Great TIG Welder for under $1,000 - Aluminum Capable 225 Amps

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15 күн бұрын

Available for purchase here:
www.6061.com
TIG Button variable amperage controller I use: www.6061.com/tigbutton.htm
Online TIG Welding Aluminum Fabrication School: www.6061.com

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@6061 13 күн бұрын

If you decide to order this welder, please email me through the website and I'll give you a free website subscription ($95 value). Or a 6061 slingshot, you choose. PrimeWeld 225x TIG/Stick Machine available for purchase here: www.6061.com TIG Button variable amperage controller I use: www.6061.com/tigbutton.htm Online TIG Welding Aluminum Fabrication School :www.6061.com Thanks for watching Aaron@6061.com

@dunbarautomotive 13 күн бұрын

Thank you Aaron, I need to get around to using the 325x I bought a while ago. I wondered what become of the one from 5yrs ago.

@avmech2126 12 күн бұрын

Welding for over 50 years (mainly TIG, stick, oxy-acetylene), wanted a TIG for my personal use. After a lot of research 3 years ago I was between this machine and an Everlast. Price, quality, and customer service won me over to Primeweld. Got the machine, the Maxcool 3000, and the CK 20 torch with 25’ hoses. Have not regretted it at all. Use the TIG button almost 100% of the time Since that time, a MIG180 and a CUT60 have joined the ranks along with accessories from Primeweld including the 125 cubic foot bottle of argon, up from my previous 80 cubic bottle, dual flowmeter and 25’ hose, 25’ extension chord, 15’ MIG torch, among others. Cannot go wrong with Primeweld.

@dcurry7287 12 күн бұрын

I was literally hours away from buying an Everlast when you uploaded this. Thanks for the great demo!

@6061 11 күн бұрын

@dcurry7287 If you decide to order one through my website, I'll give you a free website subscription or a discount on a TIG Button if you're interested. Thanks, Aaron@6061.com

@phillhuddleston9445 11 күн бұрын

I've had very good luck with mine.

@dcurry7287 11 күн бұрын

@@6061 That's really generous, and I'd like to support you/your channel after subscribing for a while. Your channel is a big part of what's convinced me to get into TIG after using only flux-core MiG for years. My biggest issue, and I know I'm not alone in this, is that I only have a 20-amp 120v circuit in my garage. I'm researching the adapter you showed and it looks like I should be okay as long as I keep the amperage on the output down. Ideally I'd like to know before I buy it whether I'd be able to join 1/8" aluminum on 120v as that's the thickest I think I'll be working with. If you made another video with a Kill-A-Watt or similar showing the wall draw I think that would convince a lot of people besides me too.

@Ernie-zk3gb 12 күн бұрын

You, your channel and your last PrimeWeld machine were the catalyst for me to pull the trigger and purchase one of their machines for myself. Thanks 6061, thanks PrimeWeld. Being a neophyte there’s lots of practice & materials I have yet to consume.

@alexbuilds706 13 күн бұрын

How did I just find this channel? Love the straight forward and helpful vids.

@6061 13 күн бұрын

Hi Alex, Unfortunately, KZfaq doesn't recommend my videos nearly as much as they used to several years ago... The old videos received millions of views. Click here and sort by "popular" to see the good old ones: www.youtube.com/@6061/videos Thanks for watching

@ronbelldvm 13 күн бұрын

I purchased the TIG225 a little over a year ago. I'm still learning to Tig weld, but I am very happy with this machine. They have great customer service, probably the best I have experienced.

@enegron6987 13 күн бұрын

Haa a Master Craftsman with exceptional skill and ability AND perfect welds EVERY TIME saying “I’m out of practice”…is mind blowing but I get it✨💫💎 I know where I’m buying my Prime Weld when I get started. Thanks again for your professionalism you’re a RockStar✨💫💎

@jesscneal 12 күн бұрын

I bought a 225 last year on a black friday sale. I got one of your Tig buttons to go with it. I've been happy with it so far. Last time I tigged anything was in like 96 on an old ass Lincoln so I basically started from scratch skill wise. I'm slowly getting the hang of it. Also wanted to say I am enjoying your videos lately with the narration/explanation 🤘🤘

@PennerFab 13 күн бұрын

I've had the primeweld 225 for 5 years now, and it's been a flawless machine 👌

@tinybuilds2132 13 күн бұрын

One of the Most awaited video, if you are recommending that should be pretty good 🙏

@Ando9909 11 күн бұрын

I’ve been very impressed with my primeweld TIG 225x. I also ended up buying their MiG 180, and the cut 50dp. All have been amazing machines.

