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@@tishafaye amazon, you want male to female banana clip extension

I don’t use the tweezers. For permanent jewelry it’s not really a thing. Cross lock tweezers are occasionally useful but the ones supplied with these machines were useless to me

If you are going to be using the welder a lot, the Orion is really the only way to go if you need the microscope (everyone does even they don’t know it). I’d look for a used microscope w orion package. I might be able to get a discount code from them if you want new. I use the arm version in the field and the stand version on my bench. It’s awesome man

As far as I know, there is no microscope option for the Amazon machine. Maybe they have added the option more recently, you would know bc there would be an extra port in the back for connectivity (Ethernet etc). Yes you can hook up grounded clips or pliers to both banana inlets on the front. Remember U-shaped metal connectors or male banana plugs can be used for the ground connections. Congrats on the DIY route :)

Doesn't "need" like it will work without. But its recommended for various reason I cover in other videos

The best welding jump rings are solid gold :) I’d say stainless is better than gold plated from a consistency standpoint. Gold plated can be so many different things. As far you machine blowing up, it’s not normal under normal conditions. By that I mean, clean, sharp electrode, closed jump rings, clean tools. Any of those not true can causes big sparks

Just make sure it doesn't get knocked over. tuck it away :) just make sure your regulator is tight (use a big wrench ), and keep the flow rate low.

You can load them onto the usb stick

Thanks for the info ! Very cool you reverse engineered it. I think for what it is (a cheap welder ) it can work for permanent jewelry. There are a lot of people in the industry who use it. As for other applications, ya man, it’s probably terrible. The bottom line is for people reading this, it’s a starter machine at best. As I said in the video upgrading should be a priority after proof of concept. I don’t even use this machine anymore so I’m not trying to convince people it’s awesome or anything.-just an easy way to get your business started. Also worth noting when this video was made, there were no mid tier micro welders on the market. It was like $300 or $2500. So there was a compelling argument for a starter unit. Now it’s no so clear with much more solid options in the $1k-$1500 ranges. Anyway thanks again for the info !!

This is a funny comment. You obviously didn’t listen to “all the talking”. No electrode broke. The welder does not require argon to function. It functions better with argon. No one is arguing a $250 welder functions like more expensive models (which I own). The only thing misleading here is your comment. But hey, it’s internet, you get the good the bad and the crazy. Thanks for watching. Watch that movie Trolls its right up your alley ;)!

Check out my set up video

In the front :)

Mom and pop places if possible. The big chains are 2-3x !

@@Friction-Jewelry wow thats crazy! Thank you

Can you explain the problem ? Gauge wire / material you are trying to weld? The Orion machines that go to 30J of power probably wont give you much different results. They have higher end models that do 100J+ ..but I'm not sure if power is your issue.

@@amyh.2020 correct, it goes plasma and pools together. I’ve only used it with silver gold filled & steel. There isn’t much cleanup at the small scale I work with. Zero sanding as you can use more welds to smooth it out. It should be noted this machine is not at the level of more expensive micro welders on the market

@@mzkdub2012 i would just avoid the cheap plier kits on Amazon & at Michaels etc. you need 2 pairs chain nose and 1 pair cutters at minimum. my tool kit that we use: - grounded flat nose pliers: xuron 452G and tronex p723 - holding pliers / chainmaille plier flat nose : xuron 452 and for thicker gauge you need something with a bigger tip at least 2-2.5mm wide like xuron 475. I recommend xuron bc they are cheap and decent. My employees like the smaller handle while I like the long tronex handles. Cutters. You need 2 or 3 pairs. One fine one beefy yet precision, one memory wire cutter like the one in this video. A lot of my tool recommendations depend on the chain you are working with. There is no one set that works best for all. Fine cutter: tronex 5223 Medium: lindstrom 8162 Big: xuron 2194 You’ll also need an electrode sharpener I have videos on that

@@JasmineTrujillo-yo1uu argon gas you can at your local welding supply store, or gas chain just google map it. You can even buy a full tank online. The gas itself is inert. It’s not dangerous.

@@Friction-Jewelry omg thank you so much for the advice!!! Do you have a video on how to start a permanent jewelry business? Like do you need insurance? Where can you get insurance? And do vendors ask you to have it on hand ?

Hmm. That is application I don’t have experience with. You can certainly add material to a gap, it’s harder to control vs something like solder. It will take practice but normally if I’m trying to add metal to a joint, I’ll ground the speed wire or whatever, place the electrode on the joint and then bring the wire into the joint.. hard to explain I should make a video on this 😊

@@Friction-Jewelry I appreciate the response. I think I understand.. you lay the wire in the gap then the wire supports as a filler. My application is the cocking teeth on the gun hammer in the TH-cam video… th-cam.com/users/shorts1Kb3RcfkTrA?si=u2GupT3p_aEqw3kB

You don’t need it to start, add it after a few shows if your business is working.

