WHAT'S THE BEST HARBOR FREIGHT WELDER FOR DIY/HOBBYISTS & MY THOUGHTS ON THE TITANIUM MIG 170

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If you've been following me for the last couple of weeks now. Then you know I've been looking to upgrade my current welder to something that offers better penetration, has the ability to run gas if I should so choose, and has a way for me to order parts if needed in order to replace anything that may fail over time. It's always a good idea to get a warranty. When I bought the 90 AMP Chicago Electric Flux Core I didn't bother because I knew that it would make it longer than the two year warranty. Since I've owned one in the past I didn't bother. I figured it was a throw away at $100; However, this time I decided to purchase the one year warranty from harbor freight because I was paying a lot more for what I feel is a better quality welder. At $500 I wasn't going to throw it away. Also Since Titanium is still a pretty New Line up I wanted to make sure I had the ability of returning it hassle free should something go wrong. I also learned that if I come back into Harbor Freight before my warranty expires I can Re-New my warranty and I will continue to receive the hassle free return or exchange. I Love that! I have also learned that with Vulcan as well as Titanium that there is a number that I can call, tell them of my issue and they are more than willing to send me the replacement component that has failed should I decide not to Re-New my warranty. Awesomeness!! Even better!! So needless to say I am very happy with my purchase and the super awesome information that I received from their employees and store managers. I will put the telephone number down below so you can call and speak with someone if your having any issues with your welder or any other Tool that you've purchased from Harbor Freight. Since I'm not planning on using this welder everyday and I'm not using it professionally I have no problem recommending this welder to all of my DIY guys and gals or Hobbyists that are just getting started. It's Night and Day with the type of Welds that this Titanium can do over the Chicago Electric. Hope you enjoy the content. Give me a thumbs up if you like the video and share if you'd like to. I'll try to post some time stamps down below to help speed things along and get you to the point of the video your interested in.
My dad and I will be doing a more in depth review and breakdown of the Titanium MIG 170 vs. The Miller 211 using gas, flux and 120v compared to 240v in a future video. This video will be posted on his channel so make sure to subscribe to him so you can be notified when we do the video. He'll also be sharing his thoughts on the Chicago Electric 90 Amp flux core. I'll put the link to his channel down below.
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@denoftools 5 лет назад

Great video. You should add the word Titanium in the title. Lots of guys are looking for hands-on reviews on these and that will go a long way in helping them find the video. Also, never listen to a thing Brad says, he is a notorious liar and will steal all your hand planes!

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Thanks Brother Bear! I appreciate you stopping in. I’ll do that thanks for the feedback 💯

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

I'll be doing a more in depth video with my dad, who know's a lot more about welding then I do. He'll cover setting's, gas, and 120v vs 240v and what the difference between welds are. We're also going to be doing a showdown between the Titanium MIG170 vs the Miller 211. We'll set it up for gas, flux, 120v and 220v and at the end he'll share his thoughts on what he thinks about them. He'll also be trying out my old Chicago Electric 90 Amp Flux Core welder and give his opinion on it as well. We're going to post it on his channel. I'll put the link down below. Thank You for your support. We watch your channel all the time! The Home Handyman: ru-vid.com/show-UCA94-Hr5LQGoiQlufnUIxtg

@denoftools 5 лет назад

@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway Wait? That's your dad? I watch his videos all the time. lol.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

The Den of Tools Yes Sir. Thanks for your support and interest in our channels Brother Bear. Always grateful to have good people you share a similar interest. How are you liking your Tool Chest so far? Was wondering if you would be doing any kind of a tour of it? Thanks again for your support. 🍻

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Antonio Claudio Michael Thanks Brother 🍻

@lelandcox4089 8 месяцев назад

A BIG BLACK EYE FOR HARBOR FREIGHT I have a Harbor freight TITANIUM FLUX 125 WELDER purchased from Harbor Freight a couple years ago. I am a retired plumbing contractor and backyard hobbyist. I love to build things in my spare time and help friends and neighbors that need something repaired. When I retired and closed my business, I had a stick welding machine but had no convenient place to connect it at my home! It would require an upgrade to my electrical service not worth the trouble and expense! When I saw a couple reviews on RU-vid for this Titanium 125 welder, I thought that would be the way to go. I already had a 110 Volt 30 Amp circuit to my workshop! It took me a while to get adjusted to the flux wire welding. I built a minibike from scrap pipe I had left over from the plumbing shop. The welder allowed me to make other things and make repairs for others I wouldn’t be able to do without it. In the middle of my last project, I cut a couple pieces of metal and got ready to weld them and when I pushed the button on the welder, nothing happened! It was dead! The fan did not come on but the light on the ON/OFF indicated there was power to the welder. I checked the manual for a reset button or a fuse and found no mention of either. So, I called the Harbor Freight 800 number and was told there was no repair for this welder. Harbor Freight has no repair facility, and no support is available. I was told by two different tech reps there is no schematics or parts list available from the factory where this is manufactured. “It is not worth getting it repaired and cheaper to go purchase a new one!” If you purchase this welder or many other things from Harbor Freight You only have 3 Months Warranty. It is considered disposable after that! All the reviews and discussion I have read about HARBOR FREIGHT I have never seen anything about their total lack of support for their products! I didn’t even get an “I’m sorry” or any offer for a discount on a new welding machine! I am retired, was an electronics technician in the Navy, active Ham Radio operator and electronics hobbyist. I feel like the electronics in this welding machine is straight forward non computer controlled and any decent electronics tech should be able to repair this given reasonable support. I removed the circuit board from the welder and found where a small component burned of course not knowing the component value or purpose will make it difficult to replace. Providing a schematic and parts list is a very inexpensive form of support that should be a minimum requirement. Their claim to revenue of 7 Billion Dollars tells me they could afford it!

