Thanks for this. My plan is to build a DIY truck camper with a metal frame, so I'm going to have to buy a welder and learn to weld. One of my goals is to try to make this as inexpensive as I can while also making it as high-quality as I can. We'll have to see how that works out. :)
Okay sounds good if you run into any trouble welding like thin wall tubing there are several tricks that I've learned over the years that make it a lot easier just let me know
That's definitely a good point I've ran across several welding machines that aren't even close to what they said I'm sure they can vary some and the consistency of China of course but I'm quite used to running the different electrodes at different settings and knowing what they run like and it seems to be quite accurate on this particular one
Well I have never used one but I just read through its specification and it sounds like it could be good !!. Well if you get one let me know what you think!!
Good question I am going to have to do a video on the subject of this soon I have a Schneider electric 6.2 KW hybrid inverter with 8 225 amp lead acid batteries that our wired for 48 volts with a PV solar array of 7,800 Watts I've done lots of welding off grid on it I have found running an 1/8" electrode at around 100 amps draws about 2.2 or so kilowatts one of the things that's going to make a big difference is the quality of the inverter you have whether it's pure sine wave or modulating sine wave as well as to make sure your inverter can handle near the 3 KW continuously for at least some period of time without having an issue as well as what it's peak power rating is for example the Schneider we have is 12,000 Watt peak. if you're just trying to weld something in a pinch I might consider using the 1/16 welding electrodes that operate usually from 20 to 55 amps
I’ve got an old Lincoln tombstone. Been a good machine on the farm but still AC. I wanted a portable DC. Almost went with a Hobart 160i Stickmate. Then after some checking found the Hobart/Miller 160 are both Chinese. Decided to give this cheap machine a try after seeing this video, as it seems to be roughly the same quality for a fraction of the cost. I ordered one. We’ll see. If you get the opportunity to show any more work you’ve done with it please do. Enjoyed the video.
I bought one of these about A month ago. And have only used it on 110 volts so far. I'm impressed. welds thin stainless without any problem. Think I paid $112 for it. Money well spent.
Awesome video, I just received my machine and I plugged it in first thing. The amperage knob seems strange to me, no stops but it does dail in the amperage. I bought some 6011 and 7018 rods both in 3/32 and 1/8. I got a small tractor just a matter of time before something cracks or breaks so until that time I practice fusing everything I find laying around.
Awesome display of skill overcomes equipment! I certainly don't have your welding skills but I am a firm believer of the concept you show in this video. I'm an inspiring hobby welder. I'm all about learning to get good and effective results with equipment that is far inferior in specs and features. New sub here and loving the content on your channel. 👍
Good film TU.. Amazing how much time you can spend working on your knees when you are young. but man pay backs are hell when you are in your 60s. welding since 11..strange.
My van's inverter can output 110v 1200 Watts (possibly double at peak) while the engine is running? My starter battery is a heavy duty 12v dual purpose marine deep cycle battery 115 AH and I'm connected to it with thick solid copper 1ga cables only 3 feet away. I've been able to run a 1200 watt electric kettle for 20 minutes with no problem. Think i will be able to weld two 1/8 rebars in a cross at about 20amps?
When I'm working in the Dominican republic I do a lot of welding off of a Schneider electric hybrid inverter that's 6.2kw and 12kw peak hooked to a 10 kilowatt solar array and it works quite well. But I honestly I don't think 1200 w inverter can run a 1/8"Electrode I was just checked running an 1/8"E7018 at 100 Amps and it was drawing a little over 3000 Watts on the Schneider inverter I hope That's helpful. And one thing you could try is running a 1/16 Electrode which uses very little electric in comparison
Beautiful repair job. I bet if it breaks again it won't even break at the weld. Also thanks for the review. If I buy this welder I will come back and use your affiliate link.
Ok so, If I use the 220v plug from the dryer is better? It's the only 220v accessible outlet close to where I fix stuff. I'm about to jump into welding head first. People need quoting me 500$ and up for minor stuff I think I might do myself
While unboxing i heard a rattle. I opened it and found assembly nuts in the bottom and one bolt missing. I installed the nuts and one new bolt. So its all together now. Yet to put it to the test.
I purchased this unit based on this review. Have used mig , this my first time with stick.I have tried lincoln 7018 3/32 , weld cote 6011 3/32 with discouraging results 90-100 amps. 110v only. This just sticks all the time. So tough to get an arc going. any advice??
johnny d 7018 and 6011 often take longer to get used to striking An arc with. 6013 electrodes are the easiest to start with but also keep in mind that if you stick a rod it starts getting hot pretty fast and after it gets hot it’s harder to get an arc going so if it sticks a couple times it’s sometimes better to Set it aside and let it cool down and get another rod. And remember the rod should always be in movement so that it doesn’t stick I sometimes tap it on the base metal to start or strike it like a match
thats a great review, good job explining the amps setting and type of electrode you are using, only thing I would do differently is use a thicker (lower gauge) extension cord, I just placed an oreder for the same machine from amazon.
