$299 Titanium Stick 225 welder welds a 1/4” rod

This compact Titanium stick 225 is quite impressive. Both 120 and 240 V hookups make this great for the garage or on the job. It has no issue maintaining a solid arc while welding cellulosic (6010 & 6011) rods which is not always the case with inexpensive inverter machines. Well done Titanium.

[@brandonpierce1729]

Just picked one up for $180! Never welded before but figured at that price this should be a good learning machine.

[@weldzcool1147]

Perfect to learn with and I wouldn’t pass on that price either. Welcome to the welders club!

[@KollynJ]

How?

[@dusty1498]

@@KollynJ probably a in store deal at HF

[@agomez846]

I ain't gonna lie my boy I was very impressed with this machine performance

[@weldzcool1147]

Great machine, Great price!

[@Lysander_Spooner]

This is the exact kind of video I've been searching for. I bought that welder and i wanted to see what it can do. Now that i know...i need to start practicing! Thank you!

[@ronpage101]

Very impressive! Nice welds BTW. Looks like a machine every garage could use. Can't beat the price.

[@weldzcool1147]

Great little machine and can’t beat that price!

[@joeyamandareyes4589]

Great to point video keep up good work … went out and bought me one

[@partsisparts9568]

Thanks for posting this exercise. If you do another video it would be great to hear what the weld action sounds like.

[@weldzcool1147]

Can do

[@dakotadingo9083]

Bought one today. Swapped out the stinger for a Lenco 380 first thing. Ran 1/8 7014/18 all afternoon in every position. I was really impressed at the arc start. Just a lil tap~tap~tappy and she lit right off.

[@weldzcool1147]

Machine is lights out!!!

[@heliarc5186]

I teach welding and so far this is the best budget welder for price ive used. Most cant run 6010 or 11 on 120v. The 225 i bought welded it flawlessly 1/8 6011 maxed on 120v ran like a big welder. Unbelievable that it can do this while drawing 15a sustained on 120v. Efficency must be far above 90% Edit* Did the math. Mathmatically if their numbers displayed are correct, than this welder would be 97% efficent. Which is abnormally high. But i may confirm later with meters.. may be closer to 95% still amazing

[@Native_love]

Great video! Very well made! Thank you!

[@weldzcool1147]

Thanks for watching

[@APoleYouKnow]

People talk a lot of crap about HFT but the Titanium Welders are quite nice. I have an Easy-Flux and it works really well, even for a low-power welder.

[@weldzcool1147]

For the price nothing compares.

[@criticaltexan2334]

Yup. Had a customer ask me today, "where'd ya get that welder? I don't recognize the brand." I told him, "Harbor Freight". He was genuinely shocked, saying that it sounded clean & smooth. He was a welder too, it seems. The welder in question is the Titanium Easy-Flux 125. But I also own the Titanium Stick 125. Both are excellent, and well worth the price. I run all my equipment off of the Predator 9000 Generator from Harbor Freight. And the only problem I've ever had was with shredded metal clogging the exhaust. Removed the spark arrestor about a year ago, and haven't had a problem since.

[@robertblackshear8963]

Man I feel you. Most are just mad because they cant weld with the chicago electric 125 lol. That's even a decent welder with 030 flux and slowly dragging it with the whip and pause.

[@juanvillalobos5215]

Great video

[@weldzcool1147]

Thank you!

[@alandscape4622]

Mine it’s a beast, very convenient to have around I would even say it’s a lot better than my miller costed me almost triple under power, heavy this harbor freight it’s light weight,it’s got some power to burn rods and you can use it anywhere I love mine.

[@weldzcool1147]

It’s crazy how good this machine works. Most people wouldn’t believe it since it’s from Harbor Freight and then you use it and see how good it is.

