Why I Bought A PrimeWeld 225X Tig Welder For My Garage | Full Review

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[@avmech2126]

50 years TIG welding. 3 years ago ended up getting a TIG225 and Maxcool 3000 for my home shop. Customer service and warranty sold me on it along with great reviews. Now also have a MIG180 and a CUT60 along with some smaller Primeweld items. Fully sold on a solid company.

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

That's awesome! I think their mig machine will be my next purchase from them. Thanks for the comment and confirming my exact thoughts about PrimeWeld.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

I can tell by looking at those welds you are definitely a Master Welder.

[@coreydanos8258]

I’m glad I came across this video. I have been looking for a while and this helped me make my decision. I have been working in a shipyard for 37 years now and have 9 to go. I can’t wait until I can retire and enjoy myself.

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Glad the video was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@TenorDad]

This is the most useful video on the Primeweld 225 I've ever seen. Nicely done, Russ, NICELY DONE!!!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrellkramer5127]

Thanks for all the info, my son looks forward to your future videos. He is buying the 225 and going to take welding as a career!

[@user-bh5mp5cm9p]

Thank you sir,I'll be back

[@garytingler3222]

Another great instructional video. Great looking machine!!!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thanks Gary!

[@user-bh5mp5cm9p]

hi, Russ,Greg here.i just found your video while researching a new Tig machine for myself.i have lots of welding experience but none with a Tig and want to learn.i think it will be a big help and a good addition to the Lincoln mig i have now.like you i was impressed with the Prime weld machines and will buy one,just deciding on which one to buy,a DC machine or the AC/DC 225X.none of my old cars have any aluminum but you never know what's around the corner i guess.well done.great video.

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Since you are already a welder you will pick up tig welding fast. As for me, I wanted the aluminum option, mainly just to have it incase I ever need it. Thank you, I appreciate you taking time to watch it and comment!

[@MatthesGardens]

Nice video. Love the passion and desire to get yours hands back into the work.

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thank you!

[@EverydayBBQ]

It’s really awesome that you’re sharing your wisdom and experience with others, brother! I really enjoy watching. Cheers 🍻

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thanks Mike! I've always enjoyed teaching, and this new channel is an outlet for that. I honestly think I will enjoy this channel more than my BBQ channel. Cheers!

[@2005Pilot]

@@SkillSavvyDIYDon’t be slacking in the BBQ channel now! 😉. That’s how I got here. Lol

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

@@2005Pilot LOL, I'm trying to keep them both cranking, but it does get to be a chore at times, but I'm having fun.

[@teryniafielder7230]

I know you are happy to have this machine. Will get you outside!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

It definitely is getting me off the couch lol!

[@2005Pilot]

Heck yeahhh like the actual use of the product so go through all capabilities of products you review please. Show us a detailed brisket video using your new warmer 😉😁👍👍

[@evanwenneman6089]

Thank you for this video! I just purchased this welder today, excited for it to arrive. I would love to see more tig videos with tips included! Time to hunt for argon!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Congrats on the new PrimeWeld machine! I'm really enjoying mine. There will definitely be more tig welding videos coming.

[@hunterstark9556]

I’m glad I came across your channel partner, you remind me a lot of someone… awesome video man!! 😎

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thanks and I’m glad you found the channel as well.

[@SleeperBBQ]

well lets try this again my first comment didn't post. As I was saying man Rus what an excellent review you rocked this one. I'm thinking theirs a good amount of people that would like some welding tips. Thats my 2 cents great vid again

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Your first comment went through on my end, but two comments is better than one haha! Thanks Lance, glad you enjoyed it. I'm really impressed with this PrimeWeld machine. Works great!

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Fantastic Rus ❤

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thank you Sheena!

[@scottmason6282]

This Is Great Russ ! Great Video ! 🙂🙂🙂

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching!

[@Trumpetmaster77]

Great video Rus! Thats a really nice machine, and brother you got skills in the welding game!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thanks Luis, I appreciate you watching!

[@babtey]

Great video, I'll be watching what you do in the future.

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@henryworkswoodandmetal]

Very well done, look forward to seeing more from your channel!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thank you! More coming

[@2005Pilot]

Looking forward to them!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

@@2005Pilot More to come, thanks for coming over to my new channel!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Very nice but I am not sure how you are going to get all this new equipment and slushy machine up here for the car show?? Looks like you need a shipping container next!!! hahaha Good job Rus!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Hahaha Jeff! Shipping container coming soon! Thanks Jeff, I appreciate you watching this very long video!

[@teryniafielder7230]

@DeadBrokeBBQ that slushy machine ain’t going no where!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

😂

[@dougvazquez6571]

I would be interested in more welding videos. Thanks for the good coverage on the new welder.

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thanks for the feedback and you’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@brianveestrom6784]

I used to do a lot of SS welding at work back in the late 80's. Like yourself I missed doing the process. I bought a CK Worldwide MT200-AC/DC unit for the garage and to say I am happy is an understatement. Machines have really come along way. The smoothness of the foot current is outstanding. I used an inverter machine a few years back and you could see the digital steps in current as the pedal was used, it had very large jumps. I did not care for the unit. In a nut shell: Relearning and practicing TIG has been the most pleasurable thing I have done in years. Glad that you put this content together Rus. The timing has been perfect. Thanks!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

That's awesome Brian and thanks for sharing that! Stainless pipe was always my favorite. Hopefully I can get some material soon. I don't know if I will ever weld as good as I once did because my eyes have gotten so bad, but it sure is fun just doing it again and it's super nice having this welder out in my garage that I can use anytime I want, plus I could make extra money with it and hopefully it will pay for itself. Thanks for stopping by and watching. Much appreciated!