Thank you for your honest opinion of this machine and showing the quality of welds it provides. I have never welded so I have been looking at this machine but have been reading mixed reviews. This will be my first machine to learn how to stick weld.
What brand of 7018 electrodes do you use? The only thing available locally where I live is Hobart, and their flux doesn't peel off like that. It sticks like glue, and you have to use a wire wheel to clean it up.
elkvis I was using PREMIUM WASHINGTON ALLOY WELDING ELECTRODES Which I like quite well!!!. However there are several factors that dictate how well the slag comes off of your weld Amperage set to high often a lot of spatter is one of the giveaways of too high of amperage. Also inconsistent arc links can cause the slag to stick As well as the welding electrodes containing moisture or being old I hope this was helpful if you still have anymore problems you can let me know.
Really great review I was trying to find a cheap stick for traveling so I don’t have to take my big expensive one and this welder did really good especially using only 105 amps on a 7018 I usually use 125 to 130 on 7018s
Great review ! Got one these recently for a metal carport project and have tried it. Seems to work as advertised, just need more practice, I do pretty good with a mig but new to stick welding. What rod would you use for light gauge galvanized tubing ? Tried 6013 3/32"on 110v but thinking 7018 1/8" fuller beads without burning through.
This was very helpful thanks for sharing 👍
Damn that thing actually runs a 6010 1/8 for the price not too bad
my machine starts but does not want to weld I check the cables and they are fine.
That’s no fun the quality control is definitely not as high as it should be.
If you can’t get it to work you should definitely contact the seller.
@@CreativityUnleashed thanks.👍
Cool. Finally someone that can run 7018 with one of those welders lol. Any updates on that repair?
The weld is holding up fine and the machine still works great
But with things from China you just never know .
@@CreativityUnleashed good deal, and oh I agree lol
Thanks for this. My plan is to build a DIY truck camper with a metal frame, so I'm going to have to buy a welder and learn to weld. One of my goals is to try to make this as inexpensive as I can while also making it as high-quality as I can. We'll have to see how that works out. :)
Okay sounds good if you run into any trouble welding like thin wall tubing there are several tricks that I've learned over the years that make it a lot easier just let me know
Excelente maestro
Measure amps to see if the amps are accurate as advertised with this model with so many welders overblown amps and fake duty cycles.
That's definitely a good point I've ran across several welding machines that aren't even close to what they said I'm sure they can vary some and the consistency of China of course but I'm quite used to running the different electrodes at different settings and knowing what they run like and it seems to be quite accurate on this particular one
These little DC inverter welders are amazing for the price! Excellent review, thanks!
well done
Is the Prime Weld 160 any good?
Well I have never used one but I just read through its specification and it sounds like it could be good !!.
Well if you get one let me know what you think!!
I'm impressed that with your background in welding that you're impressed with this machine
Will this work off a 3000 watt inverter and 200ah lithium battery? Thanks
Good question I am going to have to do a video on the subject of this soon I have a Schneider electric 6.2 KW hybrid inverter with 8 225 amp lead acid batteries that our wired for
48 volts with a PV solar array of 7,800 Watts
I've done lots of welding off grid on it I have found running an 1/8" electrode at around 100 amps draws about 2.2 or so kilowatts one of the things that's going to make a big difference is the quality of the inverter you have whether it's pure sine wave or modulating sine wave as well as to make sure your inverter can handle near the 3 KW continuously for at least some period of time without having an issue as well as what it's peak power rating is for example the Schneider we have is 12,000 Watt peak.
if you're just trying to weld something in a pinch I might consider using the 1/16 welding electrodes that operate usually from 20 to 55 amps
Deny out beat Decklo ,WetloYesweld by far quieter stronger hotter on start off and on 110v 20 amp does 3/32 7018 on 110v.on thick 1/2 inch steel.
Deny not Deny
Je veux achete l'une
I’ve got an old Lincoln tombstone. Been a good machine on the farm but still AC. I wanted a portable DC. Almost went with a Hobart 160i Stickmate. Then after some checking found the Hobart/Miller 160 are both Chinese. Decided to give this cheap machine a try after seeing this video, as it seems to be roughly the same quality for a fraction of the cost. I ordered one. We’ll see. If you get the opportunity to show any more work you’ve done with it please do. Enjoyed the video.
I hope that it works well for you. I just uploaded some 220v work with the machine. th-cam.com/video/aw2CKLeZBhM/w-d-xo.html
please do a review of the machine after you receive it....thanks
I bought one of these about A month ago. And have only used it on 110 volts so far. I'm impressed. welds thin stainless without any problem. Think I paid $112 for it. Money well spent.
Awesome video, I just received my machine and I plugged it in first thing. The amperage knob seems strange to me, no stops but it does dail in the amperage. I bought some 6011 and 7018 rods both in 3/32 and 1/8. I got a small tractor just a matter of time before something cracks or breaks so until that time I practice fusing everything I find laying around.
Awesome display of skill overcomes equipment! I certainly don't have your welding skills but I am a firm believer of the concept you show in this video. I'm an inspiring hobby welder. I'm all about learning to get good and effective results with equipment that is far inferior in specs and features. New sub here and loving the content on your channel. 👍
Good film TU.. Amazing how much time you can spend working on your knees when you are young. but man pay backs are hell when you are in your 60s. welding since 11..strange.
