Titanium Easy Flux 125 Welder: Specs, Setup & Review, - A Great Welder for Beginners! (#83)

Thinking about getting into welding? Flux-core welding is a great welding process that is not difficult to learn and is inexpensive to get started with.
After much research, I decide to start my welding adventure with the Titanium Easy Flux125 welder from Harbor Freight. This little welder packs a lot of punch for it small size and affordable price.
I cover the specs of the welder, the basic equipment you'll need to get started, and show you my first attempts at welding. Enjoy!
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[@tangoindiamike9189]

You're probably doing far better by now, but for other newbies, here is a tip. When you are standing and free handing a weld, your body, arms, and hands tend to move around, and for some people it's difficult to steady your hands enough to stay consistent in the molten puddle. Try setting up your work piece so that you can lean your body or one arm against something to steady yourself from wobbling or shaking. It could be as simple leaning your hip against the table, or the back of one arm or elbow against a vice or something. The more you can steady your body and arms from the 'shakes', the more consistent you will be in the puddle. Then you can focus on how to move the puddle along so that it looks like you are stacking dimes or nickles. Once you begin developing good welds and understanding the importance of being steady and consistent, you will begin to develop your ability to free hand a little better without always bracing yourself. Good luck to all you newbies.

[@dennisnashville7114]

Thanks Mike for the advice. That makes perfect sense. 👍

[@jpravetz]

I need to figure out how to dial the mask so I can see the puddles :-)

[@tangoindiamike9189]

@@jpravetz The minimum shade number you should use for any type of arc welding is #10. The larger the number, the darker the lense, so #11 and #12 will each be darker. Here is something you may try that helps. Buy an old school welding helmet without adjustable shades. Buy a #10, #11, and #12 shade lense. Start with the #10 shade which will give you the clearest view of your welds. As you weld, pay close attention to what is going on with your puddle. Then move up to a #11 shade. Things will be darker, but your familiarity with the arc and puddle from the previous shade will help you to weld with the darker shade. You may want to try the #12 shade also and decide which offers the best eye protection while still being able to see your work. Once you are comfortable from understanding your puddle from using the lighter shades, you may be able to comfortably use the darker shades. Different types of welding in different conditions can be a factor in which shade you use. Then you can go back to a helmet with an adjustable lense and you will be able to dial it in to your specific needs and circumstances. Starting with a number 10 shade should give you a pretty clear view of your weld puddle and that's a good place to start, but for the health of your eyes, you should use the darkest shade that allows you to work without struggling to see.

[@jpravetz]

@@tangoindiamike9189 Thanks for this info, very helpful!

[@tangoindiamike9189]

@@jpravetz Another tip...the lighting conditions around your work can also play a part in your ability to see well. For instance, if you are stick welding out doors on a clear sunny day with no shade casting on your work, your visibility will be notably better than welding indoors in a dark corner. If your work space is dark, try positioning a shop light or a lamp to shine on your work. Caution: if you have white or light colored walls, the welding flash can reflect off the walls, into your helmet, and reflect back into your eyes by bouncing off the inner side of your lens. This can cause flashburns to your eyes. If you are not familiar with flashburns, it's not something you want to learn about the hardway. You'll wake up feeling like you have sand and vinegar in your eyes and won't be able to keep your eyes open. The affects usually last 1 to 3 days, sometimes more, and if bad enough, can cause blindness. You'll need to see (visit) a doctor and get drops for your eyes. Learn from my mistakes, not yours, it's less painful for you. Good luck with your welding. Edit to add: Technically, a flashburn is when the retina gets burned by the welding flash. Take care of your eyes and learn to adjust your surroundings, work lighting, and lens shades appropriately. Having work lights will help you see better without harming your eyes.

[@imxploring]

One of the best videos I've found on unboxing, set up, and operation of the Flux Core 125! Great content and production! Thanks for posting!!! You've got a new subscriber!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching and subscribing!

[@melgross]

I recommend that you remove the protective sleeve and tip without the power on.. if you press the trigger when the sleeve is off, then it’s live, and if you touch it, you can get quite a shock. If you lay it down on metal that’s grounded, it can short. What people call the ground clamp isn’t a ground clamp, it’s a work clamp. Actually it’s on the positive side of the circuit for DC flux core welding. If you try to weld to something that’s grounded, it could be a problem, so check first. Don’t get too close. The closer you get the more spatter you’ll get. The welds aren’t bad for a beginner. Some of the welds are too wide. It seems you’re moving too slowly. Use a stringer unless you’re welding a “t”. Don’t weld over a bad weld. It never works. You’ll catch flux in the weld and have porosity. Grind the weld down and try again.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mel! Thanks for the great tips and for watching!

