Best Top 5 Cheap Welders For Beginners | Flux Core Welding For Beginners |

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Жыл бұрын

Today we are looking at the top 5 best cheap welders for beginners. These welders follow 3 basic guidelines. first, that they must be a DC machine. AC machines are pretty old school and most machines on the market are DC anyway, but its still something that needs to be said. The second thing is that the wire speed and voltage knobs need to be independent of each other. One important notion of learning to weld is finding your grove so sometimes the preset settings on the machines don't give you enough wiggle room to try doing things a different way. The Last thing is that these machines need to be 110v or dual voltage 110/220 because that is the standard for most hobbyists. Down in the links below, I have more info the the yeswelder, vevor, warcking, century, lincoln, harbor freight, titanium and forney welders that appear in this video.
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Links to welders(some are affiliate links)
Vevor 130a 110v
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Yeswelder 135a 110v(teal)
yeswelder.com/collections/wel...
Yeswelder 135a 110v(black)
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Warcking 160a 110/220v
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Titanium Easy Flux 125a 110v
www.harborfreight.com/welding...
Forney Easy Weld 140a 120v
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Century 90a 110v
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@NerveLindsay4187 Жыл бұрын

If you're watching this video you may be new to welding / I struggled big time - didn't know what I was doing wrong / I found nightwrencher welding video's - watch them all & became a much-much better welder instantly / he's a very good teacher 👍

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I'm happy to see that you are still here!

@StaticM223 Жыл бұрын

Yea bs

@endoftheroadforge Жыл бұрын

I bought the Tooliom multi prosser mig flux stick and tig. I have been very happy with it flux core works great and I have been very happy with the stick also. The truck is looking good.

@LBCAndrew Жыл бұрын

The yeswelder that does TIG requires an additional purchase of a torch with the gas valve integrated into it, so there is no solenoid in the welder itself to regulate gas. I've used a machine that did lift-TIG in the same manner and it wasted a lot of Argon plus not having a foot pedal is no good.

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

I TIG with a dedicated tig machine so I hadn't realized that. Thanks for pointing that out!

@Warweapon2 Жыл бұрын

I ended up getting the Vevor 270 model (higher end IGBT 110/220v welder) for $70 more than the 130A for more flexibility. Its really good with MMA and Flux core (but gives you the option to go MIG/TIG as needed). Pretty impressed at what it can do for the price.

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

I've got a smaller vevor but I havnt tried it yet. Will have to go through it soon!

@Warweapon2 Жыл бұрын

@@NightWrencher definitely recommend giving it a try. I upgraded from an old harbor freight AC flux core welder. Night and day difference.

@dalek.6171 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that. Very helpful.

@BrielleandCarissa 10 ай бұрын

Great review on some basic welders thanks. What do you think about the ssimder welder in the same price range

@joshuabartley1279 6 ай бұрын

In 2024 as an experienced welder the yes welder 135 I got for 80 it's usually 80-100 and you can't go wrong, I would advise to get the vevor 270 if you can but the yes welder is very good to get started I weld 1/4 regular flux core just fine for non structured applications.

@Chewcudda 2 ай бұрын

loved ou video and review... the yes welder is updated and is now a single knob but looks like you can still adjust V and A just have to adjust which you are changing. FYI.

@fookingsog Жыл бұрын

Most of the single dials now, especially the better ones, you have to push the button (temporary push click) in to toggle through switch setting modes.

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

Ive seen that but not on the cheap welders 😂

@fookingsog Жыл бұрын

@@NightWrencher Actually, I think I got a HITBOX welder off Amazon that has that feature!!! Paid less than $150 for it!!! BTW, HZXVOGEN is also made by the same company that makes HITBOX!!!😁👍🏻

@caucasianafrican1435 Жыл бұрын

You make great videos.

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I really appreciate it!

@WASTED__POTENTIAL Жыл бұрын

The yeswelder 135 machines do indeed do tig, but you have to buy a lift tig torch separately. The gas connects to the torch lead, and does not go through the welder.

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

Yes exactly, thats what I was seeing too

@unitygainsound9621 11 ай бұрын

I checked out project farm channel as he did a pretty good test on cheaper stick welders and found how far off most of them are with their ratings, hopefully hell do another round of test with mig Also did a duty cycle test which was interesting... one blew itself up as it didnt have protection

@fookingsog Жыл бұрын

I got that HF Titanium welder. Nice Little Box!!!😁👍🏻

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

Its a good one but the prices went up on them!

@fookingsog Жыл бұрын

@@NightWrencher yep! They sure did!!! Seems like I remember getting mine for around $165 and that was with a 20% off coupon!!!

@davidarmstrong4363 5 ай бұрын

They dropped in price. They're currently $129.

@fookingsog 5 ай бұрын

@davidarmstrong4363 ***ONLY* when on Sale!!!

@rideitlikeyoustoleit7640 2 ай бұрын

And... Now they're $150. Typical HF, just have to watch for the price dips. I'll probably pick one up tomorrow.

@toyotatundra0455 Жыл бұрын

I'm DIY and I was looking at the Yeswelder 165 and 135. I want to weld 1/2" rebar to 3/16" steel plate. I've seen people weld 1/4" steel. Not sure. What's xour recommendation?

