Thank you for commenting.. I am always interested to hear from guys that do this for a living. You know so much more than I will ever learn on my own. and your English is great!!
I have to do a video about this. Been getting lots of requests for this. Thanks for the kick in the butt!!! Stay tuned, I am out of town right now but will get one up soon.
Well, I do like the Longevity line because of the price. They have been a great machine for me. I have been beating the heck out of mine for about a year and a half. Yes, I have had a couple of problems but they took care of me with no questions asked. If money is no object than I would go for a Miller of some sort.
Thanks Kevin, i know nothing about them but i want to start welding so this is very helpful, my only experience was gas oxy acetylene 27 years ago which i taught myself, loved it but hated the smell of the gas when the torch went out very yukky
Would it be correct to say that the stick welder is far more forgiving when working with materials that are dirty, rusty ...etc.?? Also, I have never tried to MIG weld galvanized, but have stocked welded it many times (which I hate doing)
+Matt Neff I find MIG to be the easiest to learn and TIG to be the more useful. Maybe look at a 3 in 1 machine like the Everlast MTS 251si. You get three machines for the price of one...
It's worth mentioning that you can instantly switch stick electrodes vs swapping rolls of wire. You can also buy quick connectors to add additional leads to stick welders for field repair jobs. Used stick machines are the way to go when buying stick welders because there is so little to fail. Used MIGs can be problematic and often need gun liner or gun replacement. I have both stick and MIG and am comfortable with both processes. If I were allowed only one welding machine it would be stick since my main work isn't sheet metal. If you want to weld auto body parts etc, get a MIG with shielding gas and have at it.
Hi, I am a beginning welder who enrolled in a class at school. I am looking to buy a mig welder. I am in my grandfathers garage and have 220v access. What brand would you recommend, and why? I am wanting one to make things, repair farm equipment, etc...
What about the 90 Amp flux wire welding. How do you compare it to Mig machine. Chicago electrics are making those flux welding machines. I am thinking to buy one but I am not sure if I would need Mig later
Not really a comment, but a question. I'm a tool and die maker , who occasionally welds. Mig, Tig, and stick. Are there any difference in weld strengths between the 3 different welders?
If i get the longevity migweld 140 do i need to purchase also the gas tank to make it work?or is not necessary. if yes what the tank gas does and where do i re fill it
U R very nice and calming in your tone of voice. We women can pick up this knowledge a lot easier with a person explaining things calmly and methodically...........Got that bosses.
Hello! My country is a stick welding country, so I never had the opportunity to weld with a MIG. My most ardent curiosity is about the gas, how long does it last? for example, that bottle that you have? The video is pretty old so if someone answers please give an example: I have welded a truck frame and a water tank, a ship, etc with one gas bottle.
First thing in your hands for learning welding should be a stinger IMO. When you become proficient with the stick it will transfer over very easily to MIG . We ran Miller generators and jet rod for building very large above ground storage tanks for the petrol industry. Today in my home shop the Miller is a MIG and gets 70% and the TIG 30% of the use. Outside I will run stick just for the memories or as stated by this gentleman for heavier work or just memories. Whichever, time behind the glass reigns supreme.
Welding can be a very expensive past time for sure! Most folks just want to get started and need a machine. The machines all have their uses and you just need to find the right one for you. Ideally you take a class where you can try several types of welding and see what works for you. Thank you for watching and posting!
Since they can operate over 200 amps...how do these work without causing a 20 Amp circuit breaker to trip? Also, if I wanted to fabricate an aluminum box (cabinet for a fire hose); .06" marine grade aluminum; how do you recommend connecting the sides?
***** Thank you. Tig it is. Signing up for welding class at local city college next semester. Thanks for the info. And thanks for explaining the electrical concepts.
Arc Welding is also called E-Hand and MMA in Europe. Thanks for video. Stick advantage is that its cheaper and simple (no need for gas, never ruin or clean gun etc). For car, I would probably go WIG, but its twice the price class.
