I have a $3,000 multi process machine. I am a combination welder. I use my lincoln weldpak 100 90% of the time for home projects. My multi process machine does fluxcore too, but the weldpak does a great job for the projects I have done at home.
I like the lincoln Weld Pak 140 HD, made 1200 bucks welding rails for a small restaurant. Pretty much made my money back with that job, all self shield fluxcored wire too.
I'll buy them all day used then convert to MIG using generic parts (the kit is a ripoff, plumbing, solenoid style gas valves and wire are not exotic) because it's so handy to have small portable MIG machines. Many owners sell baby FCAW welders after they see how narrow their use case really is but a baby MIG is great to have for auto body work and anywhere you'd otherwise use a suitcase feeder for light stock because a big MIG is heavy, awkward and requires 240V and an extension cord that weighs as much or more than the little Lincoln. I've got industrial welders aplenty for heavy work but I can't grab my ESAB 450 with one hand and toss it in my truck. The classic combo of stick for thick and MIG for thin is so popular because it's versatile, cheap and efficient. BTW best to buy gas cylinders used since they're filled by exchange. The Weldingweb forum is a good info source on owner vs. lease size cylinders, what neck rings including blanks mean and more. Learn that and you can be wallowing in cylinders for cheap and never run out of gas.
I would agree that its limiting. Im usualy using scrap pieces , mower decks , weld on small trailers and have a heck of a time making anything look half decent , but it will stick. Thin stuff is hard not to blow through , and its hard to get hot enough for good penetration. However , its handy as heck , easy to carry on the spot with a generator. Most of my previous welding was alluminum production , and shop repairs with nice gas wire welders so its not going to be the same. The little shield it comes with works fine for body panels on cars , patches , anytime you are mocking up and tack welding so keep it. I wouldnt shy away from it knowing what you expect from it , but a one up would be nice and is on the list.
I looked at this machine a while back and then spent a little more and got the 140 Weldpak because it had more adjustability and could actually MIG. I'm glad I did because I find myself using the MIG more now than the flux core. Flux core has it's place but it makes a mess and smokes like hell. Once you MIG it's tough to go back to flux core.
This guy is amazing, “it says it’s only allowed to weld up to 1/8” plate but I routinely weld 3/16” and in a pinch I’ll even go hog wild and weld 1/4” hahahaha
Buford: “I don’t like my Welder that I’ve been using for 6 years.” Idiot Friend: “You should make a video and post it on CZcams....you’ll get rich!” Buford: “I don’t know what to say.” Idiot Friend: “Just start rambling like you do when you’re high, people will love it.”
Buford🧔: " But what about my spotted beard?" Idiot Friend🤦♂️: "Just put more motor oil on it & say u died it .....again." Buford🧔: " What about my clothes?" Idiot Friend🤦♂️: " Just say those are skinny jeans and the rest to match, also you should were your welding helmet to." Buford🧔: UHhh....OK ill where it on top my hat." Idiot Friend🤦♂️: " One last thing, don't forget to pick up your big rubber baby arm fun toy that is laying by your garage door next to the fan & fuel tank."
Many body shops use that class of welder because they're cheap and small enough to carry inside a truck cab etc. However there is so much competition on the hobby welder level that you should be able to find a better or equal machine for less money. I have an old copper transformer Weld Pak 100 that has a very nice arc. I don't have any issues with buying used decent quality welders because especially with wire welders any problems tend to be operator error (kinked gun cable, never replacing liner etc) and easily fixed. However I have many other welders so I don't have to use the thing as my main machine. Buy the best machine you can manage because you won't regret it. The classic combo of a 240V transformer stick machine (used is fine) and 120v wire welder works for most hobbyists and doesn't break the bank leaving room for tools and a small oxy-acetylene/propane outfit. The Weldingweb forum is easily the best welding forum with the Miller forums second and is well worth reading since it has so many experienced members.
Got mine for free it’s definitely basic but good for home stuff and a gas setup and bottle isn’t too expensive to make switch it to mig but flux core setup can still do 20 gauge steel if you clean your tacks and spread the heat around (I know this isn’t “welding” but you blow through even with massive stick out so only way to do it) only thing I wish was changed was more heat options and maybe a second drive wheel, all in all for how cheap they are second hand wouldn’t not pick one up if you need something cheap and don’t want a amazon welder
Used mine to repair a rusted panel on my 91 Geo Storm. not a SUPER cakewalk, but a good, serviceable stitch weld was relatively easy to accomplish on the lowest settings. Blow-through can be an issue if you're not real, real careful, though. I had substantial history with my particular machine before I started that repair, so I was well acclimated to its little quirks with thin metal & whatnot...
