ArcCaptain MIG 205MP Review & Aluminum welding repair

[@BMGProjects]

You remind me of my old boss, but about 25-30 years younger. He hired me when I was green. He was tough to work for at times, but he taught me a lot and made me a true pipeliner.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@BMGProjects I think those that end up learning how to work hard, usually have someone that they worked for at some point that were hard to work for, but learned a lot from them. I know I had mine. It has its moments, but when those times are behind you and you look back on it, you realize how those times in your life helped shape you into the person you are today. I am grateful that I’ve had the experiences and relationships that I have. Thanks for the reminder to have gratitude for life experiences, and thanks for watching!

[@neilheriot2361]

I will say it again , your content is way better than anything on t.v👍

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@neilheriot2361 That’s really nice of you to say. I wish more people felt that way! Lol.

[@wendell454]

Man please keep up your videos, I've been welding and fabricating for a living since 1987 not much I haven't seen or done, I really enjoy your videos and I really enjoy watching you teach your sons a good work ethic and a good trade keep up the good work

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@wendell454 I appreciate your support, and I’ll keep putting out content as long as the channel keeps growing. The kids don’t really have an option, Lol, they will learn the trade for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@arccaptain-weld]

Thank you for trying! We highly value the feedback from our partners and customers. We are committed to continuously refining our products to enhance the welding and cutting experience.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@arccaptain-weld After seeing the improvements made in just the short while that I have been working with you guys, I believe that is true.

[@svvvsz]

Arccaptain MIG205MP Qaysi davlat maxsuloti ?

[@manbearpig2164]

Perfect machine, takes the place of many different machines all in one small package

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@manbearpig2164 Yes it does. Easy to set up, quick and easy to move around, and pretty dang capable. I was impressed. Thanks for watching!

[@teamklr2bar]

Best "subscribe schpiel" i have heard. Right down the line with how I feel when I ask for subs. You got my sub brother before I watched just based off of your intro.

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

There is undoubtedly a lot of extra work behind the scenes. I love all your videos; I appreciate you! Great review on this machine; it looks like a great option.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@Scott_69HemiDart I appreciate that you recognize the work that goes into it. I do enjoy it, but it is a lot of work. I thank you for watching!

[@ferrywobma1836]

Maybe a tip from an interested viewer. As long as you do not have access to a fixture welding table, you can still drill a number of (e.g. 5) holes in the center of your current welding table with a diameter that is suitable for the standard welding table clamps. This way you can easily secure the various workpieces. Greetings from the Netherlands, please continue making these videos.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@ferrywobma1836 That is a great idea. I will have to look into getting some of those clamps and making that modification. Thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching!

[@oldscoutinks_7482]

Nice that ArcCaptain did that! When I bought a YesWelder 2 years ago the first one they sent me, was a dud right out of the box. After a few emails, and they sent me another one free of charge. So it’s really cool to see both companies honoring their warranties! I also have ArcCaptain’s TIG 200. Really cool little HF welder for my first attempt at TIG welding. And I appreciate your full transparency with us! There’s not a lot of people who would have the guts, to post videos of the mistakes they have made. Nicely well done Sir!

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@oldscoutinks_7482 I was impressed with how they handled the situation. They have been great to work with so far. I want be honest on the channel. I’m a pretty opinionated person, and when it comes to tools and equipment, I feel like that can help someone out. Thank you for watching!

[@michaelbigelow367]

Looks impressive! thank you for your time. I really appreciate it.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@michaelbigelow367 Thank you, for taking the time to watch it!

[@MyLilMule]

Wow! The way that TIG machine blew up! Switching voltages or not, that machine should never have done that. Crazy.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@MyLilMule Dynamite comes in small packages I guess. Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

WOW, glad no one was hurt with the other machine. I'm sure it made you jump and wonder WTH just happened🤣. As with every video, always appreciate the honest, no-BS reviews and opinions.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@Scott_69HemiDart I had to check my shorts after that one! I want people to see the truth about the challenges associated with trying to be successful. Thanks as always for watching!

[@TheNicko773]

Great job on the repair. The gun had perfect sound after you made that adjustment and dialed it in. Crazy bonus footage.. Glad you were ok. Cheers.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@TheNicko773 It ran like a totally different machine after the settings were dialed in. Thanks for watching!

[@jessealanis7443]

Great video!! You're right tho, welding repairs and fabrication stuff, that's where most of the interest is at. Thank you for sharing.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@jessealanis7443 I’ll use the tool to get the job done, but if I wanted to just demo welders, I would’ve been a salesman. Thanks for watching!

[@jessealanis7443]

@Freedomfabrication777 Right, but what fun is there in just selling them. I appreciate the reply and keep up the great work.

[@MrEndeller]

I've missed your videos already! Great test besides that for a firecrackers show is a few days too late :) Glad noone was injured! I wish you over 1 mil. subscribers this year!

