PRIMEWELD Mig 285 Review

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this is a open box review not a long-term use review.
there are things that I like about this machine and things that I don't like. The goal for this video is to provide you the consumer with examples of features and performance so you can come to your own conclusions on whether this is the machine for you. 😎
Video time stamps
What comes with this machine 1:48
Machine Walkaround and fetchers 6:10
Mig Proses and wire/gas set up 11:27
Advanced Settings 17:26
Dual shield flux core 24:36
Lift Tig 25:50
Aluminum spool gun 28:05
MMA/STICK 31:14
MY Finale Thoughts And opinions 36:04
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@chinaskibukowski7747 Год назад

Gotta say, seeing you and your grandpa laughing together like that is a real nice thing.

@tigheentirnanog269 Месяц назад

Grandpa doing old-school Stick; fabulous. Cherish that man's wisdom and experience. He is a true gem! BTW, thanks for the terrific & comprehensive review of the Primeweld MIG 285. You answered several questions I had.

@amcustomfab Месяц назад

Thanks appreciate it.

@mkearn724 Год назад

Nice review, I actually just stumbled onto your page recently, and I’m enjoying the content. I’ve always been a “top 3 brand” type of person, but these primeweld machines are catching my eye lately. This seems like a good machine and like many others have said before the customer service is a major selling point. I have to agree with you on the awkwardness of trying to fine tune the voltage.

@charliehuntsman9827 Год назад

Thats awesome grandpa running some stick welding with you man ... Cherish these moments brother good on you getting Grandpa into the shop with you man your going to look back and have all these moments on video and the fact thought you shared him with us is awesome mucu love and respect for you and your Grandpa!!!! Keep dragging rod and pushing MIG as Meltin metal Anthony would say lets go !!!! 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘

@amcustomfab Год назад

Thanks for the support 👊🙏😎

@Rumnhammer Год назад

Wow! Just Wow! I have both the PW 225x tig and the Cut 60 plasma cutter and love them both, and after watching this I think I really want to replace my old Lincoln mig welder with this! Love the spot weld and stitch weld features as they will all be identical allowing you to go much faster when doing them. LOVE IT!

@hexangonzalez3396 Год назад

Great videos... But str8 up honest, subscribed to hear both you and your grandfathers opinions. A 40 years experience OG shipyard stick welders comments are worth a ton of gold in sweat, blood & tears. So thank you both.

@choppedandscrewedcustoms Год назад

Grandpa was having fun

@kennethpickens1228 Год назад

Yeah is was LoL

@theodorebowers9737 Год назад

I am a Pimeweld fan. I have a lot of their stuff, love their equipment ! Wish I had the money, I would buy one right now, Love this Machine, Been waiting for them to come out with it for a while they talked about it and talked about it's about time. Heat, heat, heat, Wow. Hi to Grandpa, I'm glad to see you one old timer to another old timer. Hi, hope you're doing well . ❤️ you must do more videos. We missed ya. 👋

@theupscriber65 Год назад

Very thorough review. Btw, I finished my welding table today using the table top from an old craftsman table saw! For the base, I used a steel table base from a glass top desk.

@amcustomfab Год назад

That's awesome would love to see it DM me some pictures on IG at amcustomFab

@woodartist2021 Год назад

I just got my PW MIG-285 in last week. Have only done stick 1/8 7018 with it so far, but got in some .045 self shielded flux core. I’m gonna see how it does with no gas. Great review, btw! I much appreciated yougoing thru the processes and functions! Looking forward to your further work with this machine. I also have the Cut 60 plasma unit from Primeweld, and like it very much.

@jimcollins9316 Год назад

Thank you so much for the review, I have a few emails to Gene at Primeweld this week. I am pulling the trigger this after noon on this machine after your excellent review.

@peters5333 Год назад

Hey Alex. Great review. Watching you I was a bit intimidated by what this machine can and cannot do. My other choice was a Miller (more expensive) but pulled the trigger....pardon the pun, a few minutes ago and put in an order for this machine through Greatwesternsaw in Saskatchewan. I actually do more TIG but wanted to get back to essentially a MIG box and what sold me is that its geared for thin sheet metal as well as other features - I'm a 16 to 22 gauge guy regardless of what type of welding. Very excited. And I have owned Primeweld products before foolishly selling them. Wish I didn't. Glad to be back with the Primeweld Family. And Gene from Primeweld. If you're reading this. Hello! Best CSR guy in the business.

