Best all round TIG Welder Razor 200 AC/DC UNI MIG

[@TheGazmondo]

The welding beads are looking like jewellery,. Not done any welding myself for years, and have wondered if a home welder would give me the results I was used to with the industrial machines. Now I know, here it is, more than adequate ! Enjoyed the video a lot, so thanks for sorting me out ...

[@KenWPeek]

A lot of that is skill, no doubt!

[@travistravis7190]

I bought the Unimig viper 185 maybe 6 months ago. I've found the support from Unimig to be excellent. The one or two questions I did have...I was able to call them and talk to someone directly which was great.

[@mansoolee3]

I envy your welding skills. Great.

[@TheAefril]

I purchased a 'Uni-Mig' display model at a discount. Once I took it home, I found there was a part missing for the connection to the gas line. I called their sales rep, and I then drove to their factory in Western Sydney. I picked pick up the component which was missing from my welder (as it was the display model). They gave me the part with no hassles or further interrogation. Excellent customer service. If I need to buy another welder, why would I even look at any other brand?

[@travistravis7190]

@@TheAefril I've bought a second Uni mig small arc welder. First welder i bought was multi process mig welder but i wanted a small stick welder so i bought yea second unimig. Ive no regrets from buying from them.

[@locker60]

This is a made in the UK Welder Jasic 200p ac/dc, in the UK you get 5 years support, sold all over the world with different names but an excellent welder

[@josharago-kemp7964]

Bought this welder because of this vid . The pulse range was a game changer for me

[@MerlinZener]

excellent vid mate. You sold me! I have been looking at welders for a couple of months now, and finally decided I want one that will do everything, stainless, aluminium, the lot. Will be ordering one tomorrow.

[@youtubeisfullofspam7068]

Alright well before watching your video I was leaning towards this welder because of other reviews & all of it's features. And after watching your video I'm 100% sold on this welder !

[@youtubeisfullofspam7068]

Quick question, are you able to adjust & set pulse in stick mode ?

[@jasonkeith674]

I just started taking welding lessons, officially. (Been welding, self taught for about 8 years now). My instructor had me on the mig machine and it was sweet. Looking forward to using the tig machine next 👍

[@chriswoods2263]

Great welders. I have had a 200 AC/DC for about 3 years and just picked up a Razor 320 AC/DC and set it up on Unimigs trolley and water cooler for the 320. I have 3 phase 415 volt in my shed

[@timothyrouse2853]

How do you rate it ? I want to buy one ,

[@chriswoods2263]

@@timothyrouse2853 I find it geat and it does everything i want and can handle our Queensland heat. Setup is no different to using the 200 AC/DC

[@iainhetherington4608]

What are you talking about ,no Australian has ever ground down the earth on a 15 amp plug to make it fit in the 10 amp socket Crazy Love you vids Cheers from down south

[@charlesbrewer6552]

I have one of these I bought 3 or 4 years ago. It has a different torch and a 10 amp plug. Thanks for the video.

[@supercarowners]

I am a software Engineer and know nothing about Welding. I build model cars and boats using foam. I have decided to up the ante and switch to metals for building classic car model cars and yachts. After some guidance from my car builder friends, I bought this Unimig welder. What a machine. It is not easy and the learning curve is steep. But it is a wonderful machine. It does precise aluminium and steel welding.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Good machine For me it's been a zero regret purchase 👍

[@c3paalphaz]

Impressive honest description of this machine , love the pulse settings well done for your review

[@timothylucas-gear2124]

I have the older version of this machine and the old style torch, all the features but just a different case, but I bloody love it hey! An absolutely awesome little machine. On par with the fronius magicwave we have at work, less features than a fronius but covers all the basics to get the job done nicely! I have used this welder to do a few ally boat repairs and mods and it is perfect! Highly recommended! Your welds are looking shmick mate, bloody beautiful to look at! Keep up the good work.

[@Abel-Harland]

In my opinion the Bossweld 200 ac/dc extreme has an edge over this welder because it has a lift start AND an hf start option in case you’re working around sensitive electrical equipment, I’m not sure if this one has lift start as well but since it wasn’t specified on the website I’m not taking any chances with an electricity operated gas calefont in my workshop.

[@NigelLee190]

Does the Bossweld 200 have similar pulse capabilities?

[@Theprofessor1212]

I have this same welder! It’s amazing especially on stainless and aluminum. I replaced the torch and got a CK9 from USA.

