$200 TIG Welder VS $2,000 TIG Welder

[@JourneyOnLife]

These type of welders are good for the very beginners and that's a great thing because it will get people welding earlier in life and not wasting time thinking about it. We need a lot more welders in the world. Which can also lead to other trades and skills.

[@nobrakes425]

I had a 90amp harbor freight flux it was garbage I realized that after flux core mig welding with a millermatic 212. I recently got a cheap 220 dollar with 2 year warranty multi process welder and super surprised and happy how well it works. It will do tig but the torch is sold separate I've only done stick and mig mostly mig tho but it's nice to have all option in one machine so I can practice what I don't know and use what I do know efficiently

[@tragikk03]

they can be good, but they can be bad as well... Depends on the individual machine and the factory's quality control standards (if any).

[@AntonioLopez-kw3ev]

Can’t find a single place that is hiring for an apprentice I tried Mississippi, Virginia and in my state they don’t have an apprenticeship program . Called ingles shipyard in MS for 2 months and they don’t answer their phone . Virginia wanted my transcripts and they haven’t got back to me so I don’t see how America is in need of welders when allot of these places don’t get back to you

[@tragikk03]

@Antonio Lopez wtf do you mean "virginia hasn't gotten back to me?" Businesses in America are privately owned.... the state they're in has very little to do with the company.. you didn't look hard, I took a 3 weekend course right when I got out of jail and got hired making 48k/yr starting right after I got my d1.1 plate cert

[@AntonioLopez-kw3ev]

@@tragikk03 as in Virginia I mean welding apprentice businesses aka programs

[@TheBarrettCompound]

I have a $200 tig welder too, I picked it up to learn on and to try and fix my vintage aluminum mountain bike frame and it wasn't bad compared to the high dollar rig we have at work. I learned on my own at home and came to work one day and welded something up for my boss he said I had no idea you knew how to tig weld?? I said yea I think I can handle it, knowing that I'd been practicing for months. Also fixed my mtn bike frame ✊🏽💪🏽🤷🏽

[@ericross5048]

Great flex

[@n3on170]

what welder do you have?

[@experimental_av]

$200 AC welder?

[@mafamillemonamie1584]

Been welding for over 30 years. Although I often buy Miller, Lincoln, and even ESAB, I have had all of those three suffer failures from time to time. I also have an AHP tig welder and it gets used just as often as the rest. It's the only one that hasn't failed yet. It was $700. The rest were $2500 - $5500...

[@patrickscycleshop]

I also have an AHP alphatig 200 , v2 that i bought in 2017 it absolutely is great!!!

[@grandandes294]

I loved my AlphaTIG 200. It went through a lot of heavy abuse for three years before the boards went out. I run an Everlast 210 now.

[@lbeck119]

Sounds like they were using the "Yeti" effect on us all.... If it costs more it MUST be better🤣🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@mrmidnight32]

I use to believe in yellow and blue, until I worked in a shop of mostly blue and like you said they were down and out more than my cousins junker. Then the labor or warranty tech wanted an arm and a leg. Once I saw the prime weld reviews I bought one. Love it for my garage. To this day (3 years later) 2 of the 5 machines at my shop are still out of commission or broken for repair 😂

[@1961Minicooper]

Besides the big brand name, I'll bet a lot of the components inside are made in China anyways. In the end you are paying for the name brand and these other companies most likely have less overhead and they can cut the cost to the consumers. Maybe we are OVERYPAYING for the name brands and what we consider cheap is normal price?

[@mountaintruth1deeds533]

For carrying in the field these units rock, way lighter than the old transformer types and plenty of power for most stuff on 110v, huge difference when you are literally carrying it all day. It will do about the same output as my older ones but draws less current allowing a smaller gauge cord or use a much longer with less loss, very helpful.

[@pink_love_cat4928]

I've been very surprised at how well the cheap welders do. For the hobbyist these are the way to go

[@krusher74]

its just when one day like a cheap light bulb they fail, then it in the bin and buy another.

[@jacobusmartin2894]

I hear you but 5 of them need to fail before you get to Miller money

[@505premoto]

@@krusher74Well these new generation invertor welders have been on the market long enough for them to start to fail and most of them don’t. You are equating quality with price. And the market is finding out that a Miller isn’t worth twenty times the price. For people who just weld their own stuff, that Vevor is all they need. That is going to be a real problem for Miller, Lincoln and Hobart in the coming years. You might be laughing now but you won’t be then.

[@PRAGEETHKARUNADHEERA]

I think one of the biggest differences would be the duty cycle. But for DIYers that's not a problem.

