Testing the ArcCaptain Mig130 - Is this cheap entry level welder worth buying

[@arccaptain-weld]

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our machine! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed using it and found it helpful,which will motivated me a lot . We're always striving to improve our products, so we appreciate any feedback you have. If anyone has any questions about the machine, feel free to ask and we'll be happy to help.

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

Thanks for reaching out. I am enjoying the machine. One thing that would be helpful would be to include

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

To include settings inside the machine like most welders. I know they are available on your web site, but it would be convenient on the machine

[@arccaptain-weld]

@@DaddyJeepGarage Thank you very much for your recognition and suggestions, we will take them seriously!

[@AilEyed]

I've got the basic Chicago electric Flux core from harbor freight, but I'm considering this setup for body work and causal jobs. Think it's worth it?

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

@@AilEyed a flux core machine like this is a great place to start. It will handle body work once you get the settings and technique down. Find some scrap to practice on.

[@ivanlopez5897]

Its a great welder that can be use with an gas inverter generator and it works on 15 amps 120v for up to 1/8” metal, if you’re doing anything above that, you need to slow down and give it some time to keep it from getting to hot which is the worst thing you can do to your welder -overheating and melting electronics, capacitors, resistors and anything that is not happy with excessive duty cycle

[@donsurlylyte]

i got one, i like it.paid for itself the first exhaust repair i did.

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

@@donsurlylyte glad to hear it is working for you

[@victorbarranca2910]

One more quest on the Arccaptian 130, they don't really explain anything about the drive wheel, how do you choose placement of drive wheel meaning if you are using .030 do you place that cut out on the bottom side? Hope to have mine Thursday. Thanks

[@Gerome447]

Think Wire feed is slow, maybe wire tension is a bit loose

[@dandahermitseals5582]

O have their prroducts. I was yhinking bout picking one of that to carry around. I've welding comercially over 70 years. I would chuck that. I bet it won't tig.Pull flux.core. Dandahermit. It sounds like one of the early old technology machines. It does at least a 60/13. What size rid was that?😮

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Again what size rods are you burning?

[@rogertaylor8615]

The saying is if you have slag you drag

[@backyardbigns7867]

Would you recommend this welder over the best arc 145 for a beginner on small projects

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

@@backyardbigns7867 they are very similar. I have both

[@AviationAngler]

I have never weleded before but have a project that I need to weld chromoly to mild steel and was wondering if this machine would be worth buying for that procces? I was interested cause its really cheap on amazon and I would like to use it as a mig welder

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

I am not familiar with welding Chromoly, but I can say that this a very simple to use machine. It would be great for a beginner.

[@lgroves336]

Another channel takes off the cone so he can see the puddle. Worked perfectly.

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

Interesting. I wonder what that does to the weld. The cone keeps the gasses from the flux core around the weld longer.

[@rogertaylor8615]

You have to keep the wire pretty close with the mig welder or flux core wire

[@rogertaylor8615]

​@@DaddyJeepGarageflux core you don't have to have the cone on since the gas is inside the wire

[@jinhuayuan6341]

good machine and nice video

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

Agreed. Thanks

[@allanreager3306]

im working on a jon boat could it weld it?

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

No. The Mig130 will not weld aluminum. Of course I'm assuming your Jon boat is aluminum like mine. The Mig200 will weld aluminum with argon as a shielding gas.

[@Rustomod]

That thing is sweet

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

It's handy for hard to get to places with the big machine

[@MakingNoise45]

How do you get companies to send you stuff to review?

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

I wish I knew. I would love to get more stuff to check out. I think that if you review products other companies will see that and send you offers if you fit their needs. You may need to purchase items to review to get that going. This is just a theory though.

[@wallacegrommet3479]

Can it weld aluminum

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

I don't believe you can flux core weld aluminum. Welding aluminum requires shielding gas so you would have to step up to a MIG 200 for that.

[@magnusthetall]

You can buy the TIG lead and use that to weld aluminum.

[@victorbarranca2910]

what size breaker are you on??

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

I'm pretty sure it was just a 15amp breaker with other stuff on the same circuit.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Its probably throwing the breakerbwhen unstick. Lotta instant resistance. I wouldn't giveba hundred bucksnfor it. Dandahermit

[@MichaelKnight-cf5jx]

Fcaw -s its not a mig

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

Yeah .. I did clarify that at the 1:10 mark in the video

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Dounded like hell pilsing like wire too fast Why doesnChina keep putting those pathetic hammer? Brushes in these kits?? Man that's really pulsing.

[@cindystucker4834]

Dude, your metal piece is way too hot after 3 fails. Not realistic at all.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Im surprised at ArcCaptain. That sounds like shit. Eastwood has great products.