[@angusmichell5663]

Could you please link the website. Cheers

[@Cameron.....]

Jasic is the brand overseas. Unimig is Jasic, just rebranded for us. That fancy torch is a T2/T3, (you can get gas lenses for them now 😁), not like the regular 26 torch the older models come with. I have the old AC/DC 200 and love it. Also made up a lead for mine. 10m 10A industrial lead with a 15A female fitted to it. 👍 I wish mine could pulse that slow.

[@grahametchell7219]

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[@andrewlangford88]

"If you're going to get electrocuted, we're going to do it properly" xD

[@dwizdofoz.]

Funny enough but untrue. Current is what kills you not voltage. The US uses half the voltage and double the current for the same amount of eletrical work.

[@digital100000]

@@dwizdofoz. My understanding as well. For example, static electricity ie - in school if you ever rubbed your shoes on the carpet, then jumped up and touched a door handle, or someone else! the voltage is huge, but the current minimal. Voltage is the pressure at which the electrons? are being forced along the conductor, but the amount of electrons travelling along the conductor is the current. That's where the juice is. Few electrons, small current. Lots of electrons, large current. Large voltages can overcome resistance in the circuit. I don't think I have ever seen welding beads laid as nicely as the ones in this video. Isnt stainless normally cleaned with a picklingn solution after welding? It doesnt look like it is needed here.

[@markfryer9880]

Nice new toy. I am tipping that you got it at Hare and Forbes Machinery House.

[@PilotMcbride]

Good on you ol’ mate. I have the DC only version of this welder, they’re bloody brilliant. They weld far above my pay rate, lol. Couldn’t justify getting the ac/dc model, bloody near twice the price and I’m not a welder by trade. As 99.9% off my work is on very light material, 100A max, I mainly run on a 10A outlet, but being an electrician by trade I made up an adaptor lead about a foot (300mm for the youngsters 😂) in length. Works a treat, but the missus was pissed because I cut the end off her extension lead and it took me a couple of days to fix it 😂😂. This way of doing things doesn’t void the machine warranty and imo is the way to go. Very jealous of your TIG skills, it still has me a bit bluffed, even after owning the machine for 9 months. If you were in the Upper Hunter I’d be hounding you, 🤣🤣🤣 Good job mate, cheers.

[@timothyrouse2853]

I am thinking of buying one ? Here in australia , the difference here in the 180 amp to the 200 amp is only a few hundred dollars , ,

[@PilotMcbride]

Timothy Rouse I bought mine last year from our local dealer, in Oz, DC only, most of the bells & whistles 2T, T4, pulse, spot, 200A @25%, hot start, arc force, etc. The AC/DC big brother was $400 dearer he ist over the top for a mug welder like me, 😂, but I really wanted to learn tig and to not scratch start, mine at about $1200 fitted the bill. Big bro was about $600 more expensive. My level of complete incompetence is about 125A, 🤣🤣🤣, so duty cycle is irrelevant. Well worth the money imo.

[@timothyrouse2853]

@@PilotMcbride check out hares and forbes prices ,? If you have a store over their ?

[@timothyrouse2853]

@@PilotMcbride love that reply , still laughing 😆😆

[@PilotMcbride]

@@timothyrouse2853 Prices are pretty good. KUMJRR200DC is mine. The company I deal with isn't that big, lol, they have 3 stores in the Hunter Valley and that's it. We have to support locals or lose them. I paid about $20 more for mine 😡 😂😂. Came as a kit with carry bag, monster tig torch, 400 Amp earth clamp and great stinger. 2nd purchase was a pedal and 17 & 9 torches, well they came as a set because I'm so handsome, 🤣🤣. I have an ancient mig welder due for repair so I wasn't interested in a mma+gtaw+gsaw, lol. One tip I'll give you is do not under any circumstances change the plug to a 10A plug, as many people do, the warranty will be voided. Make up a 12" (300mm) adaptor lead with a 10A plug on one end and a 15A socket on the other. That way you can use the welder wherever you like without any worries, as long as you don't weld over 125A. Works a treat for me, lol. Cheers

[@spektrum426]

Thank you for recommending tig a few months ago. I bought a cigweld 200 acdc tig. I was initially hesitant with the steep learning curve, but I've really enjoyed it!

[@TheAefril]

I need to summon up the courage to do it too! (don't want costly regrets)

[@MrAjjordan]

Beautiful man. I think for me it's a contender.

