Yeswelder Mig-205DS ⚡ - Long Term Review (1 year) - The Best Hobby Welder ?

[@FlawedOffroad]

Add a Spool Gun to the 205 DS!!! full walkthrough video here 📺kzbin.info/www/bejne/pISueIt-eNtjr5o

[@otisdavies1861]

On Tig, if the gas hooks to the Tig torch, what turns the gas on and off, or is there a valve inside the Tig torch

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@otisdavies1861 twist knob on the torch

[@1nvisible1]

*Thx for the Blue Demon 4043 tip. @**7:43** that TIG torch looks fresh, lol. I appreciate your dry sense of humor.*

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@1nvisible1 yeah I was just learning back when I made this. A lot better with tig now😅

[@jwhitty8888]

Great to see you like it and it seems to hold up well. The new ones come with a liner that will run aluminum wire in your MIG torch, as well as spool gun ready. I'm curious to see if they work well with those

[@Auriam]

So glad some people are doing long-term reviews not just unboxing and first impressions. Also appreciate that they didn't pay you or give you a free welder to do this review!

[@brianchrusciel7822]

When your TIG welding with this machine instead of pulling your torch straight away from the material, roll it to break the arc and allow your gas to continue flowing for 3-5 seconds over your weld it will help with the little pinholes and also as it's been said in precious comments you need good clean metal for TIG welding

[@ryanpeterson1114]

We use a 6 thousand dollar miller at work and I've used this as well and to be honest I love using this just as much as the miller. We have it as a little backup and it's definitely reliable.

[@FlawedOffroad]

I just got the 250 pro, and I like that one better, maybe its because I like manual controls better

[@hitmanhite8958]

Thanks, excited to learn. My son just enrolled in a 8 month welding class at UTI, and I bought this to have him teach me the basics as he progresses through the course. I’m sure at the 3 month mark of his class this one will be a no go for him, but for me just hobby welding, I’ll buy him a really good one and keep this one for my home stuff.

[@FlawedOffroad]

In class they’re going to learn all manual wire speed/voltage settings which this machine doesn’t have. It’s big brother is 100 bucks more and does have manual settings so that might be a better choice. The mig 250 Pro.

[@squidhound00001]

Thanks for taking the time to make this man. I’m gonna get me one of these welders

[@FlawedOffroad]

While this is a good machine, I would honestly recommend the 250 pro model instead. It costs a little more $ ($499 right now) but you get so much more machine. I have a video about that welder as well here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn-QpIyhrt5pbLM or you can check it out here on the website bit.ly/3B9Zg2k

[@Mikefestiva]

Excellent 1 year review 👍 You covered it perfectly, you are spot on about the pros and cons of the 205 DS. Thanks for posting! Ps Try taking an angle grinder flap disc and remove all the mill slag from the area you are TIG welding, it helps from spitting those sparks and keeps your tungsten cleaner. TIG is really picky about clean metal.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Thanks Mike! That means alot coming from you! I did clean the metal with a flapper and acetone, it just didnt show up the best. My camera is on some BS so I was using a phone to record

[@BetoElViejo]

A tip on stick welding aluminum: Use an Oxy-Acet torch to smoke the metal, then adjust to a neutral flame and heat the base metal till the carbon burns away. That will properly preheat the piece and prepare it to receive a weld. Stick welding aluminum takes some time to master and it can't hold a candle to hi freq ac tig or spoolgun welding. Have fun.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Ill keep that in mind however I have since rigged up a spool gun to this welder, I did a video on that as well. I had just wanted to mention it was possible but wasnt able to figure it out at the time. Thanks for watchin!

[@rickgalvan8480]

Thanks for the review on this YESWELDER mig welder. I had done a good amount of welding back in 1975 when I was in my 20s working for Nashville Bridge co. I haven't welded since then. Just bought my new YesWelder mig welder and I am enjoying it in my garage from time to time.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Awesome, glad you're getting back into it, and glad you liked the video! I believe I was 9 years away from birth in 75!

[@flexo.__]

How Is It Holding Up?

