Thanks for this info! Your welds look great! I have been thinking of picking up the Protig soon and your videos have been helpful, it seems like you have the best info on this welder. I own the Omnipro 220 and it’s a great welder I bought it back in the first month they first came out about a year and a half ago, zero problems so far, I also bought the Titanium 200 ( the new green multi process welder HF sells) it works quite well for a $650 welder! I didn’t need two multi process welders but I also make TH-cam videos and I really thought it would be fun to make some videos comparing both of these welders. Anyhow I definitely have needed a AC tig for some time now and I think it’s time to get one. Ps what Mic are you using? It sounds great. I run the Movo VXR 10 but it really drops off if you step away from it. Take care :)
@@martinbuilt i want to get one. None of the harbor freight stores have them. They said it could take up to a month to get if I pre pay for one. Have you tried the pulse settings on that? If ya have how did it work for ya. What specific cord did ya order thats 25 foot?
You could possibly anneal that copper tube before it starts to work harden on you. Heating it up to 700 degrees F with a torch and letting it cool will anneal the copper and soften it. I know they’re only ten bucks, but if it will save it from breaking that’s money in the bank.
Mike, I purchased the GLS Fab 2 pack of cups from you and was under the impression that I was buying the white unbreakable cups. What I received was the pink ceramic cups. I'm not happy. Can you exchange them? Thanks
Wondering why you thought you were getting the white ones. They have been out of production for years and all the pics on my website are of the ceramic ones. Just trying to fix it so others domt make the same mistakes. If you’re ever not happy with something you get from monkey fab, just send it back. Only restrictions are one year and custom made to order. Thanks
The Omnipro and other HF welders are good, but the MIG whip sucks, I’m waiting on my new one from the same supplier you got the TIG torch from. I don’t mind the TIG torch but I’m thinking about upgrading the torch, pedal and ground from usaweld as well. They’re longer and seem decent.
This is a tig only machine. If you don't need AC tig, look at the Omni Pro 220. The OP 220 is a multiprocess machine that can do DC tig, mig and SMAW (AC/DC stick).
Hey man I’m in the market for a good drill press for my metal fab shop. I seen in this video you have a drill press but I couldn’t see what brand. Do you have any recommendations on one that won’t break the bank?
Uncensored American I never use my drill press. 99.9% hand drill. I was shocked when I started working at a fab shop by how little people used the drill press. Just get good with the hand drill. By yourself a center drill bit and a punch.
That’s how I always was. I hand drilled everything. I bought a little junk drill press and once I started using it I loved it. It just doesn’t have enough ass for the thick metals. I get where you are coming from tho. My hand drills are stronger than the little drill press I have. It takes awhile getting over the hand drill mentality. 😎👍🏻 Once I did tho it’s super easy to just pull the lever on a drill press. 😂 Love your content tho. I just realize I’m answering you on my non Fab TH-cam account. 🤦🏻♂️ Keep making these great videos. I’m just looking thru your older videos after stumbling onto your channel. 👍🏻I appreciate you taking the time to get back with me.
The ProTig models don't need the torch with the knob. The terminal you connect the torch to has a gas port that feeds directly into the torch and the machine controls gas flow. The knob torch is only needed with the OmniPro, because it doesn't have a gas port in either terminal.
are there any hand amperage control for this machine that you know of? I've been looking around and come up with nothing. I'm guessing because of the pin output. if you can find anything like the Tig Button I would appreciate it.
Oh, I guess it is your HTP Invertig. It looks quite different than the current production welders due to the gray bezels. The Invertig's I'm familiar with have black bezels.
@@MonkeyFabGarage cool, I will be learning to tig myself and my 9 year old daughter has always enjoyed mig and stick so I wanna let her learn to tig. Will prob be after the holidays before I pull the trigger on the Tig though.
