Awesome dude.. I did exactly the same this morning I left the potatoes at lidl and bought this mig welder.. I love the clip... Keep posting..

More fun than a bag of potato's, you could put that on a T shirt, thanks for the review, looks good for the price.

Sorted out my problems with my new welder it was the feed roller with the groves the outer plastic case had moved and was slowing down the feed speed , just something to watch when feeding in the wire 👍👍

Brilliant review... I just got this from lidl.. BTW its Abraham from the Parkside fb group 😉

Good explanation. Good attitude in how you answer questions too 👍

Lol love the strength test. GREAT REVIEW❤

Thank you for your demonstration, I bought one today, I'm very new to welding & very Impressive,your welding skills are Excellent, I was wondering how strong could this welder be & it looks very capable strength, thank you ....

Excellent demonstration buddy 👍

Thanks. Good job. As a beginner, I would like to know about your choice of setting. On my way to Lidl. :)

Nice demo. Thanks!

Excellent review. Good job

My first flux core welder is this one, just got it today. Would help if you showed the settings you used here as I will just have to play with it to get it right. Have a little experience with a stick welder as it is just a hobby for me.....

I like your stress testing technique

I brought one l haven’t used it yet to get a weld like what setting did you set it on ? Very informative video thanks l brought it now l have a better understanding of how to use it

Great job boss, many thanks.

Two questions if you don't mind... did yours come with one of those 3 pin round plugs on it? if so, is it safe enough to swap that out for a standard UK plug with 16amp fuse? Also, the wire supplied with the machine, I take it thats suitable for mild steel? Cheers!

I have always heard that gasless mig welding doesn't produce a good weld, but that looks pretty good.

Great video. 👍🏻

I got one ages ago I’d love to weld but was a little scared to try..I got it all together grand now I’ve to weld a leg on my macaw cage I turned it on to a2 and nothing..it’s plugged into the mains I’m hoping I find what I’m missing here..

What thickness of metal were you welding and what thickness can it weld?

the feed roller does not rotate when I impress it how is this possible?

"And it's much more fun then a bag of potatos" bahahahha

I notice you weld the same direction as you would stick and not normal mig. Is this because its a flux? Also could I use this gasless mig wire in a gas fed mig with obviously the gas switched off? I noticed Parkside have really started to step their game up with their whole range of quality tools

Is it better than einhell welding machine?

what setting did you use on that iron

What gauge of flux wire did you use?

Fantastic review. I bought a Draper welder for more than that price and it looks like the exact same machine! 🙄

Lidl also has a combined MIG, TIG, flux core and stick welding machine.

@SiskinOnUTube

4 жыл бұрын

I never see it in the shop. I missed the chance of their inverter welder a couple of years ago and I've never seen it back in the store. Wish they'd do an online back catalogue. I'd love a tig.

@charlescarabott7692

4 жыл бұрын

@@SiskinOnUTube it was in Malta lidl stores a short while ago but sadly i missed it too

@Moondog-wc4vm

4 жыл бұрын

@@SiskinOnUTube If you are in the Belfast region the Connswater store has a few of them today (30/07/20) at £149.99, also a few inverters at £39.99

@charlescarabott7692

4 жыл бұрын

@flip inheck yeah there are much better and not much higher in price. Helivite 182 and the ROHS 200 and 250 amp machines as an example are are only about a €100 - €150 more and the quality is way ahead of the lidil welders. But the helivite cant tig (not sure about the ROHS) which for me isint an issue because im only into mig and stick welding.

Thanks for this video !

nice informative video - good guy

Nothings more fun than a bag of potatoes

Good job. I have just bought one of these welders from Lidl, a great price for a basic jobbing welder. I would have liked to have seen how you selected the amperage and wire feed settings for the material you were welding. Just a thought.

@jeanvaljean826

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it's on 4 for wire feed and C for amperage.

@thumperman8490

3 жыл бұрын

jean valjean cheers Jean.

Where will i bought it

Does this welding machine work without gas? & Available in any country flux core wire materials?

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

Yes this welder works without gas, the flux core shields the weld instead of gas.This machine was purchased from a Lidl store hope this helps and thanks for watching

Is 120A enough to weld angle iron and hollow sections, pipes, etc that are around 3 to 5mm?

@andreburger1361

4 жыл бұрын

yes though 5mm might be pushing it

ive just bought one and can’t wait do have a go. great review but would have like to have known the settings for that tickness of material. but definitely more fun that spuds

@danielj.265

3 жыл бұрын

Is it good?

