I hope you're pleased with this review, I tried my best to give all the information you need to make an informed deciscion on purchasing this welder. If you think anything need expanding on then please let me know in the comments. Now has UK, EU and USA plug fittings! if you're interested in the SSimder SD-4050 Pro here is the link: www.ssimder.com/?ref=j9B4Tffk3auWx Cheers J
Some more coverage of the Hf tig function would have been nice. It wasn't lift Tig from what I could tell but switch options and performance on alu would be good to know
@@BrettDalton Hi. Its DC HF Tig only so no aluminium mode for the TIG function. The only settings as I mentioned are pre flow, post flow and amps. Cheers J
Thanks for the in-depth review. So much more informative than Simder’s instructions or online content. It’s incredible that online creators and professionals provide more info than the companies making the products.
being a dual machine 220/120, the adapter is for 120, the machine will default to lower max amperage as a result so the thinner wire is the adapter is adequate. Our breakers are at a central panel far from the outlet so it's likely we have thicker gauge as a result.
In the USA my garage has 220 and 110. It allows us to use this equipment for light duty use. The machine senses input voltage and limits or sets the machine accordingly. OBTW great review.
The weld/ SPRAY PASS/ROOT PASS we did in class always left a fair bit of spatter and dirt from it so this is why I got the Spray feeling with that weld man..
I have Miller TIG, two Miller MIGs, one setup for aluminum and the other setup for mild steel and a Hobart stick welder. I bought the 4050pro to be a backup for all my other welders so I can use it in a pinch if one of them goes down. Otherwise, it sits configured with flux core wire for when I need to go mobile and weld outdoors. It's amazingly light compared to my blue machines, all of which are transformer machines so this is only my second inverter machine. We'll see how it holds up over time.
awesome vid - I am just learning to stick weld and have always looked at mig welding and was jealous of how much easier it looks - this video made me realize I just need to continue and get better at stick welding. Once I have gotten proficient there I can move into something else like mig or tig. Thank you!
Nice video for sure. Around 12:30, you're going over the Synergic settings, and get to the +3, -3 setting; that's often referred to as "trim" (Miller calls it Arc Length) but it is like fine tuning the settings. It tends to widen or narrow the arc profile while in synergic mode.
We have split phase power in the us, so the plug that came on it has two 120v pins 180° out of phase and a ground/neutral. Power between the two 120v pins is 240v. The adapter simply cuts it in half. The welder sees what voltage is being supplied and limits the power it uses accordingly. Its not nearly as dangerous as you think as long as its used with this welder.
I made a air dryer using long lengths of pipe each run upwards has a ball valve at the bottom to remove the moisture. Works great especially if you blast clean.
15:50 0.035 FCAW 280ipm wire speed 148-160amps 36 volts, more heat till it flattens out... can weld 0.9mm 204 stainless with 3/32'' E7014, just have to flick it round right.
Given that you were a bit disparaging to start with re the plug, the access door, the perspex cover, the actual processes seem very good and you gave it a very fair trial. If i was in the market for one at this instant I would certainly be willing to buy one from seeing your review. Thank you.
Thank you. I try my best to be as unbiased as possible and to deliver as much information needed to make a wise purchase choice. I'm pleased with it enough to replace my other Mig welder with it. I'll never use the plasma function or weld gasless though. It hasn't replaced my AC DC Tig either as that has much more settings available. Cheers J
I found this very interesting, I've always wanted to do welding, but unfortunately, I'm a little too old in years to start learning the skills required in my younger years I would precut my steel and leave it with a small garage welding company and pick up the finished item on my way home from work. I loved the video, well put together.
You're never too old. I taught myself to Arc aka stick weld at 39 years old. Just get you a simple Mig/flux core wire or a Arc/stick welder. You can get a cheap one of either type for around $100-150.00 online.
In the United states that 240 volt plug is technically a 50 amp plug but in most cases it's used on a 30 or 40 amp circuit for welders. I have a small(very inexpensive) 160 amp welder that is dual AC voltage and I use mine on a 30 amp circuit at 240 volts. The thing I see wrong with this is it comes with the 240 volt plug as the main plug attached to the cord and the 120 volt plug as an option/adapter. It should have the 120 volt plug as the main plug and not as the adapter. However even though these kind of machines can be used on 120 volts, they will always work better on 240 volts and usually give you more settings and/or more welding current being used at 240 volts.