@Kevin Caron, Artist So would the mig be better for use on cars doors where maybe the bottom half had rotten off and a new piece of metal would be welded in? instead of the arc/stick which would be way too powerful,messy and maybe burn through the new thin metal The mig without gas,is that still an option for car use,is the only real difference comsmetically? Finally when you have welded new metal parts together, what do you use to protect them from rusting again,what primer do all welders use on fresh bare welded metal to protect it whilst maybe later on the original colour of the vehicle is painted over it? thanks from UK
Yes, definitely you can use mig for auto body, much better than stick.. I would use gas and solid core wire, NOT flux core.. As for primer, I just use a rattle can to keep it clean till it goes to the painter. He then strips everything clean and does his part.
Kevin Caron, Artist I got my welder a mig 150a amp and tried it with the flux core and no gas just to have a go. My god it was a right mess,i tried welding on some galvanised metal sheets as thats all i had to hand,the weld hardly held at all and was very messy. Have i used the wrong metal to practice on?
Yes, you are practicing with the wrong metal.. As well as using flux core.. This is the same as using a stick welder to do auto body.. Not going to work.. SOLID CORE WIRE WITH GAS! Get rid of the galvanized sheet and get the same type and thickness as the car body you want to fix.
Kevin Caron, Artist thanks for your advice, i recently found out that trying to weld on galvanised metal gives of poisonous fumes :( I only tried a very small patch and outdoors so doubt any damage done. Ive got an old car exhaust made of steel going to try a few weld on that :)
Question: what if you live in Mexico in a place where it's impossible to get the gas foe welder, then which one would be "almost free maintenance" but simple to use on welding steel rod, steel fences & steel house doors? Thank youuuuu!
We have that same arc welder at school and yes i have the same problem with the flux core but i dont have the problem with the miller arc so maybe its just that model welder
Dude! I am there with you! Now I am new to welding in general and all my experienced friends begged me to get a mig machine but something drew me to the stick welding.. I got to burn rods man I dont know why lol
Why did you say you would rather use the stick welder for thicker metal but then you said that the MIG welder can go 25 amps higher than the stick welder and that they are comparable in power. Thanks for the video! This seems to cement my idea that for general car repair starting off with a mig is a pretty solid choice.
how hard is arc welding I'm use to might but I found a arc welder for $75 its a older one and I plan on welding automotive sheet metal panels I used might before so how hard is it from might to arc
I'm 15 and wanting to get into welding. Don't know why really but there is something about it that I enjoy. I don't have a lot of money so I was thinking about getting a cheap harbor freight one. I know it wont last long and will be in general just really shitty but it is better then nothing I'm sure of that. My first question is what type of welder should I get ARC, MIG, or a TIG. Secondly do you have any recommendations as to what welder to get that is around 100-200(the cheaper the better). And my last question is where would I get metal to weld. I would go and read to find information for this stuff but I want to figure out witch welder I am going to go with first before picking out some books to read.
+RantZ_IE Check this one out www.everlastgenerators.com/product/mig/power-i-mig-140e As to where to get metal,,, You just have to find a scrap metal yard in your area. Or a steel yard that sells cutoff pieces.. Check online for steel yards in your area..
RantZ_IE the cheaper the better? whick would you rather have McDonald's or in&out burgers? I bought a grinder from harbor freight for $20 and it only lasted 4 hours!!!!!! you get what you pay for, so go with quality save up so when you're 17 you can buy a good one 👍
Great Video. Just one question, which makes a stronger weld? I was told years ago to only Mig or Tig a motorbike frame but never had problems on stick welding! Is it actually weaker with stick or just easier with mig?
what kind of generator is good for the Lincoln stick welder the red one in the background how many watts to for the generator im basically gonna use for a pipe test 6g
Hi Kevin, thank you for the upload. Could you please tell me whether it is possible to use a mig machine (Mig welding ) to fabricate a H or I Beam 5mm to 10mm in thickness? i would be fabricating the steel beam from mild steel sheets, any advice would be much appreciated, thank you
+JMR FABRICATIONS JMR FABRICATIONS Going to need at least 250 amps for this job.. But yes, should be easy to build. Just be sure on the fit before you start welding.
