I like the old industrial welders too. Got a SA250 and two SA200’s they are big, heavy loud, and will shake every bolt out of your truck, but extremely reliable and they have arc stability like no other. Not to mention the run a pile of hours. When a bobcat 225 craps out at 1,500 hours a SA250 Took a swan dive off of a truck at 4000 hours then got back up and put in another 6,000. Do yourself a favor and put some ATF in your fuel tank on your welder it’ll save them injectors in the long run and injection pump.
Ok you guys are gonna laugh at this one. My main welder went down and it was going to take a couple of weeks to get back. I didn't have any major jobs at the time but I needed another jobsite welder to finish. I didn't want to spend rental money on one that I was only going to need a couple of hours a day. Yeh got this bright idea to order one of those little DC toasters( welder 160amp) off of Amazon. Had plenty of generators at the shop. Well loaded on truck and went to jobsite. OK guys laughed at me when they seen this little box. Hooked it up and run 1/8 7018 rods and went to town. It run smooth shocker and run 5lbs through it with it with no hiccups. Well guess what now I keep it on the truck for small jobs and still working. Got me out of a small bind and saved me money. Guess I can't say everything from there is junk.
i got the same tiny welder bought from amazon, mine is a deko brand.. had been using it almost than 5years now for a small gate repair.. only the downside is its not for a continously long hour of usage (more than an hour of non stop welding), the component inside get heat up fast and the arc will act funny.
On Hatz and Deutz engines there is a safety switch that kills the run circuit when the belt breaks keeping it from over heating the engine. Should always have at least one spare belt along with a parts kit of other necessary items to keep you operating.
All engines that I have ever dealt with from mowers, generators and automobiles ALL ran off of the alternator and used the battery for starting only. In the case of an alternator failure THEN the motor would use the battery until it goes dead.
Good deal, in my opinion doing anything to further someone’s education is a good thing, but I agree that some can be overpriced and not teach as much as schools others may! Appreciate the reply!
Recently started watching your channel. You definitely make helpful videos. I'm starting welding school in a few weeks after 13 years of being a concrete finisher and I have learned quite a bit from your channel. I wanted to ask why you don't like the Viking 3350 helmet? I bought it last year and I have liked it so far, that said I'm not a professional welder. lol...... yet
The deutz is air cooled,when the belt fails the engine shuts down. Your belt failed,the belt tension sensor activated and saved your welder! Too bad you didn't know that you could have probably fixed it yourself!! How much did it cost?
Another fantastic video. Glad you got it fixed ok and back up and running. I can’t go in to a welding store with out emptying my piggy bank it’s like going on to a sweet shop👍👍👍👍
Great video. It would help others knowing the difference in operation parameters diesel vs gasoline and the financial overhead i.e. fuel cost/consumption, general maintenance, etc. I would always have a diesel in the field and shop. You're lucky if you get more than 8 - 10 hrs run time (welding) on 10gals of gasoline. With diesel however you can weld 40 hrs on 10gals diesel.
Pro tip of the day weld some 2x2 heavy wall square tube on each side of the welder tight to the sides but only welded to the bed and it will hold it in place but will be easy to take on and off.
HI, Hobart champion elite , is similar to the bobcat but at a lower cost.. here in Canada anyway. I am using a the hobart champion 145 it's good for what I need it for, the 145 is portable with wheels and a handle. Perfect for quick repairs in the field. Thanks jp from Toronto Ontario, Canada!
My first few years I went through 5 Welding machines until I got my hands on big blue 300 pro Kubota. I'm not bragging on it lol it's an "alright" machine lol
That would be a bad ass welder to have guy. I have an old red face and it does not ramp up or excite but it still welds more smooth than any machine I've ever used.
Yo man aside from my username I really have some questions I could use answers for, I’m 26. And recently lost my job at the publix warehouses because of Covid and I said screw it I want a trade now and I’m seriously considering welding/fabrication but have 0 experience…. Idk where to start or what todo and tbh I’m completely lost and obviously I live in Lakeland
Now I’m a guy that says old machines will make you the same money as new so why pay more? Well I did it earlier this year I brought the bobcat 260 EFI model with remote start cost me 6k only have 22 hrs on it and it pay for itself and some but I have to say it is definitely a good investment the remote start saves soooo much money in gas time oil changes everything and the EFI MODEL works good no choke to pay with and where I’m at it can get real cold in the mornings but it starts right up like it was 75 degrees definitely a good Investment!!!!
I’d definitely look into a different machine no reason for that giant dinosaur they got machines the third of the size and weight of that will out perform that one
Anthony I think another cool feature you could add to your videos is I've seen other welder youtubers that have a lens or something for there camera to the the viewers see what you see when your under the helmet
I have tried. in field conditions its nearly impossible. if I start to make some money off of the channel, I may be able to invest in a second set of hand to help with filming.