@dennismeunier1473 3 года назад

Always wear a face shield when you are grinding, or you will eventually see how it feels to have a metal shard picked off your eye with a needle.

@megastick9324 3 года назад

Oh yeah! Had that MANY years ago. Thought it was out. For days my eye hurt, then didn’t. Back and forth. It was my eye trying to heal over the metal splinter. Went to the Dr, they numbed it with drops, put dye in, then used a pick to “ spud” the piece out ( their words). Filled my eye with salve and a patch and sent me home. About 1/2 hr later the numb wore off, holy sh*t that hurt!!! I wear a shield AND glasses when bringing or welding ever since. Could’ve lost that eye. Metal was starting to rust as it healed over.

@johnbarnham6744 3 года назад

Magnet, I used a magnet to pull out a shard from my eye. I first used one of those telescoping ones you can get at any auto parts store. Then once it came out with the magnet 🧲, I wanted to be sure I had it all. So then I tried a bigger magnet like from an old Pyle base speaker I had lying around. Anyway, I got all the metal out from the first magnet. Whew. I was sh!tting a brick the whole time from the walk out in the driveway to the bathroom all while holding my eyelid open. About 3 years later I went to a eye doctor friend of mine and told him this story. He said wow, the eye healed really well because he didn't even notice any scarring. Eye works just fine boys but yeah, wear those goggles if that's your thing. Face shield 🛡 works for me.

@paulcondie2520 2 года назад

I've had a piece of rust in my eye years ago and they put my head in a type of a vise and they had to grind it out!

@Muddface100 2 года назад

Factz! Dont be a Dummy

@billycolwell4263 2 года назад

Those techniques only work if you do it right away. Q- tips work great to. I've had several pieces drilled out of my eyes. One lady did it freehanded blew my mind. Steadest hands I had ever seen.

@lucky15driver 5 лет назад

Great video, Hobart is owned by Miller and it's a basic version of the entry level Millers. I also own the Titanium ez flux 125 for portability. All of them make great welds. The key to any good weld is prep. One thing I do to all welders is buy a good ground clamp. Almost all manufacturers cheap out n the ground clamp.

@darmstrong9334 5 лет назад

2T is standard trigger function. 4T is trigger lock meaning you can pull the trigger and let go and the trigger will stay engaged until you press the trigger again. Also if you put a bevel in your joints before welding, you an avoid lack of penetration after the welds are grinded down

@kalebasellars 5 лет назад

Set your amps higher and a little faster wire speed I can hear it pulsing when you weld it should be a consistent sound, and some of those welds were not hot enough the beads raised up, when it looks like it's on top of the metal it's too cold, its gotta be sunk in there and flatter hope this helps good job though just a tip

@TheCommentFlow 5 лет назад

You don't set amps, amps are calculated during the MIG Process, it's his Volts that he needs to turn up. He doesn't need to turn his wire speed up, less wire speed, less spatter.

@fishhuntadventure 4 года назад

Nimbus Nimbus That won’t get you a decent weld

@mikecastleberry9671 4 года назад

Place ground cable 6in from the weld always

@matth9359 4 года назад

definitely the type of video that will get a bunch of idiots debating nonsense for no reason. Experts and arm chairs. The best.

@kronicsoldier 4 года назад

amps are WFS...

@scottmcbride2237 2 года назад

You need to bevel your edges that your welding to get a better penetration. That Will give the pool something to lay into.

@earnestarey3409 5 лет назад

Step one should always be to read the instructions and learn what every adjustment might do so you never have to guess while learning how something is supposed to work!!!!!!

@otismyman5112 4 года назад

Bingo

@kellyokamoto1604 4 года назад

I used to be one of those, "I got this!!" type of dudes that DIDN'T read instructions because I believed I was pretty mechanically-inclined, but I've learned THE HARD WAY to read the INSTRUCTIONS!!! Only took me 50+ years.

@jockellis 4 года назад

That’s not the American way.

@mhildack 4 года назад

Nice to have cheaper descent welders. I bought it, it work’s

@davidusry5048 4 года назад

When you buy something like this you want to try it ASAP. Read the directions on the toilet a few days later

@wcjcnc 2 года назад

I bought the EZ Flux 125 to use for small jobs in my small engine repair shop. Love that little welder. It’s tiny but works great. First thing I did was take the wire that came with it out and throw it away and replace it with Lincoln wire and replace the ground clamp with the heavy duty one.

@yaseenkhader3758 4 года назад

I own millers and lincolns as I was in the mobile welding business myself , however around the farm I keep grabbing this welder for repairs and light work. I was impressed at how well it ran the Lincoln flux core. I welded cow ajouté and lamb alleyway exclusively with this and have had zero failures. I have the older mm211 and o believe the the flux core runs smoother. The trigger has a few issues but they may be due to it setting it the dust a couple times. It’s a home gamer welder. Can use it for small professional work but I would recommend the Miller. However this does run decent on dirty power and is a big step up if you run a transformer unit now. I would recommend this welder for just about anyone that needs a welder with enough power for Most stuff.

@avid0g 4 года назад

If you want stronger welds, then you have to grind bevels into the tubing ends so more tubing surface area actually melts together. Extending the entire tubing cross-section area into the junction is where the strength really is. The exterior fillets are just an extra bonus that reduces stress concentration from bending, but diagonal braces work better for that.

@danielkuklinski7056 2 года назад

Yeah bud that’d be great if the metal wasn’t 1/16” square tube.