Hey Kevin, I mainly weld heavy plate, agricultural stuff, In the UK they sell a lot of cheap air cooled arc welders, they have a very short duty cycle, I recently bought a TONCO 140 amp oil cooled welder for £130.00 new, Very industrial looking and works great.Seems far more powerful then 140 amps. I think oil cooled is a lot better then the air cooled buzz boxes, whats your opinion, love your videos. Thanks, John.
helpfully video i like the shorter stike welding rod give me a good control i have stick welding and im planing to buy this month tig welding for my thin metal welding project thank you
For start up I think an arc welder would be a better choice all you need is the welder and rods for mig you need the welder, gas bottle, gas, wire, nozzles, tips
I think it also depends on what you are going to do with it.. A stick welder for outside work is great but if you just want to make stuff in the garage or make art than a mig would be better, just my 2 cents...
Stick welding is a bit cheaper to start off with but typically more expensive if you do a lot of welding and a mig would work (no drafts, etc). I started learning welding with an everlast stick welder but quickly bought a nice everlast mig welder once I got serious.
7014 is a weld rod for flat or fillet welds, it has iron powder in the coating for high deposition, when things are right it lays a beautiful weld which the slag can be cleaned with your pinky because the slag peels up. I welded hydraulic tanks for earth movers with the rod. Easy to start, smooth welding, fast deposit 2 or 3 x faster than 7018. Not for a poor fitup though, very low spatter. Lincoln used to list it as jetrod. Give it a try sometime. Curtis
Kevin: what is that on your welding table with the balls and round tubing welded together?? It looks AWESOME . I would love to see you do a tutorial on how you made it.
There are 650+ amp wire feed welders. You can get up to 500 amps in a single phase unit. So stick for thick isn't necessarily the way to go. With a single phase millermatic 350p you can weld up to 1/2" material with a single pass. Most people who weld thick material will do multiple passes anyways so that welder would be more than suitable for thick material.
Notice no one mentions flux core wire i feel that 7018 is much stronger then the wire in my mig but it might be in my head y im reaserching like always
Then why not just use gasless flux core mig wire? I have the harbor freight omnipro 220 and I can do gas or gasless mig, tig, spool gun, and stick welds with it.
As a normal rule you need 1 amp per .001 of metal. So with a 90 amp machine you can weld less than 1/16th thick metal. That's sheet metal! Like they make air ducts out of... If you are going to weld anything thicker you will need a bigger machine. Save your money till you can afford a 140 to 200 amp machine. Something that does solid core with gas.
You are getting a little out of my expertise zone with this question!! I would say the strength of the weld is more the person running the machine than the machine itself. But if I had only one machine it would be a TIG, in the 200 to 250 amp range.
Based off this video alone.. I would say you are outside of your zone because sure.. you did some welding in your garage on light work machines VS PRO level watertight or even less than jobs... If you have to constantly look down at notes and do alot of uhh and ummm not really professional. I hope in the years since you made this video you might have learned a thing or two and can make a more educated video that leaves less questions but more factual answers...
One other point id like to put out there. When doing repairs on rusty steel an arc welder will bit through without a whole lot of cleanup. Where I found mig gives more trouble if you dont get the repair clean.
***** For sure the better the prep job the better chances the weld is gonna hold. But if you dont have that option in the feild arc works best. Also you can use arc as a cutter for steel in a pinch. Not the cleanest cut but does cut.
if you do it right with stick your slag will just peel off all in one piece but then again I weld for a living stick can be very clean you just need alot of practice
Thank you for commenting.. I am always interested to hear from guys that do this for a living. You know so much more than I will ever learn on my own.
and your English is great!!
I have to do a video about this. Been getting lots of requests for this. Thanks for the kick in the butt!!!