[@ozzstars_cars]

Hey man thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm ready to start doing some manly metal melting!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Youre welcome. Dont be scared to play around with the settings and find what works best for you! good luck

[@hinds90]

Had mine since earlier this year and I'm loving it. Been welding a smoker with "1/4 plate. Also have their cut 55ds plasma cuttrt

[@FlawedOffroad]

I recently snagged the plasma cutter as well and ive been putting that to use. I wont do a review till I have alot of hours on it though

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

Great Video, an explanation of the meaning of the settings would be great

[@FlawedOffroad]

Ok guys you CAN add a spool gun to the 205DS, and the mig250 pro. I just experimented with it and it works!! I will be posting a new video on how to do it soon! 👌👌

[@Auriam]

So... I I was thinking about buying one of these welders in the next couple of days, is it easy to add a spool gun? And if not, is it easy to add a nylon liner to the gun?

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@Auriam I wouldn’t say easy enough unless you’re a person with those type of skills. I’m still working on the video but I did get it finished and it does work. The settings for aluminum are different and that’s the challenge

[@themichaelholdren]

9:44 Yes please make a video about the different settings!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Couple more weeks, getting ready to record soon

[@joehiatt1992]

Bought this couple years ago & used it to stick weld & it was very smooth,just filled 100% argon & got some tig stuff along with mig gas & gasless mig wire & gonna familiarize my self with the controls & settings

[@FlawedOffroad]

It’s a solid unit.

[@garypostell5268]

Yup got the 250 is on the way we will see if it can hang doing 1/8 to 1/2 thick steel ! Yup must upgrade the mig gun get a 250 series 25 mig gun and a better ground a must! 💯

[@FlawedOffroad]

The mig gun is actually pretty decent quality I haven’t had an issue

[@Mikefngarage]

one of these days I will figure it out but NOT TODAY......GREAT LINE

[@FlawedOffroad]

I have since figured it out I actually had a problem with that glass lens and the gas flow! Lol

[@landoncoke1469]

Just bought one they put the chart in the box now. This review is good!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Good to know!

[@photog1529]

I bought my 205DS about a month ago (got tired of the MP200 delay)...didn't have a chart in it.

[@ClinttheGreat]

One of the better reviews I’ve seen, thanks.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Keep in mind I think they have updated the machine since I made this so there may be some differences

[@justinmiller5268]

Would definately like to see a brief overview of the setting. Just getting my feet wet with this unit

[@FlawedOffroad]

I know I asked about that in the video. However if you watch this whole video I pretty much cover what everything does, its just a matter of finding some scrap metal of different thickness, and see what works best. You can set this thing to 170 amps and weld almost anything well just by changing how fast you travel. But that takes time to develop. best thing you can do as a starter, watch the puddle, not the arc! Next, I HIGHLY suggest watching @mikefestiva channel here on youtube he has some fantastic beginner welding videos that you can learn alot from, and they are pleasant to watch. Tell him I sent you in the comments!

[@JamesJones-zg4bv]

Liked the video because of the honesty,will SUB.

[@billsmith5166]

Thanks, good review. The only stuff I've got that's a negative for me is that I use inductance quite a bit. Up for thick and down for thin. I'm not sure it helps penetration, but it helps me see the pool better on thick stuff and it helps with burn through on thin stuff. The negative is that for me I think it needs it's own knob. I also think the flashing LED adjust time is too short. I find that I have to go to the adjust several times once in a while when I'm adjusting stuff because it doesn't give me enough time to set it.

[@FlawedOffroad]

i think so long as your moving the dial it should stay on that parameter. its when you stop moving it that the little timer starts and it goes away. I think it would be annoying if I had to wait 5 seconds after setting it for it to accept. lol

[@billsmith5166]

@@FlawedOffroad You wouldn't need to wait five seconds though, you could click the select next button till it went back to the first parameter (voltage or current, I can't remember which) and clicked the set button. It all comes down to a personal preference I guess.

[@acihawaii]

Thinking buying Miller matic 215 used $1350 or yeswelder 205 Ds New to welding and retired

[@FlawedOffroad]

I would look at the Yeswelder 250 pro, its going to have more features than the 205(much like the miller) and its only $100+ or so more than the 205. Ive got a video on that one also

[@clark7117]

I'd like to see 3/16 (7) on 1/8 (11) lap on a 120 circuit.

[@niamakhtar2234]

Very honest review bro.... Will get the 250 Pro.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Careful on the website, they have 2 versions of the 250 pro. The original that I mentioned, and the new one that’s spool gun capable for a few bucks more! That just came out after I did this video

[@johnhall3827]

i bought a commercial sealey mig welder about 10 years ago the gun did the same after a year just heavy use at the time it melted .