[@nickthomas3559]

as with a majority of the commenters i also bought the same welder and didnt use it until i watched your video, thanks for helpful content

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful to you, Nick! Thanks for watching!

[@davehoward2791]

I’ve had this same welder for two years and it has performed flawlessly. I tried several different brands of wire and settled on INE, as it delivered the best welds with very minimal spatter when the machine is dialed in properly. I’ve done trailer repairs, mower repairs, countless home projects, and even used this welder to weld the chain hooks on my tractor loader bucket and have been 100% pleased with the results. Your first welds looked great, and I’m sure by now you’re even better. I just recently bought this welder’s big brother, the Titanium Stick 225 SMAW welder, and have been practicing with it lately. (That thing is a BEAST!) Since all of my welding is done outdoors I stick with flux-based processes, and with these two welders I can tackle anything that comes up. Great video Martin, thanks! 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi David! Glad to hear you have the same welder and it has held up well. Yeah, that INE wire is good stuff. Also glad to hear the Titanium Stick 225 is good too. I’ve considered getting it as well. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@lgrantnelson2863]

What I have done when touching areas that may be electrified is keep the welder unplugged. I just picked one up myself after having got rid of a very heavy welder years ago. Good instructional video. Helped reinforce what I read in the manual. I actually took the shop part of a welding class at a local community college. Indeed, practice makes proficient.

[@qfdforme]

Martin, Congratulations on picking up your first welder. 15 lb. inverter flux core welder 125 amp welder for less than $200 is a heck of a value. I already have a Miller Mig, Tig and stick welder. I picked up one of these for its simplicity and outside use. You are doing well. Check out my Festiva’s YT channel. He is a fabricator and does some of the first reviews of the Harbor Freight. He has a how to beginner welding video with the Easy Flux.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the encouraging words! In fact I did watch Mike Festiva’s videos among others on the Flux125 before deciding to buy it.

[@Wandering_Horse]

I just picked this little welder and did my first welds today. They came out quite similar. I got a Miller classic helmet, upgraded the ground clamp and got US made flux wire. I need to get some of that spatter spray and a welding blanket since I am welding on a vehicle. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, much appreciated! :)

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching, Robert! Best of luck on your welding adventures!

[@222triple]

I have no experience with wire feed welders and am looking to buy one. I used to be fairly good at stick welding back in the day. I just wanted to compliment you on the quality and thoroughness of the video. Especially wearing an external microphone, that adds so much more quality to a video. The voice overs are very professional too. Well done and you’re going to improve every time you do a bead. One thing I would have liked to have seen is comparing your beads to the manual to see if your controls were right or just from being inexperienced. I suspect a little of both. Well done.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for those kind words! Comparing my first beads to the manual would’ve been depressing, so no thanks! But, I think you’re right: a little of both. Thanks for watching!

[@garygalloway6959]

My son and I have saved up to buy this same welder plus all the accoutrements needed and are going for it this week. Like you, neither of us has ever struck a weld even once. I'm 74, he's 20. Thanks for your good video and thanks as well to your commenters. I'm sure I'll be back several times next week to rewatch!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Gary! You and your son will have a lot of fun learning to weld. It’s a wonderful skill to have. Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@gregd6361]

im also an old man that never welded and was wanting to get this welder you have convienced me to get one. Good job on the video

[@DIYMyWay]

You are “also” and old man? How about dropping the “also”? I’m just 62 years young. 😊 I think you’ll find this is the perfect beginners welder. I keep being surprised at just how much this little 120V welder can do. Thanks for watching!

[@mikefinley4367]

Enjoyed the vid. It was honest and exposed a beginner for all prospective welders. I recommend this video for anyone starting out witho no experience or instruction. Practice brings improvement, be safe and best wishes.