Stay tuned, I am out of town right now but will get one up soon.
you are welcome!
Thanks for stopping by....
I have the 220 Lincoln stick. My home is 110. Can I plug 1 lead to my home and the other lead to my 110 honda generator? Thanks in advance.
High marks for creative thinking!! Never tried this so I really can't offer an opinion.
Well, I do like the Longevity line because of the price. They have been a great machine for me. I have been beating the heck out of mine for about a year and a half. Yes, I have had a couple of problems but they took care of me with no questions asked. If money is no object than I would go for a Miller of some sort.
Thanks Kevin, you're the man! Very informative. My dad and I are deciding which machine to invest in, and this video really helped!
I love this couple. I always learn something from Kevin.
Awesome to have you on board! Thanks for watching and posting.
Thanks Kevin, i know nothing about them but i want to start welding so this is very helpful, my only experience was gas oxy acetylene 27 years ago which i taught myself, loved it but hated the smell of the gas when the torch went out very yukky
Glad I could help
Would it be correct to say that the stick welder is far more forgiving when working with materials that are dirty, rusty ...etc.?? Also, I have never tried to MIG weld galvanized, but have stocked welded it many times (which I hate doing)
For someone that never welded, and only wants to buy one --- which is easier to learn? Which would you recommend? Which would suit most needs?
+Matt Neff I find MIG to be the easiest to learn and TIG to be the more useful. Maybe look at a 3 in 1 machine like the Everlast MTS 251si. You get three machines for the price of one...
Kevin Caron, Artist thank you
It's worth mentioning that you can instantly switch stick electrodes vs swapping rolls of wire. You can also buy quick connectors to add additional leads to stick welders for field repair jobs. Used stick machines are the way to go when buying stick welders because there is so little to fail. Used MIGs can be problematic and often need gun liner or gun replacement.
I have both stick and MIG and am comfortable with both processes. If I were allowed only one welding machine it would be stick since my main work isn't sheet metal. If you want to weld auto body parts etc, get a MIG with shielding gas and have at it.
If you had a 1/4 wall tubing that needed to be structural strong and you had a 200 amp machine that did mig or stick which would you choose?
To weld 1/4-inch wall tubing I would use the mig function.
I love stick welding with my powerarc but is it OK to go straight to learning how to tig weld or should I also learn how to mig weld?
i would say skip mig and go to tig!
Hi, I am a beginning welder who enrolled in a class at school. I am looking to buy a mig welder. I am in my grandfathers garage and have 220v access. What brand would you recommend, and why? I am wanting one to make things, repair farm equipment, etc...
Can I convert a gas / gasless mig welder to use arc electrodes on gasless settings , ?
Not that I am aware of. Totally different process.
What about the 90 Amp flux wire welding. How do you compare it to Mig machine. Chicago electrics are making those flux welding machines. I am thinking to buy one but I am not sure if I would need Mig later
Nice tutorial... definitely explains the difference between the two. Thx for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure!
Can I make gates and security doors with the arc welder I want to buy one now
Sure, will work just fine for you.
Not really a comment, but a question. I'm a tool and die maker , who occasionally welds. Mig, Tig, and stick. Are there any difference in weld strengths between the 3 different welders?
If i get the longevity migweld 140 do i need to purchase also the gas tank to make it work?or is not necessary. if yes what the tank gas does and where do i re fill it
U R very nice and calming in your tone of voice. We women can pick up this knowledge a lot easier with a person explaining things calmly and methodically...........Got that bosses.
Great to have you in the club Karen! Reach out to me anytime if you have a question. Just email or P.M. me.
Hello! My country is a stick welding country, so I never had the opportunity to weld with a MIG. My most ardent curiosity is about the gas, how long does it last? for example, that bottle that you have? The video is pretty old so if someone answers please give an example: I have welded a truck frame and a water tank, a ship, etc with one gas bottle.