@arthurchavarria8867 2 года назад

@@danielkuklinski7056 what he means is, beveling rather than not equals better penetrative reinforcement in the work piece and a stronger weld as opposed to a regular surface weld

@arthurchavarria8867 2 года назад

@@danielkuklinski7056 even if its a slight bevel on thinner material

@jerrystevens1865 Год назад

A definite suitible bevel for good penetration on the butt welds of your heavier 1/4' and and thicker framing stuff. Maybe even bevel 3/16" stuff.

@jimgarrett7078 5 лет назад

When your grinding the welds flush you have to bevel your metal on the ends.

@bayoutrapper 3 года назад

Turn the heat up hot, and adjust your trravel speed and angle. Bevel the ends on your 1/4"- 3/16" . push your arc straight into the bottom of the groove for the root pass then angle the arc toward the thick piece, so that most of the heat is directed to it. Doing good with your welding keep practicing. I'm a certified steamfitter/welder for 32 years. My motto has always been turn it up hot as hell and run with it, but starting out turn it up as hot as You can handle practice making proper welds speed will come later. Keep up the good work. God bless you brother.

@LaGrandeBayou 3 года назад

It’s a great review of this titanium model. Great advice for us novices bayou trapper. Will definitely implement your tips. Do you have Any specific advice or recommendations on equipment for someone with zero weld experience trying to weld aluminum? using Schedule 40 and 1/4” material.

@TheHammer24-7 5 лет назад

The alignment on that thing you welded on the back is giving me anxiety!

@douglassmith2055 4 года назад

Great vid, this is how we learn, learning on your small welder for a long period of time is a good thing. When you grind your welds try to just take off the bb's and smooth the bead out only a bit. If you need a flush fit up like under your table, bevel the material to make a "V" notch for the weld to fit down into. If you enjoy welding now using flux core, wait till you run gas. You will be able to see the puddle way better (which does help you learn) and less spatter. But need calm air like inside g-rage. Be careful with flux core the smoke is quite hazardous, keep your head out of the plume and be xtra careflul in a g-rage with flux core. Always try to use good ventilation when welding. Lastly, welding tips and tricks videos and listening to their weekly podcast will help a lot if you want to advance quickly.

@P00RKN00W 5 лет назад

You remind me of Saul Goodman from better call Saul. You speak scary close to the way he does lol.

@etardadventures557 4 года назад

Eric that’s my show and you have my name Hahahahah new season coming soon

@mcar676 4 года назад

Did he smack his lips after every 3 words?

@der24251 4 года назад

"It's all good man" Saul Goodman 👍 🤣

@taneilsimpson4689 5 лет назад

Welders are in high demand in a number of major industries including shipbuilding, pipeline construction, aerospace, and automotive repair. As demand continues to exceed supply, skilled welders have the enviable position of being able to pick and choose jobs based on the type of work they like to do, where they would like to live, and how much they would like to earn. A professional career in this industry will allow you to travel, all the while earning a solid income; not many jobs can compete with that!

@magicdinsmore3107 4 года назад

Step 1: Throw away the instructions (they're in f*n chinese anyway) Step 2: Set everything to 5, or about half. and if it's a switch then go ahead and flip that puppy. Step 3: Get'r done. Step 4: If it still don't work.... ducktape (or JB weld if you got the money for that stuff).

@mikeazeka1753 4 года назад

Been using the Titanium 200 for 6 months, which has been a very good flux core welder ( no shielding gas). The 2T and 4T switch is for TIG welding on my T200, don't think it makes any difference on flux core. Using 120V will do thinner gauge steel, but will trip off or overload 20 amp outlets on thicker material, so I use 240V from the electric dryer outlet, using a heavy duty 240V extension cord with different male plug. It works really well, good penetration, strong welds, look like pro welds. Welder will run 0.030 wire for thinner gauge, or 0.035 wire for thicker gauge metals and higher voltages. Like that it comes ready for stick welding up to 180 amps, and equipped to MIG or TIG with just a gas bottle and flow setup. So far has worked perfectly.

@DocHuard 5 лет назад

"I don't know what this does" "I might be doing this wrong" "I might be a little high, I don't know"... Dude RTFM!

@TheFlatlander440 5 лет назад

Who the heck has time to read manuals or instructions? Ha Ha.

@dvdrwsor 4 года назад

15:11

@billrandell4641 4 года назад

OMG..

@gregorytimmons4777 4 года назад

"Did my due diligence, at least on the one i'd already decided to buy, as far as the warranty anyway." "Still don't know what that one switch does."

@sophiaholt1458 4 года назад

Amen

@johnathanreigard512 5 лет назад

Hell yeah! I started welding with like a $50 Craigslist stick welder then a couple flux cores and mig and I'm getting ready to take the next jump like you b4 I weld a straight axle and cage in my rig. Im not an amazing welder but I think we are doing it right brother great vid!

@Lucky7MudMowers 5 лет назад

Today is your lucky day . I picked your RU-vid channel to watch all of your videos. Well i'm at work. You will get one more view on all your videos, I'm Playing all videos to show my support. Lucky 7 Mud Mowers

@unclebob4208 5 лет назад

Good for you. It sounds like it welds fine. I have the Lincoln LE31MP multi-process from Home Depot. You'll need 220V to weld 3/8", unless you make multiple passes. Your hairline cracks after grinding your table legs are probably from traveling too fast. But I'm not an expert!