[@FlawedOffroad]

It happens. I had that welder dang near maxed out for like three hours straight when it happened to me. Torture test

[@johnhall3827]

@@FlawedOffroad just me in a hurry to finish non stop welding talbot van

[@plisken3050]

Thanks / like the other guy said TIG does well on clean metal only.

[@FlawedOffroad]

I had cleaned the metal, the bigger problem was I had too much gas flow

[@martinb.8681]

Attention YesWelder. Give this guy the new model B with more options. He does a great review. And yes if you do get the new model do a pod on just the settings.

[@FlawedOffroad]

I wasnt even aware there was a new model B. I have the Mig-250 pro now but I still have the 205 in storage

[@martinb.8681]

Well then now you know. It handles a spool gun and has a manual setting. Since you have a higher end model I'm guessing you've moved on. A question please. Using the old 205 were you using 12 gauge wire and two twenty amp breakers? @@FlawedOffroad

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@martinb.8681 i have a standard 220 on a 30 or 40 amp I forget, no clue what the wire from panel to outlet gauge is

[@martinb.8681]

@@FlawedOffroad Thanks!

[@eddiehogan3083]

Excellent review.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Thanks Eddie!

[@tonyperez9089]

Thank you for sharing the pros and cons of this welder great Video

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@tonyperez9089 thank you for watching!

[@crunchybobjones]

You always go by how it sounds..

[@David-uu1oj]

Yes, please give us a video on settings!!!!

[@FlawedOffroad]

I will but I have a few other videos to edit first

[@richmac918]

Thanks for doing this video. I'm in the market for a multi-process welder. I've been eyeing the Everlast Power MTS211 which has a ton of features including HF start and spool gun but it's about a $1000. Truth is I really don't weld as much as I'd like so while it would be nice to have all those great things I'm really be better off getting this and saving a few bucks. I had seen this welder before but couldn't find any long term tests so I didn't know if this thing was for real or a throw away but it looks to be the real thing. Like you I bought those Blue Demon aluminum stick rods. Unlike you I couldn't throw my parts out because in needed them. Talk about ugly. The stuff is stuck together but that's about it.

[@FlawedOffroad]

I just got the mig 250 pro to test out also and I’m gonna be honest. Pay the extra $100 and get that machine it has manual mode and spool gun ready and can even run aluminum wire thru the machine. So far I love it and I’m going to use it for awhile before I do a video on it

[@richmac918]

@@FlawedOffroad Really? Wasn't expecting this but thanks for letting me know, was just about to buy the other

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@richmac918 np. Be careful when you check their website they have two different listings one is the old mig 250 pro that is not spool gun ready and the other is the newer version it’s only like $30 more than the old version. I think about 569 roughly plus you can use my discount code. Keep in mind that doesn’t come with the spoolgun you have to buy that separate. Theirs is $199 or you can find one on Amazon for less possibly(euro connector)

[@rodneylove8023]

Great video. I do have one of these. And I am no means an expert on it. So I will listen to any and all info and advice. You did a great job, and I will look forward to seeing your take on settings. Something I am very weak on.

[@FlawedOffroad]

When I asked in the video if anyone would be interested in a settings video, that was before I recorded myself going over most of the little odds and ends settings anyway, and I made a bunch of welds at different amps an +- volts to show the difference, so I never felt like a separate video would add very much to what I already covered. THanks for checking out the video!

[@GilFavor101]

Newbie here: Does it do DC tig for aluminum? Their website says "not able to weld aluminum", but people (websites) are often wrong.

[@FlawedOffroad]

I explain all that in the video. It is dc tig for stainless and mild steel. you need AC for aluminum

[@jimnoeth3040]

I just got mine yesterday, so I haven't tried it yet, but one thing that I think is a big con is the power cord. The welder has a standard 110v plug, which is no big deal, but the 220v adapter also has a standard matching 110v socket. If one leaves the adapter plugged in, there is a chance that someone could plug a 110v item into an outlet that has 220v. My Everlast welder, which is also dual voltage, is the opposite. The welder has the 220v plug and the adapter has a matching 220v receptacle. So, if left plugged in, the receptacle would be non standard for most things and at worst, a 220v item would only get 110v.