I can get about a month out of one bottle of gas for my mig. Maybe 2 spools of wire per bottle. Never really gave it much thought to tell the truth.
Kevin like your vids, great info, If I was to weld an iron ring onto a cast iron wok burner what would I use an arc or a mig?
Haven't done much cast iron welding but I would say Arc. There is a rod for doing just this kind of work but I am not sure the number.
I started with a gas-less mig. It was great to learn on. Thanks for this video. I appreciate you sharing your experience.
First thing in your hands for learning welding should be a stinger IMO. When you become proficient with the stick it will transfer over very easily to MIG . We ran Miller generators and jet rod for building very large above ground storage tanks for the petrol industry. Today in my home shop the Miller is a MIG and gets 70% and the TIG 30% of the use. Outside I will run stick just for the memories or as stated by this gentleman for heavier work or just memories.
Whichever, time behind the glass reigns supreme.
Welding can be a very expensive past time for sure! Most folks just want to get started and need a machine. The machines all have their uses and you just need to find the right one for you.
Ideally you take a class where you can try several types of welding and see what works for you.
Thank you for watching and posting!
Yes, that is the truncated octahedron I was building... You can see it finished on my web site.
Kevin, did you ever try 7014
Have you done a video on the lincoln 225
Hi, can you turn a stick only machine into a lift of scratch start tig???
Yes, plenty of videos out there about that.
Nice explanation that cleared up differences that I did not know.
Glad it was helpful!
What is that thing in your table, an art project?
Since they can operate over 200 amps...how do these work without causing a 20 Amp circuit breaker to trip? Also, if I wanted to fabricate an aluminum box (cabinet for a fire hose); .06" marine grade aluminum; how do you recommend connecting the sides?
***** Thank you. Tig it is. Signing up for welding class at local city college next semester. Thanks for the info. And thanks for explaining the electrical concepts.
is a higher amp output on a mig welder better?
In my opinion yes, More amps means you can do more work.. more work means more money at the end of the day..
Arc Welding is also called E-Hand and MMA in Europe. Thanks for video. Stick advantage is that its cheaper and simple (no need for gas, never ruin or clean gun etc). For car, I would probably go WIG, but its twice the price class.
Hate flux core!! Never had any luck with it.
I am sure it is me and Yes I have been practicing but just can't get a good looking bead like with smaw.
I noticed when speaking of the MIG welder, you only referenced the gas. How about flux-core MIG welding?
@Kevin Caron, Artist So would the mig be better for use on cars doors where maybe the bottom half had rotten off and a new piece of metal would be welded in? instead of the arc/stick which would be way too powerful,messy and maybe burn through the new thin metal
The mig without gas,is that still an option for car use,is the only real difference comsmetically?
Finally when you have welded new metal parts together, what do you use to protect them from rusting again,what primer do all welders use on fresh bare welded metal to protect it whilst maybe later on the original colour of the vehicle is painted over it?
thanks from UK
Yes, definitely you can use mig for auto body, much better than stick.. I would use gas and solid core wire, NOT flux core..
As for primer, I just use a rattle can to keep it clean till it goes to the painter. He then strips everything clean and does his part.
Kevin Caron, Artist
I got my welder a mig 150a amp and tried it with the flux core and no gas just to have a go.
My god it was a right mess,i tried welding on some galvanised metal sheets as thats all i had to hand,the weld hardly held at all and was very messy.
Have i used the wrong metal to practice on?
Yes, you are practicing with the wrong metal.. As well as using flux core.. This is the same as using a stick welder to do auto body.. Not going to work..
SOLID CORE WIRE WITH GAS!
Get rid of the galvanized sheet and get the same type and thickness as the car body you want to fix.
Kevin Caron, Artist
thanks for your advice, i recently found out that trying to weld on galvanised metal gives of poisonous fumes :( I only tried a very small patch and outdoors so doubt any damage done. Ive got an old car exhaust made of steel going to try a few weld on that :)
Question: what if you live in Mexico in a place where it's impossible to get the gas foe welder, then which one would be "almost free maintenance" but simple to use on welding steel rod, steel fences & steel house doors?