That review was fantastic with good info. I got one of those 5-n-1 YesWelders (MP200) a while back at about the same price. The SSimder you have there appears to be more capable with the pulsed and synchro welding. The MP200 has the same disaster for lines and pressure regulator your SSimder has. I like your solution and will be doing that soon. I can't claim any particularly skill with moving electron welding and honestly I've not had time to really try out my mp200. It seems I actually have too many hobbies. The MP200 should be fine for my needs but I often wish I had waited for something like the SSinder and just got a gas torch in the mean time, which I'm much more skilled with. For US power, our breakers work fine and we don't need fuses on the socket ;) The 110 adapter plug works fine and can be very convenient. The machine should detect the lower voltage and adjust appropriately so you're not likely to overload on a 110 20 amp circuit. On 220 we use 30 amp circuits, usually. You all might have better power but you still drive on the wrong side of the road ;)
Thank you. Yes it was frustrating to find the air line uses the Tig line and wasn't the same as the Mig line, this solution works for me and is fairly simple. Cheers J
This one actually had a better power cord than most. The last 2 dual voltage products I got off of Amazon had the opposite set up. A small 110 Volt cord and then an adaptor to go up to 220 Volts. The way that welder is set up is much better.
With an all digital machine you would think manufacturers would build presets. You enter your material specs and the machine auto selects starter point settings. This machine does seem good for the money.
It makes no difference to the machines performance but it demonstrates you can use proffesional torches rather than the cheap one it came with. cheers J
Oh your a push mig welder. I enjoy welding but don’t do it frequently enough to be any good. I think I would like to spend more time on TIG as it’s a gentler art as unlike MIG spaffing off metal. Lovely looking welds nicely done.
The review was very impressive. I looked for one and couldn't find her on the interwebs must be an eastern product. Too bad. Those welds are so straight and perfect besides the spatter. Dual shield defiantly would be interesting to run in that sequence
I have all those functions except for ac tig. And any functions that have an AC output. Living in Australia we have 240 volt and 15 Amps easily available so there are some great machines out there. But having a dedicated 240v AC tig welder with a more automatic function would be super useful.
If it makes you feel better, these little 'multiprocess' machines usually come with an obscure plug for the US market also, doubly so If you're plugging in to 220/240v, depending on the age of your house or if it's going on a generator (my case for both) I have to buy an adapter plug for all my machines too. Of course they would be a $60 version required to do the job! I've no real clue on the UK, but surely there's some kind of circuit breaker for your home? I tend to pop ours when plugging in too much junk outside and the wife fires up the dryer, but even with all my suspiciously wired projects, I've never even burned an electrical line before I've popped a breaker.
@@joshuadelisle The old style round pin plugs (popular before the new square fused plugs) went up to 15/16 amps and are unfused. They look the same as the 13A sockets/plugs except round pins, so they might look neater than the blue industrial ones in some places. And they are still sold new and up to code, British Standard BS 546. So some people must still use them. They would need to be fused in the mains side like other unfused plug systems. My brother used to use them for welding, we used to still have some of the sockets before a recent rewiring.
First time to the channel. I'll admit it was only because I was searching for reviews on this exact machine. I purchased it through their kickstarter and have high hopes. Ha ha. I was kind of put off by the initial negative stance you had, but I also understand "going in hard and coming out soft." I know from lots of experience the power cables are more than sufficient (unless extremely poor quality) for both 110 or 220 (US). But I feel the same way about the European plugs... they just look horrible to me. Lol! I think 99% of your review was awesome. You really did put it through the wringer (much better than most reviews of this machine) and I appreciate that time and effort. Your welding skill seems to be spot on. I laughed at some of your jabs at the "turds" who complain about your not doing one thing or another.... I am a weld inspector. Thank you SO much for doing an etch test!!! That really told me this unit will be more than sufficient for my small shop use and even for occasional "field" type work. Great video sir! Again, thank you for your time and effort!