Yes in fact that is prob the best use of this machine

@@Friction-Jewelry can it patch the jewelry or just connect/weld? Thank you very much for the answer. I really need this tool for watchmaking.

@@submariner144 it doenst "patch" unless you add material to the weld

@@Friction-Jewelry of course. I'm sorry for my english. Thank you once again, and have a good one!

Yes! In practice through we do just fine with the original Mpulse, however the PJ and the new Mpulse are worthwhile upgrades if you need a second welder, or you need to work small. Which eventually everyone will be welding links etc. As the industry develops big jump rings will start to go away bc customers will realize they don’t look good.

1) the eye pieces are 5x, but it’s on a different scale (is the only way I can describe it) vs the convex lens of magnifying lamps. More than that, it’s the clarity, free of distortion you get from having the wrong angle or focal length with other magnifiers. Also the eye pieces are swappable. So you can increase magnification but it would decrease field of view so I wouldn’t recommend. 2) Orion / sunstone offers the articulating arm and stand mounts for their scope. The arm is what nearly all PJ companies use. The stand’s only advantage is portability, but its lack of functionality vs the arm make it a bad option imo. As I mentioned in the video You need to be able to move the stylus around freely to do Pj. The stand and ADLs require you to bring someone’s wrist into position (not good), and they also prevent someone from sitting across from you.

Thank you so much, Mike! Wow, you’re up early, lol. I used to live in beautiful SD as well for college! Now on the east coast. Anyhow, I’m sorry I underestimated your response time, as I gave you a heads up on your Etsy contact as well. Below this comment is one more question I had for ya! It’s about being able to perform welds for necklaces and anklets. Thanks!!!!

Hmm. Copper head I assume you mean the collet that holds the tungsten ? It’s just a screw. I’m not sure why it wouldn’t budge / unscrew. Send pics to my IG I guess

@@Friction-Jewelryyes the thing that holds the needle. The outer screw came off just fine, but the inner one that you put in the needle and then put into the pen broke off. I’ll send pics. thank you!

@@ChandoppeHorvath Ive never seen or heard of that happening I'm sorry.

@@Friction-Jewelrythat’s ok. I realize that piece rusted in there and broke off. I got a new pen to replace it. I was freaking out but a simple fix once it came in the mail

@@ChandoppeHorvath it's great you got some customer service. That is one advantage of Amazon, bc they know you can send it back easily.

Glad it was helpful! I know you will like the scope and arm, I believe it is the best way in terms of workflow and accuracy. You will be able to fix any bracelet done by anyone in the world. You will Weld links smaller than you thought possible. After all, how can we "micro" well weld without a "micro-scope" ? :))

All of the welders have a delay period between first connection of a completed circuit and firing. Ya the Amazon machine esp used is so cheap it’s great for proof of concept. When this video was made the zapp (or plus) did not exist. Also Orions could not be had used or refinished for $1500. Like I said in my video if you have a good venue to sell at, it’s worth upgrading right away. If not, Amazon is probably your call.

@@Friction-Jewelry Thank you 🙏 I am considering the zapp plus with the screen

@@robertomesa428 no. But I recommend it.

Ya I’ve been really using these more and more. It’s a bit too clunky for most of our PJ chains but it really does a great job for what it’s intended: hard wire.

There are no shark bites on it, just push to connect. If you are talking about the gas line connection on the back of the welder, you are looking for a bulkhead union 1/4" push to connect. They are on Amazon. You'll need to remove the case to install.

Yes. Never fixed. Luckily I was able to return it. I bought a Cloudray 30W will do review soon.

Def a great comment man. I don't even bother with the glasses anymore. Scope with auto darken all the way!

Hi, I don’t use a clamp. It’s too inconvenient. I used grounded pliers, so the ground is perm wired to the pliers. You can make your own with a soldering iron or you can buy online. Xuron or tronex prob the most popular, but there are others on the market too :)

@@Friction-Jewelry thank you so much!! my machine came with large tweezers that are hard wired maybe just use those? or i can clamp to my pliers right?

@@simoneandnina ya you can clamp to your pliers but just take my advice on this one, buy the grounded pliers. They are like $40. or cut the handle to your pliers and cut the clamp off the wire you have and attach it. I've got a video on how to do it.

@@Friction-Jewelry i appreciate you soooo much! i ordered a pair! thank you again for all you do and the time you take to post these videos. much love!

Go to 1/3 on the settings. Clean your electrode. You need a sharpener. See my other vids on that. 3mm doesn’t matter, it’s the thickens or gauge of the wire / jump ring / chain link that will dictate the settings.

@@Friction-Jewelry Thanks. I have tried that and the first time it will spark, then after that I don't get a spark. Any idea of what could be the problem? I've been searching online for some sort of answer and cant find it!

@@taliespidesigns5757 chances are you aren't getting a spark bc you are flinching or pulling the stylus away too quickly. Try and maintain gentle, even pressure on the weld joint until the machine fires