@ajsorensen2585 13 күн бұрын

It's the best budget option for sure! I use the PrimeWeld225 for TIG mostly for aluminum, it's a great machine, it's actually easier to use than some of the way more expensive machines since all the controls have knobs

@zippymcfearson2776 12 күн бұрын

Love it. Please show more of the settings.

@sting426 13 күн бұрын

I bought this welder about 5 years ago after watching your video! Wish you sold them then and I would have bought from you. Thanks for all the videos over the years! Been subscribed longer than I can even remember

@klac1024 12 күн бұрын

The video close ups of your arc shots has really improved. Appreciate it.

@dsiegristable 12 күн бұрын

I love my primeweld tig 225x. Have been using it daily for almost 3 years now. No complaints. We typically only use it for DC at low amps for welding thin wall titanium (0.028"). Done some stainless, mild, and aluminum on it all with nothing but great things to say.

@jtg2737 13 күн бұрын

Nice! Hello from San Antonio, TEXAS!

@wookieecantina 12 күн бұрын

If I would weld have as good as you, I'd be overjoyed. Man, you're skills are absolutely fantastic and I dearly appreciate your channel. Thanks!

@FRO_TV 12 күн бұрын

100% love this machine, done a lot of mobile welding with it and shop projects

@mwinner101 11 күн бұрын

PrimeWeld makes great stuff. Customer service is the best too!

@adpadp3769 12 күн бұрын

I have this welder and love it.

@michaelchastain9727 12 күн бұрын

I love my 225, haven’t tried the finger switch that comes with it, but foot pedal works good.

@siqsteen 13 күн бұрын

I found this welder 1 day after I bought the Eastwood Tig 200... and I regret not buying this PrimeWeld every day. The Tig 200 isn't bad, but it can't do as much as this machine

@charliehuntsman9827 11 күн бұрын

I have the Primeweld 180 love that little machine!!! Looking in getting the Primeweld 325x with the max cool and the cut60

@nathkrupa3463 13 күн бұрын

Great video sir you are awesome ❤️ 😊

@_hector__ 12 күн бұрын

Very nice, can't believe I only just now found your channel. Also, there's plenty of 225X videos but not many of the 325X, would love to see your review.

@6061 12 күн бұрын

325 video coming up shortly.

@pyromaniac354 13 күн бұрын

I've got a similar welder with the thing switched on the cooling fans sound like a jet engine 😂. It's a 200amp machine with 60% duty cycle @200 amps.

@Reaper-ef9ht 11 күн бұрын

Great video you got my wheels turning on wanting one of those machines the price seems really fair.👍

@tomthompson7400 13 күн бұрын

Great to have a low cost option

@KZ-yy9pm 13 күн бұрын

Perfect first tig machine. Does everything but fancy waves.

@jklololol9691 9 күн бұрын

I was between this one and an everlast I love my everlast great welder but if it ever kicked the bucket I’ll try a prime welder

@laiky71 12 күн бұрын

How do you rate the dynasty series, vs the new HTP and the prime weld? I have a 20-year-old dynasty 200 that I love but when I think of upgrading, I just can't see spending 10G on a miller when i can get the HTP for (i think) half of that or possibly the prime weld for under a grand?? What are your thoughts?

@6061 12 күн бұрын

Dynasty Top notch (better weld appearance) HTP/PrimeWeld very good, but aluminum weld appearance isn't quite as nice. It's a little "grainy" looking in a side by side comparison to the Dynasty using identical settings.

@DaneSaysStuff 13 күн бұрын

That reminded me, do you have any experience with "LaYZr Tungsten?" I have some but don't have a weld space right now. Wondering how it compares vs the 2% lanthanated I use now.

@6061 13 күн бұрын

Hi Dane, I just bought some about 2 weeks ago. I'm betting the name is a gimmick, but I may be wrong. I'm going to do some back to back testing with Lanthanated and Ceriated to see if I can notice a difference. I'll make a video.

@DaneSaysStuff 13 күн бұрын

@@6061 That's awesome! Your no bullshit approach is always appreciated!

@funfun8095 12 күн бұрын

Look up kanekid welds. He uses it, exclusively. I also use it, for all metals. I like it and haven't had any issues with it. Would be nice to see 6061 test it out.

@johnkelly7264 13 күн бұрын

I tried to buy a Primeweld machine a couple of years ago, and they wouldn't sell to me and said they wouldn't support one in Australia. So, I bought a WIA machine... never got to use it because I got sick and gave it away because I didn't think I would be well enough in the future to use it. Now I have recovered, I'm on the lookout for a machine. I would love one of those, because I agree with @DaneSaysStuff, that they are great quality, but I expect the same conditions would apply.