@doyouevenfishbro8748 3 года назад

When you see a crack like that you gotta grove it with a 3” grinder then throw a weld in. Or get a number #9 drill a hole grove it and throw a weld in. Either way works

@stevehartlieb 3 года назад

That was hard to watch, a couple of setting changes would have done you wonders

@sen3990 2 года назад

hard to watch not really, he explained he does not have a lot of welding experience in the beginning but i guess you weren't paying attention , he knows enough to explain a few simple things of what he knows it was good review maybe pay more attention to what people are saying less time trying to criticize him it will make you a better teacher and scholar. ill break it down for what i mean by a scholar is, A scholar is a person who pursues academic and intellectual activities, so in your whole life you will be a scholar if you are learning things now remember everyone has their own opinions and opinions are like assholes everyone's got them . i think if its hard to watch make your own video and help teach people dont belittle them .

@cojobesta11 5 лет назад

First comment on any of your videos, but great job so far. If you want the flux core wire to start easier, I’d suggest a set of mig pliers. Each time before you start a weld, cut the wire, and nip that balled end off. I saw in a comment above to bevel your edges and that’s correct, but also welding “uphill” is going to allow for more penetration as well. It’s harder to see what your doing though. Another thing I’d suggest is a twisted wire cup wheel, but that’s because I’m not about that welding hammer and brush life. Looks like a great welder, looking forward to new videos.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

conner sebesta Thanks for your comment and advice. I appreciate it

@DGPHolyHandgrenade 3 года назад

Going to say, for a review and kind of glossing over an important feature with "I dont know what this does even" Kinda dangerous. The 2T 4T switch changes what happens when you press the trigger. 2T allows for the welding current to start when the trigger is pressed and stop when the trigger is released. 4T allows for the welding current to start when the trigger is pressed, but does not stop the current during the weld if you release the trigger; to stop the current you need to press and release the trigger again. Good assumption to stay with 2T but if you dont know how your welder works, you really should read the manual. Not knowing that the current wont stop when you release the trigger in 4T would create a very dangerous situation.

@Mike-su8si 3 года назад

Thanks for explaining because now I know before getting a welder I'll keep mine on 2t

@DGPHolyHandgrenade 3 года назад

@@Mike-su8si it's in the manual. I looked it up (harbor freight has all manuals available online)

@Mike-su8si 3 года назад

@@DGPHolyHandgrenade mine should have came with the book if it did I'll be reading it i haven't even opened the cheap thing up yet cause it's to wet an cold outside to fool with it

@Superb_Legend 3 года назад

We call that trigger hold and I hate it most the machines at my job have it on lot more complicated to turn off tho

@90lxfox3 5 лет назад

i have the titanium 140 and i like it better them my millermatic

@jorgeposadas1192 4 года назад

U need to bevel the metal when 2 flat pieces meet, that way u are filling in and not welding on top of the metal, ur welds need to be a little hotter and practice , practice, practice and read the fucken manual (not be rude) GOOD LUCK.

@aguilayserpiente 4 года назад

Solid. All other videos show the narrator throwing the manual away. The manual is a life saver.

@thethreewheelercowboy521 5 лет назад

I did the same thing, used a 90 Chicago for years. Best advice I can give someone that wants to weld, go spend $100 on a flux core and go to town.

@larryfoster423 3 года назад

Ok so @4:22 in this video is where you begin to realize that this person opened the box shoved the cables together to what they thought was correct then turned it on and began to knob twist. After fiddling with it whether you are a noob/hobbyist or Pro is not the way to describe how you figured out how to use the machine. The machine comes with a MANUAL and its not there for you to throw away thinking I can figure it out

@mikes1947chev 3 года назад

I bought the titanium 170 I've welded 1/2" thick and had it turned up 7/8 of the way and it was under cutting . this welder rocks.....welded in a mustang front suspension kit into my 38 Chevy coupe have a Lincoln 135. But wanted a better weld so I bought the 170.

@jordandavid1671 4 года назад

I have a Hobart handler 190. Be ought for 550. Much better quality. Almost the same as a Miller. Had mine for six years and use it almost everyday. Just upgraded to a 300 amp esab machine for hotter welds and much more duty cycle. 40% at 300 amps. Hopefully your harbor freight unit lasts but in my experience the Hobart would be worth the extra 100 bucks. And do yourself a favor and buy an argon co2 bottle and weld with gas. Much better looking welds and there's no cleanup. Especially on small metal.

@codelicious6590 4 года назад

You made the EXACT vid I was looking for man! I been looking for info on those machines that are just a bit better than the $99 ones, but not the huge money pro stuff because I'm just looking to break into the craft with no experience at all. I think there is a line with certain tools or trades for a beginner where the quality of the tool does help or hinder the ease of learning, and others where it doesn't really matter whether ya get a $2000 one or a $50 thrift store version. The problem is I do not know where this line is with welding machines. Example; if a guy was looking to learn how to play guitar, the quality of instrument would only matter a very small amount, while if it was timberjacking or woodworking, then the actual quality and most likely the price also, of the tools would play a larger role in how easily the person could learn certain techniques and procedures . I just dont want to get a piece of machinery that's going to work against my will to learn metal fabrication. Anyone who may have any thoughts or response to this comment I would appreciate.

@artconnolly9519 5 лет назад

Try grinding a V groove and fill that in when your welding. That way you can grind it flush with no issues

@fishhuntadventure 4 года назад

....or! try using enough volts for the wire speed to get acceptable penetration. Geesh. I have a 120V Lincoln with .030 fluxcore that I could burn right through his material with if I don’t properly progress the arc. No reason for a cold weld or poor penetration

@gunchief0811 5 лет назад

those Titanium series welders from Harbor freight are the best thing to happen to Home hobbyist welders as well as small business owner/ welders in 25 years i say Good purchase and great warranty coverage as well. Good job. and stop selling yourself short. welding is all about practice as well as the knowledge. just make sure your safe and that you read the manuals and apply the proper amperage for the thickness of the material that your welding on and you should be able to produce good welds. don't put yourself down. welding is a great science you are in the field of Metallurgy it's amazing. and you are applying scientific principles and using electricity as a way to join two pieces of metal together to become one {G.M.A.W.} or in your case {F.C.A.W} . Flux cored arc welding process... good for outdoor use so the wind won't blow away your shielding gas. indoors use the M.I.G. withs some Gold gas { 75% argon 25% Co2} those will be very nice looking welds with a good machine like the one u got there. Oh, by the way, these welders are far better than the Lincoln welders sold at Home depot.. these beat them hands down. in every category.. including VALUE! keep melting steel brother...

