Testing Out Primeweld and ArcCaptain Mig Welders And Crafting A Custom Shelf For Lathe Tools
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- I needed to replace the shelf I have for my lathe's quick change tool holders. Coincidentally, ArcCaptain reached out to me and asked me to review their MIG 200 welding machine. I decided to compare it to the PrimeWeld MIG 180. I share what I saw and got a nice new lathe shelf in the process.
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Good review. I am just a hobbyist and you popped up on my feed because I have been looking at both of these manufacturers to determine my next purchase. I liked the fact that the primeweld fan was strong enough to cause you an issue (air flow protects my investment). You just got another subscriber.
Thanks for watching and subscribing. There are a lot of things to consider when looking at one of these machines. The synergic mode on the ArcCaptain is nice, especially for a beginner welder (or even the experienced), and the price is budget friendly. The customer service and support from PrimeWeld is second to none, in any industry, and free return shipping for the length of the warranty is what sold me years ago. I didn't pick a winner, because I think that would be different for different people.
I have the MiG 200 and I love it. Kentucky
It's a nice machine.
I’ve been looking at the Arccaptain for a little while now. Your review was great and as a beginner with no welding experience this helps a lot. I’m restoring a car and will be working with lower fender rust repair and possible engine mount and cross member relocation.
It's a nice little welder for a beginner for sure.
When I received my Prime Weld it had a 10' Mig cable and the Gas regulator was defective. The duty cycle on the Prime Weld is 30%, the Arc Captain is 60%. Great comparison, Thank You
Thanks.
I hope you enjoy the video. I compare the differences between the ArcCaptain MIG 200 and the PrimeWeld MIG 180, and in the process, complete a couple of long overdue projects.
I have been trying to come up with something like that with out welding, but that came out very well, maybe I should start looking at my steel pile...nice job.!!
You should! I had thought about building another out of wood, but then I remember I had this left over stuff. And I like working with metal more. Thanks for watching!
@@MyLilMule That means I'd have to buy a layout table and welding squares ,hmm, not a bad opition...
@@tced2858 Reasons to buy more tools. I got lots of those. You can always make those squares. 😉 Link in the description. 😂
Both of these welders look great, with enough practice both would do the job just fine
I've been to welding school this summer and other than getting a license I also learned one very important thing (not an expert AT ALL)
For penetration on thicker stuff you really need a gap, a stronger welder can penetrate deeper yes, but for a proper penetration you need a gap. On corners I have not yet tried what gap would be needed and it really depends on the thickness and with THICK material you'll also need a bevel, but usually for stuff most of us need to weld, maybe a 2x wire dia. wide gap should get you a LOT more penetration than no gap. it also allows for way more adjustment after you tack it in place.
But for comparing welders, it doesn't matter as long as the setup is roughly the same and the technique used is the same
from this really nice video and the tests you've done I would be able to pick one of these
Thank you for your work
Thanks for watching. I am also a certified welder.
very nice product revue.
Thank you.
Inner Jody nice 👍. Love the review
Thanks for watching!
Perhaps you did mention it but I didn't catch it...which one would you say is more durable? And of good quality built and material? Thanks
I didn't pick a winner in the video, but based on my observations, I would give that to the PrimeWeld. Everything about it is more stout than than Arccaptain.
Thank you. Life just got a bit easier...😅
I have used many different brand MIG welders. One thing I notice is that Voltage setting across different brands and even different machines of the same brand can vary widely. Even the manufacturer recommended settings. If I set my Miller 350P to the voltages these machines are showing, I would be well into spray transfer MIG. these look like they are still in short circuit mode. I run around 14.5-15.5 volts on thinner steel. 1/4" with .035 wire is 19.5v and 330IPM on the MIller
I would agree. If I were to use the same wire and setting in all three of the machines I have that have that kind of adjustment (my old Hobart didn't have this ability as an example, just "A-B-C-D") they would all weld differently. I don't even think the two charts I have for the two Primeweld machines are the same.
@MyLilMule Great video thanks!! Dows the Primeweld have synergic settings?
Not the Mig 180. The larger Mig 285 does.