Hey we ok brother what I say is not important what’s important is to share our experience and point of view it doesn’t matter if we right or wrong must of the time what works for other sometimes don’t work for us keep up with the videos,now on that machine just change the ground clamp for a good one,clean to shine metal your piece work,use anti spatter keep your tip 1/2 to3/4 of distance from your work piece don’t weld sheet metal with it 1/8 inch to even 3/16 inches on your thickness and Italian flux core wire and you’ll be impressed guaranteed👌.✌🏻Good luck bro appreciate your videos thank you.
Yeah man no hostility here, that’s all this video is, just my opinion, I love this machine and think it’s a great machine, i just can’t find a rhythm for the thin stuff with it I guess, it welds 1/8 beautifully, I like 1/2 inch gap the wire kinda starts to walk if you get out past that, but I’ll take the advice for sure! I love learning new tricks! And I always appreciated he feed back!!
I agree and regret buying one...Seems to only weld perfectly on certain gauge of steel, and now only works on 7-9 wire speed..I think it needs a new whip...Will be purchasing a miller matic next
Tha is a great welder. I've owned one for over 7 years. Built a 50x 20 fence. A 20 x 12 fence and some other random items. Not a professional. Check my videos for one of the fences.
I agree it is a great machine, I just think it’s to limiting, if your someone doing things like building fences and gates and that kind of thing and that’s all you do then it’s great, this machine welds 1/8 mild steel like a dream, but beyond that it doesn’t have the juice to make a good stick and get the needed penetration, I’m not a pro either.
Like everyone says this guys goes on and on. Once I seen the plastic feeed roller assembly and only 1/8" steel I was done. To convert it to gas with out a tanlk is about $200l Might get a Hobart Handler 140 thats setup for gas for $500 and can weld 3/16" that uses Miller branded parts. If going to invest I rather have one that last and can get parts for. Think i'll save up little more. Those Northern Tools Kutlch ones they don't even sell liners or guns for ( I asked support) Harbor Frieght only sells a liner ( no guns) for thier highesr end model. So those aren't long term investments.
My new machine is a Vulcan MigMax 215, sure it’s harbor freight brand, but it’s easy to get parts for, and it’s a good machine that will do up to 3/8 on both shielding gas and faux core, Hobart is great as well.
Hey bud, if it's anything like mine (Weld Pak 100hd NASCAR Edition) It's already set up to hook gas up to it. You can easily go online and find the kit for it and everything is just plugged up internally on this model but you should see a plastic plug where the gas would feed in and you don't even need a new lead, you can use the one that comes with it with gas! I'm no professional but trust me when I say that you will like the welder a lot more after $150 kit(i paid less but that was years back...?)
That's why the wheels that feed the wire are reversible and you obviously have to use appropriate wire for everything to work correctly but you already have the welder so even if you pay the $150 it's still better than another $600, you know.
Beasley Reese do you have a link to this kit? Or a model number? I just bought this kit for 200$ at the big box store. Never welded in my life but I figured it would be a good shoe in to the world of welding.
After about 4 hours of looking, I can find nothing on the internet about converting the flux core welder featured in this video to a gas system, I may be wrong but I have spent most of today researching this, and this particular welder cannot in my research be converted.
Jacob Stevenson it really is a great machine and for 40 bucks you should go apologize to whoever you stole it from! It’s a great machine for little around the house stuff.
I recommend you see other videos about that particular welding machine there is good one that the guy even cut the metal and show the penetration of the weld just go there and look 👀 at it sir, I have been welding for years and I have more than 30 grand in equipment I don’t make videos I put food on my table welding,that’s the only Lincoln welder I have and you’ll be impressed how much money I’ve made with that simple 110volt. I don’t need a $1000 welding machine to do a crack repair in a dumpster or a dump box on a dump trailer or truck I’ve been doing it for years with that particular welder I don’t know about other flux core welding machine but this one does the job just fine if you know what you doing✌🏻
I never said it doesn’t do the job just fine, I actually said it’s a good machine, I never talked it down at all, but everything you just said you weld is all within the confines that the factory says this machine is capable of welding, I never said I was a sender, I had a few recommendations to do a video on the machine that I use, never did I say I had any amount of experience with other welders, I appreciate your experience and feedback.
Thanks for being honest I’ve had mine for probably nine years and it no longer feeds consistently bumps time to upgrade I think I’m on go for one of those multi packs so I can do Meg welding with or without gas and stick welding a little bit for the same money can’t find one made in the United States which sucks suck thanks for being honest I’ve had mine for probably nine years and it no longer feeds consistently at Bob’s time to upgrade I think I might go for one of those multi packs so I can do Meg welding with or without gas and stick welding a little bit for the same money😘 CANNOT FIND ONE MADE IN USA..... SUCKS, SUKS, SUXX😢😢😢❤️🇺🇸
Pete Lasko yeah it’s hard to find an American made affordable machine, I broke down the went with a Vulcan 215 (video on my channel) it’s good machine so far, no stick capability though.
