After 5 Years Is It Still Worth It?? Harbor Freight Titanium 125

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DIY PRO

DIY PRO

Ай бұрын

5 Years ago to the date I posted my first review of the Harbor Freight Titanium 125 and it's still my most recommended welder and most used in my garage.
Of Course I've added in a couple tips and Tricks to making your Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) or gasless MIG welds looking AWESOME!
Don't forget to pick up flux core wire and nozzle get!
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ArcCaptain Wire: amzn.to/4cHe6z2
Spatter Spray- amzn.to/403sStH
Nozzle gel- amzn.to/3ZLqNmg
Helmet (Expensive but an awesome hood)- amzn.to/3W6rCqB
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Gloves- amzn.to/4cmo9tN
Welding pliers- amzn.to/3Ta4lks
Video of the actual setup, settings and use: • Harbor Freight Welder:...
Here are the HFT details:
The TITANIUM™ Easy-Flux 125 Amp Welder is an easy-to-use, lightweight welder that is ideal for basic welding jobs at home or in the shop. This easy-to-use welder features advanced DC based inverter technology that produces a steadier arc and cleaner weld. This welder weighs in at just 15 lb. , over 50% lighter than conventional transformer based machines. The Easy Flux 125 includes all modern safety features such as thermal overload protection and cold-start wire feeding so you can concentrate on the job, not the machine.
-Inverter Technology - lighter weight and more efficient
-Weighs only 15 lb. , over 50% lighter than conventional transformer welders
-DC output for the most stable arc and cleaner welds
- Variable Control for fine-tuned welding
- Advanced safety features: Thermal overload protection and cold start wire feeding
-Rugged, top load drive system takes standard 4 in. spools

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@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
Like and Subscribe, it's free........to subscribe, not the welder! 5 years and it's still my go to welder!
@magnoliathebus
@magnoliathebus 28 күн бұрын
Love this. We are in the process of converting a 45' coach into a tiny home and part of that was raising the roof 12 inches so I could have some standing headroom. Cutting the thing in half was one job, but fabricating and installing the extensions for the frame ribs was quite another! That little welder did the job beautifully.
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- 22 күн бұрын
Excellent!
@GaryT1952
@GaryT1952 Ай бұрын
Bought this welder several years ago on your recommendation...don't use it too often but is always flawless and convenient when I do
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
Right on! Thanks Gary!
@user-bj9ly9yf7n
@user-bj9ly9yf7n Ай бұрын
I have had a Titanium 125 for about 3 years now. I love it. I also have a stick welder but I usually use the 125 for most things. The stick welder usually burns through 1/8 steel. The 125 can do that and thinner steel. I also like it that I can hook it up to a generator and weld something out in the middle of the woods somewhere.
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- 22 күн бұрын
Right on, good to hear what people are doing with it!
@bobbigwood7823
@bobbigwood7823 11 күн бұрын
Love all your test vidios. I purchased the Harbor Freight black one 120v years ago sill working great, I'm and old sick welder so flux welding is a learning curve for me. I just bough a Andeli 5in 1 machine it's a 120v -220 Amazon kinda sucked me in on it prime day it was on sale for $318 I thought I would give it a try if it's no good I only have $300 invested in it. Do you know anything about the Andeli made in China machine? Thanks Bob
@trekgod3
@trekgod3 Ай бұрын
Maybe you can use the welder to weld a handle on the welder
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
You are a genius! But since my little clip is broken I'll have to do that on the next one!
@tedbastwock3810
@tedbastwock3810 Ай бұрын
Very good video. I ended up getting the little red one because I knew I didnt know what I was doing as a beginner, and opted for the trusted name brand. I walked into a HF and put my hands on their line of welders. Somebody had already gone through there and turned all the knobs too far so that every knob would keep turning around and around ... put me over the edge to get the name brand. I have been extremely happy with it for two years. But, you def make this one look like a great option if one takes care of it. One dislike about the red one, it can only take 1lb spools. Can that green one take larger spools of wire? Thanks, I always appreciate your videos.
@mikeingeorgia1
@mikeingeorgia1 Ай бұрын
The Vulcan spools that they sell and fit on the machine are 2 lb
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
Thanks! As long as it's not the larger 10 lbs spool It can take a 2lb and smaller.
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
Yea, a while ago Lincoln switched theirs from 2lb down to 1 lb.......and still charge the same amount! It is good wire though!
@tedbastwock3810
@tedbastwock3810 Ай бұрын
@@-DIYPRO- Wow, I didn't even know that lol thanks
@mikeingeorgia1
@mikeingeorgia1 Ай бұрын
@@-DIYPRO- I sure wish anyone could explain (not in vague terms or general phrases, but by showing us the costs) as to why every single item made here has to cost at least twice as much as damn near everything made anywhere else. The Vulcan wire is made in Italy. Is their cost of living that much lower?
@user-is7nr2wl3k
@user-is7nr2wl3k 27 күн бұрын
Just picked one up today. HF has a 20% off coupon for the weekend, making this $120.
@Pimpdaddyleif
@Pimpdaddyleif 26 күн бұрын
Just got me one too today
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- 22 күн бұрын
Right on, that was a sweet deal.
@jimmyhall1903
@jimmyhall1903 Ай бұрын
What is your opinion on other 110v flux only machines or multi process one's from the like of Yeswelder, Bestarc Arcaptain and would you still recommend this Titanium?
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
I like Yeswelder and Arcaptain, haven't tried a Bestarc yet. If you have any desire to do other processes then grab one of those. If flux core is your game then stick with the Titanium. I think the Titanium has better settings than those others.
@williambikash6645
@williambikash6645 Ай бұрын
Did you look into swapping polarity.I have some SS flux core wire that calls for Positive ground. MY 90 amp Chicago that has been modified with a 150 amp rectifer and large capacitor could swap the polarity but would like to modify the Titanium.
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
I haven't but keep up posted on if you end up doing it and getting it to work!
@davesorenson6401
@davesorenson6401 2 сағат бұрын
The welder is already positive ground.
@ThatJerkFromCali
@ThatJerkFromCali Ай бұрын
If you upgrade your ground clamp would that void your warranty
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
I would say yes. You can always just keep it in the box and if you do have to return it put the oem back on.
@ErikBeckner93
@ErikBeckner93 Ай бұрын
Bought one a few days ago, can’t get it to work. Powers up, I’m grounded good. Feeds wire iust fine. Won’t arc, no clue what’s wrong with it. Gonna take it back and get it money back.
@paulg4974
@paulg4974 Ай бұрын
check by the spool if there's a ground wire not screwed/attached to a terminal.
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
The last check I always do it try to put a small weld directly onto the ground. If still nothing then I'd take it back.
@jeffreysnethen9586
@jeffreysnethen9586 Ай бұрын
I put mine thru hell for 4 years, never able to trip the duty cycle, did burn the gun out, picked up a 2nd welder yesterday, when I figure out how to fix the gun that welder will be up again :)
@-DIYPRO-
@-DIYPRO- Ай бұрын
Right on, keep us posted on if you find another gun or an aftermarket one that you get working.
@jtaylor9355
@jtaylor9355 25 күн бұрын
Ive done the same thing and the welder still kicks along..i burnt up my gun too. Bought one off amazon for 38 bucks and right back to work it went...
@jeffreysnethen9586
@jeffreysnethen9586 25 күн бұрын
@@jtaylor9355 so on Amazon just look for titanium replacement gun?
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