My van's inverter can output 110v 1200 Watts (possibly double at peak) while the engine is running? My starter battery is a heavy duty 12v dual purpose marine deep cycle battery 115 AH and I'm connected to it with thick solid copper 1ga cables only 3 feet away. I've been able to run a 1200 watt electric kettle for 20 minutes with no problem. Think i will be able to weld two 1/8 rebars in a cross at about 20amps?
When I'm working in the Dominican republic I do a lot of welding off of a Schneider electric hybrid inverter that's 6.2kw and 12kw peak hooked to a 10 kilowatt solar array and it works quite well.
But I honestly I don't think 1200 w inverter can run a 1/8"Electrode I was just checked running an 1/8"E7018 at 100 Amps and it was drawing a little over 3000 Watts on the Schneider inverter I hope That's helpful.
And one thing you could try is running a 1/16 Electrode which uses very little electric in comparison
Great review. If you want a machine for occasonal use this seems like a good option.
Great job very useful video thanks!
Beautiful repair job. I bet if it breaks again it won't even break at the weld. Also thanks for the review. If I buy this welder I will come back and use your affiliate link.
Ok so, If I use the 220v plug from the dryer is better? It's the only 220v accessible outlet close to where I fix stuff. I'm about to jump into welding head first. People need quoting me 500$ and up for minor stuff I think I might do myself
Amaury Acosta A dryer outlet should work perfectly well but you probably are going to need to make or buy an adapter.
@@CreativityUnleashed Been using it on 110v ,this thing loves 6013 rods at 65 to 80 amps, 7018 trips the brake too often. Thanks man
I bought a clothes dryer (3 prong "10-30") to a welder plug ("6-50R") adapter from Amazon. $27 USD.
Stick welding s is easier to me than tig and mig
I have been considering this welding due to my limited finances. Your skill is way beyond that machine. Well done!
Really good to see a professional at work and the results you get with low cost equipment - back to the garage to practice more for me !
Nice work,
While unboxing i heard a rattle. I opened it and found assembly nuts in the bottom and one bolt missing. I installed the nuts and one new bolt. So its all together now. Yet to put it to the test.
Nice work / welding & great review! Thanks!
That brand of welding rod you are using seems to be just as good as the Lincoln Excaliber rods!
I purchased this unit based on this review. Have used mig , this my first time with stick.I have tried lincoln 7018 3/32 , weld cote 6011 3/32 with discouraging results 90-100 amps. 110v only. This just sticks all the time. So tough to get an arc going. any advice??
johnny d 7018 and 6011 often take longer to get used to striking An arc with. 6013 electrodes are the easiest to start with but also keep in mind that if you stick a rod it starts getting hot pretty fast and after it gets hot it’s harder to get an arc going so if it sticks a couple times it’s sometimes better to Set it aside and let it cool down and get another rod.
And remember the rod should always be in movement so that it doesn’t stick I sometimes tap it on the base metal to start or strike it like a match
i wanna get a tig welder for hoa in garage
Nice welding on 110v :)
thats a great review, good job explining the amps setting and type of electrode you are using, only thing I would do differently is use a thicker (lower gauge) extension cord, I just placed an oreder for the same machine from amazon.
Geezus 80 bucks and it works? lol that's nuts! Good review
Thank you for your honest opinion of this machine and showing the quality of welds it provides. I have never welded so I have been looking at this machine but have been reading mixed reviews. This will be my first machine to learn how to stick weld.
you are a master welder, and i thank you
What brand of 7018 electrodes do you use? The only thing available locally where I live is Hobart, and their flux doesn't peel off like that. It sticks like glue, and you have to use a wire wheel to clean it up.
elkvis I was using PREMIUM WASHINGTON ALLOY WELDING ELECTRODES
Which I like quite well!!!.
However there are several factors that dictate how well the slag comes off of your weld
Amperage set to high often a lot of spatter is one of the giveaways of too high of amperage.
Also inconsistent arc links can cause the slag to stick
As well as the welding electrodes containing moisture or being old
I hope this was helpful if you still have anymore problems you can let me know.
Really great review I was trying to find a cheap stick for traveling so I don’t have to take my big expensive one and this welder did really good especially using only 105 amps on a 7018 I usually use 125 to 130 on 7018s
How many amps were you using on 3/32 rods? And also was it on 110v?
Do a 220v video.
Thank you for the suggestion. I just finished the 220v test. th-cam.com/video/aw2CKLeZBhM/w-d-xo.html
Great review ! Got one these recently for a metal carport project and have tried it. Seems to work as advertised, just need more practice, I do pretty good with a mig but new to stick welding. What rod would you use for light gauge galvanized tubing ? Tried 6013 3/32"on 110v but thinking 7018 1/8" fuller beads without burning through.
So can you run electrode positive or electrode negative? Switch polarity? I just ordered one like it and it advertises that it has a hot start?
Dang not bad for a cheap welder though bud