Good vid sure. But the machine itself it not too bad.. I would give it a 3/5 and Thats for cheap machines. If you can find this for 200 bucks like i did rhen its a steal. Ive bought a uae one maybe 6 months ago and already made 3000 bucks off it
I think it’s a great machine, but it’s a purpose machine and it is limiting as well, the next step up isn’t much more expensive but has a lot more features and is argon capable is all I’m sayin.
Juat saying that Lincoln said it will weld a whatever inch/gauge steel says nothing regarding why you feel that this isn't a welder you should buy. Your criterion for what the difference is between welders was incredibly cloudy. Your only reason not to go with this welder (no longer available) said NOTHING about any relatable reasons why welder "B" would be better... nothing about amp setting choices, polarity, wire speed/feed mechanism issues. "Limiting" as a criticism should come supplied with reasons, not vague stated thickness references. I came away with zero education about something I've wondered for years. My brother-in law does amazing welds with his old Weld-pak on plate up to 1/2", granted that they may not be the deepest of welds, I have always considered buying that welder. Moot point considered! Of course, as with most things, you buy the most you can get for the buck and if possible, scrape up that few $ you can to scale (no pun intended) up!! If you need/want a good welder with smooth arc, variable volt/amps, good penetration, and decent duty cycle ratings, the data I'd hoped to find here, you need MUCH more than a 110V hobby welder! You do get what you pay for, as long as you have the score! I don't know any more now than I did before I saw this vid!
Your clearly not the target audience for this video, people who understand polarity, wire speed, and amp settings aren’t looking at this machine, this video was literally done with the lamest terms possible for a reason, this is an absolute beginner machine, the target audience for this video will take thins machine off the shelf as a “it’s the cheapest one here” take it home and never use it as intended, they will set it exactly how the chart says to and not change anything unless material thickness changes, so no, I didn’t talk very professionally about this machine, your clearly have as much if not more knowledge about welding processes than I do…
So, you’re complaining about a $200 flux core setup? First off you’re complaining about the face mask they gave you... you spent $200 on your setup they aren’t going to give you a $100+ welding hood you’re lucky to even get a welder for $200 I spent over $2,000 on my machine alone (Miller 220 AC/DC) you get what you pay for Lincoln electric makes great welders you just have to spend more money... get a 140 HD or a 180 HD and you’ll have 0 problems just be prepared to spend between $1000-1400
RC GTAMC you obviously make money welding, and you obviously missed the point of the video, I’m not complaining about anything, I’m pointing out what I see as lacking or a miss, this is an opinion and my opinion was to SPEND MORE MONEY for a BETTER machine, sorry I couldn’t keep your attention for the whole video.
I’m just a guy trying to build a stick burner smoker so I bought this. It does a good job with the flux core wire. And you can weld 1/4” material with it. Oh, If you don’t have a manual I believe you can download one from Lincoln
These videos where the commentator just rambles are very difficult to endure. I wish they'd write a script if they have something to say/share and get on with it. Some of them just like to listen to their own voice and I guess I'm just not very tolerant of that.
It’s all a matter of what you want to do, if your just messin with stuff at the house it’s a good machine, but if you wanna get into heavier material you’ll want a bigger machine.
@@Bufordboone for starters I need to build new walkway gates for my house. I want to build new exhaust for a few of my cars too. I think it can handle that but eventually I'll build some structural parts on my truck and that might be outside of the capability. My neighbor has the 140 and likes it, that might be better.
IMO, go with the 140 (Hobart I’m assuming) cause it’s dual you can flux core or gas shield, can do up to 1/4 inch material, and it’s really not gonna break the bank in price difference.
I try to edit the pauses out, sometimes I don’t feel like they are long enough to worry about, I didn’t really have adequate time to record and edit this video let alone think about the content of it before hand, it was really off the hip.
@@Bufordboone I was just in a smart ass mood, my bad. I was more frustrated with my own inability as a welder and I was a bit impatient trying to find the answers I was looking for. Thanks for putting up a video.
I have no problems with this welder, welded many projects, fixed things, seems this excuse of the welder is no excuse of the welder, it is the operator using the welder. Your not putting together a high ride building with it, it is made for a home owner with small projects, if you need to weld like putting together beams for a high rise, then you should have purchased a better or a number higher than this one. being on a budget is no reason to mock a welder you purchased, then purchase a different brand on your budget and see how good or better than this model. No problems with this one,, hint, if you have bigger steel and bigger projects, go buy some gas for your project, works better than flux core, but I have welded with flux core with this one, no issues at all, get use to the settings and you won't be crying about buying it. It is the operator not the welder??????
Bruh! I did not bash the welder a single flippin time! I know exactly what the welder was intended for, and LIKE I SAID In the video it is great at that, I said it’s a great machine and does exactly what it is advertised to do, it is a budget flux core welder, I understand that and SAID THAT, I bought a bigger better gas capable welder because this one doesn’t fulfill MY NEEDS, the point of this video is to show exactly what the welder can do and maybe help some people who are on the fence, which it has, to purchase the right welder for their specific needs!