Thank youuuuu!
I would go with stick over flux core mig.
We have that same arc welder at school and yes i have the same problem with the flux core but i dont have the problem with the miller arc so maybe its just that model welder
is mig welding as strong as stick welding. or should you use stick welding to build things like a trailer, can you use mig welding for that too?
+cruisernet I like stick for outside and for over about 3/8th of an inch.
Other than that mig is just as strong as stick in my opinion.
I have both and I haven't used my mig welder in years. Stick is my favorite way.
Nothing like the smell of burning rod in the morning!
Dude! I am there with you! Now I am new to welding in general and all my experienced friends begged me to get a mig machine but something drew me to the stick welding.. I got to burn rods man I dont know why lol
Why did you say you would rather use the stick welder for thicker metal but then you said that the MIG welder can go 25 amps higher than the stick welder and that they are comparable in power. Thanks for the video! This seems to cement my idea that for general car repair starting off with a mig is a pretty solid choice.
I feel stick has better penetration than Mig.
@@KevincaronSculpture unfortunately that's a false statement
Many many thanks,,extremely helpful for me,,I'm a 71 year old total novice,!👍
You are welcome and thank you for watching!
how hard is arc welding I'm use to might but I found a arc welder for $75 its a older one and I plan on welding automotive sheet metal panels I used might before so how hard is it from might to arc
+Michael Kuneman Much harder to Arc weld over Mig.. Don't recommend it for sheet metal body panels at all!
What about if i am selling a product and witch one do i want to use considering cost and quality ?
Thank you Kevin grate videos !
+Claudio Zuniga
I think it more depends on your budget and what you have to work with.. Can't answer that question for you...
Great video! Cheers from a sait student in Alberta
Thanks for watching!
I'm 15 and wanting to get into welding. Don't know why really but there is something about it that I enjoy. I don't have a lot of money so I was thinking about getting a cheap harbor freight one. I know it wont last long and will be in general just really shitty but it is better then nothing I'm sure of that. My first question is what type of welder should I get ARC, MIG, or a TIG. Secondly do you have any recommendations as to what welder to get that is around 100-200(the cheaper the better). And my last question is where would I get metal to weld. I would go and read to find information for this stuff but I want to figure out witch welder I am going to go with first before picking out some books to read.
+RantZ_IE
Check this one out www.everlastgenerators.com/product/mig/power-i-mig-140e
As to where to get metal,,, You just have to find a scrap metal yard in your area. Or a steel yard that sells cutoff pieces.. Check online for steel yards in your area..
Kevin Caron, Artist Thanks, But 400 is way out of my price range. Especially considering the cost of helmets, gloves etc.
RantZ_IE the cheaper the better?
whick would you rather have McDonald's or in&out burgers?
I bought a grinder from harbor freight for $20 and it only lasted 4 hours!!!!!! you get what you pay for, so go with quality save up so when you're 17 you can buy a good one 👍
Great Video. Just one question, which makes a stronger weld? I was told years ago to only Mig or Tig a motorbike frame but never had problems on stick welding! Is it actually weaker with stick or just easier with mig?
I feel it is easier to get the pipe too hot with stick.. You wind up making it brittle and more prone to cracking... Just my opinion..
OH hell!! That Lincoln!!
Yes, I do have one of those.... Damn, must be getting older again.....
I will try and put something together .....
It's possible to meld 2 sticks after each other, so you can go deeper in som places , where its not possible to do the work with 1 stick
I have never tried but I can't see any reason why you couldn't.
what kind of generator is good for the Lincoln stick welder the red one in the background
how many watts to for the generator
im basically gonna use for a pipe test 6g
Any inverter based generator will do.. 6500 watt minimum.
+Kevin Caron, Artist ok but have u used that lil red Lincoln on a generator ???
any suggestions what to get n brand ???