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@MrEndeller Thanks, we’ll see what the new year brings. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffstanley2193]

Great content yet again! Always appreciate the content review and your taking time to put out reviews. I own 2 arc captain mig 200 and Tig machines both are very affordable and work very well.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@jeffstanley2193 For the price point, it’s hard to beat for what you’re getting. I’ve used the heck out of mine, and it hasn’t skipped a beat. Thanks for watching!

[@JonesMetalCraft]

Dude that would scare the crap out of me! Good on Arccaptain for making that right. Im really impressed with my Arccaptain Mig 145. I got it for a very specific purpose and it works great. It even tig welds pretty good.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@JonesMetalCraft Had to check my shorts after that one! They have been really good to work with. I’ve been impressed with the machine’s capabilities as well. Thanks for watching!

[@tyrzxv]

Great Vid, But the picture of the website at 6:24 is the wrong model. The pic is the "mig205 pro" but your using the "MIG 205MP". Your link in the description is the correct link though. Enjoyed the video a lot, and i subscribed.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@tyrzxv Well Sum B! You are correct! Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for watching!

[@scottybbubba1225]

You did a fantastic job on the door, when I reinstalled it, it bolted right up. The quality of your repair was far better than the original build. BTW, I've been a subscriber since your 2nd video!!

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@scottybbubba1225 A true friend! Thanks for the support throughout this journey, I really appreciate it.

[@PaulGutierrez-z5l]

I like that it has the plasma cutter built in one less machine if you don’t have much room in your shop

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@PaulGutierrez-z5l Agreed. It’s nice to have 1 machine that does many things. Thanks for watching!

[@eriklarsen7358]

I appreciate your channel. Pretty nice machine that all inclusive for those who can't afford big blue or red. I agree it's annoying that Miller wants 3-400 for a cover for each machine.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@eriklarsen7358 I was impressed with how diverse it really is. For what you spend for Miller equipment, you would think they could include a cover to protect your investment. Thanks for watching!

[@Hood_Tyme_Fab]

Good insight pal👍

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@Hood_Tyme_Fab Thanks for watching!

[@earlcavenaugh6459]

Great review.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@earlcavenaugh6459 Thanks for watching!

[@Eric-mr4yf]

Good reflexes...

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@Eric-mr4yf Lol. I can move when I need to! Thanks for watching!

[@nuttsgt8394]

You don't need a fixture table but about 2 dozen 5/8" holes would make a huge difference in clamping work pieces down.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@nuttsgt8394 Yeah, I’ve considered drilling some holes, and I just might. I would really like a fireball tool table someday, but that’s quite a large investment.

[@WojnarskiWeldingFabricaion]

@@Freedomfabrication777fireball tool makes a jig setup you clamp to your table and move it around it’s like a alignment flat bar with holes in it that allows you to drill your own holes in your table to make it a fixture table and it’ll be pretty accurate 2” on centers guess you would want to use a mag drill one option. Fixture tables definitely not needed we made one about a year ago and there is definitely benefits of having it though but definitely not needed great video 👍

[@Weldon-c2t]

Another great video I really appreciate the effort put in also can it run 6010

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@Weldon-c2t It doesn’t have a 6010 mode. I haven’t tried it, but I’m 99% sure it won’t run 6010. Thanks for watching!

[@WojnarskiWeldingFabricaion]

Good video 👍

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@WojnarskiWeldingFabricaion Thanks brother. Thank you for watching!

[@neilheriot2361]

Wow, I never new that about the dual voltage machines, that was quite the smoke show.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@neilheriot2361 Yes it was. You can see in the video, I gave it about 6 seconds, between switching plugs, but it should’ve been more like 10. Won’t do that again! Thanks for watching!

[@wendell454]

Will it run ac tig aluminum

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@wendell454 No, This machine does DC TIG only. Thanks for watching!

[@NBSWELDING]

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[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

For a all round good plasma cutter for your dollars have thoughts on that please

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@PeterHatch-mx7zc I’m a little confused about your question. Are you asking for my opinion on an all around good plasma cutter?

[@paulusmarc]

Bon Boulo 😆😆👍👍

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@paulusmarc Thanks for watching!

[@SFS13-01]

Great review on a very interesting machine. By the way, how long does ArcCaptain recommend that one should wait before switching input voltage?

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@SFS13-01 I believe I timed it and it was around 10 seconds. I would say it’s better practice to just watch the screen make sure it turns off before switching voltages. Thanks for watching!

[@MyLilMule]

A foot pedal would make this a lot better.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@MyLilMule for shop work, I agree. And I do believe they sell one for this machine.

[@j-jfabrication]

just watching you blow that machine up made me pee a little I bet it was a shock in person

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@j-jfabrication Lol, yeah it was quite a surprise. I won’t do that again!

[@neilheriot2361]

A problem I see with that machine is the location of the pressure regulator and moisture trap. If it gets hit hard or bumped , any moisture in the trap potentially spraying all over the power points in there. Other than that nice little machine.

[@samwarwick7854]

What grade & diameter alum wire on the spool gun running? Also will it run 5p? Good job on the video.

[@Freedomfabrication777]

@@neilheriot2361 It does have hose that will drain the moisture out of the bottom of the machine. I guess we’ll see how it holds up. Thanks for watching!