@amcustomfab Год назад

Happy to hear it thanks for watching 😎

@jimsonnenburg7440 Год назад

Good seeing your Grandpa again. Still got it at 80 years young :)

@jaysilver4670 Год назад

Nice thorough review. Love watching your grandpa go at it.

@shaunsmuder1637 Год назад

What a great video you will cherish this video for a long time. Grandfathers are wise men🙏

@MrLittleman777 Год назад

Good review as usual Alex. You keep it lite and informative. I just purchased the MTS 200. Getting all my consumables ready. Looking forward to giving it a working out. Been using my Prime weld cut60. A real fun machine 2 use. Your grandpa looked like he was having fun. 😊 Take care. J.

@amcustomfab Год назад

Thanks for watching appreciate the support 🙏👊😎

@andrewdaniels7076 Год назад

I feel like that stitch weld would be best for thin sheet metal to put less heat in it

@smokesixkiller4292 Год назад

Functionally it looks amazing, but man that user interface is hurting more than it's helping. Push and hold for 3 seconds and respond in 3 or do it again. Scroll though 10 options to get to the one you want. Press and hold to change inductance. Wanna fine tune amps, here's a percentage, deal with it. Wanna use a spool gun? Here's two options, and only one of them works. We don't have enough characters in our 1980's calculator display, so now you get to look at a blinking alternating abbreviation in the left window. Why did you do this MIG285? I wanted to love you! Now it will be a love hate relationship 😠

@amcustomfab Год назад

Agreed with the interface definitely leaves something to be desired especially the voltage control. My goal for this video is just to provide the information so the consumer could make an educated decision. Thanks for watching appreciate the support on the channel and I also appreciate your honest opinion 😎

@mindthependulum6245 Год назад

Good video! On my side, I deal 95% with aluminum. I have a yeswelder 250 pro, but I find the menus to be super stupid. I am likely going to save up for a push pull rig, so if you see any lower cost units or attachments for that, I would definitely watch. My dream is get a lightweld rig, but I haven’t won the lottery yet.

@kennethtencza9209 Год назад

Gramps can weld and primeweld makes a very good machine that keeps up with the others. I own 225 tig and love it.

@luboshcamber1992 Год назад

Man you're one great family out there, you Grandpa is a gentleman not one inappropriate word and great skills even at his age. Your welds are fantastic I have seen many of your videos. I have been waiting for your review as the final nail to the coffin with the name "buy it" on it. Well, it just did exactly opposite for me... I need to occasionally weld something thicker able to do aluminum as well and this would fit the bill. I was very excited when I started watching it and after seeing like a million of settings my excitement was disappearing. The electronics is waaaay too complicated which leads me to conclusion this machine won't last. The simpler it is the better. I actually needed only mig but doesn't mind MP welder. Was looking into Eastwood mig 250 much more simplistic which I totally prefer but here in Canada it is almost 1800 bucks whilst this Primeweld 285 is little over 1400. It seems that my initial focus on Forney MP 220 for 1350 is gonna come back. I have their Forney Easyweld mp 140 and it's fantastic, just cannot weld aluminum.... That bothers me a lot. Thanks a ton for the review though. God bless

@amcustomfab Год назад

Understood agree there definitely things that could be better on it my goal is just to provide the information so people could make their own educated decisions thanks for watching I appreciate the support on the channel. 😎

@luboshcamber1992 Год назад

@@amcustomfab Appreciate the response. Keep up the good work, thanks for many good ideas, good demeanor and honesty. That is very much appreciated! Would you have a recommendation for me knowing what I am looking for? Something simple that can handle 1/2 and aluminum as well? Would be greatly appreciated. No problem if you don't want to say under this video. :)

@amcustomfab Год назад

For simplicity I would say an old Lincoln 255mig it's a much larger roll around machine but once you replace the factory stinger on them which was garbage. They were both simple reliable and perform well.

@luboshcamber1992 Год назад

@amcustomfab Thanks for the recommendation! I looked into it, not a chance to find Mig 225 in Canada let alone for a good price worth the old machine. So I decided to buy that Forney MP 220 I mentioned. Have been looking into it for over 3 months and so I called the company wanted to order it. And? They just went out of stock!!! That typically happens to me. Lol. 😂 So I watched your reviews for Primeweld mig 180 and MTS 200 again. I decided I am gonna buy one of those. You have convinced me! 🙂 Both handled 1/2 steel beautifully in mig. Yes, they have those settings and stuff but will I find a better machine for what I need within that price range and with that customer service? I don't think so. Help me to decide please. I am leaning towards that 200 mts. Welds looked great (although it was your great skill in it no doubt, but penetration was certainly there) has higher amperage and it was obvious you liked it. But I will listen to your advice. Welding plates occasionally up to 1/2 lots of diy projects, tables, little devices for my kids and stuff around the shop and house, some aluminum trailer for my workhorse vw Golf diesel 😁 and etc. What do you say? I would appreciate your opinion. Will buy their ac/dc tig (based on your review again) later on God willing.