The only place these things shine is on metal so thin it can't be stick welded. You could literally weld a tin can with this thing. The problem is you can't weld much more than that. And that ain't joking.
You're totally wrong. Check my videos for a fence I built. If you can't weld that is something else. I've done so much with that welder that already paid tenfold
@@BAKERHUSKIE I looked at your video and just like I say. That tubing is very thin and that welder shines on that stuff. You couldn't double the thickness of it though because your maxed out, it has none left to give if you need it.
@@RC-Heli835 nope, some of the tubing is 14g. You can weld up to 1/2 inch steel. Stainless steel is something else. I have done window and door bars with 1/2" solid steel.
G Lévesque that’s your opinion, my expectations of the machine were fairly low, I knew what I was buying, like I said in the video over and over it did what it’s advertised to do.
Grow up people, its a small one, but works great. If you need bigger than go get it. Better yet, learn why you and not the equipment is at fault. Hold the tip back away from the metal more mite help.
I didn't get two minutes into this video, I had to stop it. Dude, I don't want to hear your jokes about rainbows, and I don't want to hear how and why you bought the welder. I'm now going to search for a simple tutorial, without all the clowning around.
You sir have no idea what you talking about,people needs to know and learn why there is different types of welding machine before makes welding videos saying that the factory is wrong learn about the welder first then make a video🙄🤫
I bought this welder 17 years ago when it was $125. I use it for small home projects. Works fine.
You use this machine for what it seems to have been intended for.
I have a $3,000 multi process machine. I am a combination welder. I use my lincoln weldpak 100 90% of the time for home projects. My multi process machine does fluxcore too, but the weldpak does a great job for the projects I have done at home.
How would you say your weldpak would do welding up exhaust?
@@SingleCabCrew Awesome for exhaust make sure your polarity is right for fluxcore
@@dusty1498 a year old but I appreciate the reply, going to be picking one up in a month
@@SingleCabCrew .30 wire and drag the puddle 3/8 wire stick out
Go to the 8:00 mark. He gives advice and tells why you shouldn't buy it. Good reason.
Thank you. You save me 8 minutes of my live. 👍🏻
Thank you. Tl;dw If you buy a welder don't cheap out if you're in for a penny you're in for a pound. That whole video.
I like the lincoln Weld Pak 140 HD, made 1200 bucks welding rails for a small restaurant. Pretty much made my money back with that job, all self shield fluxcored wire too.
Omg get to the point damn!
This guy took so long explaining I bought 2 of these welders. Now I weld with both hands!
Impressive skills!
Love it
Lol
Both hands you say??? are you looking for a job?
dude you crack me up!!! both hands....
I'll buy them all day used then convert to MIG using generic parts (the kit is a ripoff, plumbing, solenoid style gas valves and wire are not exotic) because it's so handy to have small portable MIG machines. Many owners sell baby FCAW welders after they see how narrow their use case really is but a baby MIG is great to have for auto body work and anywhere you'd otherwise use a suitcase feeder for light stock because a big MIG is heavy, awkward and requires 240V and an extension cord that weighs as much or more than the little Lincoln.
I've got industrial welders aplenty for heavy work but I can't grab my ESAB 450 with one hand and toss it in my truck. The classic combo of stick for thick and MIG for thin is so popular because it's versatile, cheap and efficient.
BTW best to buy gas cylinders used since they're filled by exchange. The Weldingweb forum is a good info source on owner vs. lease size cylinders, what neck rings including blanks mean and more. Learn that and you can be wallowing in cylinders for cheap and never run out of gas.
Do you have a guide to convert this one to mig you used? I just grabbed one used for a bargain.
I would agree that its limiting. Im usualy using scrap pieces , mower decks , weld on small trailers and have a heck of a time making anything look half decent , but it will stick. Thin stuff is hard not to blow through , and its hard to get hot enough for good penetration. However , its handy as heck , easy to carry on the spot with a generator. Most of my previous welding was alluminum production , and shop repairs with nice gas wire welders so its not going to be the same. The little shield it comes with works fine for body panels on cars , patches , anytime you are mocking up and tack welding so keep it. I wouldnt shy away from it knowing what you expect from it , but a one up would be nice and is on the list.
I looked at this machine a while back and then spent a little more and got the 140 Weldpak because it had more adjustability and could actually MIG. I'm glad I did because I find myself using the MIG more now than the flux core. Flux core has it's place but it makes a mess and smokes like hell. Once you MIG it's tough to go back to flux core.
Exactly!!
You need a machine that you can reverse the polarity for flux core.
I've been using the 3200 for years with no problem,, its been doing whatever I need it to'
I had one for 20 years and it still works well.
I'm at 7 minutes in. I cant watch anymore.
To to to today junior!
This guy is amazing, “it says it’s only allowed to weld up to 1/8” plate but I routinely weld 3/16” and in a pinch I’ll even go hog wild and weld 1/4” hahahaha
Manufacturers recommendation is 1/8th, but 1/4 will stick.