[@stickyfox]

People are always hopping right on duty cycle but I agree with you, if you're not doing production welding it's nearly impossible to max it out. I've seen youtubers try and it's not easy unless you crank the amps all the way up. Most of the time you *need to* stop and let your work cool or set up your next weld long before the welder starts overheating. Even a pro fabricator on a site spends ten times as long prepping as they do with the trigger on. And if duty cycle is the only issue... you gotta think about whether you'd rather just use two $200 welders instead of one $2000 one.

[@1969darr]

One of the only time I have been concerned with duty cycle is with plasma cutters

[@thatoneguy454c]

It's crazy how much technology has advanced in the last 10 years. I purchased a multi-process welder off of Amazon for $400 and it outperforms the Miller that I paid $1,300 for. Granted the Miller is about 8 years old now, but it is still insane that a Chinese "junk" welder preforms like that. Not to mention the fact that the Miller it is not a 4 in 1 machine. The Chinese multi-process welder will do stick, MIG, Flux core, and lift TIG with high frequency start. I mainly use it for stick and TIG, but it is a damn good MIG welder as well. It will burn everything from 1/16 7018 all the way up to 5/32 hard facing rod. I tested it out with some 1/2 inch plate as well and It is hands down good enough for industrial work.

[@PlayerXIII]

What brand is the multiprocess welder?

[@AbsolutionArmament]

You should also look at a Primeweld Tig225x I've had one for 4 years now and I absolutely love it. It's an AC/DC machine, comes with a CK torch, and the customer service has been great. I had one of the earlier models with an older style peddle when it went out they sent me the new model free, Since then I haven't had any issues from it. It was about $700 but it was the only machine on the market that gave you so much stuff for the cost. Then I also had one of their plasma cutters and it started acting up I opened it up to see if anything was burnt out and they said not to worry about it and they over nighted me a new one and kept the one one for spare parts and the second one hasn't given me issues on even the hottest of days.

[@raypeery6317]

Primeweld customer service is excellent.

[@josh5915]

The fact that the mag drill and anvil you reviewed from them both cost more than this tig welder is blowing my mind!

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

I bought a 135 amp stick welder 2 years ago for about $125CAD, and if you plug it into a 220v socket (does 110 too, just not as well) it WILL push out 135 amps. I couldn't get it to overheat and I was running it constantly for at least half an hour with no breaks except to change rods. When I finished, the test piece was warped MANY degrees but the little welder stayed ice cold. Rule #1 of using cheap welders is always change out the ground clamp and torch for a good one as soon as you're able--a good, beefy ground makes all the difference in the world compared to the lame stamped metal stuff you get with these things.

[@vladshmit]

Hi! Thanks for the informative video! For the last 4 years I’ve been working on developing a testing tool for the welding machines. I’ve learned a lot about how they work and how different manufacturers understand the theory of an arc welding. You absolutely can create a nice welder for $200 but the difference is, would you be able to make it perform identically in any condition, temperature range, voltage drop in your outlet etc. in other words buying a well-known brand you buy confidence. You come to the shop you flip the switch and you get the same results no matter what. But on the other end it’s not that bad to buy a cheap welder because they weld good enough for hobbyists

[@samrogerskeeponkeepingon1486]

You must work for the company they acquired this product from?

[@vladshmit]

@@samrogerskeeponkeepingon1486 Nope! I'm not working for any company and my product is still under development.

[@samrogerskeeponkeepingon1486]

@@vladshmit I don't remember typing that sorry brother. Had some drinks

[@samrogerskeeponkeepingon1486]

You are right about being able to make one for that amount and I am very sorry for what I said

[@GeorgiesCorner86]

So glad this video was released! All of my practice has been on mild steel cause it’s easily available and it’s been tricky trying to put the basics from aluminum over to mild steel on my own. Definitely didn’t expect 3mm instead of 6mm like I’ve been doing. Thank a ton for this!!

[@bigeye4520]

Just ordered one online for $159. Can't wait to see how it works.

[@jimsiggy]

I bought a Vevor wire feed, and I am impressed with the bang for buck factor.

[@zekkouultimedia5842]

Again you proved MY point! It's NEVER the paint, brush or canvas! It's always the Maestro!! You could weld titanium with a shredded coke can and bic lighter!! Your skills are Gawd Level!!!

[@randallriise4994]

I have had a Lotus tig for about 5years now and it never has failed me. Since welders are all electronics now they're cheaper to make because electronics are so cheap. Great for beginners and hobbyists.