@amcustomfab Год назад

if you plan to buy AC DC TIG welder in the future I think I would recommend the 180 it comes with the spool gun. I find it a little more pleasant to use just because of it's simplicity. And it performs very well even if you are welding thicker material you can do a little preheat and or put larger wire in it and get great results.😎 Thanks for the support on the channel 🙏👊. cheers.

@wadepatton2433 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I'm not a menus fan, nor do I need a MIG setup at this time. Stick and TIG will do most of what I need. Come on 325! (the sound of me putting money into the new welder piggy bank)

@tech-test-break-fix Год назад

Awesome video and another great machine from PW.

@andyb7754 Год назад

Very interesting review. Thank you. I've got 2 Everlast MTS welders which I have about 3 hours of time on the 2 (need a lot more!) and I'm looking forward to gaining more experience on both of them welding on the project welding table I'm building (from your video)..

@amcustomfab Год назад

That's awesome would love to see your results on the table DM me pictures at amcustomFab on Instagram I would love to see what your work.

@andyb7754 Год назад

@@amcustomfab Will do when I get back to my summer home July 1st.

@johnmacmillan627 Год назад

Grandpa sure has a steady hand!

@smokesixkiller4292 Год назад

You're the first guy with a video review of this beast, great job my friend!

@oneangrycanadian6205 9 месяцев назад

Mine arrived last Monday. What an awesome machine. Not that I didn’t think it would be lol

@TopperMachineLLC Год назад

Good video. I recently found you when I was researching the Primeweld TIG225. I subscribed, and bought the TIG welder. If you ever want to collaborate on something, feel free to reach out. Keep up the good work.

@jerichoarmstrong5593 Год назад

Good video . I wish primeweld would have let you release it before Their sale of the machine started . I got their e-mail before they released it ,But I didnt know anything about the machine . maybe they will let you preveiw their new Tig machine before the sale starts.. I bought the Tig 225 because of your video's.

@amcustomfab Год назад

That was the original plan but some unforeseen circumstances delayed it. Appreciate the support.

@richarcruz7843 Год назад

Niceeeeeeee Machine but wen can u do a review on th 325x tig machine my man got my eye on it it looks like an incredible machine it’s just like th 225 but more horse power in it💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽thank u for all ur content always incredible 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@CPLBSS88 Год назад

Thought I had decided in the 180 but man this one is making me think!

@BullseyeMetalWerks Год назад

Tuning in now! It's between this and the mts 200. Doubt I'll need the 285 want is definitely playing a factor 🤣

@rickyheck6780 Год назад

I'm going to be ordering the 225 mig today. But after watching your other videos. Can you show your other fab machines you got in your shop. Drill press and machine tools please. I'm actually a machine/equipment hauler. I'm getting ready to leave the trucking industry after a long 32 years and going into fabrication. Lol after doing many years of fabrication on my own truck. But before I do I wanna pick up the essential machines.

@amcustomfab Год назад

Absolutely here's a video that shows my setup thanks for watching. 👊😎🙏 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JGAWyyU36as.html

@rickyheck6780 Год назад

@AM Custom fab what would you choose for your first welder? The pw 225 tig vs the pw 285 mig?

@amcustomfab Год назад

Really depends on the type of things that you want to do. If you're looking to do mostly steel repairs I would say the Mig 180 if you're planning on building stuff with fresh clean material I would say the tig 225

@rickyheck6780 Год назад

@AM Custom fab I decided on the 225 tig... plus I ordered all the add on's argon tank, water cooler and so on. Next week I'm gonna order the mig 285 and the plasma cutter. I really enjoyed your belt sander build and diy welding table... I actually have an old craftsman table saw... I think I'm going to buy another one as well to build a belt sander and disc sander along with a 3rd table to build my own multi purpose grinder and polishing wheel... Thank you fir the awesome ideas

@MyLilMule Год назад

Nice review, good video.