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Awesomeness. Thanks for your support and feedback about the Titanium MIG170 nd other helpful Tips and suggestions. I appreciate it. Cheers!

@machinist7230 4 года назад

From what ive seen, the Vulcan is a really good welder(see AvE s BOLTR on it), while the Titaniums are full of typical chinese shortcuts. Third party consumables are available for the Vulcan, im unsure about the Titanium. Both suffer the same problem that hampers so many offshore products - spare pats availability. So yes you can return it, but what about 5 years down the road, when a board craps out? My Miller Vintage ( essentially a simplified 250 Millermatic) made in the early 90s, still has parts available, depite being discontinued 2 and a half decades previously. Its why Miller and Lincoln welders have such high resale value. My personal advice to people looking to buy new, and cant afford blue, red, or yellow, and plan on keeping it for any serious length of time, to instead look at Hobart. Owned by Miller, many of the Hobarts are essentialy simplified/ consumer grade component versions of miller welders. The Hobart handler 211 is just under 200 bucks more than its Vulcan equivalent, but it assures that it can be fixed if something craps out years out of warranty. And oh, its available witha spool gun for under a hundred bucks more, something that cant be said for the Vulcan.

@TheHomeHandyman 5 лет назад

For what you paid you got a great deal and it looks like it will do everything you want it to - good you found out how to get replacement parts if you need them - for me the customer service and parts if I needed them played a big part in my decision on buying the Miller - You also checked into it so good move................youll love this new toy

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Thanks Dad! Can't wait until we do a Collaboration Video where you can put it to the full test and share your thoughts on it. It would also be cool to see how to set up gas and if the 220v or gas make the welds any better.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Gotcha. Thanks for the great advice. I will work on that next time I bust it out!

@scorcher617 5 лет назад

The reason you have cracks is small welders don't penetrate well , so what you have to do is bevel your edges. Then when you grind your welds you didn't grind all your weld out. You have to do it on thick pieces also it just prep. On your table were you had seams just run a grinder down the crack and cut a ditch in it go deep you can make more than one pass. I live by Lincoln Electric and I'm a pro-welder have 6 welders all red you can get parts for them. But if someone wants a welder you should look into the Longevity brand I was looking to get a small 110v machine they have good prices and great reviews . Keep at it your doing pretty good play with your setting that will help with splatter but that's flux core. If you were running 220v on your machine you should be able to do 1/4" on a single pass. A dual voltage welder can be a good choice gives you options .

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Thank you for your advice. I’ll do that. Thanks 👍

@campbellmarty36 Год назад

AMAZING this have increased in price by about 20% in 3 years!!!. Oh yeah… #FJB !!!

@powderriver2424 5 лет назад

My buddy borrowed a friends Hobart I didn’t look at the model it was, however good for 110 and I’m not sure if you could hook it up to 220, doesn’t matter it welded pretty well as a flux core. This Titanium welds as good as the Hobart I’ve watched other YT vids on the Titanium 170 it performs very well in my opinion. For the hobbyist I don’t think you can go wrong with this welder.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Powder River Thank you I also watched a handful of videos on this welder prior to my purchase and I agree. I think with a little more practice and knowledge in welding it can only get better

@wyrtwister4260 4 года назад

I read that the Harbor Freight $ 100 flux core wire welder is an A/C welder & that causes a lot of splatter . I have seen videos where the welder was modded with the addition of a bridge rectifier to convert to DC , a capacitor to smooth out the ripple ( some ) and a cooling fan . In the end , I decided I would never use it enough to be worth owning a welder . It would end up being just a toy . Thanks , :-) Wyr God bless

@vincentjbyrnesjr6676 5 лет назад

Looks like you need more practice time practice practice practice

@michaelwillcutt2619 Год назад

Just go to lowes an buy a name brand Lincoln mig few hundred bucks for a 110 . flux core or add the insert an gas valve

@icemonk12 5 лет назад

450 is nice buy bro👍🔧🍺 I always try & read instructions on symbol settings. Great review👍

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

ooohhh yah I'm excited!! My dad and I are going to be doing some collaboration videos comparing the Miller 211 to the Titanium 170 and he'll be showing me how to set it up for gas and what the difference is between 220v and 110v

@patmason7276 2 года назад

Miller cost more but it's worth it. Get what you pay for. Want to adjust feed and voltage till it sounds like bacon frying.

@RyanSmith-kb2ch 5 лет назад

Grind a 45 degree tapper on all the outside edges before you weld.

@c_mac7773 3 года назад

My uncle used to own a prototype sheet-metal company and he taught me how to weld about 20 years ago for like 15 minutes. That’s the only thing I remember! Very very important though. Your welds are much stronger that way especially with some thing like that square tubing where you are going back afterwards and grinding it flush

@larryw5429 5 лет назад

Welding outside with wind blowing using gas is a crap shoot. Shouldn't weld outside with wind or the shielding gas gets blown away from the tip and its a junk weld!

@paulrod81 5 лет назад

I will usually use my left hand/glove to block the wind or protect the puddle.