Thanks for all the good content man. Awesome vids and tips on everything. You inspired me and I went out and got a Hobart Handler 100 flux core welder and been sticking metal together again after taking a welding class in college ten years ago. The thing does really good with hobart wire and a good hobart auto darkening mask 👌. Man I did not pay enough attention and my mind wasnt in the right place back then, life was all partying. Anyways thanks again man love it
You need to go with good brand you will see 👀🧐 the difference between the two. I got one for $275 in 2012 A 170 AMP I've used for the last 10 years on small jobs. Perfect it's small doesn't cost much if it breaks. Flux core or eragon gas 75/25 just keep working is good money 💸💰
@@jasonlopez4855 Hobart is a good brand its been around for many years and is tried and true. Thanks for your opinion..its a hell of a lot better than harbor freight or alot of other off brands thats for sure.
Anthony, I feel like you and I are brothers from a different mother. I’ve been in this business for 23 years and we think and act very similar, love the old solid state diesel machines. I’ve currently got 21,000 hours on my daily SA250 and use an SAM 600 for big gouging jobs, both reliable Perkins diesels.
Anyone that isn’t a total idiot and has used one more then 5 times knows gloves give you less control. Only be nervous if it’s you doing shit you know you can’t.
@@ObesePuppies not tough at all just not stupid like most of these guys that recommend 80lbs of bs Ppe. Ppe is for retarded workers. They can stay home with there helmets on.
@@jackcarroll4251 everything your able to do I can do better faster and more efficient. Sorry I can and you can’t. I won’t reply any longer. Take care sir.
I like the old industrial welders too. Got a SA250 and two SA200’s they are big, heavy loud, and will shake every bolt out of your truck, but extremely reliable and they have arc stability like no other. Not to mention the run a pile of hours. When a bobcat 225 craps out at 1,500 hours a SA250 Took a swan dive off of a truck at 4000 hours then got back up and put in another 6,000.
Do yourself a favor and put some ATF in your fuel tank on your welder it’ll save them injectors in the long run and injection pump.
I enjoy your channel also!
ill give that a try! the only down side is the inability to run a spool gun and no cc/cv. but thats what my trailblazer is for
How much
@@MeltinMetalAnthony for the spool gun all you need is a WC-115A weld controller. I run aluminum spool gun with one off any CC machine
Ok you guys are gonna laugh at this one. My main welder went down and it was going to take a couple of weeks to get back. I didn't have any major jobs at the time but I needed another jobsite welder to finish. I didn't want to spend rental money on one that I was only going to need a couple of hours a day. Yeh got this bright idea to order one of those little DC toasters( welder 160amp) off of Amazon. Had plenty of generators at the shop. Well loaded on truck and went to jobsite. OK guys laughed at me when they seen this little box. Hooked it up and run 1/8 7018 rods and went to town. It run smooth shocker and run 5lbs through it with it with no hiccups.
Well guess what now I keep it on the truck for small jobs and still working. Got me out of a small bind and saved me money. Guess I can't say everything from there is junk.
Nice, post the link for it.
i got the same tiny welder bought from amazon, mine is a deko brand.. had been using it almost than 5years now for a small gate repair.. only the downside is its not for a continously long hour of usage (more than an hour of non stop welding), the component inside get heat up fast and the arc will act funny.
Dude cause of you I started building my dream welding rig. Thank you my dude.
Glad to hear it!
Haven't finished the vid, but if a Duetz throws a belt, they automatically shut off. Those three cylinder older ones will run forever.
You’ve been killin it with the content lately.
Glad to hear you have an HONEST repairman there !!Hold on to that guy!!
On Hatz and Deutz engines there is a safety switch that kills the run circuit when the belt breaks keeping it from over heating the engine. Should always have at least one spare belt along with a parts kit of other necessary items to keep you operating.
I have had this happen, not a good day....thanks for sharing Mr Anthony, Paul
never a good day!
Fun Little Sunday Video......
Great job 👍
260 is millers new model of the 250. Has a remote start so you can start and shut down without having to go to the machine to do it
I mean thats kinda cool, but that new arc reach where you can change perimeters form 300 ft away wirelessly it awesome
GREAT VIDEO BRO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Why are you moving to Montana its cold
Your really trusting all that weight to a few welds ...
Bolt it down...
All engines that I have ever dealt with from mowers, generators and automobiles ALL ran off of the alternator and used the battery for starting only. In the case of an alternator failure THEN the motor would use the battery until it goes dead.