[@Jwf42]

Martin, Great video. Keep them coming. I’ve had a similar flux welder for quite some time. It has come in handy. I got a wood chipper last summer and like you, I kept the metal crate. I didn’t know what I’d use it for until now. Great idea. Thanks Jim

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, James! Yes, I knew when saw that metal frame my wood chipper came in, it would be my first welding table. I’ll get more practice welding by adding some more steel to it to strengthen it. Thanks for watching!

[@robburke5577]

Great video especially with the welder set up. Best one I’ve seen so far. And the majority of the comments are super informative too! Cheers 🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Rob! I’m very glad the video was helpful to you!

[@mikek.167]

Thanks for this video. I just bought my first welder (Harbor Freight), welding cart and table. It's always great to watch and learn from someone who is also just learning.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Thanks for watching and good luck with your welding adventures!

[@tractorman4461]

Yes, anti spatter is a must with flux core for sure !! A lot of the missing consistency can be gained by bracing your gun hand with the other hand while touching the table or work piece....even if its just with a finger. That will make a great difference until you get a better hang for the holding the gun with a steady single hand. I still force myself to this day to implement this idea. As for your first time performance, for the passes near the end, it was looking pretty darn good. Burn some wire and btw...you looked cool with the backwards cap. LOL. Sorry it took so long to see your video and I thank you for the shout out to me and ol' Joe. But I surely wouldn't refer to myself as an 'experienced' welder....but thank you for the vote of confidence Martin. Be safe and be cool my friend !!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the tips, Wendell! Yep, that’s the only time you’ll see me wearing a cap backwards!

[@righttouchtileable]

I just bought this one. Thank you for the information. I appreciate it.

[@DIYMyWay]

You’re welcome, Scott! Thanks for watching!

[@brettmaurer315]

Welded in past but just bought same Welder from Harbor Freight. Feel like I’m starting over but it is fun. Thanks for Video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Brett! Good luck getting back into welding. You’re right, it’s a lot of fun and kind of a super power to be able to weld. Thanks for watching!

[@carl1776]

Very helpful. Just bought mine today and this video really helped. Appreciate it very much. Thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Carl! Glad to know the video was helpful to you. Congrats on your purchase! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Thanks for watching!

[@rickcooperjr62864]

try to keep your distance from work around 1/8 inch and do less side to side motion you are running out of your heat pool and also work on staying in your pool a bit longer to burn the trash / contamination out and let the flux do its job if you pull your bead to fast the flux will not let the trash flow to the top of the weld to be removed other than this looks pretty good for a Noobie lol. I want to also point out your real amperage comes from your wire feed speed the more you push in the more heat you get power setting mainly applies till metal hits melting point the wire feed rate is what does the penetration looks to me like you need a bit more wire feed speed and maybe a little more heat your penetration isn't looking that deep but the before conversation about spending more time in the weld pool will help this flow deeper also.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Rick! Thanks for those in depth tips! You’ve mentioned details I haven’t heard in other comments so I really appreciate it!

[@fitdadexperiment-3eight797]

Awesome advice!

[@melgross]

That’s too close. 3/8” for flux core.. even 1/2” isn’t too far. Too close and you’ll get far too much spatter. Remember that flux core is a very thin hollow wire. Hold it too close and the wire melts too fast. Then the flux isn’t heated properly, and it won’t be effective.

[@havasucurrent5]

Thanks your comment helped me out

[@mgoody8782]

@@melgross you’re correct

[@1rustytree]

Looks good ! You will really enjoy all the things you will be able to make/fix around the shop!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, sir! Yes, I’m looking forward to it! Thanks for watching!

[@markashlock9017]

Now that was a well done and informative vid. Subscribed!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Mark! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BigBrownDad]

Thank you. You have helped me. I just bought the same one to fix my smoker.

[@DIYMyWay]

So glad you found my video helpful! Good luck with yours and thanks for watching!

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

I'm a beginner welder myself and ran across your video on the Titanium Flux125. You did a great job on the first welds I think. Much better than what my first welds looked like. Ha Ha You also did a great job putting this video together and I am now a new subscriber. I agree with you when you said it's a lot of fun! I'm just an inspiring "hobby welder" and my main goal is to learn welding as a hobby and "Just for Fun". Have a great day!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, sir! I surprised myself too, since my only prior experience with molten metal was soldering, which ain’t at all the same. Yeah, plan to to be a hobby welder too, fixing and making things around the property. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@rustyshackleford928]

This was great. I just picked one of these up but haven't gotten a chance to try it yet. I learned a lot. Thanks for the first look!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was useful to you, Rusty! Mine has been a great little welder. To see what it’s capable of, you might want to watch the follow-up video on it where I repair a backhoe bucket quick connector welding 3/8” reinforcement plates. Thanks for watching!

