New From YesWelder! - Firstess CT2050 TIG and Plasma Cutter Review

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This is an in-depth review of the new YesWelder Firstess CT2050 welder and plasma cutter with built in air compressor all in one box.
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[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

That was impressive. It works a lot better than any multipurpose machine I have seen before. Keep on keeping on.

[@MakingStuff]

Glad you liked it!

[@50french23]

Thanks for the review, one thing I can say to help you is clean all that millscale off of your material before tig welding, and sharpen that tungsten. It really will make a difference

[@kbob871]

i love mine due to the light weight and its versatility of having it all in one device, it goes every where with me!!

[@mattgates6401]

what all came with your when you bought it ,someone said you just get the unit you have to buy the rest .

[@charlesfisher6996]

This has to be the best machine on the face of the planet

[@randyhunt3086]

Support is everything!

[@danman2001]

really cool! I'm leaning towards this multi-process welder as a beginner

[@MrGoosePit]

Nice review. Liking all the features. Looking forward to your upcoming project!

[@MakingStuff]

You and me both! Thanks for watching!

[@donyboy73]

I like your cnc setup, I just got the same machine to review.

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks!

[@MakingStuff]

Check out the Kick Starter link for this awesome little machine here and take advantage of the early bird price! yeswelder-firstess-ct2050.kckb.st/makingstuff

[@scottbabin5444]

What is release date ?

[@MakingStuff]

@@scottbabin5444 All the info is in the Kickstarter page. yeswelder-firstess-ct2050.kckb.st/makingstuff

[@countrymagic61]

Based on reviews like this one, I ordered this welder. However, YesWelder fraudulently collected a "City" sales tax which I am not required to pay. I do not live in the city, I am in the county outside of the city limits. Back and forth through emails, they refuse to refund me the fraudulently collected city sales tax and kept insisting for a tax exemption certificate (which does not exist for living in the county). So, my last email was to cancel my order. YesWelder lost a sale based on their ignorance of who is required to pay what sales tax. YesWelder uses a computer software to automatically charge for these taxes based on an errorously database . I personally contacted the city and I was advised, city sales tax in not imposed for online orders if residing outside the city limits. We will see how it goes.

[@danielsplayhouse3804]

one thing I did notice all these yes welders all got this like shorting out when you add the filler wire in when your TIG welding also two on the pulse setting it's got that crack when it's pulses. I run a primeweld Tig 225x and when I weld with it adding the filler wire on DC it does not make any sounds like it's shorting out and when I pulse weld with it you don't hear it cracking on and off. I think it's just a build difference in the manufacturer of the welder. but what do I know I'm kind of a newbie to TIG welding I've been a MIG welder for the last 27 years and I told myself how to TIG weld and I TIG weld really good and I'm very happy with the prime weld Tig 225x and I even added the max cool 3000 Tig torch cooler with a CK worldwide flex lock. hopefully one day I'll be able to sit down with people and we could try all the different settings side by side with all these different brands.

[@BaxterKaleb]

Looks like a nice machine to have in the shop!

[@MakingStuff]

I think so too!

[@AERuffy]

The big players have plasma cutters with built in compressors. if these work so well then my question is why no one sells these tiny compressors just for cheaper plasma's. My yeswelder MP200 plasma says it needs 9-12CFM@ 78PSI . That is huge and no small pancake compressor will output that.

[@jeremyTallen1]

I have seen only one other review and this thing seems to be awesome really. Especially for beginners. The other review I seen by Scott Rods had a different digital screen that seemed even more user friendly.

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@MakingStuff]

The machine that Scot Rod reviewed is a different machine. It is an MP200. The one in this video is a CT2050.

[@waynepowell567]

Nice review. Thinking about ditching big Blue for another multi process machine. Appreciate your review and knowledge. Longevity is the key question until a track record is established. Thanks for posting.

[@MakingStuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@urmailingalen]

I’ll be honest I have a miller multimatic 220 and that was $4k I just don’t see this being reliable for all those processes for $1.5k. I’d rather get a Everlast than this.