[@FlawedOffroad]

I’ve heard people complain of that but it’s your equipment right? If you unplug the welder, unplug the whole thing. Heck you could even tape the adapter to the main cord if you want. I treat it as 1 big cord. So yeah the opportunity exists for failure but it’s pretty Darwin level stuff

[@jimnoeth3040]

@@FlawedOffroad you might treat it as one long cord, but not all will. I have already taped mine together so that it is unlikely to happen. If I need 110v, I can just use the adapter from my Everlast.

[@robertmcphail364]

Junk welder had mine for 6 weeks before a mosfet blew up. Called the helpline and they told me I had to send a video to them and purchase info. Haven’t heard from them so I opened it up to see the damage even offered to buy the board, it would be an easy install, but no response from the company.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Keep in mind their support is running your email thru a translation program and if they dont understand what you meant, theres not much theycan do. Might I suggest popping the 14 or so screws out, open it up, and send them a small video like they asked. I did the same thing with my plasma cutter, as it had a bad wire, they helped me out and sent out a new torch. Yeah I see it says you called, try their support email. if nothing else you will get a different person this time that might be more help

[@cluebin8398]

2 years later and it looks like YesWelder has fixed all the cons that were mentioned, with the exception of the tip liner melting issue.

[@FlawedOffroad]

I havent tried their updated model. I do have the updated cut55 Pro plasma cutter and so far im loving that

[@arthance5590]

Yes to setting video

[@FlawedOffroad]

I pretty much covered it all in this video anyway and I have moved on to a newer machine. I do still have this one loaded up with flux core for outdoor weldin

[@icefisher1171]

Apparently, you can add a spool gun for aluminum to this unit.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Yeah I’m the one that made the video to modify a spool gun onto it😅

[@mrhollywood5285]

Video on settings would be awesome!!!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Honestly I covered most of it already in this video. I have upgraded to the 250 pro since then anyway

[@PoisonSpyder038]

Did you make a separate video on the settings of the welder??

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@PoisonSpyder038 no I pretty much covered most of it in this video

[@RoadKen53]

Just won one of these at auction for $160.11 plus another 40 bucks or so for fees and tax and wanted to see what it would do. I'm retired now but have done a lot of welding from stick, mig, dual shield, spot, to heliarc and heliarc fusion welding so I got this to modify a few of my trailers and to just have a new tool to play with. Great video and I did subscribe to your channel.

[@Dadolaurenovic]

How's it held up since your comment?

[@ryanpagano2946]

What circuit breaker size does this need? The website says this has a 45a input current and the 55DS plasma cutter says they recommend a 63a breaker. How can these be running on 110v with that kind of current?

[@FlawedOffroad]

Because you can’t turn them anywhere close to all the way up on 110 V. You basically get the bottom end of the range on 110. I think you can weld at 145 A or so max on 110. the plasma cutter will blow the 110 circuit after about 20 seconds of cutting even down at 20 amp setting. If you’re looking to do any “serious” welding or cutting you really need 220v

[@remb9614]

I will say I’ve never melted the tip or cup but I don’t doubt that would happen on long runs. I’m just saying I can agree most people won’t have this issue

[@FlawedOffroad]

it only happened once to me

[@bobbyhaddock2242]

Amazing video dude from your video it seems to be an awesome little welder. Thanks 👍

[@FlawedOffroad]

It’s got a few quirks but for the price it’s hard to beat what you get

[@howardakamine2661]

Hi excellent video. How is it with flux core?

[@garypostell5268]

Hey there new 5/1 multipurpose welder is worst ! They need to improve so hopefully they will be listening 💯💪🇺🇸👍

[@FlawedOffroad]

They havent even shipped the "Firstess 5 in 1" kickstarter units yet, they sent out a prototype to certain YT channels, I wasnt an affiliate yet when they did that so I didnt get one.....yet.

[@messybench]

I hit like as soon as you said you burned up the insulator. It's a 150 amp gun. A 250 amp gun is available. There are weld setting apps I have to use once in a while but honestly in welding school 40 years ago we didn't have them on tge welder but some of us wrote notes on or in the machines. Porosity is likely millscale or low gas flow or extreme weld angle. Clean your metal. Shiny metal wins.