[@jake-mv5oi]

I like to position myself to where I can stabilize the neck of the gun with my left hand while resting the bottom of my left hand on something solid. Do practice passes to make sure nothing will interfere with making a smooth consistent pass. I just bought the titanium 125 as a portable welder and it's a great machine for the size and money.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the tips, Jake. I appreciate it! Yes, that little welder is surprisingly powerful for its size. Thanks for watching!

[@Stuartasmith2]

Thank you for doing this video. I've been planning on getting this unit for years and now I see exactly how it works. Thanks.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Stuart! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@bill.Latham]

For the first time you are doing good I really like your honesty keep up the good work.

[@kimuseni]

Thanks. I just bought my first welder today.

[@markjones4090]

Welding is a great skill to have and you did a pretty good on your first attempt. As they say practice makes perfect. I learnt to weld 45 years ago as part of my apprenticeship and have a stick welder at home. Now you need a fabrication/welding project to get the practice.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Mark! I have plenty of projects in mind to practice on but first, I’m going to practice on some more scrap steel I have of various thicknesses. Thanks for watching!

[@backyardgrillmaster2910]

Thank you for your time!! great video

[@ThomasBarone]

I'm the same age in the same boat getting started welding. This video helped me tremendously to get started!

[@DIYMyWay]

Great to know the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and good luck on your welding adventure!

[@brandono.1823]

Great video! Like you, I have always wanted to learn how to weld and this welder seems perfect! Thanks for your review and can't wait to see what you weld up for the tractor!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Brandon! It seems to be a great little welder with a lot of power for it’s size, especially for a 120V welder. I have a lot more practice to do before I tackle any load-bearing projects, but I’ll have fun along the way. Thanks for watching!

[@thebordernow]

Came here from your posting on the Harbor Freight site just to post some thanks for a very professional and thoroughly informative primer on this welder and beginning welding in general. Watching has pushed me closer to pulling the trigger on something like this although living in a close-in residential neighborhood, I don't have the space for a shop (or real need for this, other than as a maker-hobbyist) but I appreciate all your efforts to make this helpful video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, P F! If you live in an area with decent weather so that you could weld outside, then this little welder would be ideal. Thanks for watching!

[@thebordernow]

@@DIYMyWay I see it is on sale at HF this weekend in a big "parking lot" sale for only $159.99!! Pretty tempting....

[@dfjdfk]

Best video on this welder, thankyou!

[@antony10calix2]

I appreciate the way you explain it, i did not have any idea how to use it thanks very much im buying it God Bless you

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Antony! Glad the video was helpful to you! Good luck with your welding!

[@benjamineastman9429]

Just picked this up, thanks for the vid!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching, Benjamin! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine.

[@zachcombs6271]

The quality of this video is impressive! Keep this up and I’d bet you’ll be a huge channel! Great video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! I appreciate it very much!

[@briankoundry3401]

Great video keep up the great work I am also buying this welder tomorrow lol and it will also be my first welder thank you for this awesome informative video 👍🏻. BK in CT

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Brian! I think you’ll be glad you got it. Best of luck with it!

[@johncampanaro6610]

Thanks for this. I'm not a welder but i have this little unit and haven't used it in a long time. Good refresher on how it works.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad to help, John! FYI, that little welder can weld some thick material as I show in this video: Harbor Freight Titanium Flux 125: The Little Welder that CAN Handle a Big Job! (#146) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6DYm6p8aLd-r5Y. Thanks for watching!

[@earlyriser8998]

i am looking at similar small welders and this was a great intro to the process for a novice

[@DIYMyWay]

I’ve been really impressed with the Easy Flux 125 so far. Seems to be a perfect fit for a hobbyist welder like me. Thanks for watching!