@HEYMANWITHJAYMAN 5 лет назад

Comment #3! And i know nothing about welding man. So im watching and learning from this video.

@damondiehl5637 5 лет назад

Take a course at your local tech college. You will learn a lot in a hurry! It's a couple hundred dollars very well spent. I've taken courses for both MIG and TIG.

@HEYMANWITHJAYMAN 5 лет назад

@@damondiehl5637 cool, i'll check into it

@damondiehl5637 5 лет назад

My local college has a full-fledged two-year welding program, but I took the classes as part of their Continuing Education program. Half the class in my first MIG class were women. Each class was $280.

@johnathanreigard512 5 лет назад

Just get you a cheap tombstone welder for like 60 bucks on Craigslist and search up on google what to do and what amp to set it to for what rod for what metal thickness or ask around and just practice at home man.

@jackwatkins7382 5 лет назад

@@johnathanreigard512 I got a little Lincoln Tombstone I wish somebody had. I welded with it with it twice. It's a used welder and was when I bought it. When he sold it to me it's supposed to have been ACDC the little red Lincoln 225 but he delivered it while I was gone and when I come home all right man my welder got here. And then when I looked at it it was an AC only! I called him and finally got ahold of him I said what the hell bring me my money back. He said awe man I done spent the money. Well I bought an Eastwood about six months ago but I ain't unboxed it or put it together yet. I guess I'll have to make a video of my unboxing and trying it. Supposed to be Kick-Ass

@julianprice4722 4 года назад

Add CO2 and use solid core and you’ll have a much better time.

@wbayrbro 4 года назад

I’ve done quite a bit of welding with my Chicago electric welder. I op’ed for the model with gas. It does a much better job with the gas (75/25 argon co2) if you ever have a chance you give it a try. Great video and you helped me make the decision to upgrade to a titanium welder.

@Saladon89 3 года назад

LOL they got rid of most of Chicago Electric Welder, I think theres only 2 left

@sheilamclaughlin963 2 года назад

Most steel u can weld with co2, on the railroad we only used a2 to certify

@garymathews4042 4 года назад

I bought a Hobart 210 MVP for $799 at Blaines Farm & Fleet,no tax .I also got the matching spool gun for $180 .I bought a Hobart 140 at Northern tool for $408 after tax ,I use it for flux -core welding only .I picked up a Hobart 230 welder from Fleet Farm for $1308 after tax .

@chrisjones6165 5 лет назад

4t u pull trigger and it feeds till you press trigger again. Good for long runs

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Good to Know!!

@WineScrounger 5 лет назад

Good for avoiding hand/arm strain.

@drugtalk101 3 года назад

QUICK TIP FOR ANYONE BUYING MILWAUKEE TOOLS... NEVER BUY THE WARRANTY IT’S ONLY 2 YEARS MILWAUKEE OUT OF THE BOX NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED GIVES YOU A 5 YEAR WARRANTY SO YOU PAY FOR A WARRANTY YOU DON’T NEED IT’S A SCAM!!!!

@merlerosenberger4334 5 лет назад

certified welder here. You can get good penetration from fluxcore. Learn how to weld.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Working on it. Thanks for commenting

@merlerosenberger4334 5 лет назад

@@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway gas shielded (outer shield), and flux core (inner shield) both have their place. inner shield is for welding outside in thee breeze. we use this method all the time.

@embreesmith7613 3 года назад

I have NEVER repaired any of my Miller machines that have been used nearly daily for 40 years

@Mzandiotis 3 года назад

Your weld on the 1/4" section was much improved, remember those settings and the speed at which you were moving the gun. Also it's called "splatter", all the little bits of weld that pop around your main work piece, mainly when using flux-core. Spackle is a drywall repair product. Good video though, I appreciate the honest opinions.

@Badeau68 2 года назад

SPATTER Is the metal particles expelled during fusion welding that do not become a part of the weld.

@Mzandiotis 2 года назад

@@Badeau68 yes spatter is what I meant, auto correct strikes again

@clifforddodson5459 2 года назад

Never welded but want to learn seems like a good welder. Got to fix my Halloween props when they break .

@y4kv 5 лет назад

you should have your father use that welder and give his opinion since you mentioned that he uses a miller

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

That's exactly what we're going to do. We're going to be doing a showdown of the Titanium 170 vs. the Miller 211 and the difference between flux core and gas and 220v vs 110v. His channel link is in the description. Stay tuned for when we post it. Cheers!

@smokefast90606 2 года назад

I got a harbor freight welder the green one it was horrible got a Lincoln and wow apparently I can lay down solid good welds not boogers

@MrSpanky473 5 лет назад

If you ain't burnin' you ain't learnin'.

@paulkurilecz4209 Год назад

One thing to keep in mind is that the power of the welder governs how quickly weld metal can be laid down. 2T and 4T governs how the power ramps up and down. Another thing to keep in mind is the duty cycle. Lower end welders may often have a lower duty cycle than higher end welders. Duty cycle means the percent of a ten minute period that you can weld. For example, a 40% duty cycle means that you can weld for four minutes and then have to wait for six minutes for the machine to cool down. As far as what machine should be bought depends on what you are going to weld. Buy the welder that can do what you want to do.

@houseoquinnizyodaddy 4 года назад

If your worried about penetration then bevel the insides of the 2 peices your gonna weld. Its a good practice to get into. I'm a union pipe welder and I make x-ray welds in stick, mig, and tig with all different types of metals. Beveling the material will give you more penetration and an overall stronger weld.

@carpediemarts705 2 года назад

Plenty of vids on yt with no bevels. People think that the weld reinforcement IS the weld and don't understand penetration. The difference between welds for industry and what most people do for yt are night and day.