[@FlawedOffroad]

It was too high of gas getting trapped in there, using that glass lens i figured out I had it too high. probably hard to see but I flap disc that piece to bare metal before I started

[@mathewpen]

Very nice review, I was wondering if you've used the Mig for any thinner sheet metal work? I am looking to buy a welder to do floor pan and exterior sheet metal patches on my Nova.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Yes and it goes down to about 45 amps. I have done a small patch in a floorboard, not sure the gauge maybe 16? Just don’t run continuous welds. You can run .023, .030 or .035 wire on gas, flux core only goes down to .030

[@mathewpen]

@@FlawedOffroad thanks big help. I've been trying to decide between the Titanium Mig 170 (when its on sale) vs the 205DS. This review has helped!

[@bigworldparty]

On the 205DS, can anyone give a recommended settings for butt welding 1/8" steel plate using 0.30 solid wire with MIG 25/75 gas? With the synergistic setting, seems like I'm laying down too much filler metal on top of the butt joint, rather than fusing the two pieces together. I'd like to go slower and really get the two pieces fused.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Try around 120 amps

[@julianfish2173]

When you gonna make a tutorial video going through the settings

[@FlawedOffroad]

Not sure, I have since upgraded welders and to be honest I covered most of it in this video

[@julianfish2173]

@@FlawedOffroad which welder did you upgrade too?

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@julianfish2173 the mig 250 pro from yeswelder. Very similar but better in every way

[@FlawedOffroad]

Well it does not have dual voltage it’s 220 only so that’s the main drawback but otherwise it’s better across the board

[@johnsutter1497]

What is the thinnest and thickest metal you can weld? Thank you

[@FlawedOffroad]

Its a skill thing but it welds 3/8" pretty well, even though the chart isnt really rated for 3/8". As for thin stuff thats all in the technique

[@andrewstutz4240]

It is good for the price hate that it’s a single dial so you can’t fine tune that alone would make this 10 times better.

[@FlawedOffroad]

100 bucks more you can get the 250 Pro and it has full manual controls

[@worldwide_wes]

So if you ever want to do aluminum should you get the pro? If I have 240v already

[@FlawedOffroad]

250 pro does weld aluminum, but you have to change out the gun liner to run aluminum wire. Rather than using a spool gun, it loads the aluminum wire directly in the machine. It’s really soft wire so it needs a special liner(think it comes with) it’s about $100 more but has more functionality than the 205. The 205 is still great. I found a way to attach a spool gun to the 205 but it requires hard wiring it inside the welder

[@daddski1]

curious question. Did you swap your ground to positive to try and weld the aluminum? Is that maybe why? I do not know, just asking.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Oh when I tried stick welding the aluminum? Its been a year so im not sure but I think left it on DCEP. I used DCEN on the tig and some other stuff

[@6xcchamber971]

I have a Lincoln 180 mig and want to be able to tig weld. Would It be worth it to sell the 180 and buy this welder??? Please anyone??

[@FlawedOffroad]

Its a good welder for sure. The tig on this machine is only steel and stainless steel, if you want to tig aluminum you need to find an AC tig machine

[@n3on170]

How big is your argon tank and how long does it last you?

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@n3on170 I’m not sure. 4 feet tall? Can’t recall if it’s 80 or 120 or whatever. Last anywhere from two weeks to six months depending on how much welding I’m doing. but that varies wildly based on the projects I’m doing.

[@mrhollywood5285]

GREAT IDEA !!! ........ SETTINGS.

[@moejr14]

Did you use stick or MiG to weld your truss to the cast steel center section of the axle?

[@FlawedOffroad]

I used the mig with ALOT of preheat. Like 400+ degrees. It barely connects to the cast though. Just a few spots by the tubes if I recall .Also I did the front axle gussets same way.

[@moejr14]

I want a review on that welding helmet. Is it a face shield and weld hood?

[@FlawedOffroad]

its very clear and not green but its still a tint. it also had a grind mode(non darkening) and a plasma cut mode(lighter shade)

[@skylarmeunier2706]

Should I get this one or the pro one???? Getting either one soon!!

[@FlawedOffroad]

pro

[@johnsutter1497]

Is there a aluminum spool gun for this welder? Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@FlawedOffroad]

No there is not, but I did modify a spoolgun off of Amazon to work with it. but the results were iffy. There’s a video on my channel about it. Otherwise the 250 pro can take a spool

[@alcopower5710]

Excellent review 👍

[@FlawedOffroad]

Thanks!