@amcustomfab Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@VerifyVeracity 9 месяцев назад

It seemed like grandpa was wishing he had a welder like this one to use when he was welding back then (i.e. during his career). He looked like he did not want to stop having fun. Like said before Cherish the time with him.

@shaunsmuder1637 Год назад

Nice video it will be nice to see how it holds up thanks.

@jamescaneda9515 Год назад

I had to find out what a 285 REVIWE is. Do a follow up on the Prime Weld 200. Your grandfather was great on the first test run.

@amcustomfab Год назад

I have not done the follow-up on the 200 have not quite had it for a year like to wait a year plus to do the second review. But Grandpa is in this one as well 😎

@diggindiggenit6540 Год назад

I like the size and weight, I have a few transformer machines that hog the room. When I talked to them pre last summer they were talking about a fall release a bit late but glad to watch your video before pulling the trigger, really your video explains more than the web site by far, on the tig function you mentioned dc only so I take it you would need ac to do aluminum with tig? and couldn't you just change the small jumper from positive to negative to get your ac for the tig? I agree with you and another guy in comments the percentage up or down and figuring out that, that's odd. So did they give you any discount codes for your viewers? Nice job on the review always like seeing your grandfather throw down some beads

@amcustomfab Год назад

Correct you would need an AC machine to be able to weld aluminum, no no discount codes unfortunately they already run pretty tight margins to provide these prices. If you sign up for their email list they do give $25 off though.

@diggindiggenit6540 Год назад

@@amcustomfab so this machine does not have ac capabilities for tig by switching the short jumper cable? I am finding more information from your videos then their website, really they should have on the mig 285 page another clickable button called accessories that would be specific for that machine, instead you have to either sort through the all the accessories and try to determine if it is specif for that machine or have to call them to find out.

@amcustomfab Год назад

No it does not

@tijman1 Год назад

Hello, can you see if you can weld 1/16 alumn square tube, looking to get this machine, but not sure it can do that, thx, great review

@amcustomfab Год назад

Messed around 1/8" is probably the low for the school game on this machine I had good luck with 16th in aluminum with the mig 180 though

@listentwice Год назад

Great review!

@shirleyewing7304 Год назад

4 drive rolls ❤

@RobertLiggett Год назад

I'm surprised it doesn't have a automatic vavle for rhe tig like a Miller 253 multi I think I said the wrong numbers but not sure

@loganlyon9822 Год назад

39:28 on the video so you are saying that you can cut the pre dial stuff off.

@terrywaldrop5973 Год назад

I just purchased this and it is expected to arrive today. What is a good basic flux core wire to start of with for general MIG welding?

@amcustomfab Год назад

If you're talking about gasless flux core check out this video Mike does a very good job of showing results. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_WylABpczww.html If you're referring to shielded flux core I don't have a ton of experience with it so I couldn't tell you.

@johnmacmillan627 Год назад

Also, a great review!

@eugenealexandervich2297 2 месяца назад

Great video. Seems legit.

@Onhereforfun85nodrama 4 месяца назад

I wonder if it would be possible to spray weld with it?

@Ca21431 4 дня назад

Will that machine run 6010?

@ryanbrown918 Год назад

Yup...Im going to need that. Hope you do a review of the new TIG325X as well. I'm thinking of purchasing both machines as well as their cooler for a nice complete setup.

@amcustomfab Год назад

I plan to as soon as I get one. 😎

@amcustomfab Год назад

Thanks for watching appreciate the support 👊😎

@_hector__ 3 месяца назад

Either Im dumb or something but it seems it was never mentioned if this machine can use a foot pedal or not which is kinda important

@amcustomfab 3 месяца назад

No, this machine cannot

@panchovillaz8004 Год назад

This machine welding aluminum. Stainless steel.......Metal only I need one❤

@lovewillfind884 Год назад

Hi, I recently bought a Amico electric, 200 amps multi-purpose 3 in1 welder, from Amazon. I got the the welder. However i discovered, it have a factory defect,(the wire speed dial isn't working). I informed Amazon about it. They asked that I return the item. However to do so is costing more than i bought it for. I am outside the usa. So I am left stuck with a a defective product. So i am looking for a solution.

@amcustomfab Год назад

Sorry that is not good situation.

@lovewillfind884 Год назад

@@amcustomfab thanks for reply. Any suggestions were I might get some help?

@wiredforstereo Год назад

I looked at the website, and there was no spool gun for this machine. Had one that was compatible for with the other two MIG welders, but not this one.

@amcustomfab Год назад

It does not come with the machine it has to be purchased separately. The spool gun they sell on the website will work with this machine.

