Great TIG Welder for under $1,000 - Aluminum Capable 225 Amps

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  • čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
  • Available for purchase here:
    www.6061.com
    TIG Button variable amperage controller I use: www.6061.com/tigbutton.htm
    Online TIG Welding Aluminum Fabrication School: www.6061.com
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  • @6061
    @6061  Před 2 dny +17

    If you decide to order this welder, please email me through the website and I'll give you a free website subscription ($95 value). Or a 6061 slingshot, you choose.
    PrimeWeld 225x TIG/Stick Machine available for purchase here: www.6061.com
    TIG Button variable amperage controller I use: www.6061.com/tigbutton.htm
    Online TIG Welding Aluminum Fabrication School :www.6061.com
    Thanks for watching
    Aaron@6061.com

    • @dunbarautomotive
      @dunbarautomotive Před 2 dny

      Thank you Aaron, I need to get around to using the 325x I bought a while ago. I wondered what become of the one from 5yrs ago.

  • @avmech2126
    @avmech2126 Před dnem +6

    Welding for over 50 years (mainly TIG, stick, oxy-acetylene), wanted a TIG for my personal use. After a lot of research 3 years ago I was between this machine and an Everlast. Price, quality, and customer service won me over to Primeweld. Got the machine, the Maxcool 3000, and the CK 20 torch with 25’ hoses. Have not regretted it at all. Use the TIG button almost 100% of the time Since that time, a MIG180 and a CUT60 have joined the ranks along with accessories from Primeweld including the 125 cubic foot bottle of argon, up from my previous 80 cubic bottle, dual flowmeter and 25’ hose, 25’ extension chord, 15’ MIG torch, among others. Cannot go wrong with Primeweld.

  • @Ernie-zk3gb
    @Ernie-zk3gb Před dnem +6

    You, your channel and your last PrimeWeld machine were the catalyst for me to pull the trigger and purchase one of their machines for myself.
    Thanks 6061, thanks PrimeWeld.
    Being a neophyte there’s lots of practice & materials I have yet to consume.

  • @ronbelldvm
    @ronbelldvm Před dnem +3

    I purchased the TIG225 a little over a year ago. I'm still learning to Tig weld, but I am very happy with this machine. They have great customer service, probably the best I have experienced.

  • @enegron6987
    @enegron6987 Před dnem +3

    Haa a Master Craftsman with exceptional skill and ability AND perfect welds EVERY TIME saying “I’m out of practice”…is mind blowing but I get it✨💫💎 I know where I’m buying my Prime Weld when I get started. Thanks again for your professionalism you’re a RockStar✨💫💎

  • @alexbuilds706
    @alexbuilds706 Před 2 dny +7

    How did I just find this channel? Love the straight forward and helpful vids.

    • @6061
      @6061  Před 2 dny +6

      Hi Alex,
      Unfortunately, CZcams doesn't recommend my videos nearly as much as they used to several years ago... The old videos received millions of views.
      Click here and sort by "popular" to see the good old ones:
      www.youtube.com/@6061/videos
      Thanks for watching

  • @PennerFab
    @PennerFab Před 2 dny +1

    I've had the primeweld 225 for 5 years now, and it's been a flawless machine 👌

  • @jesscneal
    @jesscneal Před dnem +2

    I bought a 225 last year on a black friday sale. I got one of your Tig buttons to go with it. I've been happy with it so far. Last time I tigged anything was in like 96 on an old ass Lincoln so I basically started from scratch skill wise. I'm slowly getting the hang of it. Also wanted to say I am enjoying your videos lately with the narration/explanation 🤘🤘

  • @dcurry7287
    @dcurry7287 Před 23 hodinami +2

    I was literally hours away from buying an Everlast when you uploaded this. Thanks for the great demo!

    • @6061
      @6061  Před 15 hodinami +2

      @dcurry7287
      If you decide to order one through my website, I'll give you a free website subscription or a discount on a TIG Button if you're interested.
      Thanks,
      Aaron@6061.com

    • @phillhuddleston9445
      @phillhuddleston9445 Před 8 hodinami

      I've had very good luck with mine.

  • @ajsorensen2585
    @ajsorensen2585 Před 2 dny +2

    It's the best budget option for sure! I use the PrimeWeld225 for TIG mostly for aluminum, it's a great machine, it's actually easier to use than some of the way more expensive machines since all the controls have knobs

  • @sting426
    @sting426 Před dnem

    I bought this welder about 5 years ago after watching your video! Wish you sold them then and I would have bought from you. Thanks for all the videos over the years! Been subscribed longer than I can even remember

  • @Ando9909
    @Ando9909 Před 4 hodinami

    I’ve been very impressed with my primeweld TIG 225x. I also ended up buying their MiG 180, and the cut 50dp. All have been amazing machines.

