool gun ready?

Can this tig weld aluminum.

Did you do this review on 110? Just purchased this unit and looking to get a small generator to run it. Any suggestions

@BuiltForDirt

10 ай бұрын

I believe this was done on 220. I did use it on 110 on a 20 amp breaker and didn’t have any issue

@christopherharper6229

3 ай бұрын

A generator will break all the inside components with its dirty electricity.

I'm a very armature TIG welder. I would think not having a foot pedal would be difficult for someone like me.

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Yeah not having the foot pedal is one less thing to worry about and probably good for learning

Just checked out Kickstarter and was trying to figure out how you go about buying 1 of these machines. Any help would be appreciated. And yes I did buy a gray stretched Sami...

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

On the Kickstarter page you click back this project and make sure you donate $549 or more and that gets you one welder, $579 gets you the welder plus extra consumables, $749 gets the welder consumables gloves and helmet and goes up from there.

@cliffmiller3802

5 ай бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt how do I click on the Kickstarter page and get that and get his price discount?

@BuiltForDirt

5 ай бұрын

@cliffmiller3802 I believe the kickstarter is over so no discount you just have to buy it from them directly

Where do you buy them from 😊in Australia??😊

Great video, what size Mig wire can be used with it.

@BuiltForDirt

11 ай бұрын

I believe it comes with rollers for .030 and .035

What is the range of the wire feed speed? Wire speed and amp can be independent adjusted?

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

I’d have to double check to be certain but I think it’s a 1-10 for wire speed and you can adjust the voltage separately. I believe the sample MIG that I ran was at 17.4 volts and 7 wire speed.

A couple of thoughts.... first question is how the heck did you get one since they aren't even in production for sale yet? Or am I mistaken? I've already pledged on KS and hoping they can meet the expected delivery date. One thing you should point out for those that may not be that familiar with KS and crowdfunding is that it's only a pledge and there's no guarantee they'll even get a machine after they plunk their money down. I realize that S Simder is not likely to fail as they are an already established welding machine manufacturer and that's why I wasn't leery to put up my money. I had hoped that you would've demoed the pulse mig function welding aluminum as this is one main reason the machine interests me. Thanks for your efforts! It looks like you could use one of those inexpensive Chinese diesel heaters in your shop 😆

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Great question! Simder reached out and sent me a demo unit to test. As for being on Kickstarter I wouldn’t worry about them not making the machine. It’s fully backed and they are definitely producing them. I actually just got a diesel heater and have been testing it and it helps a lot!

@SWATT101

Жыл бұрын

Marketing ploy

@blenderbenderguy

Жыл бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt did you happen to try the pulse mig function on aluminum?

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Not yet. I need to pick up some aluminum wire and give it a go.

@morenothing4u

Жыл бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt Is the pulse double pulse or single? Can you control the frequency? Try it on some thin aluminum. Will be really interested to see.

Appreciate the video. I am brand new to welding and I have one of these machines on the way hopefully soon. Just waiting for it to ship. One thing that I find a bit challenging is the manual seems to be extremely lacking important information. Especially for a newb like me. Of all of the welds you did in this video here which ones did you use gas? What would be your recommendation on how to learn about each type of welding this machine can do? I'm going to poke around your channel to see if you have some "how to's" and subscribe of course :) I have a 3lb air compressor for cutting. What gas should I pick up if any at all? I don't plan on welding a ton but more for hobby and projects here and there. I'm a tinkerer kind of dude. Lastly, my first project, I am going to be welding some 1/4" 4x6 little pieces of steel to the bottom of my Casita trailer for scissor jacks. What weld process would you recommend for this? I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. It was extremely helpful.

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

As far as learning goes there are tons of great how to videos on KZread already. I would definitely recommend getting a 100% CO2 bottle to start for MIG welding. It’s the easiest to use and will be perfect for your trailer project. After you get better switch to a 75/25 argon/co2 mix but to start just CO2 is cheaper. Start with MIG first it’s the easiest but very versatile and probably the most used process. Then play with stick welding with some different rods and then once you feel confident with both those then try the TIG if your feeling up for the challenge. You will need 100% argon for the TIG

@TribeQuadQuest

Жыл бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt Thank you. Can't say that enough. Thank you. So I rented a gas less MIG welder from HD to do a repair on my gate. Didn't go well. I also didn't clean up the metal/steel at all, most likely most of my problems. So MIG and with gas is the ticket. Are there different sizes of gas cylinders to get for welding? What would you recommend for a hobbyist that might not be using it much?

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Yes they have 80CF tanks which are about 3’ tall. They hold a decent amount and are easy enough to move if you don’t have a rolling cart for your machine. They have smaller sizes but I wouldn’t go smaller than that or you will be filling quite often.

@TribeQuadQuest

Жыл бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt right on. I appreciate the advice and guidance. Thanks.

hi thank you for this nice review please let me know the price and where i can buy it and if any discount coupon ? thank you. g.

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Link is in the description and no coupon code that I am aware of

@cliffmiller3802

5 ай бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt how can I get the discount kickstart price for this welder?

Will it tig aluminum

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

No DC only for TIG. Can MIG aluminum though.

Buy a extracion fan for the back off that box, ive got copd from welding many years. It so bad for your lungs, i might need a lung transplant if i get worse :o{

@BuiltForDirt

5 күн бұрын

I have a lot of fans I use appreciate your concern.

Can this tig aluminium?

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no but it can MIG aluminum

How long did it take to ship to you?

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

Only a few days

@Ftorres_429

Жыл бұрын

​@@BuiltForDirt did you get any shipping info or tracking info at all. I just donated a few hours ago and got the email for the donation but nothing besides that. Did it just show up to you out of no where?

@BuiltForDirt

Жыл бұрын

If you check the Kickstarter page it says estimated delivery as March

I'm interested can you get ahold of me

All the processes of welding? Explosion welding? Did I miss the explosion?

@BuiltForDirt

4 ай бұрын

Oh I’m sorry I didn’t specify with main or common types of welding. No this machine can’t do Oxy Acetylene, Plastic, Submerged Arc, Friction, Explosion, or Laser welding. Thanks for watching though.

@robertmurphy6566

4 ай бұрын

@@BuiltForDirt omg! I have already ordered it! Basically I bought a $800 paperweight. It will make copies and has a decent fax?

@BuiltForDirt

4 ай бұрын

@robertmurphy6566 👍

Didnt even show how to set up the tig…

@BoostyJ23

2 ай бұрын

Tbf it comes with super easy to follow instructions so if you get one you will be fine

Why didn't you do spray pulse on aluminum you have pure argon