Yeswelder Flux-135 PRO | Review and Usage

[@CincyNeid]

Bro, this is what all machining channels to be. Came to look for a review of the 135pro, and found a really well done video on top of it....

[@jensendesign4920]

@@CincyNeid wow thank you

[@sp1068]

Agree

[@jensendesign4920]

@sp1068 thank you

[@SlayingU]

Thank you for this video. By the way, all of the little issues you ran into were because you didn't read the paperwork that came with it (I too am usually guilty of that). The reason the voltage only went up to 3.0 is because that is just an offset tweak setting. When you select the gauge of the wire and your wire speed, it automatically sets the voltage for the best weld. You then can change the parameters to fine tune the voltage up or down by up to 3 volts from the preset voltage. The problem you had with the tip was that you are supposed to remove the nozzle and tip when you are initially feeding the wire through the guide sleeve to the gun, then reinstall the tip and nozzle.

[@jensendesign4920]

@SlayingU directions hahahahahahaha that makes it to easy. But you are right

[@baileyroy69]

Thank you for an honest review. I did a lot of stick & gas welding back in the day. Of course, after I donated my equipment, I found myself in need of a small project welder and I purchased one of these Yeswelders.

[@jensendesign4920]

@@baileyroy69 I have used it several times and have been happy with it every time

[@michaeltruax5530]

Thank you dale. Please make more honest reviews because you’re great at it honestly. Us common people appreciate you and your honest down to earth review.

[@jensendesign4920]

@@michaeltruax5530 thank you

[@fpsfein]

I recently bought the same welder and I'm new to welding but everywhere has been saying you don't push flux core you pull. If you push you'll get peroxidy.

[@jensendesign4920]

True facts. I had the wire speed way to high. Once I turned the wire speed down all was good. Have you used the machine very much?

[@fpsfein]

@@jensendesign4920 I actually haven't used it at all since it shows up on Thursday. I just like to look up all the information I can about things I'm getting into beforehand. Plus my twin brother is a certified structural welder so he's been giving me advice and is going to help out with the learning process.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@@jensendesign4920 why would anyone give you a welder for review if you didn't know a very basic fact?

[@NotMe-jm4hg]

@@veganpottertheveganbot 🥴

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@@NotMe-jm4hg do you know what that is?🫠

[@Silvertone2000]

I have the older, non pro version and it takes Lincoln contact tips and the narrow Lincoln fluxcore nozzle from Lowes. Sadly, the machine does not appear to have a full manual mode, just the "Synergistic" mode with an offset control.

[@jensendesign4920]

@Silvertone2000 thanks for the info

[@andrewmorris8005]

Thanks for this informational video

[@deepwinter77]

I suspect the 3 volts is the trim for that setting you can probably go - 3 & + 3 Im just guessing though.

[@jensendesign4920]

@@deepwinter77 I have figured out it doesn't give you much control. The 3v is just kinda a fine tune. It sets the power when you tell it what size wire

[@deepwinter77]

@@jensendesign4920 Yea i've seen similar trim options, Tbh You can get relatively cheap flux core welders without the crazy screen and digital stuff. It's going to be more reliable having less delicate components imo maybe a small display for voltage would be ok.

[@dracodraco1982]

​@@jensendesign4920For what it's worth, my understanding is that it's not just the wire size that sets the volts, it's the speed. Wire size + speed = whatever setting YesWelder believes is optimal, and the -3 to +3 is for fine tuning. I have the machine, but the project it was for got scrapped so haven't used it yet. Read the manual, though, and watched oodles of guides; still mean to learn, just haven't had a chance to try yet. Nice review, by the way. :P I know newbies seem to like it, but it takes more experienced folks to have a better feel for what's actually good, and what's merely adequate or iffy.

[@glasshalffull8829]

Great video man. Very helpful 💯

[@jensendesign4920]

@glasshalffull8829 thank you

[@Trackhoe075]

Thanks for the review On a different note I saw you had a 914 in the shop I sold mine 25 yrs a go it was a 1970 914/6 loved it that mid engine was a dream unlike the 911’s that liked to play tag with the front when cornering and you better pray you were on the cam to straighten her out

[@jensendesign4920]

@@Trackhoe075 hahaha nerd. only nerds like us know what a 914 is. It is my hot rod auto cross car

[@sp1068]

Very nice. Just bought the machine and now looking into how well it does, which is exactly backwards. Thank you for the great video and I will buy the Matheson (sp?) wire for it.