I'm looking at getting the primeweld 180. if you had bigger wire do you think it would weld the 3/8 and get good penetration or do you think 3/8 is just to much for the machine
3/8" might be pushing it only a little. HOWEVER, if I beveled any joints, used .035 flux cored wire, and maybe did a little preheat, I'd have no problem welding 3/8" material - unless it was structural. Then I might just stick weld it at that point. Instead of flux core, you can also use pure CO2 as the shielding gas instead of C25. You'll get more penetration with pure CO2, but it will spatter more.
Personally, I try to go by the rule that if my weld were to fail and someone could die or seriously injured, I don't go beyond the limits of a machine. It's not worth getting sued or going to jail or someone's life.
@@MyLilMule thanks I think I will spend the extra and get the Primeweld Mig 285
Going to order the Primeweld now. Was hoping for your aluminum MIG thoughts.
I haven't had an opportunity to even use the spool gun.
Put a fiber glass blanket between the weld table and the wall. Unless you like standing fire watches.
Good tip.
Not to be a buzz kill. You left out 2 features of the arkcaptain. One of the spot welding. 2 is it can weld aluminum. With oor without a spool gun. And come with drive wheels for that. Just an FYI
No worries. I left those out because I don't consider them features "out of the box." What they call spot welding is not spot welding. It's just a timed weld. And welding with aluminum wire through a whip , you would need to replace the liner to do that. You can't run aluminum wire through the same liner as you run steel wire. The contaminations left behind by the steel will ruin any aluminum weld. Thanks for watching!
So you’re saying you would need an extra spool? One steel one aluminum?
@@bokresge3716 You'd need an extra liner for the whip that you would change out for welding aluminum, or a spool gun with aluminum wire in it. The spool gun is the better option.
i also own a Lincoln mig welder, 110 volt only, flux or gas,m no other functions. i paid more for the Lincoln over 15 years ago than i did this week for the mig 200. i have never liked the lincoln very muc as it just barely welds thin plate.
Lincoln makes some nice gear, but for me, the price is more than I am willing to invest in a MIG welder.
Unfortunately your set up for the Primeweld 180 was way off, and reason it did not weld properly. You had that at 26v / 400+ that would be spray arc territory, and you didn't have the correct gas to run that and really at the max of the machines capabilities.
You do realize I was just experimenting at this point, right? I even said that in the video. But thanks for the comment. You are 100% correct. Thanks for watching!
Why would you not compare 200 Arch to a 200 Prime ? I don't understand using 200 v 180?
I don't have the 200 MTS. Although I think that might be a great comparison to make. Perhaps that could be the subject of a future video.
Am curious 🤔 how the mts200 stacks up against arccaptain, also they have a mig 205pro now. Is it worth the extra from the 200? Did they up the build quality at all or just some new features?
@@mcsqueegee81 They have a different feature set, so I am not sure how that comparison would go. The MTS has some stick welding features that the 200 doesn't and the 200 has some MIG features that the MTS doesn't. I would like to get my hands on the 205 though and compare it to my 200.
The Arccaptain is more of a multi process machine and it can be used with a spool gun.
The PrimeWeld comes with a spool gun.
The price difference was because you got the regulator and spool gun and wire
I don’t think it’s that simple. There are things the Arccaptain has that the PrimeWeld does not. They are both good machines.
@@MyLilMule yes I know that but the prime welder gave extra stuff and was 100$ more than arccaptin was
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The Mig180 will scratch tig.
I've never tried it. Don't have a torch with a gas valve.
I just want a simple welder without all the adjustments 🤔
The Mig 180 is pretty basic. Just the voltage and the wire speed feed. If that's what you mean.
@@MyLilMule yes thanks
You're comparing a $450 welder to an $1200 welder. You didn't bother to download their app.
I can't believe any company would want you to review a product. I've watched about two dozen reviews and this one is by far the worst.
Thumb down.
1. I was comparing a $500 welder to a $600 welder. Get your facts straight
2. Why would I need their app to use the machine?
3. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@MyLilMule If you are reviewing a product, the app is a part of it. Does tech scare you boomer?
@@FixNewsPlease 🙄
@@MyLilMule That's what I said.
@@MyLilMule Deleted the proof huh?
Fraud.
14 gauge is too small, the cables are too light, sounds like you hit the duty cycle time030 wire is big enough for 3/8 lron turn the heat and wire speed up,your welds look cold, those cuts back that up,
Thanks for waching!