I like the videos but don’t really like that you say welding school is stupid and a waste of time then do things like store acetylene bottles sideways
look closer bud its upright in its own holder. top tank is pure argon😉
and MOST welding schools are crap.
Good deal, in my opinion doing anything to further someone’s education is a good thing, but I agree that some can be overpriced and not teach as much as schools others may! Appreciate the reply!
I got that exact same machine I'll guarantee there's nothing welds better than that
Recently started watching your channel. You definitely make helpful videos. I'm starting welding school in a few weeks after 13 years of being a concrete finisher and I have learned quite a bit from your channel. I wanted to ask why you don't like the Viking 3350 helmet? I bought it last year and I have liked it so far, that said I'm not a professional welder. lol...... yet
The deutz is air cooled,when the belt fails the engine shuts down. Your belt failed,the belt tension sensor activated and saved your welder! Too bad you didn't know that you could have probably fixed it yourself!! How much did it cost?
John did it for free, he’s a great guy. Plus if I fixed it. Wouldn’t have been as good a video!!
Attach a zinc bar on your machine to reduce frame corrosion
Next video is how to build a bottle rack
Why do you not like the Lincoln hood? I was thinking about buying one
both lenses I had would flash me when tig welding
Going though the back of the garage side feels like Christmas morning. Love seeing the crusty and rusty abandoned welders. John is da man
no doubt!
1:55 man please get that grinders cable fixed🥴😂
Would setting your welder on a rubber pad help with vibration?
Watching your vids mate keep them going cheers.
Thanks, will do!
Another fantastic video. Glad you got it fixed ok and back up and running. I can’t go in to a welding store with out emptying my piggy bank it’s like going on to a sweet shop👍👍👍👍
no doubt! and thanks!
Deutz is said doy ts
I got the bobcat 260 cause Miller didn’t offer the 250 for 2021
And I love it.. no break in time and the fucker lays a beautiful bead..👍
You got a cool channel man .
Great video. It would help others knowing the difference in operation parameters diesel vs gasoline and the financial overhead i.e. fuel cost/consumption, general maintenance, etc. I would always have a diesel in the field and shop. You're lucky if you get more than 8 - 10 hrs run time (welding) on 10gals of gasoline. With diesel however you can weld 40 hrs on 10gals diesel.
Pro tip of the day weld some 2x2 heavy wall square tube on each side of the welder tight to the sides but only welded to the bed and it will hold it in place but will be easy to take on and off.
My city has too many potholes for this lol, would jump right off the bed
What Equipment did you start with at the beginning and did you go to school for any of this
What happen to your other truck?
I miss. Mine it welded so nice and smooth
Why don't you like the Lincoln 3350?
MMA bringing the info again...
The 260's look amazing!! Plus they have a remote start stop.
Why didn't you just back the truck up when you had it picked up with the forklift you didn't have to unhook the trailer nothing
Show that old Lincoln some love put some primer on it at least lol, good show brother
one project at a time!
@@MeltinMetalAnthony I heard that man not enough time it’s so precious
Now I know damn well you could have fixed that welder. What gives?
The new bobcats & mpx’s are 225 & 260s
DEEP POCKETS REPAIRS
How do you use your acetylene when it’s horizontal?
I’m in fl to look at Mn n j in mulberry
Yo fuel pumped. Burned out 🥴
So are you located in Tampa or Orlando
Aint no gas init.
I got trailblazer 325 diesel
Good idea to weld the machine to the bed won't get stolen
Also just subscribed 👍🏼
Different lands setting. Montana dream trip
HI, Hobart champion elite , is similar to the bobcat but at a lower cost.. here in Canada anyway. I am using a the hobart champion 145 it's good for what I need it for, the 145 is portable with wheels and a handle. Perfect for quick repairs in the field. Thanks jp from Toronto Ontario, Canada!
My first few years I went through 5 Welding machines until I got my hands on big blue 300 pro Kubota. I'm not bragging on it lol it's an "alright" machine lol
Why do you hate the 3350? I absolutely love mine
used to flash me when I would tig weld
I like my old one runs off regular unleaded feel carbureted points distributor EZY for me to fix.
I like your video's 👍🏽 just found it.
That would be a bad ass welder to have guy. I have an old red face and it does not ramp up or excite but it still welds more smooth than any machine I've ever used.
Why do you hate the 3350 hood so much??
Wow I have one of those old welders in my back yard. I think it’s going to the scrap yard.
I have a 2011 Lincoln Vantage 400 with 12000hrs and still runs strong. Just picked up a new 2022 Lincoln Frontier 400x pipe. hello from Canada
Nice hello from Montana!
Nice hello from Montana!