[@zacmrochko436]

Nice job for your first time. I'm am newbie as well. The first weld I made was similar to yours but I built my own stick welder inspired by King of Random's video on KZbin how to build a welder out of microwave transformers. Now I own a Lincoln Stick 225 tombstone. I love it. I'm thinking about getting the Titanium 125 because it's a DC machine and cheap. Thank you for your video it was great!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Zac! Thank you, sir! I plan to get a stick welder next, but the Titanium Flux125 is surprising powerful. I think you’d find it to be a good addition to your welding arsenal. Thanks for watching!

[@robheib7652]

Great video that will be very helpful for the beginners just sitting on the fence about buying their first welding machine! I'd consider just replacing the HF wire with your new stuff right away to get rid of the splatter. You can always save the remainder for "emergency" running out of wire. Also, I know there are better MIG machines out there (with gas shielding), but anyone who says you can't get a quality weld out of a 110V flux-core either hasn't tried one, or watched some of the excellent videos already posted. Used within their limits by people who have practiced, they're perfect for beginners and the occasional home welding needs. I've seen plenty of guys with big wallets make worthless welds with $4000.00 Lincolns, Millers, and Hobarts. Keep up the great work and keep practicing! Thumbs up!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for the kind words, Rob! And thanks for the insights! I agree 100% with you that these inexpensive inverter welders are perfect for occasional welders like me. Thanks for watching and the thumbs up!

[@dericksamuel6088]

I just bought one last week can't wait to try it out. My first project will be our kayak trailer. Wish me luck and pls do more video thxs

[@bigk3381]

I'm grateful for your video. We're kinda close in age and I've been want a DIY machine like this and I bought it March 25, '21 for $159.99 via Inside Track Member and just been watching every video available on the Titanium 125 and yours gets a big 👍 Thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Big K! Thanks for the encouragement! I think you’ll love it. It’s a great welder to learn on. Thanks for watching!

[@matthewsims359]

I’m not a welder so i would be happy with those beads for my first time. I actually have a little harbor freight mig but i have yet to use it. This video just might have inspired to give it a try. Thanks for sharing

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Matthew! Yes, you should put that sucker to use! Chances are that little MIG welder of yours can also do flux core if you don’t want to fool with shielding gas. Welding is a super power! Well worth learning the basics. Thanks for watching!

[@CristianHernandez-px9uz]

This help man… thanks… God bless you 💯💯

[@hgarza1136]

For your first time, I'd say you did a damn good job. To fix stuff around the ranch this welder does a great job.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Yes it has been great at handling welding jobs of all sizes. Thanks for watching!

[@delsmithfishing2891]

You sir have made a very good video . I am buying this welder myself . Thank you for all the good info !!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Del! I think you’ll like the welder. Thanks for watching!

[@delsmithfishing2891]

I’m no welder but I want to learn just for me and I believe after watching your video that this will be the welder for me . Thanks again .

[@phattdaddy63]

Stiener SensiTIG™ Premium Grain Sheepskin TIG Welding Gloves - Unlined, Long Cuff. Great glove fits hands tightly for good feel. I like these...so many gloves on market. Go to local welding supply and try many styles. Bevel edges if possible for better penetration. Like previous comment Practice...practice...practice. If you do not have one...a 10-20 lb. fire extinguisher may be a good asset! Did not see one on video in your shop. Great video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the tips, Kenny! I appreciate your advice. I’ll probably try out out different gloves, etc. Very good point about having a fire extinguisher on hand. Thanks for watching!

[@deeman77777]

Fantastic video, thanks!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@theoriginalbubba1036]

Off to a good start there Martin! My first welder was a Lincoln flux core about 20 years ago, think it cost at least three times more.(Gotta love Harbor Freight). I've come a long way since then but still not a pro. Looked like you were moving a little too fast (hard to tell sped up) but overall good form, I like the comments about finding a hand rest/ stable position. The recommended settings on the welder are a good start, but don't be afraid to make small adjustments. a lot depends on your set up so small tweaks might help. My only other recommendation is after your comfortable laying a bead on the table practice some out of position stuff. ( vertical up/down, overhead, around obstacles). I try to do as much on a bench as I can, but not always possible. Practice some before you have to do a field fix upside down in the mud. As always Great work! Have fun and keep learning.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Bubba! I appreciate the tips! I have a lot to learn, but I'm sure enjoying the journey.

[@MillCityJam]

Martin - Many thanks for then welding tips!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Your welcome, Steve. Glad it was helpful!