Buford: “I don’t like my Welder that I’ve been using for 6 years.”
Idiot Friend: “You should make a video and post it on CZcams....you’ll get rich!”
Buford: “I don’t know what to say.”
Idiot Friend: “Just start rambling like you do when you’re high, people will love it.”
🤣🤣🤣 your a dumbass too!!
🤣🤣
Buford🧔: " But what about my spotted beard?"
Idiot Friend🤦♂️: "Just put more motor oil on it & say u died it .....again."
Buford🧔: " What about my clothes?"
Idiot Friend🤦♂️: " Just say those are skinny jeans and the rest to match, also you should were your welding helmet to."
Buford🧔: UHhh....OK ill where it on top my hat."
Idiot Friend🤦♂️: " One last thing, don't forget to pick up your big rubber baby arm fun toy that is laying by your garage door next to the fan & fuel tank."
Many body shops use that class of welder because they're cheap and small enough to carry inside a truck cab etc. However there is so much competition on the hobby welder level that you should be able to find a better or equal machine for less money. I have an old copper transformer Weld Pak 100 that has a very nice arc. I don't have any issues with buying used decent quality welders because especially with wire welders any problems tend to be operator error (kinked gun cable, never replacing liner etc) and easily fixed.
However I have many other welders so I don't have to use the thing as my main machine. Buy the best machine you can manage because you won't regret it. The classic combo of a 240V transformer stick machine (used is fine) and 120v wire welder works for most hobbyists and doesn't break the bank leaving room for tools and a small oxy-acetylene/propane outfit.
The Weldingweb forum is easily the best welding forum with the Miller forums second and is well worth reading since it has so many experienced members.
Got mine for free it’s definitely basic but good for home stuff and a gas setup and bottle isn’t too expensive to make switch it to mig but flux core setup can still do 20 gauge steel if you clean your tacks and spread the heat around (I know this isn’t “welding” but you blow through even with massive stick out so only way to do it) only thing I wish was changed was more heat options and maybe a second drive wheel, all in all for how cheap they are second hand wouldn’t not pick one up if you need something cheap and don’t want a amazon welder
Used mine to repair a rusted panel on my 91 Geo Storm. not a SUPER cakewalk, but a good, serviceable stitch weld was relatively easy to accomplish on the lowest settings. Blow-through can be an issue if you're not real, real careful, though. I had substantial history with my particular machine before I started that repair, so I was well acclimated to its little quirks with thin metal & whatnot...
If you want to move up in power, Old Tombstones are cheap Lincoln or Miller some are AC/DC, last forever and weld 1/2 INCH!
Thanks for your advice, I just bought a welder for a project I'm working on and every little bit helps right now.
Hey we ok brother what I say is not important what’s important is to share our experience and point of view it doesn’t matter if we right or wrong must of the time what works for other sometimes don’t work for us keep up with the videos,now on that machine just change the ground clamp for a good one,clean to shine metal your piece work,use anti spatter keep your tip 1/2 to3/4 of distance from your work piece don’t weld sheet metal with it 1/8 inch to even 3/16 inches on your thickness and Italian flux core wire and you’ll be impressed guaranteed👌.✌🏻Good luck bro appreciate your videos thank you.
Yeah man no hostility here, that’s all this video is, just my opinion, I love this machine and think it’s a great machine, i just can’t find a rhythm for the thin stuff with it I guess, it welds 1/8 beautifully, I like 1/2 inch gap the wire kinda starts to walk if you get out past that, but I’ll take the advice for sure! I love learning new tricks! And I always appreciated he feed back!!
I agree and regret buying one...Seems to only weld perfectly on certain gauge of steel, and now only works on 7-9 wire speed..I think it needs a new whip...Will be purchasing a miller matic next
I got one cheap at pawn shop. Does ok as I don’t need it very often
Same here. $100 out the door, including their “warranty” 🙄 It was a quite a bit dirty but when cleaned up it looked near new.
"I would not buy this" "That's why I would not buy this machine" "I'm not gonna say I regret buying this machine" Huh...interesting bro.
Tha is a great welder. I've owned one for over 7 years. Built a 50x 20 fence. A 20 x 12 fence and some other random items. Not a professional. Check my videos for one of the fences.
I agree it is a great machine, I just think it’s to limiting, if your someone doing things like building fences and gates and that kind of thing and that’s all you do then it’s great, this machine welds 1/8 mild steel like a dream, but beyond that it doesn’t have the juice to make a good stick and get the needed penetration, I’m not a pro either.
I bought the 140 and 180 garbage welders. Bought the 256 night and day brotha
Like everyone says this guys goes on and on. Once I seen the plastic feeed roller assembly and only 1/8" steel I was done. To convert it to gas with out a tanlk is about $200l Might get a Hobart Handler 140 thats setup for gas for $500 and can weld 3/16" that uses Miller branded parts. If going to invest I rather have one that last and can get parts for. Think i'll save up little more. Those Northern Tools Kutlch ones they don't even sell liners or guns for ( I asked support) Harbor Frieght only sells a liner ( no guns) for thier highesr end model. So those aren't long term investments.