[@jensendesign4920]

@sp1068 I used the yes welder today on a job and it work great again. I hope you have the same results

[@abelcortezvargas5594]

Thanks good video

[@jensendesign4920]

@abelcortezvargas5594 thank you

[@gambitdesert8500]

Great info honest info have a good one

[@jensendesign4920]

@@gambitdesert8500 thank you

[@Dennon21]

This machine can be used as a stick welder also. So if you had to weld some thick stuff couldnt you just switch to stick welding and get the thicker stuff done?

[@jensendesign4920]

@Dennon21 Yeah, it might stick weld thicker materal but you are still limited by how many amps the machine puts out.

[@Dennon21]

@jensendesign4920 I'm looking to get this for small jobs around my shop, like replacing body panels, welding together tubing/ frames. Nothing crazy or big. Or even often. Would this be good for that type of stuff?

[@jensendesign4920]

@Dennon21 yeah stick would be better for bigger stuff. I wish I tried the stick part of the machine

[@glassmakerx]

@@jensendesign4920 "I wish I tried the stick part of the machine." Assuming you still have the welder and it still works, you realize you still can, right?

[@jensendesign4920]

@glassmakerx yup still have the machine. Used it on a job last week. It is just too handy for little repairs. I haven't tried the ark part, but I have a job coming up where I might use it

[@nilomyki]

@Jensen Design is this on a 45-50amp breaker?

[@jensendesign4920]

@@nilomyki nope it runs fine on a 20 amp. I have never tripped a breaker with it

[@LastHourNetwork]

You mentioned not to plug the machine into 110 chord in the beginning if you don't have to. What do you recommend? Plugging right into an inverter generator or some other source of power?

[@jensendesign4920]

@LastHourJasher if you can it is always better to plug it straight in to the wall and not use an extension cord

[@LastHourNetwork]

@@jensendesign4920 thanks.

[@dontblameme6328]

Or... Plug it into a sink drain. That might work.

[@jensendesign4920]

@LastHourNetwork don't plug it into an extension cord if you don't have to. If you can plug it straight into the wall, it is always better for any machine

[@RIPSlawd]

How thick of material would you trust this to weld up to? I’m thinking maybe 3/8ths if you did multiple passes, but I’m not sure if it would be able to

[@jensendesign4920]

I would stay under 1/4 and prep everything really good. 3/8 if you preheat and multiple passes, maybe. Still would switch to a bigger welder

[@dracodraco1982]

Pretty sure the tech sheet says 3/16ths max, but I've seen folks push it to 1/4 and do alright -- not great, not ideal, just okay. You've got to keep in mind, a lot of flux core wire isn't made for multiple passes. (I'm a newb who hasn't even started yet, and I don't recall the /why/, but you can get wire that allows it.)

[@SlayingU]

​@@dracodraco1982The sheet actually says 2/5 which is bizarre but yeah, it does 1/4 reliably

[@jessekintigos4290]

Thanks for the review!

[@jensendesign4920]

Cool thanks

[@zachyoung5917]

Curious if all the parts are proprietary, or if you can upgrade things as they wear with better parts?

[@jensendesign4920]

@zachyoung5917 at $135 ish just get a new one. I hate the disposable world, but......

[@zachyoung5917]

@ Thank you. I kind of figured that might be the case. Thanks for the reply!

[@byronrichards3001]

Peace and Love on the name of AH The Allmighty. Nice review and demo of this welder you helped me make a solid decision with this purchase.You also furthered my knowledge on a professional type flux wire to try out(I'm new to welding). Thanks a lot, I wish your channel the best. How much do I owe you?

[@yongt8840]

Dale, thanks for the great video. What speed did you have to dial the 0.030 wire down to avoid paracity?