[@FromSteelToWood]

You are doing great! Did you like the experience? I can clearly remember my first welding experience. It was welding my dirt bucket. Apparently, I did OK as it's still holding almost 10 years later! You did great! What impresses me more, is the first lap weld you did compared to the second. The first one was UGLY and weak! But the next one took a giant step to "acceptable". Before long, you will be able to weld confidently. Maybe not welding a propane tank... Lol! Hey, I am no professional and I simply weld more than less in doubt! This machine is doing great, you will love it!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Joe! That means a lot to me coming from you! Yes, I liked it very much, as I thought I would. I was also surprised at how much better the second lap weld was compared to the first. Thanks for your words of encouragement!

[@jimbennett1519]

Nice job! Those were really good for your first attempt I always tell my buddies that I can weld but I’m not a welder haha. If they want their mower fixed I’ll weld it but if you need something safe to drive get someone that is a welder. That’s my motto

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Jim! Ha! I agree with your motto 100% and I’ll take the same approach. Thanks for watching!

[@jimbennett1519]

DIY My Way Thank you for posting👍

[@hendy1388]

Good job!!👍👍

[@RG-wy1ol]

Thank you sir for making this video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@1947SteveC]

I'm new to welding and bought the Titanium Flux125 yesterday and I am having fun learning how to do it correctly. Thanks for the tips.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Steve! The good news is you’ll also have fun doing it incorrectly on you way to doing it correctly. Thanks for watching!

[@ckkendrick7861]

Did yours come with wire, mine did not

[@DIYMyWay]

Mine did, but that was then. This is now and now no wire is included. 🙁

[@1947SteveC]

@@ckkendrick7861 Mine did not come with wire.

[@Samkoutloud]

You did great.. Thank you

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Sam! And thanks for watching!

[@robertowens1898]

Great video. Got one myself

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Robert! It’s been the perfect welder for my needs so far.

[@WalshPhoto]

This is a great video

[@shaeanderson2697]

Great video sir! i enjoyed it.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@elohimosouna2786]

Thank for the help

[@DIYMyWay]

You are welcome, Elohim! Thanks for watching!

[@william38022]

Pretty cool 😎👍

[@ashernaeem7722]

awesome video

[@babranson1]

I’ve had one for about a year. I use it more than I use my $2500 Miller 250MP. Great welder for $200.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Bruce! That’s comforting to know! Thanks for watching!

[@granthenderson2146]

Great video

[@patrickspagnuolo3696]

Thanks so much for your help. Your video is definitely definitely helpful to me. I plan on doing some metal work never did any welding in my life but I think with some practice I might get pretty good at this. So thank you so much again for this video it was helpful to meet with someone who never held a welder in his life. By the way, I don’t like wearing hats that way either.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad I could help, Patrick! That’s right, with practice you’ll get good at it. Thanks for watching!

[@GFG2gifted]

Great video for beginners. I used to weld for a living. Got out of the field ten years ago and just bought a diamond 125. Was just curious of others so I watched. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. (Wear the ball cap more often man, suits your face well)

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! LOL! I DO wear a ball cap MOST of the time. Thanks for watching!

[@pablotellecheaperiodista]

Very good video Thank you

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for stopping by!

[@tommygatten4275]

Great video, great personality :)

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for those kind words, Tommy!

[@tommygatten4275]

@@DIYMyWay Your more than welcome friend.... :)

[@752brickie]

I have an old Sears 75 Amp welder I bet I have had for at least 15 years. I made mortar stands for our masonry business and have repaired mower decks etc over the years but I am going to buy a better one now. Welding is an art !

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes it is, Thom! Thanks for watching!

[@Trackbandit]

The dials break easy behind the front panel. Great little welder though imo. Using it to build a tiny home at the moment. Does everything I need it to

[@yurimodin7333]

looking good, gotta start somewhere :) so far all I do is stick welding odd jobs around the house so I have no advice for FCAW other than keep practicing.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Wow Martin. Those were some nice welds for your first time. You have already passed me and I have years of experience!!! LOL Seriously though, those were nice beads. The flux core welders are great for back yard guys like us who aren't ever planning on welding anything structural like a trailer or something. Thanks for posting!!! Take care!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the kind words, Mike! I must admit, I was surprised that most of my first welds weren’t terrible! I can see I’ll have a lot of fun with this thing and will soon be able to fix and build all sorts of things. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@DIYMyWay Soon you'll be able to weld everything from the 'crack of dawn' to a 'broken heart'!!!