[@chanceholland6261]

I have one I love it even welding with my generator I have the predator 9000 watt and it will burn a 7018 no problem at 155 amps and 3/8 plate good penetration

[@weldzcool1147]

Can’t beat its performance for that price tag

[@chanceholland2470]

You got that right that is cheap for a stick welder

[@hinds90]

@@chanceholland2470 what about 6010 1/8

[@hinds90]

@Chance Holland have a champion 9735/7500 generator and it runs my forney flux core 140 fc I great. Going to try the titanium 225 out on it also. What's the max amps you get before the generator or welder not perform right?

[@hinds90]

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[@manuel12888]

Thank you

[@fernando-sl7qm]

I’ve used it at 120 amp 7018 to burn holes in 1/4 inch plates when I didn’t have a drill bit

[@RussellCambell]

I bought this just as a backup but it's becoming my workhorse

[@weldzcool1147]

It’s an impressive little machine

[@JMGeranimo]

Looks great, so does the ArcCaptain tig and stick , aeems like a few good welders and good prices lately. The HF titsnium was good on output according to Farms youtube channel.

[@confusedworld9271]

I just bought this the other day and see I'm gonna be happy with my buy

[@weldzcool1147]

Any luck so far?

[@confusedworld9271]

@@weldzcool1147 haven't used it yet I got the 125 flux core and I like it alot but haven't got to use the 225 it's been raining here and I only got a 3 foot cord from my dryer so I can only weld on my basement steps I gotta get a longer cord to be able to reach to my beater jeep

[@weldzcool1147]

@@confusedworld9271 gotcha. Well I hope when you get a chance you like the machine as much as I did. Beater Jeep is better than no Jeep!!

[@confusedworld9271]

@@weldzcool1147 the jeep isn't my every day driving vehicle I just use it to go have fun with and let my kids drive back in the woods i wouldn't trust it to go over 45 lol

[@weldzcool1147]

@@confusedworld9271 lol just a toy

[@petemcmeans8136]

I just bought one. Haven't tried it yet. I need one ever now and then. 😅uh

[@weldzcool1147]

Great purchase. Cheap and effective

[@pedroorta3706]

Compre una titanium 225 y me quede sorprendido con el inicio de arco y la calidad en general en ambos voltajes

[@bismarckrosales5952]

Yo acabo de comprar una pero la quiero trabajar con 120 amperes y no kiere trabajar muy bien será que tengo que sacar una corriente de la caja directa solo para conectar la Máquina

[@gabrielcornejo238]

Yo también quiero una. Soy principiante y me gusta hacer mis proyectos en casa.

[@horaciosalinas8145]

@@bismarckrosales5952 úsala en 220 por lo regular toma mas fuerza en 220 yo tengo una titanium 125 y jala bien

[@garylee9738]

English please, we live in America, not Mexico!

[@edwinlop1275]

@@garylee9738 common bro

[@kapokidkidkapo719]

Good enough to build small smokers and grills?

[@HEADBANGRR]

Good review. Thanks

[@jerrymorgan2769]

At the power box what double breaker you guys using and what wire size. 6 guage wire and a 50 amp breaker. I heard some say a 30 amp double breaker

[@robertblackshear8963]

Great demo. That mystery 1/4in rod looks like a 11018 jet rod I think.

[@weldzcool1147]

It very well could be. Pretty fun to run that monster.

[@hectorguzman28]

I already welded 1/2" plate with this machine!

[@weldzcool1147]

It’s hands down the most impressive little stick welder for the price. 👏🏻

[@hectorguzman28]

@@weldzcool1147 i wanted to buy a lincoln tombstone but this little machine does better because it's 225 amps at 20 % duty cycle and the tombstone is 125 dc amps at 20 %.

[@weldzcool1147]

@@hectorguzman28 yeah the only big difference with machine compared to a Lincoln tombstone is that the Lincoln’s are either transformer or transformer-rectifier (DC capabilities) and the Titanium is inverter technology. Historically inverters don’t last nearly as long but who knows. That could be a thing of the past nowadays.

[@vladimirborisov96]

I can't get mine to work right. I got it maxed out at 225 amps on the 240 setting and it doesnt hardly wanna burn a 3/32 7018 rod

[@kendahl909]

What rod do you feel is the most versatile for this welder operating on 120volt?