@wiredforstereo Год назад

@@amcustomfab I'm just going with what the website says, which says specifically that it does not work with this machine.

@rwbodiford Год назад

@@wiredforstereo I doesn't mention the MIG 285 in the product listing for that spool gun, it states it doesn't work with the TIG225x, and it does work with the MIG 180 & MTS 200, but those are the only models it specifically mentions. The MIG 285 is new, and I'm sure they haven't updated the product listing to list the MIG 285 yet.

@stizolac Месяц назад

Thanks for doing this review. Just curious how long the Mig torch cable is?

@amcustomfab Месяц назад

I think 15 ft

@stizolac Месяц назад

@@amcustomfab thanks. Do you use a cable sleeve? Or is that just a TIG thing?

@amcustomfab Месяц назад

@@stizolac I have seen some people use a cable sleeve in super industrial applications but very seldom on MIG welders

@stizolac Месяц назад

@amcustomfab thanks bud. Appreciate it.

@willhall7777 Год назад

Wished they'd come out with a pulse welder for aluminum. I have the 225... All i do is aluminum full time.

@amcustomfab Год назад

That would be sweet I tried one of the ferroneous aluminum pulse welders out at fabtech last year was pretty crazy what it could do.

@willhall7777 Год назад

@@amcustomfab did you make a video on it?

@amcustomfab Год назад

No unfortunately I was to busy playing with it

@willhall7777 Год назад

@@amcustomfab I'll look one up. How much does the one you messed with cost? If it's okay for me to ask.

@amcustomfab Год назад

It was spendy I think it was around $7k

@shaunsmuder1637 7 месяцев назад

I am curious how to change the inductance on this machine. Could you please inform me

@rwbodiford Год назад

Typically, inductance is displayed as a percentage in most machines.... do you know how the -10 to + 10 translates to the typical percentage readout of other machines? IE does "0" = 50%, -10 = 0%, and +10 = 100%? (more than 100% is possible, so the scale could vary...) I like the features and capabilities of this machine a lot and will probably end up getting one soon, but I do not like the variance from industry norm for the adjustments like Inductance I mentioned above, and the voltage by % adjustment, is just completely dumb... I understand what they're trying to accomplish (IE - "X" wire speed is recommended at "Y" voltage which the machine sets as you adjust wire speed.....but you may inc/dec "Y" by p% if desired) , but it's just atypical and unrelatable to the norm. Having to wait the 3 seconds to confirm and readjust the setting is also a bit ridiculous....just letting me push the button to confirm would be much more efficient.

@amcustomfab Год назад

Not sure to the first part of the question totally agree to the second part 😎 thanks for watching 👊

@a2ninja4u Год назад

Mine is on its way! What Brand Mig wire do you run? plan on running .035 wire

@amcustomfab Год назад

Most the time I run either forney or this brand from Amazon but this stuff was something I picked up in my local supplier don't remember the brand.

@bacyardboys Год назад

Can the voltage be changed to not move as a percentage?

@amcustomfab Год назад

Not currently. I'm hoping they can change that in the future.

@drumtwo4seven Год назад

I think the reason why you can't change voltage on the fly and have to change it by percentage then wait is bad computer programming It's probably a cheap machine. I hope I'm wrong. Im getting my Mig180 Monday and hope it's quality.

@amcustomfab Год назад

I've been super happy with my mig 180 it's never failed me

@slowg8701 Год назад

Will the spool gun from the 180 work on this machine?

@amcustomfab Год назад

Yes

@darrellperry3352 Год назад

What gas did you use for the dual shield .045 flux core wire?

@amcustomfab Год назад

C25

@WoodysPerformance101 Год назад

Looks nice how are you liking it at 6 months as far as durability and function? As well as how is the duty cycle? I see at 285 amps it is 30% have you noticed any issues with that?

@amcustomfab Год назад

It's been running strong I have not hit duty cycle on it yet but I also don't use it as a production machine have done a couple larger projects where there was some pretty constant dark time mostly been running 045 dual shield through it and it welds that beautifully

@WoodysPerformance101 Год назад

@@amcustomfab Ok good to hear, I’m not going to be using it for production either just small welding jobs and some larger ones here and there. Chances are I won’t be tacking it at 285 amps all the time either I suppose. Mostly doing 1/8” 1/4” and some 1/2”. But you haven’t had any issues with the feed mechanism having too much flex yet?