My new machine is a Vulcan MigMax 215, sure it’s harbor freight brand, but it’s easy to get parts for, and it’s a good machine that will do up to 3/8 on both shielding gas and faux core, Hobart is great as well.
Lincoln Electric Weld Pak 140, $900 + on Amazon. Welders have skyrocket in price the past few years.
Hey bud, if it's anything like mine (Weld Pak 100hd NASCAR Edition) It's already set up to hook gas up to it. You can easily go online and find the kit for it and everything is just plugged up internally on this model but you should see a plastic plug where the gas would feed in and you don't even need a new lead, you can use the one that comes with it with gas! I'm no professional but trust me when I say that you will like the welder a lot more after $150 kit(i paid less but that was years back...?)
That's why the wheels that feed the wire are reversible and you obviously have to use appropriate wire for everything to work correctly but you already have the welder so even if you pay the $150 it's still better than another $600, you know.
I will for sure look into this and see if I can’t find something in there for gas feed.
Beasley Reese do you have a link to this kit? Or a model number? I just bought this kit for 200$ at the big box store. Never welded in my life but I figured it would be a good shoe in to the world of welding.
Buford Boone please let us know if and when you find something
After about 4 hours of looking, I can find nothing on the internet about converting the flux core welder featured in this video to a gas system, I may be wrong but I have spent most of today researching this, and this particular welder cannot in my research be converted.
I got a smokin deal on one today payed $40 and it works couldn’t turn it down trying to learn more about it today
Jacob Stevenson it really is a great machine and for 40 bucks you should go apologize to whoever you stole it from! It’s a great machine for little around the house stuff.
Do you know the part number for the nozzle that you have on it at the 5:00 mark?
I don’t, I actually bought that front grange co op years ago, before I really had any idea what I was doing, just got lucky that it worked.
If one really wanted flux core only, Titanium 125 or Forney Easy weld FC 140 are cheaper options
Paid 150.00 10 + years ago, used the hell out of it, being a novice welder, drive gear finally went out,
How much wire have yall thrown away using this machine due to improper spool tension?
None.
Cut the first 8.5 minutes out of this, and reupload it. Without the music.
Thank you!
I recommend you see other videos about that particular welding machine there is good one that the guy even cut the metal and show the penetration of the weld just go there and look 👀 at it sir, I have been welding for years and I have more than 30 grand in equipment I don’t make videos I put food on my table welding,that’s the only Lincoln welder I have and you’ll be impressed how much money I’ve made with that simple 110volt. I don’t need a $1000 welding machine to do a crack repair in a dumpster or a dump box on a dump trailer or truck I’ve been doing it for years with that particular welder I don’t know about other flux core welding machine but this one does the job just fine if you know what you doing✌🏻
I never said it doesn’t do the job just fine, I actually said it’s a good machine, I never talked it down at all, but everything you just said you weld is all within the confines that the factory says this machine is capable of welding, I never said I was a sender, I had a few recommendations to do a video on the machine that I use, never did I say I had any amount of experience with other welders, I appreciate your experience and feedback.
Thanks for being honest I’ve had mine for probably nine years and it no longer feeds consistently bumps time to upgrade I think I’m on go for one of those multi packs so I can do Meg welding with or without gas and stick welding a little bit for the same money can’t find one made in the United States which sucks suck thanks for being honest I’ve had mine for probably nine years and it no longer feeds consistently at Bob’s time to upgrade I think I might go for one of those multi packs so I can do Meg welding with or without gas and stick welding a little bit for the same money😘 CANNOT FIND ONE MADE IN USA..... SUCKS, SUKS, SUXX😢😢😢❤️🇺🇸
Pete Lasko yeah it’s hard to find an American made affordable machine, I broke down the went with a Vulcan 215 (video on my channel) it’s good machine so far, no stick capability though.
did you know there is a Gaz kit available for it.
Good vid sure.
But the machine itself it not too bad.. I would give it a 3/5 and Thats for cheap machines.
If you can find this for 200 bucks like i did rhen its a steal.
Ive bought a uae one maybe 6 months ago and already made 3000 bucks off it
I think it’s a great machine, but it’s a purpose machine and it is limiting as well, the next step up isn’t much more expensive but has a lot more features and is argon capable is all I’m sayin.
I just paid 200 at pawn shop
picked one up at a pawn shop for $50. work fine for me... I would buy it again and pay $100...
I would to, I never said it’s a bad machine, it’s a limiting machine though.
I can’t complain for buying one off the streets for $50 lol
No you cannot, I would buy one for 50 bucks lol, it’s a good machine.