[@Mkjai617]

Great video. Was looking into pledging into their kickstarter but after some research I’ve decided to back out. Just taking a good look at their write up on the kickstarter, I can already tell the lack of effort and proof reading they put into it. Lot of misleading statements and even pictures of the machine mig welding which it shouldn’t be able to do. Secondly, if you’ve ever taken a look at their social media most of what you’d see is them reposting other welders content implying that the welding was done with one of their machines (it wasn’t). Which really makes me question if they really have any members on their team internally that can actually properly demo their units to post on their platforms. Overall I really do like the concept. Just having a plasma cutter with an internal compressor alone is already pretty worthwhile at that price range. However, I am gonna have to wait it out. I’ve used their first gen machine and it barely did half the things it claimed to be able to do.

[@tb3ll597]

What’s your code can’t find it in the video

[@isaaczimmerman7354]

Thanks for the in depth review! I just backed this on Kickstarter the other day. I couldn't help but notice, is that a Gralab timer in the background?

[@MakingStuff]

Yes, it is! Was part of my fathers darkroom before he converted everything over to digital.

[@luiesmaes5333]

Pretty impressive

[@staseghrrhgesats1946]

When are they going to do a mig, ac/ddc tig n stick.

[@MakingStuff]

Dunno

[@chancezurmak1429]

I bought one during the kickstart program. Used it less than 8 hours. When the stick function quit working. Warranty is up after a year. I have been emailing them for 3 weeks. After the initial reply. I'm getting emails saying they will actually reply as soon as possible. There is nothing I can do but wait for emails. I sold my old miller thunderbolt to buy the 2050. Wish I realized there is no dealer or shop or even person to talk to on the phone. I'm really wishing I hadn't bought the machine. If it breaks your out of luck. The tig machine isn't very good for real thin material. One time i tig welded my stick function didn't work afterwards.

[@arjr721]

The tig welds would have looked better if he had cleaned the steel before welding it.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Great review, 👍👍👍

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks! 👍

[@ryangibbs9341]

Add a mug welder and I’m sold

[@sithlordbilly4206]

That looks really nice. I want one for myself! 😇

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@sithlordbilly4206]

@@MakingStuff Your welcome

[@weldingandmore]

​@@MakingStuff that machine can be used with generator?

[@MakingStuff]

@@weldingandmore Sorry I don't know.

[@regsparkes6507]

Well, initial showing looks promising,...time will tell if it a good a welder as it seems. Good showing, Thanks!

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@briandwebster]

what pulse settings does it support? how slow can the pulses be?

[@Texmexpride]

The air compressor needs to be a lil stronger

[@bryanbischoff1008]

Is anyone in LA looking to buy one of these? I got the kickstarter discount but didn't realize that this doesn't do MIG (how did I miss that?). I haven't even plugged it in. Just opened the box.

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

Did you used argón as your cooling media when you tested the tig settings

[@MakingStuff]

For aluminum, yes.

[@mattgates6401]

i saw a advertisement for one like this it was only $ 229 around there .i messaged them about what all comes with it they wouldn't answer back . the link you put down is the same as the one i was on, do you work for this company

[@MakingStuff]

No I do not work for them.

[@eclecticmakerspace]

Great review and impressive machine. What amperage 240V is needed to use it's full capabilities? I can't find it on the website.

[@MakingStuff]

To get full capacity you will need 240V.

[@eclecticmakerspace]

@@MakingStuff Yes I know that, but my question above is what amperage of 240V? Is 20A enough, 30A, 40A?

[@gringoloco22]

The machine seems nice for the price but I been reluctant to buy a yeswelder. #1 most reviews for their brand are sponsored/reviewer got a free machine, or the reviewer exclusively does yeswelder. #2 This machine is on kickstarter only, which is like a red flag for me.

[@Ceotheis]

I know of some businesses that are only kickstarters. It works extremely well for really understanding what the consumer wants and they were very successful.

[@gringoloco22]

@@Ceotheis Yeah it's definitely good for businesses. I'm only worried about what's good for the consumer.

[@zemoney954]

❤lol sooo when they payyy you’ll twerk it up a bit😂 nice review and thanks for sharing

[@BlackzGhost]

Interesting! What's the price range for this welder?

[@MakingStuff]

The Kick Starter has all the price info, including an early bird price which is lower than the retail price yeswelder-firstess-ct2050.kckb.st/makingstuff

[@pmadams8754]

Any chance you would post the 3D Printed CNC torch mounting bracket designs (.stl files, ...)?