@houseoquinnizyodaddy 2 года назад

@@carpediemarts705 Just because somebody does it on YT doesn't mean that it's the right way to do it. A weld doesn't tie into two straight edges like it does beveled surfaces. Straight edged welds will give you trapped slag and rolled edges. I'm just trying to help the guy out.

@jfcalix Год назад

I got a Lincoln 140 20 years ago still working like the first day and sometimes I do $4000 fences now I got the Lincoln 140 mp great video

@kennethgrimes5494 4 года назад

You got to change polarity on all welders when you move from flux to gas.

@templar_east8835 4 года назад

Always grab a piece of scrap of the same material to get your setting right before moving onto your actual project especially with it being a new machine to you.

@johnemerson6112 5 лет назад

Sub'd...bell hit...love ya brother and your content...but I imagine mechanics/techs/etc have things that they're sticklers for when it comes to nomenclature... For the love of all things holy and metal...it's SPATTER not spackle...

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

John Emerson Lol Cheers and Welcome to the Channel

@jackwatkins7382 5 лет назад

Thank you man! I also need to mention to him instead of giving it hell with a wire brush or beating it with a hammer you might want to invest in one of those Harbor Freight needle Guns.

@Redtailedhawk99 5 лет назад

I bought the Eastwood MiG 175 with the same basic setup. Except mine is only 240 and It has the aluminum spooler and does Stainless as well.

@Rene_W204 5 лет назад

Lots of negativity in the comment section!😂 if its too long fast fwd! If youre not going to teach, dont preach! Keep it up Justin! Been subbed for a few months now keep it up hope your channel grows even more! Cheers to those that have your beers! 🍻

@meganstevefrost7326 5 лет назад

Agreed at least he is trying .People are keyboard warriors and probably most of them cant weld for shit.

@davidhughes7184 4 года назад

Instead of bitching about video move on to the next one

@21kurt21 3 года назад

If your just a hobbyist or a professional, use stick 6010 it welds very clean and good penetration!

@embreesmith7613 5 лет назад

nothing wrong with Hobart, my mig 140 is 12 years old, no repairs

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Embree Smith good to know

@Sam-w9des 5 лет назад

Hobart is made by miller

@mr.diyhowtopaintingwelding4479 5 лет назад

Mine is 13 and no problems.

@billybarrett4256 5 лет назад

And made in the USA and not over seas!

@torekristoffersen176 5 лет назад

My Hobart Handler 140 is an excellent welder. No complaints here..... no issues whatsoever

@GorillaCookies 3 года назад

I have a Hobart Handler 140 . Made by Miller, cost around $400 and sizzles big time for its price and specs

@victorgutierrez5826 3 года назад

I recommended to put a least a welders blanket behind your cutter shop to prevent stain your beautiful wall stained.

@mrsk8terforlife11 Год назад

Flux is junk on a mig always try to run gas if you can afford it

@doomsandwich7292 5 лет назад

12:00 lol I didn’t realize he was holding it in place at first and I was like well that’s a weird balance technique

@c_mac7773 3 года назад

JUST EYEBALL IT JIMMY!! absolutely love that shit when I am installing trim or flooring specially doors that’s the best! It only needs to be level and plum enough to collect a paycheck for most people! You don’t notice that as fuck until the final finishings are getting installed. Yeah sorry that has nothing to do with welding but that’s my rant

@wv171 3 года назад

Damn everybody is a Cert. Welder. Can't find them hardly. My best been Real Old copper winding Lincoln Pipeliners & real old Hobart's. Millers better now don't spit sputtering around so unstable now. But they lot better than years ago. But still can't beat them old DC. For the best welds.

@wv171 3 года назад

Start with stick. My grandma can weld with a Mig. That should be a must. Mig I don't use if needed hold & last. Tig & Stick.

@kenbrownlee4170 4 года назад

I realize you already bought but esab also makes an excellent weld machine !

@robertmosher7418 4 года назад

You have to drill gas release holes in the tubing. Otherwise the air inside the tube expands when you finish the weld that would cap off and make the tube seal. That will push the work and distort your square. If that isn't the issue than it is because you over welded one or the other sides and over heated it, pulling it out of square. You should tack the whole thing together, check the square, then weld a short bead on the first leg. Then repeat the same short weld on each of the legs. Check your square again and adjust if needed. Then do the same thing on the first one again only this time weld a different side, but again, a short weld. Check your square again and it should still be good. Now weld one side on each leg completely across the edge of the tube and repeat on each leg. Then finish up the rest of the sides for each leg. It will remain square.

@vincentjbyrnesjr6676 5 лет назад

Just keep practicing

@dankronenberg946 3 года назад

Check out Eastwood welders they got some nice stuff

@Gears.and.Gadgets 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. You got a new subscriber. I'm looking at the titanium multi-process welder. Update I picked up the multi process welder. Happy with it so far.

@daltonhaston 4 года назад

Do you still like the multi?

@johnnyh64 3 года назад

Do you use the stick and Tig options much or do you mainly stick with MiG and Flux-Core? I have the 170 myself and wondering if it’s worth the extra $300. Any thoughts?

@outdoorsmansgarage 5 лет назад

I have a Chicago Electric arc welder that can be set up for 110 or 220 my wife bought me for Father's Day 13 years ago and it works perfectly fine I've never ran into any problems with it

@THEWORX99 5 лет назад

ive got vulcan omnipro its great dose everything i need it to and the presets are sweet.

@darrenboone681 4 года назад

I got the max 140 I love it it's not as good as the mechans I use at work but works good

@tomharrell1954 4 года назад

Doing great! When you figure out that gas will weld prettier and cheeper you will be at the next step!!!!!