@@Bufordboone I used it a few times but I plan on using it more to get small things done around on my truck. 😆
seen this machine on sale at dollar store just last week
Juat saying that Lincoln said it will weld a whatever inch/gauge steel says nothing regarding why you feel that this isn't a welder you should buy. Your criterion for what the difference is between welders was incredibly cloudy. Your only reason not to go with this welder (no longer available) said NOTHING about any relatable reasons why welder "B" would be better... nothing about amp setting choices, polarity, wire speed/feed mechanism issues. "Limiting" as a criticism should come supplied with reasons, not vague stated thickness references. I came away with zero education about something I've wondered for years. My brother-in law does amazing welds with his old Weld-pak on plate up to 1/2", granted that they may not be the deepest of welds, I have always considered buying that welder. Moot point considered! Of course, as with most things, you buy the most you can get for the buck and if possible, scrape up that few $ you can to scale (no pun intended) up!! If you need/want a good welder with smooth arc, variable volt/amps, good penetration, and decent duty cycle ratings, the data I'd hoped to find here, you need MUCH more than a 110V hobby welder! You do get what you pay for, as long as you have the score! I don't know any more now than I did before I saw this vid!
Your clearly not the target audience for this video, people who understand polarity, wire speed, and amp settings aren’t looking at this machine, this video was literally done with the lamest terms possible for a reason, this is an absolute beginner machine, the target audience for this video will take thins machine off the shelf as a “it’s the cheapest one here” take it home and never use it as intended, they will set it exactly how the chart says to and not change anything unless material thickness changes, so no, I didn’t talk very professionally about this machine, your clearly have as much if not more knowledge about welding processes than I do…
What size of wire u used for it
Pretty sure I was running .035.
Geez! I just bought one on OfferUp for $100 should I ask for a return
No, not if all you want to do is hobby stuff or less that 1/8 inch stuff, it’s a great machine for the right person, but it’s pretty limiting.
Alexandro H. Also 100 bucks is a deal!
can you put the 10lbs wire spool on this? I have one and am afraid to buy the wire before I know lol
I never put a 10 pound spool in mine, so I really don’t know.
@@Bufordboone It will take the 10lb spool,you just need the 10ld spool adapter, I just put on a 10 pounder on mine.
So, you’re complaining about a $200 flux core setup? First off you’re complaining about the face mask they gave you... you spent $200 on your setup they aren’t going to give you a $100+ welding hood you’re lucky to even get a welder for $200 I spent over $2,000 on my machine alone (Miller 220 AC/DC) you get what you pay for Lincoln electric makes great welders you just have to spend more money... get a 140 HD or a 180 HD and you’ll have 0 problems just be prepared to spend between $1000-1400
And the $1000-1400 is EVERYTHING from the argon to the welding cart to the welding hood. Just clarifying
RC GTAMC you obviously make money welding, and you obviously missed the point of the video, I’m not complaining about anything, I’m pointing out what I see as lacking or a miss, this is an opinion and my opinion was to SPEND MORE MONEY for a BETTER machine, sorry I couldn’t keep your attention for the whole video.
Just paid 200 at a pawn shop hope I like it ..
It’s a good machine for the right person.
It has 2 sides because they where probably cheaper and what was provided by China.
I can do 3/16 with a century fc90. This one should do 1/4 to 5/16
Probably do quarter with a decent bevel, but regardless, all info given in video is from manufacturer.
There's no way in the world you would do 1/4 inch steel with this little machine. It's only 88 amps
Carlos robles I tried quarter, didn’t trust it at all.
What does the switch that flips from 1 to 2 do
Dildo Shwaggins_ it is a setting for a hotter ark, the guide on the inside of the door should explain it.
I’m just a guy trying to build a stick burner smoker so I bought this. It does a good job with the flux core wire. And you can weld 1/4” material with it. Oh, If you don’t have a manual I believe you can download one from Lincoln
He negates every point he makes by complimenting it after he says how bad it is.
That’s the point of the video, for every high there is a low…
What machine would you recommend?
One step up from this one, I can’t remember the number.
The 140 is next then the 280 which I own but it's 220v. But it's worth it if you weld up to 5/8 plate thickness.
Forgot about the 180.
@@grimcat27 yeah you're right 180 it's what I own and not 280. Fat fingers lol
It's what I learned on.
These videos where the commentator just rambles are very difficult to endure. I wish they'd write a script if they have something to say/share and get on with it. Some of them just like to listen to their own voice and I guess I'm just not very tolerant of that.
thanks for this vid.
I was gonna buy one used for $200. Now I'm just gonna wait and buy a better one.
It’s all a matter of what you want to do, if your just messin with stuff at the house it’s a good machine, but if you wanna get into heavier material you’ll want a bigger machine.
@@Bufordboone for starters I need to build new walkway gates for my house. I want to build new exhaust for a few of my cars too. I think it can handle that but eventually I'll build some structural parts on my truck and that might be outside of the capability. My neighbor has the 140 and likes it, that might be better.