[@robertblackshear8963]

I actually have welded trailer parts(ramp included) with fluxcore. I used the harbourfreight 125 and the welds looked great with proper penetration. You have to get the wire speed set perfect and use the high volt setting and slowly drag while while very slightly whipping.

[@macminn18]

Great video, thanks! I thought I was one of the last to not have a welder!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks,Todd! Now you know you were just second to last. LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinbodnar448]

Well done, keep practicing

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@tone569]

I just got one 👍👍👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Congrats! Mine’s been a great little welder. Thanks for watching!

[@coreypratt6584]

Need to add that if you're using 035 write, you need to purchase and swap out the tip from the 030 tip to an 035 tip.

[@trevmma]

I'm getting ready to purchase this exact one today. Could you tell me if it's still working great, also can I plug into a regular wall outlet

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Trev & Shane! Yes and yes! Although at maximum power setting, you may trip a breaker if it isn't a 20A breaker or if there are other loads on the same circuit. Thanks for watching!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks Martin. I almost felt as though I was there with you. BTW, did the garage get very fumy? I'm glad you rattled-off a checklist of steps before proceeding. Ha, you're getting me closer to purchasing some welding equipment. Curious, is it difficult to see the area you're welding through helmet lens (especially when sparks are flying)? Definitely enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Don! No, the garage didn’t get fumy since I had the shop fan on and I was welding right under it. I was pleasantly surprised how well I could see the immediate area of the weld, mainly the weld pool, which is what you should be watching. You really should get some welding equipment. It gives you a new super power over metal that is amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@ChiNguyen-wf1qt]

Thank for the video. I undecided which one to buy FC 90 or this titanium. I'll go for this one

[@DIYMyWay]

Your welcome, Chi! I’m still amazed at how much welding power is in that little green box. Thanks for watching!

[@UncannyAbilities]

Love it. Just bought the same little welder to take a dive into metalwork and tackle a growing to-do list. I like how instead of more polished, pro style videos you did the approach I think everyone should take - just grab it and start doing the thing. I will say the wire it comes with is absolute crap. After KZbin digging I landed on INETUB wire, made in Italy and I would highly recommend starting with that out of the box and throwing the spool from Harbor Freight in the trash. Anyway, high five on the video, and keep on keepin on.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Funny that you mentioned the INETUB wire! I just changed to a spool of it about a week ago after using up the starter spool. I could tell just handling the wire while putting it in the welder that it is a superior product. Did a few welds with it and I like it a lot! Thanks for watching!

[@UncannyAbilities]

@@DIYMyWay High-five on that one. Another note - replacing the ground clamp with that 400amp solid one from HF is another cheap win. I left the crimped connector on the ground wire after removing the old clamp and only getting 1 slight dent in the wire. Then I snipped just enough off the end of the ring to fit inside the clamp to where the crimped part would line up to the bolt hole (take the bolt out and look in first, this makes sense when you see the clamp I'm talking about). Then just tighten the bolt. For the strain relief ring I cut maybe an inch off it since it's obviously made for a 400amp cable and snugged it up. For 15 bucks and 15 minutes - it's infinitely better than the clamp that comes with it. For $170, they had to skimp somewhere. If I were you, I'd make a video on the mod. I say this because I know I don't have it in me, but I feel like it's an upgrade people should know about. Anyway, thanks for reminding people to never stop learning and doing.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes, the ground clamp upgrade has been on my radar for a while. I think you have a good idea on making a video on the mod, so I may do just that in the near future. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

Practice Practice Practice. Next thing you know it, your welds will look better and penetrate deeper. Congratulations on your new welder. Later

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Mech! You are right, and I will put in a lot more practice and have loads of fun doing it. Thanks for watching!

[@TheTherumble32]

First time i used mine the ground clamp stuck to the work piece. I would suggest replacing it before too long.

[@DIYMyWay]

My clamp has held up well so far, but I full expect to have to replace it with a better quality one eventually. Thanks for watching!