[@obic5538]

I just got one of these and tried adjusting the wire diameter after I loaded it with 0.8 flux core wire and could not. Is there a workaround to this?

[@FlawedOffroad]

If I remember correctly, .035 is the smallest setting for flux core on this welder which is .9

[@kariukimwai6973]

Helpful to me, I like the welder.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Glad it helped

[@johnsutter1497]

Do you have a link for the metric to guage conversion ?

[@FlawedOffroad]

Try this weldingweb.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=1713310&d=1594584848

[@garypostell5268]

Needs fan on demand!

[@FlawedOffroad]

I thought about using my electrical/circuitry experience to install a variable speed fan. 100% on trigger pull and 25% at idle but I dont think its worth the hassle

[@josevaldez8686]

Can u scratch start the tig

[@FlawedOffroad]

Yes but you don’t have to it has hf lift start

[@mikefleeezy526]

Great Video Bud, Gained another Follower.! Knowing that the it only does DC on Tig and I did see a comment you made saying you had Successfully made a Spool Gun work, would you still Recommend looking into the Pro Model, or this one is More than Satisfactory? I’m also interested in doing Intake Piping. Thank you in advance.!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Yes the 250 pro is worth it I’ll be doing a video on that one soon. But it’s still not ac tig

[@mikefleeezy526]

@@FlawedOffroad ahh I see, I must have misread somewhere. The Pro Model is not that much more off Amazon Compared to the 205. One last question if not to much, do you recommend Ordering Directly from the Manufacturer or is Off Amazon ok? Thanks Again.! Definitely Looking Forward to your next Video! 💪🏻

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@mikefleeezy526 either will work but my discount code only works on their website, not Amazon. Their website has free shipping as well

[@CthulhuOO7]

What is your 110 breaker size and 220 breaker size? I've got 20A 110 and was about to run a 10/2 30A 220 but am second guessing if that's enough.

[@FlawedOffroad]

20amp on the 110 but the whole garage is on 1 circuit so I trip it quite often. there is a 2nd circuit I found in a covered box I plan on tapping into, to split the load. The 220 I believe is 30A from the house panel (attached garage) Funny story, my 220 outlet was actually a generator input plug to supply the house when I moved here. I removed the lockout thing at the panel and turned it into a normal outlet. Not sure on the gauge.

[@photog1529]

I use a 50 amp breaker on my 220 circuit. For 110, you'd need a dedicated 30 amp circuit...it'll trip on a typical 110V/20 amp circuit. I made a 30 foot long extension cord for the 220 and used #6 wire to be on the safe side (could be overkill, though). Haven't tried it on 110V yet.

[@CthulhuOO7]

Followup - I ran a new 50 amp 220 line. PITA because I had to remove drywall, but run wasn't that long and I'm glad I did it now.

[@joeknight7527]

What settings would you recommend for welding tube steel with 1/4 inch wall?

[@FlawedOffroad]

I like to weld 1/4" around 170-180 amps and I usually kick the voltage down a few notches to reduce spatter but honestly you can go way lower and just travel slower. Like any welder will tell you, the puddle will tell you everything you need to know 🙃

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

good stuff Dan

[@FlawedOffroad]

Thanks Rob!

[@FiddlerOnTheRoof2024]

Thank you!

[@garypostell5268]

Multiple pass get you to weld thicker material 💯

[@FlawedOffroad]

After I did this video I welded to 1/2" and 1", used a triple pass and it worked great

[@MrTechAddiction]

What size wire are you using for the various size metal? I tried running 030 wire at 205 and it spits back bad. I turned it down to 155 in order to get it to weld. Do I need to turn my voltage down?

[@FlawedOffroad]

It’s amps not volts on this machine, but yes turn it down. I could never get it to not spit over 180 amps. Maybe on some 1/2” plate or something. I use .035 wire

[@MrTechAddiction]

@@FlawedOffroad Do you use .035 wire for everything?

[@FlawedOffroad]

pretty much yeah. I have some .030 but rarely use it, always had better luck with 035 @@MrTechAddiction

[@MrTechAddiction]

@@FlawedOffroad Thanks for the Reply. I have a buddy that has 40 years experience on Miller machines and he thought it was the machine. I'll order some .035 and see if I can dial it in. I was getting a lot of crowning with .030 at 155 amps welding 1/4 inch brackets to a 9 inch rear.