@bmanduprit2962

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielj.265 brilliant

@danielj.265

3 жыл бұрын

@@bmanduprit2962 tnx man

I have this welder and it welds very well for such a cheep machine, the only thing i really can't understand is the stupid strap instead of a handle??

Apart from the "Spatter" that's pretty good . . . . just a little dressing and it's good to go. I think for DIY . . . . just for now and then and small jobs so she doesn't overheat etc . . . well worth the money. Otherwise . . . chuck £600 in and have a medium beast welder.

Could you go through the setting of the welder, gave mine a quick try just spat out beeds wouldn't lay down a decent weld , this is my first Flux core welder have two sticks welder any help would be great 👍

@ciaranwalsh8994

3 жыл бұрын

Have you got the hang of it? If so do you find it easier than stick welding

@johnmorrissey1675

3 жыл бұрын

@@ciaranwalsh8994 yes got it sorted, it was the feed roller didn't have the wire in right, yes it is hander for small jobs, wonder if I can tack stainless steel with it 👍☘️🇮🇪👋

I was going to pick one up and do a review on it, but you've beat me to it. Any idea of the duty cycle on it? Good review BTW.

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks "it's all Fab" duty cycle for this welder is 10% at 120A and 60% at 49A welding current, hope this helps

@noelhenderson725

2 жыл бұрын

Can you show us how to weld cars

Great videos! New sub from Bristol.

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub Ben Martin

It looks like an electrode weld :O/ ...you should wait for it to be cool before to remove impurities.

How much cost ?

wil it buy it in india

Is this any good for simple bodywork on cars\vans??

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is, as you don't put too much heat into the panel. But to get good welds you do need a clean surface free from rust and dirt so you need to go down to bare metal( check out poly carbide abrasive discs ) they are great for preparing panels for welding

You may have got a neater fillet if you had pushed the nozzle rather than dragged it like a rod welder. Great demo though very impressed with the strength of the weld...thanks

@sonovoxx

3 жыл бұрын

Flux core welding produces slag, so you have to follow the old saying "with slag, you drag".

Cord is so close to the welding operation!! Stay safe

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks "TheWoodCrafter" yes the cord does look quite close on video to the sparks, your right safety always comes first thanks for watching

Thanks that was brilliant I appreciated that Wigwam. Burnley. U.K.

One problem with parkside products which are sold through lidl in the uk is you cant get spares .if any componants fail or get worn you cant get spares from lidl .i bought a mini jigsaw fret saw ...it was great till i needed blades. Lidl staff just shrugged ate when i went back to get some and no one at head office lidl gave a toss.i personally wont buy parkside for that reason .they work and are useful but no point if you cant keep them going .

@MrFixma

4 жыл бұрын

Parts are not a problem, Get them here: www.kompernass.com/en/parkside/

@robt2151

2 жыл бұрын

Generally I like Parkside tools but availability is erratic. For example, I have a couple of Lidl airnailers / staplers but can't get the 'ammo' anywhere else; this means I have to stock up when they come in, which in my local Lidl is at intervals of about 18 months. I'm not impressed with their 'Ultimate Speed' range of automotive-related products.

Thinks buddy

What was the wire speed and power?

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

hi Marco Martins, I had the wire speed set at No.4 and the power was between B and C setting on the dials. I was moving slowly from the left of the work-piece to the right with minimal circular movement keeping the pool fairly uniform. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment

Can you weld small, slotted tungsten beads (0.4- 1 mm diameter) to a fishing hook using this set up? Thanks

@hmv4u2

4 жыл бұрын

i think the answer would be no

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

No this type of welder would be unsuitable for such a small item, you would need to consider a jewelers welder or micro laser welder with microscope LCD screen for that type of application

@nicholaszarb2504

4 жыл бұрын

@@magpiemaker560 thanks for the reply. Currently I am soldering the pieces together, but the bond isn't strong enough. Actual size of tungsten beads is 3-4.5mm. Sorry for the incorrect info above.

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicholaszarb2504 Tungsten can take quite a bit of heat that's why they are used for TIG welding in which the welding conical arc is formed by a tungsten electrode. Have you thought about using a chemical bond? there are very strong epoxy metal to metal bonding agents you can get on the market which might work better

@nicholaszarb2504

4 жыл бұрын

@@magpiemaker560 I will certainly check. Thanks for the advice 🙂. Much appreciated.

Is the torch live if you touch a piece of metal without pressing the trigger does it spark?

@wildfrog5803

4 жыл бұрын

well at 7:28 he puts in down on table and nothing happens so i think its not :)

@andreburger1361

4 жыл бұрын

no, you need to press the trigger to engage power

What power supply do you need to work this ? presumably you can't just plug it into a normal domestic power socket ?