  • @klac1024
    @klac1024 Před 23 hodinami

    The video close ups of your arc shots has really improved. Appreciate it.

  • @wookieecantina
    @wookieecantina Před dnem

    If I would weld have as good as you, I'd be overjoyed. Man, you're skills are absolutely fantastic and I dearly appreciate your channel. Thanks!

  • @dsiegristable
    @dsiegristable Před dnem

    I love my primeweld tig 225x. Have been using it daily for almost 3 years now. No complaints. We typically only use it for DC at low amps for welding thin wall titanium (0.028"). Done some stainless, mild, and aluminum on it all with nothing but great things to say.

  • @tinybuilds2132
    @tinybuilds2132 Před 2 dny +2

    One of the Most awaited video, if you are recommending that should be pretty good 🙏

  • @zippymcfearson2776
    @zippymcfearson2776 Před dnem +2

    Love it. Please show more of the settings.

  • @siqsteen
    @siqsteen Před dnem

    I found this welder 1 day after I bought the Eastwood Tig 200... and I regret not buying this PrimeWeld every day. The Tig 200 isn't bad, but it can't do as much as this machine

  • @FRO_TV
    @FRO_TV Před dnem

    100% love this machine, done a lot of mobile welding with it and shop projects

  • @jtg2737
    @jtg2737 Před 2 dny

    Nice! Hello from San Antonio, TEXAS!

  • @michaelchastain9727

    I love my 225, haven’t tried the finger switch that comes with it, but foot pedal works good.

  • @KZ-yy9pm
    @KZ-yy9pm Před dnem

    Perfect first tig machine. Does everything but fancy waves.

  • @pyromaniac354
    @pyromaniac354 Před 2 dny +1

    I've got a similar welder with the thing switched on the cooling fans sound like a jet engine 😂.
    It's a 200amp machine with 60% duty cycle @200 amps.

  • @mwinner101
    @mwinner101 Před 19 hodinami

    PrimeWeld makes great stuff. Customer service is the best too!

  • @adpadp3769
    @adpadp3769 Před dnem

    I have this welder and love it.

  • @charliehuntsman9827
    @charliehuntsman9827 Před 14 hodinami

    I have the Primeweld 180 love that little machine!!! Looking in getting the Primeweld 325x with the max cool and the cut60

  • @Reaper-ef9ht
    @Reaper-ef9ht Před 6 hodinami

    Great video you got my wheels turning on wanting one of those machines the price seems really fair.👍

  • @nathkrupa3463
    @nathkrupa3463 Před dnem

    Great video sir you are awesome ❤️ 😊

  • @tomthompson7400
    @tomthompson7400 Před 2 dny

    Great to have a low cost option

  • @_hector__
    @_hector__ Před dnem

    Very nice, can't believe I only just now found your channel. Also, there's plenty of 225X videos but not many of the 325X, would love to see your review.

    • @6061
      @6061  Před dnem +2

      325 video coming up shortly.

  • @treyrags
    @treyrags Před dnem +1

    You also just showed that you don't have to have a gas lens or special cup to make good welds. They are convenient, but not necessary.

  • @robertoconnell5992
    @robertoconnell5992 Před dnem

    Got the 225 still can’t tac 1/8 aluminum like you in the corners. I keep melting the corners away.

  • @dallinlambert3484
    @dallinlambert3484 Před 2 dny

    You need to review the prime weld 325 I was just about to purchase one I got a multimatic 220 that I have done thousands of hours of aluminum tig on, but a lot of times I get into the 3/8 plate and it's a pain in the ass cause I got to preheat it, I was hoping that 325 would fix my problem if it's good

    • @6061
      @6061  Před dnem

      I will later this week or early next week... Stay tuned (subscribe, hit notification bell, blah blah)

    • @dallinlambert3484
      @dallinlambert3484 Před dnem

      @@6061 thanks man, you've been a big help over the years bought that tig button in 2020 and never looked back

  • @johnkelly7264
    @johnkelly7264 Před 2 dny +2

    I tried to buy a Primeweld machine a couple of years ago, and they wouldn't sell to me and said they wouldn't support one in Australia. So, I bought a WIA machine... never got to use it because I got sick and gave it away because I didn't think I would be well enough in the future to use it. Now I have recovered, I'm on the lookout for a machine. I would love one of those, because I agree with @DaneSaysStuff, that they are great quality, but I expect the same conditions would apply.

    • @rztrzt
      @rztrzt Před dnem

      Buy something local to your country with dealer/importer support.

  • @workshop593
    @workshop593 Před 2 dny +1

    👍

  • @DaneSaysStuff
    @DaneSaysStuff Před 2 dny +2

    That reminded me, do you have any experience with "LaYZr Tungsten?" I have some but don't have a weld space right now. Wondering how it compares vs the 2% lanthanated I use now.