[@markmccarty9793]

I worked for 33 years in an industrial setting, loved to tig weld! A friend of mine has a home setting tig rig. Other than the lack of a peddle, it's just as good for sheet metal fabing!facing!! You just have to have argon and get used to adjusting the head due to the lack of the foot peddle!

[@thelonecabbage7834]

I've only been in manufacturing for over a year, but these guys are 100% the most likeable welders I've ever met. Kudos.

[@alanlutz8373]

Really? I thought his sarcasm got old after the first twenty minutes or so. Hahaha..

[@blh3741]

great comparison. How about doing a video with the Vevor $225 plasma cutter?

[@HatersGarage]

I bought one of these a while back and was surprised how well it worked too. It seemed to weld just as well as the old Lincoln Electric welders at my school

[@supercalcium]

Hi, does your Vevor welder is still working? I wish I have money to buy a Lincoln, but I don't and I need one, would you recommend the Vevor? Thank you

[@HatersGarage]

@@supercalcium I didn't use it very long because it was DC only and I needed something that could weld aluminum. So I can't say much about their longevity.

[@supercalcium]

@@HatersGarage thank you

[@kawadude]

@@supercalcium I don't! Why, because if it breaks you can't get parts for any Vevor product. Read the reviews.

[@canlite]

Ive used a few things from vevor. I cant complain. I have their 5 gallon 3 pot still. Works amazing for the price. An anvil. Is perfectly acceptable for cast. And dad has a tool of theirs. Im thinking about maybe getting their mini mill.

[@WackadoodleMalarkey]

Their sonic cleaners are pretty good and my wife was very happy with their portable goat milking machine. Yes, they make those too!

[@slowguy66]

I’ve been really thinking about getting one of these. I can mig weld good enough for everyone to say my welds look horrible so i think i’m ready to learn how to tig weld.

[@sharkbaitsurfer]

Vevor really are knocking it out of the park (baseball reference) with so many of their products - I recently got their Mag drill, it's equally impressive with less than 0.0005" (I measure in metric - it's less than 0.01mm) runout in the spindle Good review, thank you

[@deankay4434]

Retired yet shopping. As a kid on the farm with a 50's crank top Lincoln stick, I welded the broken implements. My step dad & grandfather could drink "Hamm's" beer, but couldn't weld. I most, we start with a torch then in 84 bought an Italian DECA 150Amp MIG. Works great 37 years later and has a transformer bigger than most Honda engines. Thanks for the funny review making it clear that is works but can't reverse polarity to do aluminum. Sad! Just rebuilding a decent 67-C10 because it's my childhood (Age 13-drivers license; school / farm w/no photo) sheet metal as TIG is softer for hammer & dolly. Thanks!

[@josecunha6974]

There's a saying, that's true in many industries "Its not the arrow, its the Indian". Even the most rudimentary tools in the hands of a master or someone with reasonable skill can do an impressive job. And in the hands of an amateur or a poser, even the best tools can produce a cluster f. But, having basically good tools at a price point like this helps more people acquire the fundamental skills WELL the first time, and then when they achieved proficiency, be able to take advantage of some of the more advanced features of the pricier gear. Love the channel, the no nonsense attitude, and although you keep deriding your skill as a welder, you get it done, and the result is good, which makes the difference, seems to be your passion. Wish you continued success, I'll be watching.

[@802Garage]

The crazy thing is that at $200, you really have very little to lose. If you spend $200 on this, buy a tank of argon, start investing in other accessories, then when you want to step up to an AC/DC welder, the next logical step is something like Primeweld for $800-900 which has all the capability you could need if you aren't in a factory production environment. So sure, you're out $200, but then you also have a backup or portable machine, and your gas plus other accessories all carry over.

[@hustlerkc11]

U noticed both torches probably came from the same factory... most of the internals on the welders probably did as well. That was proven with the vulcan pro tig 200 compared to Miller I believe.

[@josephlewis1823]

I’m a beginner and wanted to learn tig, I considered the DC only but I wanted to learn aluminum tig so I bought the Vevor 250A, it does everything it says, my son is an expert welder, works for Potelco, he came over to check it out and he was impressed considering he uses a $10K welder in his shop, time with my son, “PRICELESS “

[@kylehauser1895]

Do you have a link to the one you bought?

[@ChrisS-oo6fl]

PRIME WELD 225x was $620 prior to Covid and it can weld circles around any Everlast machine , the Eastwood for sure, and just about every single machine I’ve ever used except my precision 375 but I still like the Prime weld is better.

[@ethan....]

I have the primeweld 225x and love it too! Matter of fact, I just welded a centerstand for my motorcycle this weekend and worked like a champ. Their 50 amp plasma cutter works really well too! Using the primeweld, I made heavy duty aluminum racks to go on the top of my trucks camper shell and it did really well welding aluminum with tig.

