For just $200 it is hard to go wrong. You weld two things and you're ahead of the game.

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

Very true.

Love your technique on tig, please do a tutorial on that.

@VantageWelding

4 күн бұрын

I got plenty of videos homie. Check them out

Great video

@VantageWelding

2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother.

Cool video man. Was wondering about the flux core wire vs gas. Nice on a home set up to not have to deal with a big bulky bottle. Just a bit more cleanup than the gas i guess. That yesweld stick 205 you recomended me still laying it down. It doesnt seem to strugle with the 7018 like this one did.

@VantageWelding

2 ай бұрын

Yeah brother. This small unit is perfect for gas less flux. Once cleaned, it’s just like any other weld. Being able to Tig with it is a bonus in case you got super thing stuff like what I welded for Thomas. Definitely worth the 160 bucks. That 205 is perfect for your’s and your son’s needs brother without having to break the bank

@MisterE103

Ай бұрын

For one thing using gas will greatly reduce your exposure to the toxic heavy metal fumes produced by flux core wire, this is especially important if you'll be welding indoors where the fumes will hang around in the air

@1pcfred

Ай бұрын

Gas is a pain. You have to have the gas.

I had a similar issue with an Everlast 210 EXT and 3/32 -7018. The only rod it would run was the 3/32 Fleetweld by Lincoln. The Hobart 7018 I could not keep the arc going.

@VantageWelding

2 ай бұрын

I think this was just the machine brother. It sputtered around with the Yeswelder brand 6011. But you might be right. I gave the machine away already so I can’t even test it out anymore. 😅

Exactly what I wanted to know. Of course, never having welded before I doubt I'll get the results you got, but at least I know it's in the realm of the possible.

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

If I can do it, so can you!

@jondrew55

Ай бұрын

@@VantageWelding We'll find out. I just ordered one. Think I'll hold off on building roll cages for a while though.

I don't know nothing about welding, just got this machine today and will be practicing soon. Good honest review.

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes brother. Are you you doing it as a hobby?

@Android_Warrior

Ай бұрын

@@VantageWelding : just to fix small stuff around the house and my trailer.

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

@Android_Warrior good stuff. 🫡

Would the welds have been stronger with more penetration with a steeper rod angle?

@VantageWelding

2 ай бұрын

Probably. It’s good enough for the type of work a 145 dollar machine would probably be used for.

Should take note you used mild steel wire on stainless so it's going to be weak and incredibly brittle. So I would ignore that hammer test.

@VantageWelding

7 күн бұрын

I’ll keep this in mind.

What would you recommend for a budget/starter stick/multiprocess welder?

@VantageWelding

25 күн бұрын

Anything you can afford would be a good set up brother. Depends on what it is that you are trying to accomplish. Get a cheap machine to learn on and build from there. No need to spend a lot of all you are trying to do is stick metal together brother. 🫡

Is that one of the two machines that you’ll be reviewing?

@VantageWelding

2 ай бұрын

Yes brother. The other one was a best arc from the previous video. Was a bit more well equipped. They are sending me a plasma cutter now to review.

@lamerariataaaaa

2 ай бұрын

@@VantageWelding nice work!

@VantageWelding

2 ай бұрын

@lamerariataaaaa thank you brother.

Q: is that pipe you welded aluminum, it sure look like it?

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

😢😭

Were you setup on a 110 outlet?

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

Yeah.

What rig torch are you using?

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

It’s actually one of theirs. A @yeswelder Tig rig

What happened to my yes welder it's new and stopped working on mat 22 in the middle of a weld

@VantageWelding

10 күн бұрын

Contact them bro. I’m not a sell rep for them boys. 🤣🤣

My wire untangles as it’s being fed what could it be

@VantageWelding

26 күн бұрын

It’s not snug on the roller it self. If it’s loose it can cause that.

weird it can do stick! And with good flux core wire, you will not have the problem it's so dirty. The wire makes the difference!

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

I think the weld it self was clean once removed the slag off. Came off easy too.

If you sprayed the steel before you MIG welded it with anti-spatter it would have prevented most of that ugly flux core spatter

@VantageWelding

Ай бұрын

Anti-spatter 🤮 people still use that?