[@startingfromscratch7469]

Just bought the UniMig Viper 185 - these machines are weapons

[@LittleAussieRockets]

👍 good stuff!

[@roughas100]

Another option with the 15A plug issue is make up an adaptor , illegal , yes......15A lead socket , short bit of 3 core flex then a 10A plug . Practical solution when your just doing some maintenance work , for maybe a few minutes of welding , not so much for hours on end production work . Been looking for a light inverter TIG welder, yeah this one is pretty impressive. Almost 3 years after this video was posted I saw it for sale for about $1300 Aussie. . guess that seems pretty good

[@paullutherborrow637]

Thanks for posting this ! Iv already bought the UNIMIG 182 mig/stick And my son is just getting into Tig so I think I may be investing in one of these

[@peterhargrave2246]

With regard to the 15 amp plug... Its all about the circuit supplying the power in the building and not overloading that circuit because a standard power circuit will be on a 16amp breaker and have many other points on it.. This welder must be drawing more than 10 and less than 15 amps and therefore if it is plugged into a regular 10 amp point then other equipment on that circuit may cause overload... A 15amp outlet tends to be dedicated without other points and the best thing to do is spend a few $$ with your LOCAL sparkie and get a 15amp circuit fitted to your workshop.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Thanks mate. Good advice.

[@grb318]

25a

[@Kalicdire]

Most household sockets run to a 20 Or 25a breaker that's why you get two 10a sockets on a standard faceplate and 1 15a socket. It's not very expensive to get a sparkie to change a face plate. If you're not keen to swap it yourself or the red blooded grind down the earth pin trick and only use one of the sockets knowing you still have a 20a breaker at least.

[@jean-pierredesiebenthal5325]

Amazing skills ! Keep going on. I’m very interested in your rocket stove. Actually, looking for idea with one doing steam!

[@pacrigi]

Want one , as soon as he said Unimig is an Australian company !!

[@pacrigi]

@@jasonrodda8805 how is that ? Designed and assembled in Australia only ???

[@mercurycid]

even better, rebranded with jasic tech an standards

[@KenWPeek]

*Beauty! Very nice welder, mate! I'm in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. I will look into the Jasic line on Aliexpress, since the Unimig reseller is AU only. Thanks much for this video!*

[@timothyrouse2853]

Was stuck between the 180 or the 200 but the difference is only a few hundred bucks so ill go the two hundred , bought a 250 amp mts a few moths back , loveing that , single phase 32 amp , finding unimig are a great welder ,,

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I have to agree totally, zero regret with mine.

[@leo169]

That is one well featured machine. And very good welding skills on your part. Aren't good tools such a pleasure to use.

[@TheAefril]

It has taken most of my life to establish a good home workshop. After many years of searching, using and buying only good tools, I can now say without a shadow of a doubt, that my workshop has reached a level of professionalism that it has become a place of great pride and an excellent place to start that home build project. 'Yes, good tools are a pleasure to use.'

[@TimmyzZs]

MAN THAT THING LOOKS SO KOOL! MODERN, SIMPLE, OVERALL. We can’t get that in America, can you buy me one? And ship it to me? I’ll pay you through a secure transfer.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

If you search razor tig welder you will find the American version. The machine is designed by unimig but made by Jaysig in China, and they do sell a version for the US market. Hope that helps you out.

[@dsmasynergy]

At the end of your welds 10:42 for example it looks like you resting the tungsten directly on the bead, why is it not sticking?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

When welding stainless steel gas coverage is a huge part of getting good results, to the point where you can't pull the torch away from the weld until it cools down a bit, keeping the finished weld covered with argon is what separates the men for the boys. For best results I've been resting the tungsten on the cooling weld as soon as it solidifies.

[@leebell179]

@@LittleAussieRockets Does the same apply to mild steel or should you keep the tungsten out of contact (but still keep gas coverage for 4-5 seconds until it cools)

[@LittleAussieRockets]

@@leebell179 not as important with steel. Post flow is more about protecting your tungsten as it cools with mild steel. 2 seconds post gas is what I use on steel. Any more is a waste. 👍

[@slysky6520]

Good Work bud's, I've watched your video a few times and you've inspired me to bite the bullet and I bought one the other day. I've been Mig and Arc Welding for 15 years but never had done Tig. I would love to get a few basic start off settings if possible... Oh and BTW going by all the positive feedback comments, Unimig should throw some sort of sponsorship your way. Good Work. Cheers GAZ!