[@exmotech]

I bought a cheap AC/DC welder some 10 years ago. It worked perfectly well right from the start and welded really well regular steel, stainless, aluminum. I kept it in a dirty garage where there was metel dust flying everywhere, a few times I left it overnight outside, in the rain. My garage wasn't heated so it experienced humidity and temperature variations between hot summer and snowy winter. Works fine till this day. I bought another one some months ago. I only modified the things which are usually crappy, so I built my custom torch which is smaller, has a separate hose for gas and a separate wire (flexible silicone) for the current. I also repositioned the button all the way to the front so that I press it with my index finger. I even welded really thick stuff with those welders. The bad news for you is that the Eastwood TIG comes from the same factory as generic ones. It's just being rebranded. If you want to buy a lager numbers of machines the factory creates branding for you. So for example you order 100 pieces and the front plate and sides have 'Ugly Joe Company' or whatever you want. Like Eastwood.

[@malcolmdastur4411]

Hey guys you really put that $200 tig welder thru it's paces. Really good video, I couldn't stop watching. Well done.

[@offgridd]

I like your funny relaxed approach, good for a huge smile on my face, keep up the good works! Was almost pulling the plunge on a €1700 ac/dc Jasic TIG welder for making my own battery rack (need to place 80 EVE Lithium cells of each 5-6 kgs so this rack needs to be strong and stable out of RVS 304 stainless steel. Since I need to figure out if I m talented enough for a steep priced machie, this kind of starter machines - specially with pulse and HF start on it - would be a good start. If I like welding, the better machine will come later 😁

[@LiftArcStudios]

Thanks buddy! That's the way to do it for sure. A lot of people get hung up on gear and it becomes an obstacle for them to overcome even before they give it a shot. Also, speaking from experience, getting good on something cheap or crappy makes getting something nice REALLY nice and feels a million times easier once you start using it.

[@larryreece1403]

I"m always skeptical when a vendor sends you a product to "Test" I remember a Motor Trend Radar detector test where one company sent in a "cheap" detecter that outperformed the other more expensive models. They opened it up and it was was more advanced than the "Off the Shelf" model the bought and opened up. It would be interesting to order one anonymously and run the same test.....

[@LiftArcStudios]

See now that's an interesting consideration! We'd love to do a blind test comparison on some products like this in the future, so thank you for this idea! Would also be interesting to gather stories from anyone who's purchased these products on their own to see if their experience differentiates from ours. - Walker

[@CrusaderSports250]

@@LiftArcStudios bought a plasma cutter from Vevor , (my last one cost over a thousand pounds and is on its third breakdown, repair will be around two hundred on a machine now worth about two fifty), the Vevor is a fraction of the size and doesn't need hard wiring making it very portable, so far its cut everything I have pushed at it, the only downside is a shorter duty cycle when pushed close to its limit but its a smaller machine to start with, maybe not a machine for a fabrication shop but ideal for keen diy builder and very price attractive.

[@CrusaderSports250]

I have also recently purchased a bead roller from the same people, a little limited on the thickness it can handle, just means I will have to buy thinner sheet in future, but everything is there to do a job, this is not a criticism of the machine but if you buy a manual machine you really need someone to turn the handle as you work it as it is so much easyer and more accurate, I am in the process of gathering the bits to motorize mine with a small 12v winch motor and chain , if you go this route then KEEP IT SLOW, and use a foot pedal to operate it, 12v DC is easy to switch forwards and backwards using two push switches, I have made a number of panels with mine in both thin steel and aluminum and even though I am at the start of the learning curve it has made a huge difference already, if you are a keen DIY fabricator can you afford not to have one?.

[@charalamboskioulos3932]

Q: How do the Chinese make a welder so good for only 220$. A: Wages are essentially 0 in China.

[@ashtonsummers9648]

i just bought a yeswelder tig 205ds off marketplace for $80 and it works great. it came with a tig torch that has a flex head, and the gas connection was a regular screw on.

[@waynebaker1063]

I just had to watch this video of yours.. and I would have definitely lost money on this vevor tig welder.. this welder would compare with the dc function on my lincon 200m ac/dc tig. I just love your Hick video as I am aussie and I have been welding since the late 80's.. you are good honest yanks❤

[@MtnBadger]

It may be DC only and no stainless or aluminum BUT... There are hobbyists out there that want to weld light gage sheet metal for car projects, art projects, etc. and don't necessarily weld very often nor do they need a gas tig weldingsetup or big arc welder... And I'm ok with that. I've also had some good luck (though very limited exposure) to this company and am happy with the cust. service, shipping and the product. Thanks for the video.