@amcustomfab Год назад

Nope not at all it's been a great machine super powerful and I believe the percentage thing that I mention in the video has been changed by primeweld

@WoodysPerformance101 Год назад

@@amcustomfab Yup I heard Primeweld was sending out new boards to people that asked for them. Thank you for all the help awesome videos👍

@rascalwind Год назад

Question. Does it have the ability to spray transfer?

@amcustomfab Год назад

Not by manufactur design

@FlyinTrapezious 10 месяцев назад

That machine will spray transfer. Your gas has to be 90/10 minimum at 28V , 98/2 is better and a tri mix like AirGas Gold Gas will get you in at 24V .

@hinds90 Год назад

Could you do a more in depth video with it doing dual fluxcore or do you already a similar video

@amcustomfab Год назад

Any thing specific ? Have a real video coming up then I'm going to primarily use dual shield.

@hinds90 Год назад

@@amcustomfab just how you think it runs really

@amcustomfab Год назад

Loving it has lots of power my only complaint is I really don't like the way the voltage has to be changed as a percentage .

@hinds90 Год назад

@@amcustomfab what gas do you use for dual shield?

@amcustomfab Год назад

75/25

@werewolfwelding Год назад

You should cut the wire before every start

@stizolac 8 месяцев назад

Great Review. Where did you find .035 contact tips for your 035 wire. I couldn't find any online specifying capability with primeweld.

@amcustomfab 8 месяцев назад

It's a twico torch so that's what I look for for compatibility. Thanks for watching 😎

@stizolac 8 месяцев назад

@@amcustomfab oh okay...Tweco Mini/#1 ?

@amcustomfab 8 месяцев назад

It's a model 300

@stizolac 8 месяцев назад

@amcustomfab 300 amp? Oh, I think those are #3 mig guns.

@danielnegron2809 Год назад

What kind of gas do you use for the Mig?

@amcustomfab Год назад

75/25 mix

@maniresendes3563 Год назад

Great explanation of the great features on this machine. PrimeWeld has once again listened to it’s customers and created a professional grade machine in the MIG 285, I am impressed with all the improvements especially with how well it handles 7018 5/32 easily striking an ark with this low hydrogen rod. The MIG 225 is defiantly on my wish list and will be my next purchase. I have owned PrimeWeld machines for over three years, I have a MIG 180, MIG 200, and a TIG 225 all performing flawlessly to this day. PrimeWeld’s products, warranty and customer support is the best I’ve encountered in forty 40 plus years in manufacturing.

@amcustomfab Год назад

@@maniresendes3563 thanks

@Handlessdrummer Год назад

I am looking to get my first welder to make offset smokers. Will be working mainly with 1/4” material. Would you advise spending the additional bread to get this machine or will the MIG180 suffice?

@amcustomfab Год назад

The 180 will do the job I would put your additional money towards a chop saw and maybe some abrasives

@Handlessdrummer Год назад

@@amcustomfab I appreciate the response! Also thank you for these reviews!

@amcustomfab Год назад

Actually, if you're going to be making smokers you would probably benefit most from a cheap plasma cutter. To spend the extra on

@whysoserious434 Месяц назад

How does the machine weld on 120?

@amcustomfab Месяц назад

I don't think I would recommend running this machine off 12

@user-hn1dc1em9j 5 месяцев назад

Do you have a one year review on the mig285

@amcustomfab 5 месяцев назад

I do not yet I should do one

@user-hn1dc1em9j 5 месяцев назад

Is it still working good for you?@@amcustomfab

@warpig6067 5 месяцев назад

Will it run .030 wire?

@amcustomfab 5 месяцев назад

Yes...😎

@autohog 7 месяцев назад

Does this model Plasma cut?

@amcustomfab 7 месяцев назад

No it doesn't unfortunately

@trentlindsey4486 3 месяца назад

Can you run a foot pedal on this machine?

@amcustomfab 3 месяца назад

No not on this one

@olecranonrebellion9976 Год назад

What about spray arc?

@amcustomfab Год назад

It does not do spray

@rwbodiford Год назад

@@amcustomfab No reason the machine shouldn't, but you can't realistically achieve spray arc with 75/25, you need to run at least 90/10 (or ar/ox, or others....) to actually achieve actual spray arc, change your gas and crank it up, a 285 amp machine should spray without much issue.

@shanegannon3794 Год назад

Agree it should spray, using 90-10 and its ability to go up to 30 volts and 285 amps. .035 starts spraying at 26 volts with 90-10. I'm ordering one this week. Thanks for the review, almost bought a yes welder until I saw this.