[@FlawedOffroad]

i still have this welder but i loaded it with flux core for welding outside. I use the yeswelder 250 pro as my main machine I like it way better(manual settings or synergy, wheras the 205 is only synergetic so you cant dial wire speed and volts seperate)@@MrTechAddiction

[@FMJeeping]

Fantastic video!!! Great video showcasing the product.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Thanks man!

[@johnsutter1497]

What welding cart did you purchase? Thank you

[@FlawedOffroad]

it was the cheapest cart available at harbor frieght

[@garypostell5268]

So has it paid for it self in a years time ?

[@FlawedOffroad]

Many times over

[@fantasma744]

Thanks for the in-depth review. I found it very informative.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@randiegadberry5448]

The one that I bought came in light green and the numbers on the face are white. Impossible to see.

[@FlawedOffroad]

They probably changed the model since I filmed this

[@howardakamine2661]

Excellent video. How is it with flux core?

[@FlawedOffroad]

I dont use flux core so I dont know, but im sure it does fine. just pay for a gas bottle its so much better experience. Flux sux! haha. Thanks for watchin

[@FlawedOffroad]

if i had to weld outside id use stick before flux but thats just me

[@jakewinkler8541]

how long do your liners last and do you have a part number for one

[@FlawedOffroad]

I’m still on the original liner 2 years in, but several months ago I started using the 250 pro as my main machine. I can contact YW and ask them if they sell liners

[@FlawedOffroad]

I ran about 5 10lb spools through the machine on the stock liner

[@jakewinkler8541]

@@FlawedOffroad thanks I contacted them and they said do do not sell one only one for the pro right now. I'm on my second spool and the overhead is terrible. at first my tension wasn't tight enough but then worked great and now back to spitting and sputtering

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@jakewinkler8541 maybe try cleaning the liner or messing with the tension again also, if you have the amperage wrong, it will burn back and feel like the wires slipping

[@FlawedOffroad]

if nothing else maybe they sell a new mig gun in general but it shouldnt be bad so fast...

[@JamesJones-zg4bv]

Also very informative 👍

[@FlawedOffroad]

Glad you think so!

[@moejr14]

What cfh do you run?

[@FlawedOffroad]

Around 18. I’ve tried as high as 25 and low as 15. I turn it down a bit for the thin stuff.

[@garypostell5268]

Waiting on a 285 with much better features 💯 can they do it!

[@FlawedOffroad]

they have a big welder thats close to that (270A) and I think its under a grand, link here bit.ly/3GxaHTB

[@joseramirez9932]

Does it pull to much electricity that will raise the electricity bill😅

[@FlawedOffroad]

umm... any electric device will use energy and add small cost to your bill. I doubt you would ever notice the difference

[@joseramirez9932]

@@FlawedOffroad yes I understand but like a big difference but if anything thinking on getting a generator

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@joseramirez9932 I do not recommend running an inverter welder off a generator. Maybe an old transformer welder. We’re talking Pennie’s a month unless you’re welding 10 hours a day you aren’t going to notice it. Your gas and wire will cost way more than power

[@joseramirez9932]

Oh really well ill apréciate any knowledge im a new student trying to get a set up to go

[@garypostell5268]

Improvement a true 250 amps mig gun high duty cycle be able to run 6010 with hot start plus AC/DC TIG FOR Alum enough said !

[@FlawedOffroad]

I mean its a $400 machine, I think it brings alot to the table still

[@David-uu1oj]

.....Less than $400 and worth every dollar! Im self taught on a HF 90 amp flux, i thought i was going to wear out grinders! This 205DS on gas is a blast, right out of the box! Nearly no splatter.

[@acihawaii]

Small farmer and fabrication on 40’ containers

[@twitchtwitch9006]

lets get the video on the settings PLEASEEEEEEE. this video is off the hoooook on info

[@FlawedOffroad]

Thank you! I plan on it but it might be a little bit. I did cover some of the most important settings in there

[@саахов-ю9ч]

Привет из России! Купил себе такую машину! У нас она продается под брендом Yeswelder Mig-200. Продает сайт Aliexpress/ примерно 210 долларов USA. Питание только 220V. В России нет 110V. имеем 220V and 380V Спасибо за обзор! Инструкция в машине даёт мало информации! Удачи!