[@melvinmelvin1617]

Hi great simple to understand video,easy to follow an always good to get a first time experience from someone using a welder,,as I have never welded myself an I'v pretty much convinced myself to buy one of these same titanium 125 mashines as my first welder,,price point an usability seem great for what I'm going to be welding an as a beginner,,I build a lot of go karts an deal with many small engine projects,,I guess my question is would this welder effectively hold something like a go kart frame together without it flying apart at 35mph 😁

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Melvin! I'm certainly no welding expert, but this thing is rated for up to 3/16" thick welding and many have commented that it will easily weld 1/4" steel so I think it's up to the task for welding go cart frames so long as your learn to make good penetrating welds. Good luck with you welding and thanks for watching!

[@willcoe8419]

Good video. Man you sound like Bob Ross when you're editing. 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Will! A lot of people have said the same thing about my voice and I consider it a compliment.

[@bobd.fletcherjr4912]

Practice practice practice I've been rolling since I was 16 years old my dad taught me I am now 65 years old still welding got me a Hobart Handler 190 very good welder I can get parts from it from Miller Miller and Hobart the same then I got me a plasma cutter hypothermic 30xp Bob Elkhart Indiana

[@fabriciohernandezlopez1082]

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[@DIYMyWay]

¡Felicitaciones por comprar la soldadora! Espero que disfrutes el tuyo tanto como yo tengo el mío. ¡Gracias por ver!

[@notthatdigusted7468]

Looks like a good tool for customizing a BMX bike frame to add a motor to.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yep, it can definitely do that. Thanks for watching!

[@madvtecyo546]

I have the same gloves and helmet! Love um

[@DIYMyWay]

Great minds think alike! Thanks for watching!

[@righttouchtileable]

I am curious to what settings I should set this machine to that would work best?

[@DIYMyWay]

It depends on the thickness of the metal you’re welding. The manual and chart inside welder lid are a good guide.

[@GFG2gifted]

Just bought the diamond 125 from harbor freight today and can confirm no wire included.

[@michaelwood5519]

Have you found a resource to purchase new tips for this welder? I have the same one but haven't found a place to buy the tips.

[@DIYMyWay]

Not yet but I haven’t looked. I just assumed they were common consumables. Thanks for watching!

[@gregsaiter3768]

What about a respirator to protect from the fumes? Will one fit under the helmet?

[@DIYMyWay]

Not necessary with ventilation. I doubt one would fit under the welding helmet. Thanks for watching!

[@M70ACARRY]

I plugged mine in today after being delivered. After 8 seconds it lost arc. I was messing with exhaust pipe and was on lowest settings. Drove 60 miles round trip to exchange. Try again tomorrow.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mark! Well that’s a bummer for sure. Glad that HF is good about exchanges! Mine is still going strong with occasional use. Good luck with yours. Thanks for watching!

[@cookinitmax]

So everyone talks about set up welds and products needed to do welds. I've yet watch any buddy explain the danger behind the amps being used to burn right through metal and the danger behind it and how not to fry your self . I'm new or going to be new to this and I'm learning so that would be nice .

[@MRrwmac]

How’s that welder doing now? I have the old HF black box 90 and can’t even see the puddle with my Lincoln helmet set to 10. Am I doing something wrong or is it AC just not as good as this one 125 DC you showed? Nice welds BTW!

[@DIYMyWay]

It’s still going strong. In fact, I have a more recent video where I really put it to the test: Harbor Freight Titanium Flux 125: The Little Welder that CAN Handle a Big Job! (#146) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6DYm6p8aLd-r5Y Perhaps your old HF welder is wearing out, if so, you might consider the Easy Flux 125 as a replacement. Thanks for watching!

[@nobueno8652]

Could I run it on 15 amp outlet on mid settings or will the 15amp breaker shut it down? Could I use a cable adaptor for my dryer outlet to run it on a 3 prong 15-20 amp cable that the titanium 125 welder has? I want to buy one but not sure if I can power it.

[@DIYMyWay]

You could probably run on mid settings without tripping the breaker, but I can’t guarantee it. If you buy an adapter that taps one phase the 220V dryer circuit to get a 110V circuit, that should be able to carry the full load of the welder. Thanks for watching!

[@mrhalfstep]

Have you tested to be sure that your electrode is actually negative? I've seen where some inexpensive Chinese flux welders come in wired as if they are MIG welders with the electrode positive.

[@DIYMyWay]

No I haven’t because it’s worked very well so far, despite my poor welding skills. Thanks for watching!