[@cognac8297]

Does it actually penetrate 3/16 steel. For structural build.

[@mwinner101]

Nice video. 👍 Says second video coming soon, but I don’t see it in your lineup.

[@weldzcool1147]

Yes, I still need to upload that video. Hopefully very soon.

[@weldzcool1147]

Just uploaded video. Thanks for the reminder!

[@INTIREMOBILETIRESHOP]

Can it weld aluminum?

[@derekbryant6137]

I Revisited this video because I have this machine and like you said you can upgrade the cables I went to 4 gauge 25-ft and no difference in power I'm not sure how long of a cable you could put on this machine but this seems to be the ideal length 25 ft definitely will get you around the shop area having to move the machine

[@weldzcool1147]

Anything up to 50’ is fine. After that you should go bigger on the lead to avoid voltage drop. Great machine! Thanks for watching!

[@derekbryant6137]

@@weldzcool1147 I have one ought cable on my Hobart 225 because I go over 100 ft and when I get to the point of my work I drop down to number two because the other cables extremely heavy I was just saying on that titanium 225 amp because it is so small and it's got the 10‐25 200-amp dinse connectors the biggest I think would fit in that would be number two but I don't know and you got some cool videos dude

[@weldzcool1147]

@@derekbryant6137 I agree with the heavier cables for sure. Work smart, not hard! Thanks for watching. I’ve been so slow to post lately, and need to get back on it!

[@derekbryant6137]

@@weldzcool1147 well I think anything you got to post is going to be epic you got some great content on here so far I'll be waiting for the next one and you're welcome I'll watch anything you post you got some good information

[@weldzcool1147]

@@derekbryant6137 much appreciated!

[@dannyherrera2163]

Does anyone know what generator i need to run this on the 240v settings? I used the 120v at max amperage and it was hardly able to weld a thing hinge on a metals door from an apartment complex front gate. It felt like i needed 80-90amps at least but i managed to "get it done"

[@cognac8297]

120v carries 3680watts. X2 7200. At 20 amps ... 220v carries 7220 watts on 30 amp breaker and that's max. Need a 40 amp breaker to carry 10400watts. You need the 30 amp breaker on the hf harbor freight Preditor 220v. 7250watts. You need a 10,500 watts or more for a 40-50 amp breaker plug in on a generator or house.. on the 30 amp. 220 don't turn up the welder passed like 190 amps out. . And according to this build . You can only weld according these options. On the Preditor.😢

[@brandonnagy5243]

Very informative video I have the same machine trying to teach my self, I need all the help I can get, I don't have a 240 to run it on i have to run on 110 I can't get the 1/8 inch rods to weld at all they just arc for second but that's it

[@weldzcool1147]

Yea the 1/8 are tough on 110v. But can get away with the 3/32. If you can get the higher voltage hookup you will be golden.

[@brandonnagy5243]

Great welds by the way, you make it look easy, it's very difficult I hope some day I can weld like you! How long have you been welding?

[@edward7154]

Since when did welding become a sci- fi music gig lol

[@agomez846]

Have you tried some open root with 6010?

[@weldzcool1147]

Yes, and it runs great on the 240v hookup. If you use 120v then use smaller diameter rod like 3/32 and match the land and gap.

[@davemiller3027]

I'm wondering how well it will run on my generator? I have 9000/7500 watt generator and was wondering if it will handle this HF machine. I have a old Acr Weld Mig box and the generator runs it fine but need a better machine for working on some farm equipment.

[@cognac8297]

Perfect

[@austingoleman9431]

I build smokers 1/4 and 3/16 plate how is the duty cycle if you run 1/8 6010 and 1/8 7018 on 240

[@weldzcool1147]

As long as you have the higher voltage hookup you will run nonstop with 1/8” rods.

[@ridzwing927]

What size generator would I need to run this machine

[@weldzcool1147]

Wouldn’t need much. Just be able to produce 25 amps.