@denniskalivoda Год назад

I wouldn’t be welding in the pretty coat.

@johnnyturbo8460 4 года назад

The Titanium 200 hands down.. i love it

@stevehartlieb 3 года назад

Thats what I got been great for 2 years so far

@johnnyturbo8460 3 года назад

@@stevehartlieb I agree

@ImPris0n3d 4 года назад

I'm not trying to be a dick but if you think that looks like a beautiful weld... You need to do some research on what a good weld is supposed to look like.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 4 года назад

That I do. Practice makes perfect or so I'm told

@manguydude287 5 лет назад

I have a flux90 that has been good for years but I melted the hose a little. But after fixing it enough I got tired of it and got a used Miller arc welder for less than my harbor freight

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Manguy dude Craigslist is a great way to go as well. Welder tend to go fast. Garage sales and swap meets are a couple of other good ways to pick a good quality welder for cheap

@carldalsasso8603 2 года назад

I got scammed into owning the Vulcan 220, and honestly its been great and reliable for the last few years. I will be replacing the trigger soon as it's starting to miss on occasion. Was very happy with the variety of options it comes with, runs great on generator 110 or 220.

@AK74Man87 5 лет назад

Not sure what what your gun movement is, one good movement is to do cursive e’s as you push to the right.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

I usually do little "U" shapes

@AK74Man87 5 лет назад

Justin Dow lol sorry I think I had said that to you before.

@sjm98126 5 лет назад

Worry less about what shape your moving your hand in and more about what the puddle is doing.

@AK74Man87 5 лет назад

shawn mcdonald True, but you still need a sense on ways to move the gun.

@sjm98126 5 лет назад

@@AK74Man87 you get that from watching the puddle and how the edges tie in. I was a welder for over 10 years and wrote a book on tig welding.

@haassleholtz 5 лет назад

If you want better advice as far as welding, from the viewers pov. Then get a lense or extra mask for the camera. Seeing the puddle helps. It was youtube after all that taught me to be a better welder. I.e welding tips and tricks or other various youtubers.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 5 лет назад

Nice I'll look into it. Not something I do all the time, but I try to learn when I can as a hobbyist. Thanks for the tip. Cheers!

@xinixxagnix201 4 года назад

I am after a year still very happy with my Titanium!, thanks m8.

@deedaartyst 5 лет назад

Nice comparison, and video, great to have tha d.i.y-ers viewpoint

@johnchang1412 2 года назад

BEST REVIEW ever......You covered alot in a short video......love it how you went compare prices and value and picked out the one an average joe like me should be using or buying ...LEARNED alot from you.........and you went on to show details on the product itself and warranty too.........BRO AMAZING......!!! THANKS

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!! I appreciate your comment. Cheers & Happy Weekend!

@samuelvealjr2666 2 года назад

I was going to research some welders and decided to checkout some reviews, and my man you made up my mind. Thanks Justin!!!

@MichaelJohnson-jt5cu 4 года назад

Get rid of the flux core wire and move up to a gas weld and your welds will improve greatly.

@TheRoadhammer379 4 года назад

Go on weld.coms channel and watch them Flux core weld, make you eat your own words. You probably think fcaw doesn't give good penetration either, lol 😂

@timdavis1300 5 лет назад

The quality of your weld is going to depend on the quality of your welder. And a 90 amp welder doesn't weld very thick metal. Good for sheet metal tack welding.

@James7082 5 лет назад

Lincoln 210mp mig tig stick works awesome.

@SirShoddrick 4 года назад

James Nelson yea, when you win the Lotto...

@FredCOdom 3 года назад

Great video you have made my decision on purchasing the Titanium. Thanks Fred

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 года назад

Glad I could help

@mattrob15 5 лет назад

Justin I've watched quite a few of your videos, and I can respect how you've come to learn how financing tools, having a snapon account, etc is a ripoff and you should just buy the tools when you have the money. I just wanted to tell you that I feel paying for warranties is relatively the same. Warrunty payments is a huge source of revenue for these companies, and they design them to where they make money off of you AGAIN. Think about all the money you have paid for warranties and how much money you have have saved by using them. Usually if you add up all the money you've paid for warranties, it doesnt even come close to what money you would have had to pay to just buy another tool when one breaks outside the manufacturer's warrunty. Call me crazy but I havent bought extended warranties in years.

@sheilamclaughlin963 5 лет назад

Everything is set up to last just long nough to be out of warranty when it quits, 99% of the people out there weld toocold

@LivingFaith2 5 лет назад

Matthew Robinson - MAN! Can't you see how utterly self-contradictory your post is? I dont get exteded warantees for everything, but I have always purchased the extended warantee with every Harbor Freight winch I bought, and it has always been to my benefit! They exchange it for a new one, and I am VERY happy with that! If I get a welder there, i will surely get the extended warantee.

@jmyers9853 5 лет назад

take your crapped out HF welder to a welding supplier for repair and they will laugh at you. no one repairs this equipment. i find having a good welding supplier and repair place very comforting when you experience trouble. lincoln, miller, thermal aarc, esab all can get repaired fairly easy. if you weld much, get close to the supplier for advice and help

@94SexyStang 5 лет назад

yep, my Lincoln has an exploded diagram with Every part# listed.

@jmyers9853 5 лет назад

@@94SexyStang hey thats great, nice to have some kind of support

@robertfrancis9439 4 года назад

I recently picked up a Titanium Easy Flux 125 inverter welder. What a great little welder it is! It does everything I need it to do around the house and out in the garage

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 4 года назад

Very cool! Me too. Love that thing! Cheers!