[@jensendesign4920]

@yongt8840 I just used the little welder tonight. I saw your comment before I went out to use it, so I made sure to check for you. Mine runs well on 272. You may very depending on the brand of wire and machine

[@Matt-Logic]

I have found that the yeswelder wire works the best by far and also the it uses lincoln consumables, when welding flux core you dont need the shielding gas cone, you can get thread cover cones which alow you to see your stickout much better and get into tighter places

[@jensendesign4920]

@@Matt-Logic I figured the yes welder wire would be kinda crappy. Thanks for the info

[@Matt-Logic]

@jensendesign4920 hey no problem at all, I figured it would be too but watched a couple videos on it and than decro try it, was very impressed with how it welded and how little spatter it left, the slag came off super easily, that was also a plus

[@joshlasceski]

You might want to try Lincoln NR211-MP flux core wire, it's E71T-11 rated for multi-pass welds and it's tensile strength is a little higher than the E71T-GS grade wire.

[@jensendesign4920]

@joshlasceski Sweet, thanks for the information

[@boardnski156]

I got this machine and the Lincoln wire. Noob welder, but I was able to get working welds quickly. The steel bent but the weld didn't break.

[@MicHtht]

First time welding bought this machine do i need to buy a grounding cable or does it come with the welder

[@jensendesign4920]

@@MicHtht it comes with it. Good luck

[@OTRFlyer]

Could I use this to build my own flatbed for my Sierra? Out of aluminum or steel? Preferably aluminum. I've only just started researching this lol, after seeing what they want for custom flatbeds 😅

[@jensendesign4920]

@OTRFlyer it won't weld aluminum. You could use it on steel, and as long as the materal you use isn't to thick this could work

[@OTRFlyer]

@jensendesign4920 awesome! Thanks for your reply! I think I'm going to have to spend a little more $$ to weld aluminum. I'm trying to keep it as lightweight as I can.

[@jensendesign4920]

@OTRFlyer I know harbor freight has a spool gun which would probably be the way to go. I haven't used it but it might be worth a try

[@OTRFlyer]

@@jensendesign4920 awesome! I didn't know that so thanks! Gonna look it up now!

[@SikhFPV]

@@OTRFlyeryou can use the stick attachment it comes with to weld aluminum

[@randykaminski6214]

Thank you, I am just starting to look for a welder, and trying to decide which manufacture to purchase-any suggestions? I am able to spend a little more if needed..

[@jensendesign4920]

@randykaminski6214 depends on how much you will be using it. I tend to be in the buy once cry once category for stuff I will be using alot. Stuff I won't use very often I tend to go cheep

[@CameronFrazier-w7n]

3 months later, how’s the trailer hitch holding up man?

[@jensendesign4920]

@CameronFrazier-w7n good my buddy uses it every day I saw it yesterday and looked for cracks, and all is well.

[@부르릉-k2n]

What is the minimum amperage for this flux welding machine? Will it work at 20 amps?

[@jensendesign4920]

@부르릉-k2n if you are asking about the amps at the wall where you plug the machine in. Yes it will run on 20 amps just fine

[@M70ACARRY]

Dials down to 20

[@musingmyself2death]

Apologies first time welder here! I have done everything properly in terms of set up for flux welding (.30 wire feed went without a hitch, flux digital setting is correct, spooling went smooth, I took off the nozzle screw top under recommendation, etc). But once through the end nozzle I'm just not getting a spark to kick off the Flux Core spark(??). I'm running off of a 120V socket (but did see one video that said that I should run it off of at least an 800 Amp Generator to generate the proper spark). I've connected the plug-ins properly and have it grounded to spec. Am I missing something? My first project is simply welding a lawn mower deck spindle part (dirty metal) back onto its base but I'm flummoxed. This should be pretty much be an A-B-C job, right? What am I missing? Thanks!

[@jensendesign4920]

@musingmyself2death is the wire spooling and you aren't getting an arc. If this is the case I would look at the groun and make sure the clamp is connected to clean metal. That is where I would start.

[@musingmyself2death]

@@jensendesign4920 thanks! I figured it out today. Created a new ground and found a higher amperage outlet and whattaya know! Spark achieved and off to my first successful weld. Appreciate your feedback!

[@jensendesign4920]

@@musingmyself2death sweet good job

[@dannywiley4072]

I want to know about that 914 in the back ground.