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Hi mate For 1.5 mm stainless steel set the machine to DC pulse, peak current you want 125 amps. base current you want 12 amps. pulse HZ 1.2 pulse percentage %25 For 3 mm stainless steel DC pulse 187 peak 41 base 1.4 Hz 25 %

[@slysky6520]

@@LittleAussieRockets Thanks Bud's I really appreciate it. I will give them a go tomorrow. Are you using 2.4mm Tungsten im guessing?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

@@slysky6520 2.4 for the 3mm and 1.6 tungsten on the 1.5 stainless, you get way more control with the thin stuff if you go down a tungsten size 👍

[@slysky6520]

@@LittleAussieRockets Thanks Bud's for sharing your Years of knowledge it's muchly appreciated. Now let's see if i run some beads or chicken shit lol 🤣

[@bradthurkle7217]

Beautiful tig welding mate.

[@tempstar6135]

Unimig is just an Australian Reseller.. These welders are made by JASIC. You can get them in the UK and US. They tested one on Weld.com and it was great.

[@Far_Que]

Still made in China lol

[@qivarebil2149]

Well....that link didn't help much. Show us the link to that test!

[@Onedayilbeok]

Great Video mate Cheers just ordered this welder!

[@yetituning4859]

The guy I'm learning from swears by Razor. Granted he sells them as well, but I have looked around and for the price you can't beat the quality of their machines it would seem.

[@sedanmansixtyseven]

This machine is available in th USA and has been for several years. They just don't call it Unimig, its know as RazorWeld here. It still has Jasic on the label.

[@DANIEL-ls5ku]

Making the Grid 240v is a wise decision as you can produce higher current at a cheaper cost on infrustructure.

[@dashaB-sl4pu]

It honestly saves so much grief when compared to the USA standards of 110 and 220 volt system, smaller and higher rating cables and these new welders and plasma cutters fit into a standard 240 volt 10 amp plug socket, 15 amp doesn't but these new 10 amp models equal or surpass the old 15 amp versions, so you can use them anywhere in any 240 volt outlet.I bought the stick/mig version and really impressed compared to my Lincoln MIG and on the strength of it bought the UNIMIG 10 AMPplasma cutter and they are both brilliant, really impressed and have heard the UNIMIG brand is a JASIC badged version

[@kevinpunter7960]

This video more than any other source of information was the reason I decided that this is the machine I'll use to learn to TIG weld. Obviously it's got features it'll take me an age to learn but I've got not desire to go down the long path and learn with a lift start TIG or limit myself to DC. Also got the Pyrex starter kit and I'm waiting for the Super set. I do think I've made a mistake with the type of welding table I've chosen and I'm not really convinced that this Unimig TIG pedal is a quality unit. Most frustrating thing is I'm still waiting to get power to my shed :(

[@LittleAussieRockets]

It's a great machine. Mine has been a zero regret purchase 👍

[@Welder-wt4ib]

I run a 15 amp extension cord and just grind down the earth pin on that, works a treat

[@toms4022]

It's actually Jasic welder sold by unimig which is chinese.. they do make really good equipment for the price though

[@toms4022]

Additionally I know a few engineering places who are using the UniMig plasma cutter now for 16 months without a problem and when I was looking to buy one they talked me into trying out unimig. I need an AC tig for a few jobs here and there and based on my experience with the plasma i would buy this.

[@scottmacdonald6088]

Thanks for the review mate! I see the welds and heat signatures were good but how was the penetration? another vid on that would be great.

[@boostedbuiltgarage]

How do you find the torch mounted amperage controller? And not having a pedal? I'm guessing you don't use a pedal doing the jobs you do with stainless, but what about for doing ally?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I personally don't use the torch amperage control. But if you want to turn it on hold the torch button on for 5 seconds, until the welder beeps at you. Do the same to turn it off. I use the down slope to control the amp's. Set it for 2 or 4 seconds with the base amp's on 30 to 50, (high enough for a stable ark, low enough to let things cool) and I just feather the switch to control the weld pool. Using the pulse feature is also good for keeping thing consistent.

[@maxbenifit7413]

Champion - could you give us a heads up on the square wave and how it differs from others.