[@HardEarnedBacon]

I'm looking to get into tig and was between the Primeweld and the Vulcan. Primeweld it is! Glad I found your video, thank you sir.

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Glad it helped you make your decision. I'm very happy I went with Prime Weld

[@RandyRussell-tt5ky]

Thanks for the video. I have the Prime Weld Tig 225 ACDCP it is a great welder for ever thing that I need it for.

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

My thoughts as well. It's proving to be a good machine at a great price.

[@SleeperBBQ]

Rus man what an excellent review, you rocked this one my friend. I'm thinking theirs a lot of people that want pick up on some free welding tips my 2 cents thanks again.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

oops, I just realized I'm commenting from my BBQ channel LOL

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Ok, just logged back into this channel haha. See ya tonight on the live show Lance!

[@BallisticBBQ]

That looks like a great value, Rus! Even though you haven't welded aluminum is a while, that was a great looking bead!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

It really is Greg. I did my homework for at least 2 months prior to pulling the trigger on this PrimeWeld. Yeah, welding is kinda like riding a bicycle, you never forget once you know what to look for. The weld puddle tells you everything about what's going on. I'm a bit rusty but should be back on my game in a week or so.

[@frankmarullo228]

Good video Rus ! You would make a good teacher my friend.. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thanks Frank! I appreciate that!

[@troyv8302]

I know nothing about welding but I found that interesting. Nice warranty on that welder and nice video Rus!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Never too late to learn welding Troy. Yeah very nice warranty! Thanks for watching Troy V!

[@2005Pilot]

Been thinking about learning to weld so I can mod the stick burner and do some piddlin’ round the house

[@dillydallydollcomachineand8246]

I would like to see some fitting vids. Thanks My best Tighe

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

I'm sure I will be doing some fitting videos as well. Thanks for watching this one!

[@SkylerKingTW]

I somehow had no idea you were a welder by trade. A master welder, at that. You know my dad is a mechanic and as far as I know, has never welded. I got into welding on my own and am completely self taught. Slowly figuring things out over the years. I have only recently (in the last year or two) started to play around with TIG. I wish I could get into the garage with you and pick your brain.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey cuz! Yeah I started welding at 19 years old. I went to a Vo Tech school and 3 months later I had my very first job as a welder. Tig is my favorite process over all of them. If you ever find yourself in south Mississippi, stop by and we will burn some rods.

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks Rus - I've had to bolt things together than could easily have been welded, or hired welders to fabricat things for me. Having absolutrly no welding experience, I'd like to see some very basic welding techniques that I could use with a small station at home (probably mostly steel based). I'm a ham radio operator, so small brackets, supports, tubular items would be of interest to me. - Cheers!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Garry! I definitely plan on doing some instruction videos for beginners that will hopefully help them understand the processes easier and faster and I also plan to do some more complicated welding for more experienced welders such as how to weld looking through a mirror, open root pipe joints, etc. Having a welder in your garage or shop is super handy for so many things and getting to a level where you can well small brackets and other projects would not take long with a little seat time. Cheers!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Just realized I replied to you from my BBQ channel lol

[@garryhammond3117]

@@SkillSavvyDIY Lol!

[@medliningmachineworks8290]

Which shipyard did you work in building the aluminum super structures for the Arleigh Burke class destroyers I was with the US Navy supervisors of shipbuilding overseeing the construction of those at the Ingalls shipyard in the 1990s

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

I worked and retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula MS. Ingalls is now Huntington Ingalls shipbuilding and is combined with the shipyard in Newport New, VA

[@medliningmachineworks8290]

I was with US Navy Sup. of Ship Building at Pascagoula from 90-95 as an active duty sailor. I worked the LHD, destroyer, and cruiser program as an onsite inspector. My son is a paramedic with the Harrison County fire dept. I have the same welder. I was wondering I could email you from time to time to get advice on using it. I have not TIG welded since I was at Jefferson Davis Community College back in the 90's. [e-mail]

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Sure you can email me. My email is [e-mail]

[@user-ru7jh5df9z]

I've looked at this welder very seriously, but I absolutely suck at TIG so I've moved away from that skill and more toward perfecting the various wife-feed processes. Can you answer whether the PrimeWeld 225 runs A/C stick? Seems like I read somewhere that on "stick" mode, it's D/C only. Also, are you here on the MS Gulf Coast?

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Yes here on the Mississippi gulf coast in Biloxi. Far as I know it welds stick on DC, only but I haven't tried in on AC. I personally would not want to weld with AC stick. About the only stick rod you can use on AC with any good success is a 6011 and perhaps a 6013, but they both do better on DC. When it comes to stick, I prefer 7018 and it is a DC rod as well. Tig is not that hard, it just takes practice. It's definitely my prefered process over all of them.

[@gregrburnett3400]

What cart are you using?

[@gregrburnett3400]

Never mind. I hadn't watched far enough.

[@dillydallydollcomachineand8246]

I got to say the welds look good. Funny how we smoke at work and smoke at home 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

glad is as the pulse settings. looks like a nice unit rus. rus the tungsten dipper ... jk lol

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Yeah it has great features! No tungsten dipped in this video, if it had been I would have edited that part out haha 🤣

[@gharv1313]

Awesome welder Rus, should come in handy for you! Not a welder but very informative and interesting still! Awesome review and video. Cheers brother 🍻

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Thanks for checking it out Bat13

[@randyshifter]

I'm just getting around to watching this but damn, that's a pretty good looking machine.. I guess I'll have to bring some PT and my red marker over and put 👀's on those welds😂.. great review Rus!

[@SkillSavvyDIY]

Yeah Randy, I'm really happy with this machine! LOL, come on down and put your eyes on these welds haha. Thanks, I appreciate ya checking it out Randy!