[@Derek_S]

I haven't got a TIG welder of any kind but I've got a bunch of other Vevor products . I've not been disappointed with anything I've bought from them. They make great stuff for a home hobbyist.

[@masterofnonetech]

Purchased with link. So excited. Thank you

[@joemilich]

Between this channel and Project Farm. I'm set for life, really. Oh, and RCR, Regular Car Reviews.

[@tazeat]

Prime weld is my budget Tig of choice. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Can add water cooling later if you need it.

[@r.b.l.5841]

I decided on the one size smaller Everlast - but great vid, thanks for the honest review!

[@stevedangerous1]

We used a TELWYN years ago, because it was the same size as that one.. 150 pipe butt welds,316, roots..hot passes and capped off...all x ray...no dips...but, back in the 90s...$2500...amazing now.

[@bryanjones14]

I weld stainless process piping for a living . Young kid showed up to the job with the same exact welder .... my my miller maxstar 200 was at the other enc of the plant so i gave his lil machine a go , I almost cried , it welded as good as my miller ..... now will it last 10 years with daily use , probably not , but I was impressed how well it welded sch 40 stainless pipe.(edit) the twist connect are miller type connections

[@curtiszeitelhack981]

I am not a welder - never done it - but I really enjoyed your video. It was cool to hear your tone of voice change as you discovered this thing ain't too bad. Only complaint is hearing you don't intend to do long-sleeved shirts in your merch right now. I have WAAAAAY too many short-sleeved T-shirts already. So .......

[@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039]

Surprised too. Expected there to be a wonky, varying tig arc, cheaply assembled torch and maybe a collet that doesn't really grip the tungsten or deforms and you can't get it out. Barbed fitting is OK if you've got a dedicated regulator (why would you not?). A full project's worth of welding is the next test, and maybe running it at the high end of it's capability to see how stable and hot the arc is and remains. If all's good, then a penny saved is a penny earned. At least if it fell off of the tailgate and stopped working, you could in good conscience just throw it away.

[@xen9221]

more like a dollar than a penny LOL

[@williamvaughan1218]

When your gas bottle costs more than the welder!

[@sspeedy2859]

I'm a retired mechanic not a welder and when looking for a cheap welder for the garage I found these Vevor welders, watched some video's on people using these machines. There are a lot of u-tubers testing these machines, Vevor are giving them out to anyone who will make a demo video. Out of the maybe 12 or so video's of various Vevor welding machines I've not seen one bad review.I bought a 270 model multi function {Mig/Tig and Arc} with 4 dial adjustments. I've tried the solid core and arc functions and it seems to weld as well as if not better than the machines in any shop I worked. So ya I agree with you a cheap machine that works this well weird right? So I'm thinking maybe I could use a plasma cutter.....

[@survivethewalkingdead3421]

"maybe I could use a plasma cutter" made ME laugh! I bought a plasma from Aliexpress 5 yrs ago. Out of the box had to re-solder 5 connections where 1 board joined the main board. Since then, been flawless and best $400 CAN I've spent.

[@alanwiese5917]

Don't know if you guys have tried them before but wen is another good cheap brand and I can tell you there drill presses hold up in a shop used all day

[@whitejaguar538]

I have a $250 tig welder. Same size as the everlast and with all the same functions. Up/down slope, pulse, ac dc, foot pedal...

[@LiftArcStudios]

We figure the best welding machine is actually the one that works best for you! This is especially true when starting out, no one knows if this is there thing when they first pick up a torch, it seems almost crazy to spend $2000 on anything starting out.

[@d4j4r58]

Think of it this way: Shop type welders are shop type welders.... portable field welders doesn't have the whiz bang of shop type but, if you got to go where the shop won't fit, you'll need the nano-pocket size fixamajig device.

[@vanstaden]

I got a pinnacle primimig, and it works wonders. Also a cheap one

[@neilkratzer3182]

I've used different vevor products before, like core drills and plasma cutter. For what they are, i have been very happy and functioned well and still functioning for over two 2yrs. Can't complain. Is it high-end no, but will it get the job done in most cases, yes

[@drak0v]

My meat slicer is made by Vevor and its fantastic. Thank you for showing us this welder.

[@mattmatt222333]

meat slicer sounds like a euphemism for flesh light

[@tyleralexander5976]

I'd definitely be interested in checking this out for hobbyist stuff. Would you consider a welding for dummies video? Show what gas to use, what basic settings, some logic as to why, where to ground and why, maybe test out a cheap vivor mask even? Or if there is a video out there with this info that you like would you mind posting the link? You guys rock!