[@petermurphy5138]

Well ………... thanks for the review, and ……….. you just cost me one of these TIGs :-), I was trying to decide between a Tokentools MetalMaster 215 and an Everlast PowerTIG 210EXT until I watched this, for the amount of use this TIG will get here at home I ended up saving some dollars for consumables, outstanding welding you do. Have subbed as well.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Cheers mate 👍

[@user-fl4wn9dn2c]

Impressive welding I wish I could do that.

[@jordandiable2677]

Tidy work. Was looking at buying this machine, was just wondering are you running the welder through a 15 amp converter into a 10 amp socket or do you have 15 amp power supply? Great to see an Aussie on KZbin, so hard to find any info regarding “ Australian” welding machines.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Thanks mate. And yes I am using a 10 amp outlet. Doesn't affect it's

[@jordandiable2677]

Does it trip much?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

@@jordandiable2677 never. TIG welding is not too bad for that.

[@jordandiable2677]

Think I might purchase an ampfibian adaptor when I get my welder, but I’m worried as it has 10amp overload protection. So I’m wondering if it’s gonna trip every time I try strike an arc.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I'm not an electrician so I can't really give advice on this matter. My welder hasn't todate tripped a breaker. I am mindful of how much load I'm drawing. How many appliances are on that circuit.

[@navigator902]

Been playing Scott Joplin all Sunday.... welding goes well with ragtime.

[@danekunderhill4812]

Cheers for that grabbing one asap.

[@ginodonisi7087]

Hey mate reckon you could do a video on settings for both stainless and alloy ? Cheers

[@Ritalie]

You are right about being electrocuted. Grabbing 120 volts is not particularly painful, and just results in a buzz going up your arm. The lower the voltage, the far less risk there is, because it's voltage (not amperage) that penetrates the skin. The lower the voltage, the more difficult it is to break the skin. Althougn, wouldn't you know it, 120 volts is considered the "most" lethal voltage in America, and it kills more people than any other voltage (apparently). Due to the fact that electricity and water don't mix, and people somehow mix them.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Good insight. I do my best to avoid it. Shocking stuff.

[@can5projects563]

awesome machine buddy, love it.

[@navigator902]

Perfecto. I want one.

[@jrautofabwerksllc7556]

New subscriber mate from all the way usa 🇺🇸

[@swordfish1120]

Nice looking weld beads. Are you using the pulse feature to time your rod dabs?

[@Viralclown]

Which welder would you buy to be able to weld all metals? I want to upgrade my 182 viper to get a tig torch too, not sure if I should learn mig aluminium welding or just learn to tig instead. Very occasional welder enthusiast The razor 200 mig rig has all the bells and whistles like pulse etc not sure if it’s too confusing for the occasional user. But I’d love to stack dimes. Find it impossible with flux mig. Tried all the settings

[@chappledesign]

Looks great. How long of an extension cord can you run before you see a degradation in amps? What gauge wire in the cord? (cable)

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Not sure about the thickness of the cable that I've used but I have run it off a 30 m extension lead 15 amper. I do recall needing to pump it up a couple of amps but it was still perfectly fine.

[@chappledesign]

Wow. OK. Thanks for the reply.

[@chappledesign]

I bought this machine in the US.Its the Razorweld 200 acdc. I'm having a really hard time producing anything near this quality. Obviously I need a lot of practice with this machine.. I'm using a foot pedal and the torch I have has no switches or dials. Does the foot pedal override the base amp settings? Very difficult to produce a pool and get a consistent dab with the pulse. I'm wondering if the extension cord is dropping the amperage. I have it set around 125 to 135 amps. The settings will not let you go above 135 with a 3/32" tungsten (2.4mm or .09375"). there is a setting for that size tungsten (094). Does this sound correct? I'm welding mild steel.

[@gnfanatic9139]

Hey UNIMIG, why don't you put a damn link on your site for "local authorized dealers" so I can buy this unit in US.

[@25hpboatracerman]

Thanks for your vid mate. I bought one yesterday. Been welding stick and mig (stainless- stick, aluminium-mig and mild stick and mig) for over 25 years. After 5hrs practice I feel I may be in for 5 months practicing before I can start utilizing the tig for stainless, I’m not surprised and looking forward to adding some more skills. Did I notice a shorter fatter cup you are using now? Cheers, Glenno

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Hey Steve, would this technique be ok to weld stainless steel exhaust?