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

I just saw you comment, going with a higher aperage machine is always a good idea and I'm sure the 165 is more than up to the task. I recommend getting a machine with 2 dials because my yeswelder 205DS only has 1 and its a pain to really dial in the machine

@caucasianafrican1435 Жыл бұрын

For Flux Core, is it important to: -make sure it's dc voltage output? and -make sure it has a negative output to the gun (positive "ground")?

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

DC voltage gives you a cleaner weld because electricity will only travel one way. Not nessesary, but it helps a lot. Setting the gun to negative is part of that so that the polarity goes the right way

@LBCAndrew Жыл бұрын

@@NightWrencher DC is a big improvement over AC. It's why lots of people have done DC conversions on the old cheap harbor freight welders. Add a 160 amp bridge rectifier, 68,000uf capacitor, and a bleed resistor for safety so the cap discharges when not in use. I did it with mine and it ran much better. My problem with that old welder though is the lack of voltage control. a High/Low switch doesn't cut it.

@WeldingForJesus Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I'm so happy you didn't put my machine on that list! 🤣

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

Lmao why

@WeldingForJesus Жыл бұрын

@@NightWrencher Because it's (my FCAW) definitely not something I would recommend to a beginner looking for an allround first machine! It's built solid and works well, but the output is meh. Not a big deal for me that mainly stick weld, but I wouldn't want to keep my cattle in with welds made by it.... 🤣

@fred3370 Жыл бұрын

For the vevot what item can be used with out the gas item things I’m new to this and would like to buy this and learn to make extras cash . Thank you.

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

You just dont hook up the gas lines and run flux core wire instead

@ArceezRC Жыл бұрын

One more to add to list- ArcCaptain 130. I want to see a comparison/versus of that and YesWelder 135.

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

I was offered the arc captain to try out and make a video on but it looked like a carbon copy of the yeswelder so I wasnt too interested

@mrgreezy1 3 ай бұрын

I need a flux welder that’s 110, holds 10 lb. Spools and will weld 1/4 inch.. what’s your best recommendation ??? Thanks !!!

@NightWrencher 3 ай бұрын

Quarter inch at once will be hard to do with a 110v welder. The biggest issue is running out of duty cycle and having to wait for the machine to cool down depending on how much you weld in one go. The welder I just reviewed on this channel might be worth looking at so feel free to check it out 👍

@4twenty3 4 ай бұрын

I need to weld 1/4 steel brackets on an axle for a axle swap. I live in an apartment so flux core is my only option. And my budget for the welder itself is $300. Im open to any opinions that’ll help me figure out what I need. I’m big on doing things myself so paying a shop is not an option for me personally.

@NightWrencher 3 ай бұрын

Hey man, just saw your message. A 110v flux core welder can do the job, you just have to prep the metal, bevel the edges, turn the heat all the way up and turn the wire speed slightly down so that it manages to feed the weld just enough to keep it from interrupting. The harbor freight easy flux might work for that. If it doesn't, you can always return it and get your money back right away or return it when you're done using it.

@mrgreezy1 3 ай бұрын

Some of these claim to weld 1/4” steel and some don’t, also some will run 10 lb. Spools and some don’t, besides having a 2 dial setup I’d think those attributes should be accounted for and used when deciding which welder would be best..💯

@NightWrencher 3 ай бұрын

If that were the case, we would end up with only a handful of welders 😂 you're right though

@chipsketo8109 Жыл бұрын

Bought that forney a bit back and could never get it functioning properly. Tried basically every combination of settings and still cannot get the thing to work. Seems like it’s not getting enough amperage.

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

I'm not really fan of Forney stuff myself so I havnt had a chance to test that. I'll try to check it out if I have the chance!

@Genx4 Жыл бұрын

Basically any stick welder can be used as a tig welder. Just an FYI

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

That's what I've seen but have never tried it myself

@Tattooclownfish71 10 ай бұрын

What type of welder is used for aluminum welding ? Anyone ?? Ty great video

@NightWrencher 10 ай бұрын

Any tig welder if you want to go fancy but a simple mig welder that has the option to add a spool gun is a great option for new people wanting to get into aluminum.

@brandonstclair6530 5 ай бұрын

I bought the redbo mig-160 for $239.99 and so far I really like but I wish it would go lower on the amperage as it burns through the super thin stuff.

@NightWrencher 5 ай бұрын

Im going to buy one soon to try it out actually. Thanks for reminding me!

@brandonstclair6530 5 ай бұрын

@@NightWrencher I’ll be watching for the video if you get one.

@edstenson7764 8 ай бұрын

I have a new Titanium 125 that worked for about 10 minutes of welding time, then the drive motor started to malfunction. It. Started off normally, but then the wire feed speed slowed down gradually and stops after a few seconds. It’s going back /being replaced under warranty.

@NightWrencher 8 ай бұрын

Thats pretty odd but it does happen. In my experience the flux 125 is a budget beast

@theMick52 19 күн бұрын

That Titanium welder is $149 now!

@HarryJarrell 8 ай бұрын

The century welder looks almost exactly like the harbor freight.

@fookingsog Жыл бұрын

Teal? That ain't Teal! That's "Minty Green"!!!🤮🤣😂😆

@NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

Close enough 🤣

@mcarb80682 8 ай бұрын

Northern tools has 125 like harbor freight cost less and has 1 year warranty

@Dragnous420 9 ай бұрын

stick doesn't need anything other than some rod, and the average hobbyist will have a box a rod last a long time. No different than needing the flux wire.