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I appreciate it. I'm really glad it helped to give you the information needed to make a wise choice. All the very best. Cheers J
I have used a few different welding machines over many years. Like you, one down means a end to the whole day, if that is your means of living, I don't eat from a food bank nor accept the dole. I needed a new welder as it was put off due to costs. I went to different friends and told them its possible to get the best deal in bulk. I went into our local dealer who handled all our gas, our steel, and a few other consumables. I wanted the miller two hundred two twenty and single phase. So I asked for the complete machine which also gets you a couple different gases and oxygen tanks. Of course that means no monthly demurrage payments but you truly never really own this/these tanks. I pulled off something even I surprised myself in. A lincoln was on sale for this particular month. I told them that the lincoln was a real decent welder, that I just enjoyed the miller a touch better. After making some small talk and setting up the atmosphere I mentioned that I just may be interested in more than just one welder as in say five of the millers if you can adjust these prices to reflect this kind of deal and the sales clerk was just beside himself. I seen the head manager walking around nosing in to see just how our progress was being handled. I called him over and told him since he was available and his say would stand for the company. Oh yes he was the man to talk to. So I repeated this offer of five welders.... millers and since the lincoln was a on sale item, it may not be being offered again as in a discontinued item. He then countered if I was a salesperson or worked in sales?!! Nope, just a guy who wants what he wants and will drive to where ever I need to to save money. He kind of followed me and I made my move.... I will take the five millers with all of the bottles and other consumables that go with any one sale, in fact I think as a cherry on the pie, you will just give me a lincoln for absolutely free of any charges set up the same as the millers and make it a cash sale. He started thinking and I started for the door. He spoke my name and I just waved as in good by my new friend. He hollers "DEAL" so I turned around and took my fist out of my pocket with piles of a thousand in each rubber band. Now for easy figures, say a miller was seven hundred on any normal day. I got a whole two hundred dollars per machine knocked off as the deal. I laid twenty five hundred on the table and then with a couple more hundred added for city taxes and other extorting, off our backs. The very next thing I did was walk into their head manager and other titles befitting. I told him that those two men are some of the finest salespersons as I came in for One welder only and they finally after a lot of haggle, I am leaving with six machines and my friends in this line will also be in just as long as these two men were here to help us with our purchases. I told him the real name of my business which was very large there/here in anchorage alaska. If they are not here and happy folks to talk to as in proud to be here kind of men, I would walk out the door. Those men both got raises as I met them in our local watering hole. Both men worried they would have to maybe pay this company back for any mis management. They both had a hundred dollar bill in their paws as their proof of being quite surprised and happy. I actually did make a good many more buys but did it the same way by getting all my friends in business to let me do bulk buys. Everyone happy, I gave the lincoln to a brother in law who was a hobby car collector. He was a damn good man to my sister.
Excellent timing, I have been looking at multifunctions all week. Hobbyist, so this is very interesting. Another fair evaluation, keep up the good work. Not sure how many functions it really has, but it does have the 4 I am looking for.
Very good review amazing how good the Chinese machines are I have mig tig and plasma Chinese machines they are all unbelievably good I'm an old gas welder if only these machines were around 40 years ago
Thank you. I got to use £10k+ machines made by Kempii at one of my work places. I used to think pulsed welders were only for the elite but having it for less than £1k is astounding. Cheers J
Really liked your video, seeing, what I read in the comments they enjoyed it as well . Straight to the point. whithout all the unnecessary, bla bla bla really enjoyed watching it, to the peaple that would like learning welding, give it a try I started in a body shop through my school. It's easier than you think . you got the money, to buy a half decent little welder, needed around the house, 140 amp one will get you started . I've got a Lincoln 140 and welded a backhoe arm that broke completly. Off through an through, a little prep work . grinding , an tourche, to heat the steal , prior to welding, saved they guy I did it for , a great deal of money. I had no previuse welding experience , except welding sheet meatal. Before I knew it"" I landed a job building air boat hulls that were aluminum, I have been re learning things over due to an accident , I was able to pick it back up whith practice. My phone and learning it' againe is anouther story,. hahaha hope all a safe happy new year. Make Shure it's capable of using gas, and is a mig welder. itll due what's needed. a good first machine, this machine seems like a pretty nice machine, you get your wire speed set and temp you won't be disappointed . I've always been a trick of all trades an things seemed bleak for awhile. I had good peaple sayin I could do it againe helped pick me up when down. for the push in the right direction , got my head straight so I'm just tryin to do the same. Wish all the best anyone can due it"" just give it a try, wish all the best.
Nice review! 👍 While I wouldn't put this thing through the rigors of even a job shop, it makes for a nice garage, hobby or light duty machine. Pay attention to the duty cycle though. That usually drops with higher amp settings...
Very impressed, always stayed away from multi process machines of any type because they are usually wank, anyone for a lathe with a combined Miller? Shite. Most Chinese do everything welders only did one thing well, blow up. Or if it did work it was very poor. These new machines have really come along now. Thanks for a eye opening review.