[@pepecoco]

Hey mate, just wondering what settings were used for pulse settings. I am a beginner and have the older analog version . Awesome welder.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

On the heavy stuff 200 amp at the high end, 24 amp base. Pulse Hz 0.9 %Pulse 33. 5 seconds post gas and lots of practice 👍

[@NASA-AU.]

Is the AC squarewave adjustment the same as AC frequency on other welders?

[@wayneshephard]

Been looking for a new tig, sold!!

[@Sekrf]

I love this video mate, you've sold me on buying one of these as my first welder to start a new hobby! If you could answer a quick question it'd be much appreciated. Other than the welder, what else will I need to buy to get started? What I got on my shopping list so far is Argon gas, helmet and gloves. I hear this thing already comes with tungsten, do I need to buy filler rods? I guess another way to phrase the same question: If you had to start again with nothing, what would you need to buy to start welding? Cheers.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

That's a great question, yes you will need filler rods. I would put a grinder fairly high on the list as well as most of your prep will be done with this, and a face shield, safety glasses, hearing protection which you possibly already have and a bench grinder to sharpen your Tungsten, a selection of clamps, an accurate square, large and small, and a set square. An accurate tape measure, and probably one of the most overlooked items a flat work bench with a good vice. Cheers

[@Sekrf]

@@LittleAussieRockets Awesome! I have all the stuff you mentioned. I just gotta buy the stuff I listed and work out how I'm going to deal with the 15 amp connection. Thanks again!

[@LittleAussieRockets]

@@Sekrf just thought I'd mention that unimig has just came out with the viper 180 ac dc tig welder with a 10amp lead. My work has just brought me one and it's basically the same in operation. I will be releasing a video on it in the next week or so.

[@Sekrf]

@@LittleAussieRockets Oh man, I can't thank you enough! That power supply was my main worry, now all I have to do is wait a bit and check out your next video - I'm in no rush. If you were closer (Melbourne) I'd offer you a go at forging your own kitchen knife to take home with you, but I saw in another video that you're in Brisbane. Ah well.

[@timothyrouse2853]

@@Sekrf what you can do ? Is get a sparkie to male a reducer from 15 amp to ten amp , to get you started , untill you fix up 15 amp , and pretty sure u can buy a reducer , ?

[@moturcu4226]

Hi mate are you still happy with the welding machine? I was thinking about the same one.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

It's a great machine 👍It's still going strong. I'm very happy with it

[@moturcu4226]

@@LittleAussieRockets Thanks, mate.

[@orlando555matt]

how do you set up the pulse setting...? I just brought one and love it for ali...but would love to pulse . Any answer will do. Cheers

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I will be working a video series were I'll do a deep dive on this soon.

[@peejayem4700]

You’re obviously a skilled welder, I gather you’re doing all this by hand switch, do you find a foot control is a necessity?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

A foot control is nice but not necessary. When starting out a Tig welding machine with high frequency start is the most helpful feature to have. All the welds in this video were done with the pulse function. Just set and forget, I mean weld. 👍

[@jasonparkerghosthead]

G’day dude, what tig can you recommend for someone just starting out ? Can you do a video on how to if possible? Cheers 🍻

[@azarad]

Nice one.. New sub from Portugal, and I have one unimig razor weld like yours too.. Keep going.. Cheers

[@NOFx420x]

I want to try Tig . I have shielded wire and stick and for hobby stuff I'm ok . What would you recommend for me in the US to learn with on low dollar budget? Figure 120v lift (scratch start) arc I'm only after mild steel fabrication

[@LittleAussieRockets]

A cheap lift arc tick would definitely be the cheapest, but for a little bit extra you could get a machine with high frequency start and that makes life a whole lot easier when learning as you don't start off your weld with a contaminated tungsten.

[@majorrgeek]

great video - loved it - I am a novice and I am looking to buy a new stick welder as I am only experienced with stick welding and I am planing to build steel framed pergola using 4 mm thick 150 x 50 RHS - can you recommend a good stick inverter welder about 200 A 15 A, with DC or AC/DC etc - not so fussed about the TIG side -

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I have owned and used lot of stick welders, my favorite would have to the kemppi minarc 150. Crazy smooth ark, but pricey . On the other end I currently have a $120 eBay special that needed an adjustment on the main board before it would run properly. You will get what you pay for. I love unimig welders , you get a lot of bang for the buck. Boss weld is another good one. I don't think you will need a 200 amp machine for what you are going to be making. Stick to your main stream brands and do some research. Happy hunting.