Hey Mike, thanks for the great vid.. I have a Miller 165 MIG welder and some basic welding experience, but really wanting to get into TIG welding for so many reasons (hello, aluminum!); is the Harbor Freight Vulcan ProTIG 205 a reasonable and reliable starting point? I do a lot of automotive welding where it would be nice not to throw sparks all over the place, and burn through thin body sheet metal.
Dude, you present good information, but your presentation is terrible! BUY A CLIP-ON MIC! You start out talking directly into the camera, then you turn around and mumble to yourself, then you bang parts around. I have to keep my cursor on the volume control and constantly move it up and down to be able to hear what you're saying!
Seriously dude ??? I watched and listened to this video twice and would say its damm near perfect as far as volume and presentation. Your hearing is way too sensitive if u have to adjust volume ! Rediculous.
Thanks for this info! Your welds look great! I have been thinking of picking up the Protig soon and your videos have been helpful, it seems like you have the best info on this welder. I own the Omnipro 220 and it’s a great welder I bought it back in the first month they first came out about a year and a half ago, zero problems so far, I also bought the Titanium 200 ( the new green multi process welder HF sells) it works quite well for a $650 welder! I didn’t need two multi process welders but I also make TH-cam videos and I really thought it would be fun to make some videos comparing both of these welders. Anyhow I definitely have needed a AC tig for some time now and I think it’s time to get one. Ps what Mic are you using? It sounds great. I run the Movo VXR 10 but it really drops off if you step away from it. Take care :)
Hay Mike I like your videos. Excellent understandable information.
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Thank you for the info, just ordered the 25' cord for the pro tig 205
how do you like the 205?
@@brianwilliams4254 I like it, I did change out the torch hose to a lightweight 25' and I think I'm going to upgrade the foot pedal as well.
@@martinbuilt i want to get one. None of the harbor freight stores have them. They said it could take up to a month to get if I pre pay for one.
Have you tried the pulse settings on that? If ya have how did it work for ya. What specific cord did ya order thats 25 foot?
Phil Collins, is that you?
😂😂
Have you welded aluminum on the ahp? If so, how do you compare it to the protig?
I haven’t bought a Tig torch yet for my Vulcan Omnipro 220 yet. Anyone know if I can buy a connector that fits to the machine? Thanks!
You could possibly anneal that copper tube before it starts to work harden on you. Heating it up to 700 degrees F with a torch and letting it cool will anneal the copper and soften it. I know they’re only ten bucks, but if it will save it from breaking that’s money in the bank.
Mike, I purchased the GLS Fab 2 pack of cups from you and was under the impression that I was buying the white unbreakable cups. What I received was the pink ceramic cups. I'm not happy. Can you exchange them? Thanks
Wondering why you thought you were getting the white ones. They have been out of production for years and all the pics on my website are of the ceramic ones. Just trying to fix it so others domt make the same mistakes. If you’re ever not happy with something you get from monkey fab, just send it back. Only restrictions are one year and custom made to order. Thanks
usaweld has a new site and changed some options what was the part # on the hose?
Good job with the tig on the stainless and the color of the weld is awesome
The Omnipro and other HF welders are good, but the MIG whip sucks, I’m waiting on my new one from the same supplier you got the TIG torch from. I don’t mind the TIG torch but I’m thinking about upgrading the torch, pedal and ground from usaweld as well. They’re longer and seem decent.
Would you still recommend the vulcan pro tig 205?
Question from a Newbie. I’m guessing there is a conductor in or around the hose?
I am thinking about buying this welder and was wondering if this machine can use the mig gun sold by H.F. and also what is your
though on this idea?
no
This is a tig only machine. If you don't need AC tig, look at the Omni Pro 220. The OP 220 is a multiprocess machine that can do DC tig, mig and SMAW (AC/DC stick).
Thanks for the info these welders about always kill it on ss.. but mine is doing aluminum well
Dude! Thanks for the vid, super helpful
Hey man I’m in the market for a good drill press for my metal fab shop. I seen in this video you have a drill press but I couldn’t see what brand. Do you have any recommendations on one that won’t break the bank?