@rztrzt 13 күн бұрын

Buy something local to your country with dealer/importer support.

@dbayboyds409 9 күн бұрын

Buy an Sws alumtig machine. Local to Australia and awesome bit of kit

@young11984 12 күн бұрын

So those aluminum and stainless welds were done with the same tungsten that came with the welder or did you switch from the blue that was in the package?

@6061 12 күн бұрын

I didn't change anything. I only used what was supplied.

@ohwowthatsgood 12 күн бұрын

I've never tig welded, but how do you put the tungsten in the gun with that short back cap? Do you just snip the tungsten with a pair of snips?

@6061 12 күн бұрын

It's brittle. The best way to shorten it is with a grinding wheel. You gently cut the whole way through.

@darranedmundson1505 12 күн бұрын

Any suggestions on welding helmets for older folks needing reading glasses?

@dcurry7287 12 күн бұрын

Hi, I'm nearsighted rather than farsighted, so I wear my glasses all the time. After borrowing some from friends to try out options, I bought an auto-darkening 3M Speedglas helmet. It leaves me plenty of room without hitting my glasses anywhere.

@dallinlambert3484 13 күн бұрын

You need to review the prime weld 325 I was just about to purchase one I got a multimatic 220 that I have done thousands of hours of aluminum tig on, but a lot of times I get into the 3/8 plate and it's a pain in the ass cause I got to preheat it, I was hoping that 325 would fix my problem if it's good

@6061 12 күн бұрын

I will later this week or early next week... Stay tuned (subscribe, hit notification bell, blah blah)

@dallinlambert3484 12 күн бұрын

@@6061 thanks man, you've been a big help over the years bought that tig button in 2020 and never looked back

@Shaw.77 12 күн бұрын

How small of a bead can you do with that welder

@richardgoldschrafe4747 12 күн бұрын

I can build up an edge of 20 Gauge steel (0.030 roughly) and 0.035 filler and the bead is just wider than the base material if that helps.

@treyrags 13 күн бұрын

You also just showed that you don't have to have a gas lens or special cup to make good welds. They are convenient, but not necessary.

@federicoperra3863 13 күн бұрын

Hi aaron, great channel! What do you suggest as "all purpose" machine for diy jobs (iron materials&aluminum)? Tig or mig/mag? This machine is available for european market?

@workshop593 13 күн бұрын

👍

@garycotz563 11 күн бұрын

Bought mine from you last night... can you use the same TIG Button for the Everlast on the Primeweld? Got that from you about 2 yrs ago, works great on my Everlast 255. Glad you like the Primeweld, that's why I got it as a backup. Do you think a Parker spool gun will work on the Primeweld?

@6061 10 күн бұрын

Hi Gary Thanks for purchasing through my website, I appreciate it. Please email me through the website with questions.

@leetsauce5727 13 күн бұрын

😮 You cut the box! How you gonna ship it now? 😄

@leetsauce5727 12 күн бұрын

@6061 I'll buy one, but it's gotta have a sticker of you on it 😁

@robertoconnell5992 13 күн бұрын

Got the 225 still can’t tac 1/8 aluminum like you in the corners. I keep melting the corners away.

@i2aspire 13 күн бұрын

What is the difference between the button that came with the machine to the one you use?

@avmech2126 12 күн бұрын

Button that comes with the machine is an on/off button, either off or at the amperage machine is set at. TIG button (I use one) does the same thing the foot pedal does…..you can vary the amperage as you weld. I use it just about 100% of the time.

@lolly77 11 күн бұрын

Have you tried yeswelder acdc tig

@DonnyBwelding1 11 күн бұрын

I shoulda picked up this instead of my magicwave 230i

@JustAnotherHouseCat 13 күн бұрын

Goated

@AquaMarine1000 11 күн бұрын

What is the duty cycle?

@6061 11 күн бұрын

All the specifications are listed on the website www.6061.com

@Y4k407 12 күн бұрын

Are these sold in Europe?

@6061 12 күн бұрын

Does UPS ship to your location?

@Y4k407 7 күн бұрын

Yep there is a big ups warehouse 5 miles from me, I just looking to get into welding mainly for repairs on motorcycles and bicycles and the odd home renovation I have planned

@minigpracing3068 10 күн бұрын

The only thing that hand held mask is good for is putting in front of your camera to get arc shots!

@jamesa7506 12 күн бұрын

A tig/stick machine that comes complete out of the box(- argon) AND has the 6061 seal of approval for under $1000 !? What more could you ask for? The tig button and subscription to the 6061 website included with the purchase, you say? Stop being a greedy dorkle dong. 👍