[@majorrgeek]

@@LittleAussieRockets - thanks for your advice - I have narrowed it down to Unimig Viper Arc 160 DC Inverter $299, Unimig Razorweld 180 MMA/tig Inverter $378 Lincoln Powercraft 180A Arc/Tig Powercraft 185 $329 all 15 A fuse - your thoughts?

[@timothyrouse2853]

My self i bought the unimig 250 mts ,, mig stick tig great machine , its the compact modle

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Nice fillets Steve-o

[@derekv1000]

Just bought myself one to learn the art if tig welding, awesome machine . Would you give me any advice on the settings you use for different materials, would appreciate your input. 👍

[@timothyrouse2853]

Go to the unimig web site they have a full down load now , and they are comming out with a hard copy , on all set ups , 😊

[@rjuarez4913]

Why is it always pulsing at about 1 pulse per second. I know you’ve set it that way but why are all your welds pulsed?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

It's all about the weld appearance. It's is much easier to get a consistent looking weld with a slower pulse. I do pulse most of my work these days, as most of it is thin stainless steel and needs to be food grade. Pulsing just makes my job easier and faster, Less clean up and less distortion.

[@CorrectAgain]

gday mate, is it worth spending the extra money on the razor over the viper do you think, about to make a purchase, cheers. (amature, fuel tank making, grab rail mounting, boat repairs, and some cast alloy repair ATTEMPTS. i do have a 15 amp plug but its on the end of an extension lead, my 200 amp stick keeps up, cut out once.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I would go with the viper if you don't have 15amp a outlet. It's a bit heavier than the razor but still a very capable welder.

[@rh752]

Did you consider the unimig multi 230? I can’t decide between the two- the functions seem very similar on both other than the water cooling on this one

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I haven't heard anything bad about the 203. I personally haven't used one so I can't comment.

[@draincctv8659]

Hey mate, did you end up going for the 230, I'm up in the air about whether to get the new TIG 200 AC/DC or the 230 Multi as they are effectively the same price.

[@craigramsey4371]

Great video. Great work. I've used one recently and have also recently ordered one. Was hoping you could please assist me with finding some gas lense and cup kits which will fit the torch? Thanks.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

I ended up making a threaded adaptor so I could use a no# 17 torch head on the T2 lead. But according to the brochure that came with the TIG, there are gas lens available. I would try Hare and Forbes. When I brought my welder they were the only ones that stocked T2 consumables. I was able to get really good results with the standard T2 consumables, but I had heaps stuff for the 17 torch.

[@craigramsey4371]

@@LittleAussieRockets want to get rid of the T2 torch, as parts and suppliers of parts are very limited. Had a look at Hare and Forbes online and they're very limited too. Not much comes up online. I have a little bit of sr17 stuff from an old DC Cigweld but too scared to go Frankenstein on them. Love the machine but the torch is a bit of a let down for me. Don't know what to do about it now?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

@@craigramsey4371 I could make a video on how I modified my torch. Ever one who has used it wants to keep it.

[@craigramsey4371]

@@LittleAussieRockets That would be great to see if you have the time to make a video on the modification to the torch mate. Thanks again.

[@timothyrouse2853]

@@LittleAussieRockets check out hampden welding supplies here in west oz ? They do lits of unimig gear , and post oz wide , they do a set up for tig hand pieces ?

[@306champion]

I've never used a Tig, how does a tig compare with the old ARK welder on overhead and vertical welds?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

For heavy overhead work it's not my first choice. But with stainless steel or aluminium the Tig is hard to beat. Being comfortable when Tig welding is the key. As a welding process compared to ARK, it's completely different. It's similar to oxy acetylene welding but quicker, more precise and you don't have to saturate the part with heat like you do when oxy welding.

[@scottwarner1017]

Nice welding buddy.

[@Mrsvetsare]

what camera you use?

[@stewie5101]

Beautiful welding

[@timreynolds2264]

Do you consider the tig superior to the mig welder?

[@aidanc8434]

Hey mate, if you were to change the tig torch in the future, can the welder fit a range of different brand leads. Or would you have to stick with the unimig lead

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Yes you can use other leads. It uses standard dinse plugs. 👍

[@aidanc8434]

Little Aussie Rockets thanks mate 🤣 I’ve been watching this video every week waiting until I can afford one 😂🤙

[@nathan100tz]

I've basically never welded, wanting to get into it. Just wondering if using the pulse method/mode is personal preference over having it run constantly, or I'd there's a benefit to pulse in the type of welding you're doing or material you're welding?