[@LiftArcStudios]

Welding for dummies would be a really fun video! Anything that gets more people interested in the fabrication world! I'll write this suggestion on the whiteboard and make sure Tay and I iron out some details for something like that :) Thanks! - Walker

[@Count_Smackula]

@@LiftArcStudios Agreed. I'd watch the shit out of it.

[@nobrakes425]

I got a wide view auto darkening mask on Amazon for 40 bucks with full adjustability the closest equivalent mask at harbor freight is 80 and it's missing all the adjustments and features the mask it is based on is around 200 bucks. I have no complaints yet. It's a bit thin but it works great. For someone not doing it every day the amazon stuff works I got a multi-process mig tig stick machine with 2-year warranty for 220 delivered to my door and the thing is surprisingly great. Just this weekend I Was even welding a thin rusted out exhaust pipe back the the muffler and even was able to weld up some blow out in the body of the rusted out muffler itself at first it burned rite thru but after some adjusting, it worked just fine.

[@UniversalGamer647]

im glad that the eastwood is your first one cause the one i got for my first rig was the AHP alphatig 200x and it was around the same price. about 760 dollars and it has a digital read out and has AC as well

[@activemanishere]

The size is because it's an inverter! That tech is changing the game for welding!

[@Phin94]

Most welding machines here in the philippines are on that price range and most welders use them.. hope you could review more cheap gear like this, i bet they wont last that long used professionally but for diy projects i think its good

[@ccfmfg]

Please do weekly Welding Demo videos with this Vevor Tig Welder to establish it's Long Term Reliability. otherwise I'm going to assume it broke right after the video ended. Thanks, Great Video.

[@garageguy88]

Have you tried the PrimeWeld series? Id love to see a comparison vid with one, american made with excellent customer service

[@dylanevans5644]

The audio cutting out is interesting and might give you an indication as to why the cost is lower - in many/most other countries that produce electronics they have to be sent off to regulating bodies which test that they do not interfere with radio equipment (Like CE mark in Europe). Although I am no expert in Chinese electronics, I strongly suspect they go through no such testing. (this same point extends to safety regulations and testing). It would be very interesting to see the breakdown of the costs that go into a 'western' welder. I am sure the electronic themselves would be far more expensive, but I bet there i significant cost in the regulatory hurdles and of course the labour of those people who manufacture it.

[@mountaintruth1deeds533]

Couple years ago I got a Toolium multi for 320$, didn't come with Tig torch and no mig reg. . The wire drive is well built and flux/stick is outstanding as well, much lighter than my old transformer Lincoln/miller. Will run the 10# spools and stinger is quality too. The only question is lifespan for me, probably couldn't find parts etc., It probably has 10 hours actual weld time and the 110v will run about 70% rating, 220v I pushed 200amps w/7018 Ex. 5/32. Burned 5/16 clean steel quite hot, excellent pen. And appearance.

[@stansimons3637]

Because anytime you buy welding machine you’re always buying the name. I have had expensive welders and cheap ones and truthfully the cheaper ones seen it a lot better than the high and expensive ones. It’s quite mind blowing actually..

[@rectorsquid]

I need to make a few TIG welds for a small project. I can't justify spending more than a few bucks on the equipment for such a small project so I'm glad I found this video and this machine. If it works out and I do more projects like this, I'll look to you guys for a recommendation on a higher-end machine. Thanks.

[@tfm1449]

I Am a left handed welder. I learned left handed with stick welding many years ago when TIG was just a pipe dream. Stick, and MiG easy no problem. When I had to learn TIG on a job, it was tricky for me having to hold the torch in my left hand, and the filler, and the switch in my right hand. Yes, it was a hand held switch. It took awhile,having to push the tungsten rather than pull the tungsten. Any tricks to make it easier?

[@ThatTexasMechanic]

Well I know which tig I'm buying. I have never tig before, always wanted to learn but never had access to a machine and couldn't see spending 700-1000 for a machine. Thanks guys!

[@ericneering6357]

You can heat it up in the middle with the heat gun and pull on it in the hose will get smaller and then you put it on that little bar fitting. I do it all the time I know it works.

[@clarrietesch3845]

yeah,,,as a handyman, I was surprised and impressed by the welder I bought and the ability and functions it had,,same sort of deal,,small, light, cheap,,,only one I use or need now,,

[@jamesrobbins5574]

I believe the wire holster thing is for wrapping up your cables. Like the video!