[@jensendesign4920]

@dannywiley4072 you are a nerd if you even know what a 914 is hahahah. It is my hot rod and auto cross car. If you have any other questions, let me know. I built it, so I should be able to answer any you have

[@dannywiley4072]

@@jensendesign4920 I love Porsche. The 914 is just different and most people don’t mess with them. It’s on my list of cars to get along with the Corvair. Does that 914 have the original engine, chassis etc? Or tube chassis etc?

[@dannywiley4072]

@@jensendesign4920 I video on the car would be great. And maybe I am a nerd lol. I’m cool with that lol.

[@bashali6958]

How the -3/+3 voltage translates to the voltage figures in the user manual? And what’s your recommended setting for 16 gauge sheet on the flux core mode please?

[@jensendesign4920]

@bashali6958 haven't tried useing on light gauge. I think I would go to the small wire and make sure you have some scrap to practice on and get my settings dialed

[@micahinmaine]

It claims to need a 50 amp input but only looks like a 15 amp rated plug what were you giving it for amperage? Just ordered this and trying to figure out what it needs. Looking forward to learning.

[@jensendesign4920]

@micahinmaine we were running it on a 20 amp breaker and had no issues. I had the machine turned all the way up. (Which is pre set when you puck wire size)

[@joeljack3038]

Can it weld aluminum?

[@jasongarcia8357]

No only scratch tig steel

[@mehmetaliaydin7463]

Does it work with 220v?

[@jensendesign4920]

No the 135 pro is just set up for 110v

[@stoneyisland1491]

How would you know the amperage on this machine?

[@jensendesign4920]

You kinda don't. But my little Lincon welder just has a b c d settings sooo.....

[@KingDawsy]

It tells you on the paper that comes with the machine. Wire speed goes with volts. Then they allow you to adjust the amperage within volts within 3 up/down.

[@stoneyisland1491]

@@KingDawsy thanks man i ordered it and yes it does have a paper that’s tells you.

[@KingDawsy]

@@stoneyisland1491 that’s good. I have the same welder and I really enjoy it. I’m new to welding and learned from KZbin. I’ve made some really nice welds. I just pay attention to my puddle.

[@jensendesign4920]

@@KingDawsy You read the directions??? Damn good job

[@timothyweinert4488]

Is the yes welder 135 argon compatible

[@jensendesign4920]

@timothyweinert4488 nope no gas. It will do tig but the gas runs through the torch lead and has a control knob on the torch handle

[@rreevesb3]

Yes welder metic threads

[@jensendesign4920]

@@rreevesb3 I think Lincoln tips might fit

[@frankbradley8646]

the sheilding gas is in the core of the wire its literally hollow like a needle and that what burens when welding and creates a sheild a ound your puddle so it doesnt suck in o2 true mig uses gas and solid wire also the wire rollers are specific for flux core and mig cant use the mig roller with flux it will crush the wire and just aggravate you lol just for a future reference\

[@jensendesign4920]

@@frankbradley8646 thanks for the info

[@M70ACARRY]

Harbor Freight tips fit

[@jensendesign4920]

@M70ACARRY thanks for the information

[@MsJacksims]

Influencer 😂 . "KZbinrs" is the correct phrase

[@jensendesign4920]

@@MsJacksims I am old give me a break hahahaha

[@raffiquehillocks7501]

You should wear a welding jacket.

[@jensendesign4920]

@raffiquehillocks7501 I should do a lot of things hahahaha. I wear sleeves when I do heavy welding and during the winter

[@beardedreviews]

What a big honker of a video!!!

[@jensendesign4920]

Home run. Gona brake the internet

[@jensendesign4920]

Home run. Gona brake the internet

[@konvictedkustomz9687]

Easy to tell you went into this video already against the welder and lookign for any and all flaws you could think of. Ontop of that pushing instead of pulling with flux core which will always give issues. Hell im not even a welder and know this stuff.

[@jensendesign4920]

@konvictedkustomz9687 wow thanks for the help. At the end of the video I give my final thoughts and was surprised by the results and happy with the welder

[@d300dfg]

Claims to be a professional but can't setup a fluxcore machine on your own 😂

[@jensendesign4920]

On my own who do you think set it up???

[@looseballs1966]

@@jensendesign4920 Sorry but I agree with that other guy, you made a monkey fornicating a football look rather coordinated.

[@AmattEUR]

Daniel probably has his mom set up everything for him. That's why he has no idea what he's talking about