[@ralphflores127]

I just purchased one, titanium stick welder 225 what's the recommended on welding rod to use ??

[@weldzcool1147]

Really any rod that can match the duty cycle rating. So if you want to run a rod at 200amps when the machine is plugged into 240v hookup, you can run it.

[@kapokidkidkapo719]

@@weldzcool1147 and when it’s plugged to regular home outlet 120?

[@culbyj3665]

@@kapokidkidkapo719 hae u figured it out I have one I just bought whats ur best farm rod and aamperage on 120

[@TheHalusis]

what6 size generator would i need?

[@weldzcool1147]

Something that can kick out 20 amps for the 120 hookup.

[@TheHalusis]

@@weldzcool1147 thx for advise. just been having issues. i have a 13000 watt at 10,500 RW gen that cant even get this going, i tried another lower watt at 5000 RW and nothing. some sparks but no go

[@weldzcool1147]

@@TheHalusis that should be more than enough. Are you using an extension cord? If so, what’s the rating? Maybe you are getting a voltage drop.

[@TheHalusis]

@@weldzcool1147 no extension cord. the 240 volt at 50 amps. It has 2 -120V household GFCI outlets, 1- 120V 30A twist lock outlet, 1 -240V 30A outlet, and 1 -240V 50A outlet but only use the 240v 50amp

[@weldzcool1147]

@@TheHalusis wonder if it has to do with the output power of the generator. Read an article about how the type of generator can affect a welder. Something along the lines of alternator vs. generator vs. inverter type. I am going to dig in my emails and see if I can find it.

[@chanceholland6261]

I don't use mine 110 because it sucks I hate but on 220 no problem at all almost better than a Lincoln

[@weldzcool1147]

Yea 220 is always superior that’s for sure. But I guess in a pinch with some small diameter rod the 110 can be useful.

[@paulrovira873]

I just got one of these at harbor freight to teach my boys to weld around the farm I paid 279.00

[@TheThirdWheel618]

Thank you for this video very informative I actually bought one today although I think I am going to return it since the box was taped up . I had to get the new parts from another box and they gave me a 20% discount 🤔 my question is I only have 120 at home I was practicing on scrap steel but I wanted to weld a spring perch onto my old Ford's Dana 60 I was having difficulty getting it to spark or light . It worked fine for awhile but my son was trying it and the temp light would come on briefly and seemed like every time it did it would not spark it had been sitting awhile before no overheat . I bought the rods from HF 1/8" it says range of 90-up amps am I using the wrong rods ? The hottest I can go is 70 amps I really think the welder itself is bad and I'm olanning on returning it what rod do you recommend for my job at 120volts .

[@bojack2740]

What kind of rods you got? 7018 require more amps in 1/8. You should get 3/32 7018 and 1/8 6011s and you should be fine

[@cumminsbayou]

Mine seems to be getting weaker after running a lot of 5/32 7018

[@weldzcool1147]

220v hookup?

[@anandsurujpaul5690]

Bro forget the long long talk people want to see the machine in action

[@watupchief5889]

HotDog Rod hhahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahahahaha

[@weldzcool1147]

It wasn’t far off in girth LOL

[@watupchief5889]

@@weldzcool1147 hahahahahhahahhahhahahahhaha

[@watupchief5889]

@@weldzcool1147 does this machine run a root with 6010? Or run a 6010 on 120v adapter?

[@weldzcool1147]

@@watupchief5889 yes it can run a root with 6010. Obviously smaller diameter rods with the 120 hookup like a 3/32. But 1/8” and up you’re best bet is the 240v.

[@watupchief5889]

@@weldzcool1147 oh yea I’m just looking into doing a 120v with 3/32 for the 6010 but I just wanted to test the 120 adapter for it and see if It actually still could power that 6010 3/32 on a 120 outlet lol but 1/8 I know I’m gonna go full bore on 240v lol

[@anandsurujpaul5690]

Bro forget the long long talk people want to see the machine in action