[@aligooya8514]

The supporting foot pedal must be an essential feature that is missed in the cheaper machine. I have one; the front micro switch came loose soon after a couple of times of use. The gas hose fitting in the back is also barbed, which I could never stop the leak from due to weird access to add. So, I guess horses for courses - nothing comes cheap without a good reason.

[@MikeHilbig-t5r]

The "pedal" on many low end import TIG machines actually only functions an on/off switch and does not adjust the amperage. A true pedal controls the amperage while welding. Know what you are getting when ordering anything.

[@timoy4988]

I purchased a lotos for around 650. Haven't used it yet. Hoping it will work for my hobby stuff. It's a tig, stick, plasma cutter. Fingers crossed 🤞 cool video guys! 😁👍💪

[@erikshankles6482]

Would be nice to see the part cut and the weld etched to see fusion..

[@LiftArcStudios]

We plan on doing our own version of the "Welding Olympics" soon and those are perfect suggestions for judging.

[@ckornelson]

Just picked up a vevor 200 amp ac/dc tig and it’s awesome. Be prepared to mess around with it though. The regulator is barbed and is cga-320 instead of the proper cga-580. Accessories sucked. The pedal is just on/off but has hookups for a amperage control pedal. Bought a cheap pedal too but had so rebuild the pedal as it came with loose switches, switches mounted backwards etc.

[@PHILWORX]

How much kickback could you possibly get on the $250 welder I feel like I should just send you five dollars🎉

[@asdf35750]

So, duty cycle. In Electronics, duty cycle is usually used to describe a rectangular waveform (e.g square wave). Duty cycle is the amount of time the signal is in a high state (usually at its higher voltage or on state) compared to the overall time period of the waveform. So a wave that is on for 1 second, then off for one second then on for 1 second and off for 1 second (and so on) has a duty cycle of 50% (period is 2 seconds, on time is 1 second, it's on 50% of the time) and a waveform that is high for 1 second then off for 2 seconds has a duty cycle of 33% (period is 3 seconds, on time is 1 second). When used with machines such as welders, however, it gets a bit fuzzy, mainly because they don't tell you the cycle period. If you tried to use a machine with a 30% duty cycle for 15 minutes then let it rest for half an hour, it will pop its thermal overload about 3 minutes in. The other thing that is really useful to know is the 100% duty cycle current. In this case, it might be 30A, who knows?. (100% means you don't have to let it cool down, it can be on 100% of the time). Generally, you probably want to get a machine with a full current duty cycle of 60% or better.

[@marklugo6002]

The 210 ext on sale is 1600.00. It's not close to 2500. The 255ext is listed at 2500 but sells much lower on sale. Might want to revise.

[@hyrarls8788]

12:52 The numbers on the tig cup are the the recomended flowrate in liters per minute. So 6l/minute for a No.6 cup.

[@roypatterson9910]

I have a question, I bought a Yeswelder MIG 250A Pro multi-process welder, which does MIG, TIG and Stick with a 60% duty cycle, and it welds aluminum using the MIG gun that you have to switch to the graphite liner to weld aluminum, so I was wondering if you guys have ever tried this welder and what you think about it. I paid $500 and something for it a year ago, but unfortunately I haven't been able to use it as our fuse panel is full, and I'm just worried that if something is wrong with it that now I'll be screwed as I wasn't able to plug it in to test it, I'm just praying that it's alright. I also bought a Yeswelder CUT 55DS Plasma Cutter, but that runs on 110V and 220V, but my Welder on runs on 220V. Shortly after I bought the Mig 250A Pro, then they came out with a new version that you can operate using a spool gun, and I wish I would have known they were going to do that, because then I would have waited a few more months to get that one.

[@hopelessnerd6677]

Like most tools, if you're just a hobby welder that only needs a welder once a month, the cheap ones will do the job. If you're trying to make a living with it, you're not going to have time to mess around with cheesy regulators and cheap foot pedals and such. I've had an AHP for several years. It improved my stick welding immensely and does a fine job in TIG mode on aluminum. Very nice for the money. As far as electricity goes, there's little difference between cheap and expensive.

[@chainsawcanuck]

Great video.. I do custom metal fab for a living,.use a big old Lincoln square wave tig, but looking for something at home for when I don't wanna do stuff at the shop

[@chainsawcanuck]

Our Lincoln inverter 135 we use in the field messes with radio sources too

[@daveloderhose874]

For a kid thinking about getting into the business or a home hobbyist it sounds great.

