Testing The Handheld Welder

[@lusitaniafilms]

I bought one of those from Temu. I use it all the time. I LOVE IT!!!

[@scantronsgarage]

I still use this thing all the time

[@Marticus518]

I was fully expecting this to be in the xxxx digits in regards to price, but atm it's 80 bucks! That's crazy! Nice video :)

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you! and yes for the money this is totally worth it

[@deanbalouris330]

Can you use alumirod to weld aluminum with this welder?

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes but it will not be pretty

[@Sanders-vo4zz]

Where did you put the grounding clamp?

[@scantronsgarage]

Either on my welding table or directly to the piece I am welding.

[@RandyZimmerman-pp5wj]

I'd like to see 1/4 inch 2x2 angle weld

[@scantronsgarage]

haha that wont happen with this lil guy

[@LordFlashheart1]

Great video, do you know what power generator would this run off?

[@scantronsgarage]

Thanks! Any generator that supports 110 V and 20 Amps will work

[@LordFlashheart1]

@ great thanks

[@paulflores9909]

@@scantronsgaragedoes work with garage outlet with 110 volts?

[@scantronsgarage]

@@paulflores9909 yes it does

[@kenlangham337]

whats the thickest plate it can weld?

[@scantronsgarage]

It will struggle with 1/8 th

[@JesusServant-Z]

I tried 20 amps with the supplied rods, a lot of sticking, and not really producing a good puddle. 30-40 amps probably needed with a 1/16 60312 rod....16 ga. sheet metal hoping it doesn't burn through.

[@scantronsgarage]

Keep at it. It took me a bit to get used to it

[@virgilmerchant5291]

it looked like it burned a lot of rod fast?

[@lynjames4306]

You will they are 2.5 rods smaller than you 3.2 and I would only use the 2.5 and Good Quality which will be Easy striking at the Beginning of the weld and less of a load on such a small machine ❤😊

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes, I was using a smaller filler rod. A thicker rod would have burned slower

[@nicholaslayman6194]

How well did the plastic construction do over time being exposed to extreme heat like that? Seems like it would be a good idea for a welding tool to be made of something less susceptible to heat damage without being made in a way that would allow the electricity to flow through the operator.

[@scantronsgarage]

There was no issue with heat transfer into the plastic framework.

[@anthonymorrison2167]

how thick of metal do you think would be the limit with this thing?

[@scantronsgarage]

1/8 is pushing its limits

[@baldeagle5297]

What's the duty cycle? I can't imagine a 110 stick welder could run for long without overheating.

[@scantronsgarage]

I don't know the duty cycle however, I used the hell out of it and the overheating lamp never came on

[@necrolok]

10 :P

[@mikew8622]

Does it only use AC rods?

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes

[@scantronsgarage]

But this is a DC welding machine. So just any filler rod with flux

[@chazwatson1810]

I couldn’t find it 🤷‍♂️. And the link says page not found

[@scantronsgarage]

I will update the link. Sorry about that

[@TRQWH]

Thank you very much for sharing.

[@scantronsgarage]

You bet! Thank you for the opportunity

[@TRR_Designs]

Is this still for sale? Doesn't show up on the links above...

[@patricksecor2813]

What setting would I want it to fill a hole on a quarter panel?

[@liberalslie4819]

How thin of metal can you weld without blowing a hole in it

[@scantronsgarage]

I did 16 gage with no issues.

[@jimmykent6545]

I'm looking for that discount code you mentioned. I'm sold on the idea that this will be great for rust repairs on body panels. Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate this jewel.

[@scantronsgarage]

@@jimmykent6545 Thank you! the discount code should be in the video description

[@scantronsgarage]

@@jimmykent6545 The code is in the video description. SCANTRON15 from the TRQWH website

[@TrentUhde]

Do you think running it on a generator would kill it?

[@scantronsgarage]

No, most people do well with using welders off a generator

[@HomerJ1964]

This would be invaluable on a farm, for quick repairs.

[@scantronsgarage]

Yeah! It's definitely good for that. I use it on my property all the time

[@jaimevillagrana8888]

So you didn’t explain if we should wear welding helmet or gaggles

[@scantronsgarage]

You should wear safety gear

[@mervyoung5397]

I want to learn how to weld for home projects on my car. Is this suitable for tacking stainless steel exhaust pipes together for test fitting on the car?

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes. This will work for thinner gage metal. Stainless is tricky to make look good without shielding gas though. Still a good machine to get started with

[@battistaverardi1240]

Does this machine weld aluminum?

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes but it wont be pretty. You need an A/C welder to make it look good

[@larrymorris6896]

@@scantronsgarage I've never seen anyone who could make aluminum rods welds look good. If you want good looking aluminum welds use a mig or better still a tig.

[@scantronsgarage]

@@larrymorris6896 very true

[@ronjon5386]

This is so cool.

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you

[@ericking7596]

How about stainless steel has anyone tried it?

[@scantronsgarage]

It will do it. Not pretty but it will do it

[@TheDrumLife2]

No one seems to know the answer.....120volts with a 15amp or 20amp outlet? Very important for the DIY'ers.

[@scantronsgarage]

I ran mine on a 20 amp. all my garage outlets are 20 amp

[@TheDrumLife2]

@@scantronsgarage Thank you.

[@DanielRuiz-co6xy]

Nice

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you

[@markhicks8377]

the first weld looked like bubble gum the rest did look fair

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes, it took some getting used to. Also changing electrode size would make a difference in quality. I just used what I had laying around

[@robertoviana514]

Those welds are full of porosity, not pretty.

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you

[@jeffreyrichey6039]

He never said he was a master welder. Yes, they are not pretty. I and every one of my welder friends would not be happy with these welds. To be fair, for someone who never went through school, and never spent years on it these are the exact results I would expect with a traditional 110 stick welder and a dude in his garage. I would like to point out that he likes the gun style machine more. His not having decades of experience aside, all of his points still stand. Not for me, but great for any person with low skill looking for a low price point for entry.

[@RafaelJimenez-hz9gu]

Hello will this tool work on aluminum?

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes it will....however it will result in an ugly weld. TIG welding aluminum will yield much neater and stronger welds. But this will work in a pinch