[@FlawedOffroad]

uhhh Thanks for watchin but I have no idea what you said

[@garypostell5268]

Really looks more like a hobby welder!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Thats the idea, but It would Still be a great backup for small fab shops and such. I know A guy who has 5 of these and runs a business with them. To each their own, some people need snap on tools to feel special and some people do just as good with craftsman. THis is the same idea

[@jonrnas]

Update.. after 2 weeks and an email a day the only help I got was a picture of a finger pointing at a connector to check... When I asked them what to check with a meter or am I just verifying it was plugged in they replied "we have reviewed the video you sent us again and it's broken and can't be repaired, sorry.". Basically they just want to string you along until you get tired and give up. So now I have a paperweight.

[@CrazeCracker79]

😵😵‍💫😮when he said," buttload of beads..".. like wait, what kind of channel IS this.?? 🤔 😄🤣😂

[@FlawedOffroad]

I knew someone was eventually going to go there haha

[@CrazeCracker79]

@@FlawedOffroad 🤣🤣😂😂

[@guypatts494]

That part should not melt at all

[@FlawedOffroad]

Probably not but its teflon or plastic and a couple hours straight of welding at max setting cooked her

[@Thomas-wn7cl]

👍

[@fbi805]

Yea sorry I'll stick to Harbor Freight, Miller, Lincoln and Esab,

[@FlawedOffroad]

I find it funny you put HF in the same category as those other 3

[@boxjump30]

I tried one of these and the drive control board failed in about a month. they refunded full purchase price. I found the voltage/wire feed adjustment just a little too cumbersome. I will not buy another.

[@FlawedOffroad]

I also have the mig 250 pro, it has manual controls. I like that one way better, its only $100 more than the 205, and its spool gun ready. I have a video on that one as well

[@bumpmodei3itch]

I don't trust ya sorry, pretty sure I saw every product yeswelder makes there. Hard to believe at the very least they didn't send you all that stuff for free. My 2c. That being said, nice video.

[@FlawedOffroad]

If you want my welder receipt from 2020 I can email it Lol. They have sent me one thing, the plasma cutter to try. It’s fine there’s always that one guy. I edited in all the welds too, clearly they just send an empty box of potatoes when you buy it and I can’t be trusted😅 Would I point out all the crap I don’t like if I was just trying to fool people?

[@bumpmodei3itch]

@@FlawedOffroad Not hating the playa here, just seeing and know a lot of people these days giving mediocre stuff good reviews in exchange for free ...ahem.. Plasma cutter ... ( Nothing else I swear) great reviews. My neighbor does this crap all the time. Post the receipt for ALL the yeswelder merch in your videos and I'll delete. Chinese strike again.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Here ya go steven since you dont believe I bought it drive.google.com/file/d/1h2Nf16FGhkwjkXdfdiGs0d1CTIsWP3Uz/view?usp=sharing

[@shawnrutters]

So your only real gripe is that the unit is based on metric. Of which only three countries doesn't use metric. Is that a fault of yeswelder or a fault of the American mindset?

[@FlawedOffroad]

Lighten up Karen it’s a joke. I’m reminded of my favorite quote. “milestones are important, because they show that no matter how far we’ve come, we will never convert to the metric system” -some guy

[@jonrnas]

Rebranded junk! Lookup Keygree welders. Can be had for 150-200 all day online. This one is a rebranded Keygree 250 as far as I can see. I have a error 1 code on display. Units only been used for 30 min since ai bought it...They said out of warranty nothing they can do.. which I get.. however they also would not allow me to talk to support direct, only a call center. They also blocked my email when I tried to ask them about what part needs replacing or what error code meant... Buyer beware. Hope my incident was a fluke. Really liked the welder when it worked but feeling a bit hung out to dry.

[@FlawedOffroad]

In case you hadnt noticed just about everything in china is like this. Just because they have the same case/housing doesnt mean the internals are the same. Doest mean they arent either

[@jonrnas]

@@FlawedOffroad Fair statement... I guess I just want to let people know/remind those that customer support feels non existent. And longevity is a crap shoot. Sounds like some get a lot of life and some don't