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Pulsing reduces distortion by not putting as much heat into the material it also eliminates overpenetration which on stainless steel can be a problem unless you're purging. It's much easier to get a nice well profile, the pulsar to give you a rhythm to follow. Pulsing really comes into its own on stainless steel, other materials mild steel aluminium do benefit from pulsing but it's more weld appearance at that point.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

But if you're after a really strong weld then just go with straight DC no pulse. For thick mild steel no pulse, Same thing for alloy, anything over 3 mm just run the welds with out it.

[@nathan100tz]

Awesome, thanks 👍

[@ridgebackrhodesian]

Awesome welding

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Thanks mate

[@weldingtechnology2311]

Hi, Rocket. Great Video! Can I apply for the repost? Thanks.

[@irawanw]

Hi mate. Just wondering, Apart from the max amp output, what is the difference between the Viper 180 to the Razor 200? Sorry for the noob question. Cheers.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

The 200 is smaller, lighter and has a 15amp plug. Welding and settings? both are excellent and have the same layout.

[@irawanw]

@@LittleAussieRockets Thank you very much!!

[@nikad19]

I’ve got the older unimig 200ac/dc. Do you happen to know what frequency these machines run at on ac. Can’t seem to see it in the manual

[@timothylucas-gear2124]

20-250 hz

[@hsv2kk]

Hey mate, could you show how you got other touch accessories to fit the T2 torch?

[@travistravis7190]

I have a question regarding hotstart on the arc welding side. I've got a unimig 185 and the arc process doesn't have hotstart on this model. I'm happy with it but as I've never used a welder that has hotstart...my question is how much does hotstart actually help with arc welding. I've been using the mig and learning arc welding as I go but im starting to really enjoy arc welding. I'm just curious how much hotstart helps and how much do any other features help that a lower price point arc welder might not have?

[@markfryer9880]

Hotstart really only helps with the first 10 seconds when using stick and the same effects can be achieved by pausing just after arc initiation before beginning to run the bead.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Mark is on the money 👍

[@travistravis7190]

@@markfryer9880 I thought hot start is there to help actually start the arc. With my unimig, at times it is hard to start the arc..im unsure if it has to do with the VRD that's built in or what it is. I'm just curious as to how much difference hotstart makes to starting an arc. I'm not sure what effect your talking about though within the first 10 seconds. Hotstart I thought was the ramping up of the amps very momentarily just to assist starting the arc before it snaps back to what you had set after half a second or so.

[@mickbanks68]

This welder allow FOOT PEDDLE ??

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Yes it does according to the internet. With the type of work that I do I don't use a foot pedal.

[@Wayne-81]

Hey Mate - Curious, what cup is that? Looks much shorter than the standard unimig ones.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Yeah I ended up blending a standard 17 head to the UniMIG torch handle. Apparently they make an adapter now.

[@hutworx]

Is there a reason for using the tig? The metal used looks like stainless steel so wouldn't it be quicker doing it by mig? Especially the convayor.

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Work requires food grade stuff to be tig welded.

[@richardwaltman3279]

Any chance you can tell me your settings on AC ?

[@chevy7180]

i dont know bro --that pulse is too spaced out ,tighten it up a bit to get a smoother fillet instead of spot welding every second

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video, very cool unit. I was looking at this unit, but I was thinking ac-dc tig and a mig or just get a top gun 200 pulse mig but don't know if pulse mig is the way to go. Thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers from west Oz.

[@rsbharley4766]

Question...Would you buy a mig and an ACDC tig?...or.... would you buy a pulse mig and no tig? I play around with cars/motorbikes/everything else. Thanks mate from west OZ.

[@charlieeeeee87]

@@rsbharley4766 buy 2 seperate machines, unimig have a pulse mig coming next month

[@rsbharley4766]

@@charlieeeeee87 Thanks for the reply mate, much appreciated. Cheers

[@_kline9571]

How does the AC side work? Are you as impressed as the DC side???

[@LittleAussieRockets]

Haven't done much alloy work with it. A few repair jobs. It's done well, no complaints.

[@91donwilson]

I have a 15 amp welder and use a caravan style adapter with a 10 amp fuse in it