[@MakingStuff]

The Sketchup 3D files are available to all Maker+ level patreons. www.patreon.com/MakingStuff

[@houstonstokes8701]

How much was that cnc table??

[@MakingStuff]

makingstuff.info/Projects/Full_Size_CNC_Router

[@MakingStuff]

makingstuff.info/Projects/CNC_Plasma

[@sickvic3909]

Didn't see any place to use your code

[@MakingStuff]

The code only works on the YesWelder web page.

[@reloadnorth7722]

My wife saved and bought me a Cut50 plasma cutter. Worked great until the warranty was over, then quit. Is this going to be more unreliable junk from China? I need something like this but I will wait at least another year or two to see long term reviews and reliability. And I have no faith is those onboard air compressors.

[@zx2tunerturbo]

They do have a 2 year warranty and you can buy parts directly from them after the warranty expires

[@sibosifraiscompagny]

Check the youtube channel of pete's tools. He repair them easely!

[@reloadnorth7722]

@@sibosifraiscompagny Hello. Yes, I did. He has a great channel. But I cannot pinpoint where the problem is. I followed the steps he suggested.

[@sibosifraiscompagny]

@@reloadnorth7722 What's doesnt work on your machine?

[@reloadnorth7722]

@@sibosifraiscompagny It turns on. has good ground, the air works well, it clicks when I pull the trigger but will not arc. I took off the case and when I pull the trigger, a small green light comes on, on the motherboard.

[@andyb7754]

Very interesting and good review. Your steel Tig welds would be better if you cleaned the mill scale or rust from it (it performed well through the scale/rust). You didn't mention duty cycle or weight of the machine but it appears to be a fine hobbyist welder/plasma machine. Thank you for the review.

[@MakingStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@countrymagic61]

UPDATE: YesWelder did in fact canceled my order and provided a full refund. Not only did they lost the sale. They lost a customer and possible repeat sales. I recommend those of you who have made a purchase with YesWelder to double check your invoices for correct tax charges.

[@countrymagic61]

@@MakingStuff Regardless of YesWelder acting ignorant and being lazy and losing me as a customer, I will continue to watch your videos.👍

[@DirtyEngineer]

It's a Kickstarter. Run away. Not a lot of happy people from the first campaign. Doesn't seem like they support their product very well.

[@frankrey7676]

Every review I am seeing says it's a great machine. At $2000 it looks like a good deal. This is 7 months later.

[@airgliderz]

You do a lot of needless running away.

[@Alimotevalian-g8i]

is all fine except it does not have mig

[@MakingStuff]

Have a look at this one. yeswelder.com/collections/welder-cutter-in-1/products/firstess-mp200?ref=makingstuff

[@adolfouresti7561]

I just subscribed could you please do one walking the cup dc tig and 7018 on pipe if possible, I think Im going to buy it

[@sparkyjackson8479]

One machine breaks down and you lose 6 in one go

[@wellyforpm]

Not really. Most tig machines do everything this does except the plasma.

[@RikuIshmaru]

I know everyone in my shop is allergic to it, but preventative maintenance is a beautiful thing.

[@oneangrycanadian6205]

Ya and who has money to buy all those machines to equal this? Smarten up man

[@sebassanchezc-1379]

Awesome machine

[@MakingStuff]

It sure is!

[@chiathach206]

You could of atleast grind down the metal before you tig weld it ...

[@shaunkelly9053]

It says 7 in 1 but there’s only 6.

[@frankrey7676]

They count the compressor.

[@satrialongka4921]

Berapa harga nya

[@jeffwilliams1441]

BEWARE: YesWelder will not service or support anything not purchased through their official YesWelder stores. If you need a part and don't have an approved purchase invoice, they will not support it. No parts are available on their website. THESE ARE DISPOSABLE UNITS.

[@Rule-of-Threes-Survival]

Can't even get a sales rep on the phone. Sales won't call and Support won't allow contact, guess they are a rebranded chinese company. Support lady answers all phone numbers. BAD BUSINESS...

[@trout1187]

What a load of sh.t for $ 4000 seen them $ 300