@terryatkinson3182

4 жыл бұрын

You can otherwise it wouldn't sell In Lidl....

@robertgreen941

4 жыл бұрын

@@terryatkinson3182 OK thank's for the reply,

@AndysEastCoastAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Most welders upto around 250amps plug into 13A mains

Back in stock at Lidl this week (07/06/21) 👍🏼

@benowen1415

3 жыл бұрын

How much did you buy it for please.

@douglasprovost768

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one for £79.90

Great craic 😎

Has Anyone tried to change polarity on this particular machine? If so how?

@charlescarabott7692

4 жыл бұрын

CO2 MIG is the opposite polarity of flux core i think

@mattfinlay7476

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it has that option

@jimrobertson8357

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlescarabott7692 tests have shown it makes very little difference, In theory , yes you do need to change it but it will work without

@charlescarabott7692

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimrobertson8357 i find that it does make a big difference on my machine at least. But since this welder is flux core only it wont have that option

Soon these will all be sold as used once for €30. like i got my previous arc welder for €20 :D

@rmsnoel1983

4 жыл бұрын

Where do you sell them from?

@clothedwiththesun

3 жыл бұрын

Why???

Hi mate.can you weld stainless steel as well with this welder??

@robertholdsworth4498

4 жыл бұрын

No

@royster3345

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertholdsworth4498 You just need to change the weld wire to use on Stanless.

Hi, When you recorded yourself welding @ 06:27, how far away was the camera actually ? 🤔 Because if it is too close the light coming from the welding can fry/damage the camera sensor. You'd need a ND Filter I think. Thanks ! 😊 Best Regards,

Do you need gas

You now have 1000 likes. Great. Thanks.

picked myself up one the other day. I dont have a clue how to weld but sure what could go wrong.........................

@sgtmatrix

4 жыл бұрын

Be careful, you could blow up in the air. (pro welder)

@therealpritchard1990

4 жыл бұрын

Sgt Matrix how come

@sgtmatrix

4 жыл бұрын

@@therealpritchard1990 Welding is a dangerous activity to take carefully. You are dealing with heat, electricity, moving parts, dangerous rays, smoke, weights, technical issues,....

@sgtmatrix

4 жыл бұрын

@@therealpritchard1990 Most of world's countries even have specific legislations about it.

@therealpritchard1990

4 жыл бұрын

Sgt Matrix yeah that’s true , what sorta smoke .?.. would welding outside be ok

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Koja zica ide za taj aparat ,naziv zice

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

ovo je žica jezgre toka, nema plina potrebnog.

@yovangeorgiev9607

4 жыл бұрын

E71T-GS ili E-71T-11 0.9 ili 0.8mm manja je jako tesko da se nadje

Super 👍

Does it need gas for welding?

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

No gas,the flux inside the wire creates a protective shield the same as stick welding

@provideo2894

3 жыл бұрын

One I see same model and its need compressor conection back side. this one good.no need the compressore conection.

nice ;)

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I bought one 2 years ago. They are absolutely rubbish. Wire keeps stucking.

😍😍😍😍😍

nice review friend. I managed to bag this for £35. Lidl opened a new store a couple of years ago in my nearest town and they were on offer at that price. Bargain.

Funny how every parkside welding videos has more than 2 million views haha Is it possible that we have so much unemployed welders on our planet haha

@BionicRusty

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣 Or they’ve sold 2 million of them that are languishing in a shed or garage somewhere. One of them is in mine. 😂

@i1bike

3 жыл бұрын

@@BionicRusty i am mistified with whole parkside fan world. Since i know majority of people are dumb, im very happy to know that every apprentice isnt xd

@BionicRusty

3 жыл бұрын

@@i1bike 😂 it’s the middle of the aisle phenomenon. Cheap (sometimes) products that we all want but don’t actually need.

@i1bike

3 жыл бұрын

@@BionicRusty Problem is that they are good

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Hup da potatoes

Bit faster next Time mate good video

Stop hitting it there shouldn't be any slag.

@magpiemaker560

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gavin FreedomLover for the comment, flux core welding does leave a little slag the same as arc welding which should remove easily if you do it right. Mig,Tig or Mag welding tends to leave no slag because of the shielding gas

Just got one, and used it today. Spatter galore, can't get anything that looks like a bead irrespective of setting. I need to play with it more, hopefully it's just setting. I've mig welded in the past , worked well, but this is just so damned messy. I'm a bit disappointed right now!