I do not have a generator for welding.. I just saw one at the Honda shop the other day and am trying to get it...
Can you just plug them into household sockets?
+Thompson Kong Most of the time, yes.
thanks, I bought one and it works great on mains.
+Thompson Kong If it's 115v then yes
Good brief overview of stick and MIG! Well done!
I run flux core in my mig too so why did you buy an arc welder ????
Ive welded exaust and body weld tons before years before i ever even used a mig i half to forget how to stick weld to use a mig welder
Mig is so like cheating compared to stick welding.
Hi Kevin, thank you for the upload. Could you please tell me whether it is possible to use a mig machine (Mig welding ) to fabricate a H or I Beam 5mm to 10mm in thickness? i would be fabricating the steel beam from mild steel sheets, any advice would be much appreciated, thank you
+JMR FABRICATIONS JMR FABRICATIONS
Going to need at least 250 amps for this job.. But yes, should be easy to build. Just be sure on the fit before you start welding.
I would like have a 2' X 4' X 1/4" steel metal plate and I know is so expensive. Where is the best place to find one?
+ROD Boricua Try your local scrap yard.. Maybe you can find a few cutoffs to weld together to make a table top..
Thanks
Can you please make if you can like a review thinking about getting and theirs no good reviews
Nope, never even seen it,
What's it for?
There is a bigger electrode E7024, They also have Flux for a might welder.
Thank you for your informative video. It would have been useful if you mention metric sizes so the rest of the world can understand too.
We (the US) will join the rest of the world someday.
We welcome you, it's time we all become WE and use a sensible metric system.
kevin you can u experiment with these machiines and show us ?
Hey Kevin, I mainly weld heavy plate, agricultural stuff, In the UK they sell a lot of cheap air cooled arc welders, they have a very short duty cycle, I recently bought a TONCO 140 amp oil cooled welder for £130.00 new, Very industrial looking and works great.Seems far more powerful then 140 amps. I think oil cooled is a lot better then the air cooled buzz boxes, whats your opinion, love your videos. Thanks, John.
I LOVE THIS. GREAT PERSONALITY AND DETAIL !!! you've helped many. SUBSCRIBED !
Awesome, thank you! Thank you for watching and posting!
helpfully video i like the shorter stike welding rod give me a good control i have stick welding and im planing to buy this month tig welding for my thin metal welding project thank you
Learned lots from here... Thank you Sir!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Glad to hear it! Thank you for watching and posting.
For start up I think an arc welder would be a better choice all you need is the welder and rods for mig you need the welder, gas bottle, gas, wire, nozzles, tips
I think it also depends on what you are going to do with it.. A stick welder for outside work is great but if you just want to make stuff in the garage or make art than a mig would be better, just my 2 cents...
Stick welding is a bit cheaper to start off with but typically more expensive if you do a lot of welding and a mig would work (no drafts, etc). I started learning welding with an everlast stick welder but quickly bought a nice everlast mig welder once I got serious.
You guys rock. Great easy explanation.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the clarity. You said it perfectly sir
Thanks for watching.
7014 is a weld rod for flat or fillet welds, it has iron powder in the coating for high deposition, when things are right it lays a beautiful weld which the slag can be cleaned with your pinky because the slag peels up. I welded hydraulic tanks for earth movers with the rod. Easy to start, smooth welding, fast deposit 2 or 3 x faster than 7018. Not for a poor fitup though, very low spatter. Lincoln used to list it as jetrod. Give it a try sometime. Curtis
what about acetylene welding?
Thanks,
I will give it a try.
Not so much the arc but the type of rod. I think its 6010 or 6011. But don't quote me on that.
I also hate galvanized welding , just won't do it.
Kevin: what is that on your welding table with the balls and round tubing welded together?? It looks AWESOME . I would love to see you do a tutorial on how you made it.
thanks i have seen it on your face book.