Uncensored American I never use my drill press. 99.9% hand drill. I was shocked when I started working at a fab shop by how little people used the drill press. Just get good with the hand drill. By yourself a center drill bit and a punch.
That’s how I always was. I hand drilled everything. I bought a little junk drill press and once I started using it I loved it. It just doesn’t have enough ass for the thick metals. I get where you are coming from tho. My hand drills are stronger than the little drill press I have. It takes awhile getting over the hand drill mentality. 😎👍🏻 Once I did tho it’s super easy to just pull the lever on a drill press. 😂 Love your content tho. I just realize I’m answering you on my non Fab TH-cam account. 🤦🏻♂️ Keep making these great videos. I’m just looking thru your older videos after stumbling onto your channel. 👍🏻I appreciate you taking the time to get back with me.
Really appreciate this information! Thanks!
The Vulcan torch has a knob to turn on the gas when you swap to the flex head how to you turn in the gas?
The ProTig models don't need the torch with the knob. The terminal you connect the torch to has a gas port that feeds directly into the torch and the machine controls gas flow.
The knob torch is only needed with the OmniPro, because it doesn't have a gas port in either terminal.
Great info!
What kind of dual flowmeter do u have?
usaweld.com
Do you have a link to the small flex torch head? And to that super flex torch cable
You can just search #17 flex torch on eBay. That where I usually grab them. Pretty much all the same
Do you know if the torch on the ProTig 165 is upgradeable in the same fashion? I’m thinking of getting one and this comes into play in my decision.
Yes.
great vid
are there any hand amperage control for this machine that you know of? I've been looking around and come up with nothing. I'm guessing because of the pin output. if you can find anything like the Tig Button I would appreciate it.
nope
USA Welds makes a hand control for them.
I've got to get one of those torches for my Everlast welder.
Hft protig 200 or everlast budget ac tig
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Awesome, thanks… this makes a world of difference for a beginner like me, it’s frustrating trying to wrangle that heavy sucker around
Is that a Fronius hidden on your bench by the drill case and aluminum strip?
Padraic McGuire no. I’m not really sure what you’re talking about. Sorry
It is that red and gray cased thing on the camera right side of your bench!
Oh, I guess it is your HTP Invertig. It looks quite different than the current production welders due to the gray bezels. The Invertig's I'm familiar with have black bezels.
Hey Mike, how is the gas consumption bc I have read the post flow setting is rather long.
Troy Jones it is fine for me. I could see how it would be a problem if you were primarily welding aluminum. For steel I like a lot of post flow.
@@MonkeyFabGarage cool, I will be learning to tig myself and my 9 year old daughter has always enjoyed mig and stick so I wanna let her learn to tig. Will prob be after the holidays before I pull the trigger on the Tig though.
I could stand corrected but I believe the post flow is on amps one second of post flow per 20 amps. Or Something like that
Christopher Ponzoo that would make sense. It does seem to vary
Hey Mike, thanks for the great vid.. I have a Miller 165 MIG welder and some basic welding experience, but really wanting to get into TIG welding for so many reasons (hello, aluminum!); is the Harbor Freight Vulcan ProTIG 205 a reasonable and reliable starting point? I do a lot of automotive welding where it would be nice not to throw sparks all over the place, and burn through thin body sheet metal.
Jonathan Lombardo I’ve had the protig 200 for 2 years and haven’t had any issues on steel or aluminum. I love it.
Dude, you present good information, but your presentation is terrible! BUY A CLIP-ON MIC! You start out talking directly into the camera, then you turn around and mumble to yourself, then you bang parts around. I have to keep my cursor on the volume control and constantly move it up and down to be able to hear what you're saying!
i'll go check out your videos and see what you do. thanks
Sounded great to me. Thanks for the video.
Seriously dude ??? I watched and listened to this video twice and would say its damm near perfect as far as volume and presentation. Your hearing is way too sensitive if u have to adjust volume ! Rediculous.
I have the 205 at work and the torch is a no go, kills my hand. Going to upgrade this guy asap