IMO, go with the 140 (Hobart I’m assuming) cause it’s dual you can flux core or gas shield, can do up to 1/4 inch material, and it’s really not gonna break the bank in price difference.
Byyyyyeeeeeeee
Unicorns and rainbows are you a welder?
No sir.
I feel dumber after watching this
I feel dumber reading this.
Man, those pauses are difficult to get through. Do you think people finish his sentences for him when he has conversations.
I try to edit the pauses out, sometimes I don’t feel like they are long enough to worry about, I didn’t really have adequate time to record and edit this video let alone think about the content of it before hand, it was really off the hip.
@@Bufordboone
I was just in a smart ass mood, my bad.
I was more frustrated with my own inability as a welder and I was a bit impatient trying to find the answers I was looking for. Thanks for putting up a video.
It’s frustrating learning to weld, it’s also frustrating listening to someone stumble over themselves, camera shy still.
I have no problems with this welder, welded many projects, fixed things, seems this excuse of the welder is no excuse of the welder, it is the operator using the welder. Your not putting together a high ride building with it, it is made for a home owner with small projects, if you need to weld like putting together beams for a high rise, then you should have purchased a better or a number higher than this one. being on a budget is no reason to mock a welder you purchased, then purchase a different brand on your budget and see how good or better than this model. No problems with this one,, hint, if you have bigger steel and bigger projects, go buy some gas for your project, works better than flux core, but I have welded with flux core with this one, no issues at all, get use to the settings and you won't be crying about buying it. It is the operator not the welder??????
Bruh! I did not bash the welder a single flippin time! I know exactly what the welder was intended for, and LIKE I SAID In the video it is great at that, I said it’s a great machine and does exactly what it is advertised to do, it is a budget flux core welder, I understand that and SAID THAT, I bought a bigger better gas capable welder because this one doesn’t fulfill MY NEEDS, the point of this video is to show exactly what the welder can do and maybe help some people who are on the fence, which it has, to purchase the right welder for their specific needs!
Hi ,have a question;is it normal on this welder after weld 30 min wire just stop coming out the I wait and work normal ?
Yeah it’s a heat cut, it’s overheating is why it’s stopping.
Do you recommend any other home welder? Because I have side jobs and I don’t like to wait ;thank you for read me
Es 110o220
This the 125 hd?
It’s probably the same, the 125 HD is probably newer.
This dude good
This machine not use gas ??
Rolando Garcia correct this machine is not capable of using gas.
@@Bufordboone I buy a kit for it and boom it does mig
If you put down a God dam bead ....
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This welder is for c players don’t buy if you welding more than 30 min a day
Agree.
Jesus... have a script ready... who's got time for the point to be made? Was it ever? I don't know... couldn't sit through it.
The only place these things shine is on metal so thin it can't be stick welded. You could literally weld a tin can with this thing. The problem is you can't weld much more than that.
And that ain't joking.
Bull...
You're totally wrong. Check my videos for a fence I built. If you can't weld that is something else. I've done so much with that welder that already paid tenfold
@@BAKERHUSKIE I looked at your video and just like I say. That tubing is very thin and that welder shines on that stuff. You couldn't double the thickness of it though because your maxed out, it has none left to give if you need it.
@@RC-Heli835 nope, some of the tubing is 14g. You can weld up to 1/2 inch steel. Stainless steel is something else. I have done window and door bars with 1/2" solid steel.
@@BAKERHUSKIE And yours is the Lincoln Weld Pak 10949?
What the hek do you expected for $265.00 ?
G Lévesque this question makes its very clear you either didn’t watch the video and didn’t understand.
@@Bufordboone I did watch the video. I think you just expected too much for $265.
G Lévesque that’s your opinion, my expectations of the machine were fairly low, I knew what I was buying, like I said in the video over and over it did what it’s advertised to do.
Grow up people, its a small one, but works great. If you need bigger than go get it. Better yet, learn why you and not the equipment is at fault. Hold the tip back away from the metal more mite help.
This guy talks out of both sides of his mouth.
I didn't get two minutes into this video, I had to stop it.
Dude, I don't want to hear your jokes about rainbows, and I don't want to hear how and why you bought the welder. I'm now going to search for a simple tutorial, without all the clowning around.
🌈 🦄 nobody cares 🦄 🌈
You sir have no idea what you talking about,people needs to know and learn why there is different types of welding machine before makes welding videos saying that the factory is wrong learn about the welder first then make a video🙄🤫
Felix Pozo Egan did I say the factory was wrong? This video is about this one specific machine.
It comes with a piece of shit shield, buy a real helmet.
Lets spend all day talking in circles bet your fun ti drink with dont have many friends ahyyy so you need to talk to a camera
This video needs to be shortened ! This juy just babbles too much ! He seems to know about the welder, but takes soooo long discussing it !
Robert Thomas yeah this guy is a jackass!
I thought rainbow represent gay
This video is painful.
Not as painful as watching you yammer about bullshit nobody cares about.