There are 650+ amp wire feed welders. You can get up to 500 amps in a single phase unit. So stick for thick isn't necessarily the way to go. With a single phase millermatic 350p you can weld up to 1/2" material with a single pass. Most people who weld thick material will do multiple passes anyways so that welder would be more than suitable for thick material.
sd-dirt I don't get to play with the really big machines ... Still learning about all the different ones out there.
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Millermatic 350p is an awesome welder. Try it out if you get a chance.
Will put a bug in the Miller reps ear...
Notice no one mentions flux core wire i feel that 7018 is much stronger then the wire in my mig but it might be in my head y im reaserching like always
I hate flux core!
Great points!
Thanks for posting...
Then why not just use gasless flux core mig wire? I have the harbor freight omnipro 220 and I can do gas or gasless mig, tig, spool gun, and stick welds with it.
Because gasless Flux core sucks!? Hate the stuff myself.
As a normal rule you need 1 amp per .001 of metal. So with a 90 amp machine you can weld less than 1/16th thick metal. That's sheet metal! Like they make air ducts out of...
If you are going to weld anything thicker you will need a bigger machine. Save your money till you can afford a 140 to 200 amp machine. Something that does solid core with gas.
Dont you have a lincoln ac225 buzzbox
Great video!
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You are getting a little out of my expertise zone with this question!!
I would say the strength of the weld is more the person running the machine than the machine itself.
But if I had only one machine it would be a TIG, in the 200 to 250 amp range.
Based off this video alone.. I would say you are outside of your zone because sure.. you did some welding in your garage on light work machines VS PRO level watertight or even less than jobs... If you have to constantly look down at notes and do alot of uhh and ummm not really professional. I hope in the years since you made this video you might have learned a thing or two and can make a more educated video that leaves less questions but more factual answers...
@strube1369 lol, I always stick the rod if I scratch but with tap start I barely get it stuck.
i seen longer eletrodes 2 feet 1/2 in on 300 amp stick welder
Wow!! that's a whole lot of stick to burn!
oh yeah gotta get milar gloves reflect heat so you dont cook my buddy cooked his finger skin fell off like chicken
Very interesting review
Thank you for watching.
Thank you awesome Kevin
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Sounds like a much better way to go in my opinion.
Sadly I have never seen anything like that here..
Have fun with it...
Very helpful,thank you
Thanks for watching!
Humorous set up but i really enjoyed it, just starting to weld
Thank you for watching and posting. Welcome to the club.
Love the straight forward answer. Thank you.
Great summary.
One other point id like to put out there.
When doing repairs on rusty steel an arc welder will bit through without a whole lot of cleanup.
Where I found mig gives more trouble if you dont get the repair clean.
***** For sure the better the prep job the better chances the weld is gonna hold. But if you dont have that option in the feild arc works best.
Also you can use arc as a cutter for steel in a pinch. Not the cleanest cut but does cut.
if you do it right with stick your slag will just peel off all in one piece but then again I weld for a living stick can be very clean you just need alot of practice
+Neo Apple Nut Which sadly I don't get.. Just don't have much need for stick.... Thank you for posting..
+Neo Apple Nut a lot*
Don't forget you can also get flux core for mig welders without the gas you just have to use reverse polarity
Hate the stuff but it does work okay. Thanks for watching and posting.
what is the difference between CO2 and MIG welding?
equiptment wise.
kinna confusing. @@?
CO2 is an inert gas that is used to protect and cool the weld when Mig welding.. though a mix of co2 and argon is used much more often.
Jin H you can use straight co2 or a mix of argon and co2 aka 75/20, or 75/25 I forget lol , pretty much what he said^
Thank you sir.
Most welcome
Is it fair to say a stick welder should be more reliable than a mig
Not sure if I would say more reliable but easier to use most of the time.. But also has drawbacks that MIG does not.
Helpful, thanks to you both :)
Thanks for watching.
Hi.your a god of welding.you should be president .keep up the good work.love all you do.
Wow!! Thank you!
Oh, this was another good one. Thank you, kind sir...and madam voice.