Good repair shops can make or break ya! Glad you found a good one! Now, to find the same in Colorado!
Probably a fuel issue
Maybe you need to push the start bottom first or pull the ignition iddle✌️
Welded the machine to the bed? That's crazy (and I love it, haha).
Love your videos
That guy was good at "plucking" your machine off the bed!
Yo man aside from my username I really have some questions I could use answers for, I’m 26. And recently lost my job at the publix warehouses because of Covid and I said screw it I want a trade now and I’m seriously considering welding/fabrication but have 0 experience…. Idk where to start or what todo and tbh I’m completely lost and obviously I live in Lakeland
Haha I hate pushing the clutch to lol my other truck is a old 7.3
i wish i had a weld supplier like this around, utah sucks 👎🏻
Now I’m a guy that says old machines will make you the same money as new so why pay more? Well I did it earlier this year I brought the bobcat 260 EFI model with remote start
cost me 6k only have 22 hrs on it and it pay for itself and some but I have to say it is definitely a good investment the remote start saves soooo much money in gas time oil changes everything and the EFI MODEL works good no choke to pay with and where I’m at it can get real cold in the mornings but it starts right up like it was 75 degrees definitely a good Investment!!!!
for sure! I want a new airpak waiting till I can afford that
Just moved to Montana from Washington. Love it here.
You a cool ass cat bro stay good
ill do my best man
🤘🏻👍🏻
That's how I got my new Miller Trailblazer. Because I had a Belco 180 that died in the middle of a job. 😃😃
dang! at least you upgraded
Was that 6010 you used to weld it to the bed?
I’d definitely look into a different machine no reason for that giant dinosaur they got machines the third of the size and weight of that will out perform that one
waste of money. I got $3000 into this one
John at ESSI is the Miller wizard.
Anthony I think another cool feature you could add to your videos is I've seen other welder youtubers that have a lens or something for there camera to the the viewers see what you see when your under the helmet
I have tried. in field conditions its nearly impossible. if I start to make some money off of the channel, I may be able to invest in a second set of hand to help with filming.
Hey Ant you are right up there with the big boys. You are putting out some good content. Keep up the good work.
Much appreciated
Thanks for all the good content man. Awesome vids and tips on everything. You inspired me and I went out and got a Hobart Handler 100 flux core welder and been sticking metal together again after taking a welding class in college ten years ago. The thing does really good with hobart wire and a good hobart auto darkening mask 👌. Man I did not pay enough attention and my mind wasnt in the right place back then, life was all partying. Anyways thanks again man love it
You need to go with good brand you will see 👀🧐 the difference between the two. I got one for $275 in 2012 A 170 AMP I've used for the last 10 years on small jobs. Perfect it's small doesn't cost much if it breaks. Flux core or eragon gas 75/25 just keep working is good money 💸💰
@@jasonlopez4855 Hobart is a good brand its been around for many years and is tried and true. Thanks for your opinion..its a hell of a lot better than harbor freight or alot of other off brands thats for sure.
When you moving to Montana?
this spring
@@MeltinMetalAnthony if you don’t mind me asking. Why the move up North?
Also have one in Lakeland
Anthony, I feel like you and I are brothers from a different mother. I’ve been in this business for 23 years and we think and act very similar, love the old solid state diesel machines. I’ve currently got 21,000 hours on my daily SA250 and use an SAM 600 for big gouging jobs, both reliable Perkins diesels.
wooooo 21k hours thats insane
U moving to Montana
MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼
Do you need a machine this big for the type of work you do?
every once and awhile, yes
Put some fuel in it lol
The 100 Dollar store
Nice.
Dude Dad?
How much did they charge to repair it ?
only $300 with a spare fuel pump
Where u get your led reels from
alumareel
Wow what a welder, can't even cut a tack cut off
Seeing anyone use a cutting wheel without gloves makes me nervous for that person. Angle grinder in my opinion is the most dangerous tool
Anyone that isn’t a total idiot and has used one more then 5 times knows gloves give you less control. Only be nervous if it’s you doing shit you know you can’t.
@@ObesePuppies not tough at all just not stupid like most of these guys that recommend 80lbs of bs Ppe. Ppe is for retarded workers. They can stay home with there helmets on.
Keep not wearing gloves. You're obviously very smart. Don't wear ear plugs too. But you probably know that already
@@ELITEWELDER1 gloves and eye pro aren’t the worst idea.
@@jackcarroll4251 everything your able to do I can do better faster and more efficient. Sorry I can and you can’t. I won’t reply any longer. Take care sir.
Pro tip: get a new miller and be done with it! My Miller Pipe Pro 400 will do anything and everything.
I got a house to build!
Stop buying old used junk
I like old used junk!