[@jtlogruss08]

20:21 its not, only a two pin connector on the pedal/trigger input for on and off, with an amperage controlled varistor/encoder style pedal/switch theres about 9 inputs

[@ShawnD__]

Glad I found this. Been looking for something to fart around with in tig so I can learn it but can't see myself buying the miller I really want unless I turn it into a side business.

[@dark30welderwelding11]

It’s all about good stable power supplies and electronics. You can buy a cheap conversion kit to turn your stick welder into DC Tig machine. I use an InverArc TLP-200 that has pulse capability for stick. It makes a great DC tig welder as well. So it’s no surprise to me that Vevor can turn out a descent DC Tig welder for that price. It would be good to see how long the HF start lasts.

[@edsmachine93]

Great video. You did a fair and honest review. Thanks for sharing. Just subscribed to your channel. Take care, Ed.

[@rob_over_9000]

You guys should review the AHP, that seems to be the most recommended beginner welder I see recommended

[@-o-The-Duke-o-]

I don't know why I clicked on this video. I'm not in the market for a tig machine. I'll be ordering this in the next couple days. Thanks Dick.

[@kiwihigh]

Makes you wounder if the "premium" welders are worth the money with the new inverter tech... My TIG cost me over $2k..

[@privatear2001]

I've had a Vevor ultrasonic cleaner for a couple years. Very good unit. Cleaned a lot of carbs with it. I'd try this welder. How is it today? How has it held up? What type of regulator would I need for it?

[@icecreamtruckog3667]

How much power a electronic device is capable of putting out is measured in watts, watts is voltage times ampers or A*V=W so 10 amps * 120 volts is 1200 watts or 1,2 kilo watts.

[@dalewendorff7767]

My question: will that vevor welder last 10 years or 10 days?

[@creativelyunoriginal]

Cheap welders are the only reason Im able to learn how to weld right now. They are amazing for the price.

[@jafinch78]

I've wondered how easy would be to hack in the balance AC (DCEN DCEP offset or ratio) functionality? Seems like whatever controls the H-bridge inverter is all that needs to be tapped into. Ideally someone hacking out (reverse engineering) the MCU that controls the H-bridge functions in relation to the input settings so the additional function is added with maybe another button with LED indicator with marking with the rotary encoder for setting range options with or without push button I guess... maybe need the push button to set the value.

[@taknmybeatings7036]

I don't know if you know your ass from a hole in the ground or not, because I don't. But you sold me on letting you try it if it were my welder.

[@SynisterRocklanding]

So the duty cycle may be short but I'm thinking for a couple guys like myself and my son, we won't need to run for long periods due to stopping and making sure our armature welds are good enough so as we already know this welder is not for professional use to earn a living but I'll bet ( and I haven't finished watching the video) it does and sufficient job for what it is...BTW, I bought a VEVOR 13000LB WINCH for my Jeep WJ and couldn't be more pleased it work great! Maybe a review on that sometime in future?

[@AmpedgenX]

Would this be a good machine for someone that knows nothing about welding but wants to learn.

[@WayneWerner]

I love Vevor as a brand. For some reason they tend to be reasonable value per dollar

[@Pharryn]

The Vulcan Protig 205 is a great machine for the money if you ever get the chance to try one out. DC and AC tig for right around $1000.

[@evanfrucht]

Primeweld 225 tig welder. It's better and cheaper

[@KiwiStag74]

Great little welder. Pity they don't deliver to New Zealand though - options are the US or Puerto Rico, either of which would mean a goof long swim.... I was trying to ascertain from the website as to what the Amperage draw is. Here in NZ, the household plugs are 220-240v / 10A. A wall plug for anything that will draw more than ten amps has to be wired in specially for a coupe of hundred, but single phase only. Some of the cheaper inverter units here are 10A, but they don't have anywhere near the functionality of that TIG welder. Finding something comparable (locally) is between $1200 and $2k (about $750-1250 US) - and that lower cost one's a 15 Amp no-name knockoff with a reputation for failing just outside warranty, with the $2k one being half decent but a large chunk of cash to lay out. That Vevor looks to be able to reproduce the same quality welds as I got out of a (local) $2500 unit that I no longer have access to and even though it does not do aluminium, it would be perfect for sheet metal work on classic cars.....which is what I want to use it for. That Vevor unit is the equivalent of NZ $350 and even if it cost me a hundred bucks to get it here in shipping, would still leave me with a few hundred to lay with for additional tips, rods and other consumables before it reached even the cheapest 15A option available locally. However, if it was only needing 10 Amps at the wall, I'd be even more interested in it! Was there anything in the "Instruction manual" that gave a hint as to what it might need to plug into or what amp rating is on the power point(s) that you used for it in the shop?