    • @6061
      @6061  Před 2 dny +7

      Hi Dane,
      I just bought some about 2 weeks ago.
      I'm betting the name is a gimmick, but I may be wrong. I'm going to do some back to back testing with Lanthanated and Ceriated to see if I can notice a difference. I'll make a video.

    • @DaneSaysStuff
      @DaneSaysStuff Před 2 dny +2

      @@6061 That's awesome! Your no bullshit approach is always appreciated!

    • @funfun8095
      @funfun8095 Před dnem +1

      Look up kanekid welds. He uses it, exclusively. I also use it, for all metals. I like it and haven't had any issues with it.
      Would be nice to see 6061 test it out.

  • @JustAnotherHouseCat
    @JustAnotherHouseCat Před 2 dny

    Goated

  • @lolly77
    @lolly77 Před 11 hodinami

    Have you tried yeswelder acdc tig

  • @laiky71
    @laiky71 Před dnem +1

    How do you rate the dynasty series, vs the new HTP and the prime weld? I have a 20-year-old dynasty 200 that I love but when I think of upgrading, I just can't see spending 10G on a miller when i can get the HTP for (i think) half of that or possibly the prime weld for under a grand?? What are your thoughts?

    • @6061
      @6061  Před dnem +2

      Dynasty Top notch (better weld appearance)
      HTP/PrimeWeld very good, but aluminum weld appearance isn't quite as nice. It's a little "grainy" looking in a side by side comparison to the Dynasty using identical settings.

  • @federicoperra3863
    @federicoperra3863 Před 2 dny

    Hi aaron, great channel!
    What do you suggest as "all purpose" machine for diy jobs (iron materials&aluminum)? Tig or mig/mag?
    This machine is available for european market?

  • @young11984
    @young11984 Před dnem +1

    So those aluminum and stainless welds were done with the same tungsten that came with the welder or did you switch from the blue that was in the package?

    • @6061
      @6061  Před dnem +2

      I didn't change anything.
      I only used what was supplied.

  • @darranedmundson1505
    @darranedmundson1505 Před dnem +1

    Any suggestions on welding helmets for older folks needing reading glasses?

    • @dcurry7287
      @dcurry7287 Před 23 hodinami

      Hi, I'm nearsighted rather than farsighted, so I wear my glasses all the time. After borrowing some from friends to try out options, I bought an auto-darkening 3M Speedglas helmet. It leaves me plenty of room without hitting my glasses anywhere.

  • @ohwowthatsgood
    @ohwowthatsgood Před dnem +1

    I've never tig welded, but how do you put the tungsten in the gun with that short back cap? Do you just snip the tungsten with a pair of snips?

    • @6061
      @6061  Před dnem +1

      It's brittle. The best way to shorten it is with a grinding wheel. You gently cut the whole way through.

  • @i2aspire
    @i2aspire Před dnem

    What is the difference between the button that came with the machine to the one you use?

    • @avmech2126
      @avmech2126 Před dnem

      Button that comes with the machine is an on/off button, either off or at the amperage machine is set at. TIG button (I use one) does the same thing the foot pedal does…..you can vary the amperage as you weld. I use it just about 100% of the time.

  • @DonnyBwelding1
    @DonnyBwelding1 Před 17 hodinami

    I shoulda picked up this instead of my magicwave 230i

  • @Shaw.77
    @Shaw.77 Před dnem +1

    How small of a bead can you do with that welder

    • @richardgoldschrafe4747
      @richardgoldschrafe4747 Před dnem

      I can build up an edge of 20 Gauge steel (0.030 roughly) and 0.035 filler and the bead is just wider than the base material if that helps.

  • @leetsauce5727
    @leetsauce5727 Před dnem

    😮 You cut the box! How you gonna ship it now? 😄

    • @leetsauce5727
      @leetsauce5727 Před dnem

      @6061 I'll buy one, but it's gotta have a sticker of you on it 😁

  • @thomasbonnett2283
    @thomasbonnett2283 Před dnem

    You didn't cover any of the adjustments or controls? Show us what is possible? Is hz adjustable? Show us

  • @Y4k407
    @Y4k407 Před dnem

    Are these sold in Europe?

    • @6061
      @6061  Před dnem

      Does UPS ship to your location?

  • @AquaMarine1000
    @AquaMarine1000 Před 8 hodinami

    What is the duty cycle?

    • @6061
      @6061  Před 8 hodinami

      All the specifications are listed on the website
      www.6061.com

  • @jamesa7506
    @jamesa7506 Před dnem +2

    A tig/stick machine that comes complete out of the box(- argon) AND has the 6061 seal of approval for under $1000 !? What more could you ask for? The tig button and subscription to the 6061 website included with the purchase, you say? Stop being a greedy dorkle dong. 👍

  • @michaela.yearous9486
    @michaela.yearous9486 Před 2 dny

    1

  • @MyBsquared
    @MyBsquared Před dnem

    👍