Hey bub, your plug rant was negated, the small plug end if for use with 120V 15A sockets, the 20A 120V sockets are a bit different. The chunky side is out bonded 240V, rated for considerably more current.
the blank gauge must be like mine.... tightened and 180'............lol would love to see the entire gas/air system you have. sounds like a brilliant idea.
You may want an AC/DC Tig for bikes especially if using aluminium alloys. This can Mig weld aluminium but I think AC Tig is much better for quality and strength. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I got R-tech DC Tig at this moment and some cheapish Mig kit. I don't do alu, all mild or SS. This offers the space saving "all in one, tuck away in the corner" option which is quite handy :)
3:50 cleaning with air compressor will stop any machine from working properly because you gonna push the finest dust in the electric contacts; use a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner.
6mm probably would be fine, my induction forge has 6mm but it recommended 10mm. A 32a socket on the included cable should be fine I would guess. I said 10mm to be completely sure as these draw a lot of juice. Cheers J
It looks fantastic .....so I ordered one through the Indegogo ....back in April, received the welder late July and I'm still waiting for the accessories, helmet and wire. Be warned that Ssimder are very slow at delivering these!
Mine is as simple as I can possibly get it to be, steam is always going to be a little dangerous if precautions aren't taken. However I think gasification is a better route for sustainable home power generation. Cheers J
Hello. First of all I thought your video was one of the best reviews I've seen in a long time! You were fair, demonstrated the strengths while not at all afraid to show the areas you found cheap or unimpressive. Which brings me to my question: You found the drag style plasma cutter very unimpressive (compared to HF which I can understand), completely choking on 3/8" (10mm) and very ugly at 1/4" (6mm). At 6:50 in the video, the graphic said your air pressure was 87psi, however I have seen SSimder inform another user that "The air pressure required for plasma cutting is about 4-8 SCFM at 90-120 PSI." I don't know what your Static Cubic Feet per Minute was for your compressor, but 87psi is lower than what they recommend. Could it be the air pressure wasn't enough for their torch? I have a small garage-shop and as a hobby, I do work on/with offroad vehicles. When I first saw the SSimder 4050 Pro, I was ready to buy it on the spot, however, a 40A unit not being able to CLEANLY cut 1/4" for brackets, gussets, motor mounts, and odd-shaped armor panels is a deal breaker. SSimder actually referred me to your video when I asked why the TIG was "DC" for aluminum instead of "AC w/helium" which I had used in the past at a full size shop. I would really like to see if you can revisit the plasma with higher air pressure and/or a better torch handset. If either one of those fixes the issues you had, then I would buy it immediately. It's size is perfect for my small shop and for taking out for field repairs. Most of us can't afford "trailer rigs", either we repair on scene, or it's a long walk home. Have a great day!!
Joshua very nice and very informational and most definitely helpful video. Very well explained video today. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.
You mentioned in the video you want to build a steam powered generator. I think you should look into wood gasification, i couldn't find anybody on youtube building one diy. It's more efficient then just burning wood the regular way, also if you don't want to just burn it you could run an ICE engine with the gas. Could be easier to modify a car engine than build a steam engine.
Great review! I appreciate the detailed analysis of the welding machine. While the claim of a 10-to-1 ratio is intriguing, it seems that a closer examination reveals a more accurate six-to-one ratio, as pointed out. The fact that there are only six selections of different welding types further supports this observation. Overall, the machine looks promising and exciting, except for the limitation in plasma cutting, which might be a concern for those needing to cut thicker materials. Thanks for sharing your insights!"
This video was useful to me even though I watched only the first two minutes. That was enough for me to say Nope, don't want it! Thanks for the info, Joshua.
That's fair enough. The best part is the pulsed Mig technology. I've never seen a welder that has that for under £1k. That's normally only seen in £3k+ machines. Cheers J
What's the minimum power outlet required to power this thing? I'm in an apartment in Canada so I can't really wire in anything special. The manufacturer is giving me some crazy numbers.
It probably will but since this machine (and similar ones) is more designed for a beginner or hobbyist most people are going to use it with attachments that come with it.
You have to go slower for vertical up welding and because the heat rises upward also you have a lot more heat that is retained enabling the weld to penetrate deeper and fuse much better compared to the same settings in the horizontal position. This means you can use half the power of your electric supply but you'll be going a lot slower. Cheers J
Joshua, as a welder I am nothing compared to you, I have a question about your reference to MAG... I had to take 2 semesters of welding in college (35 years ago, and in Canada.) We were taught that MAG was Metal Active Gas, like Acetylene in a MIG welder to burn off something... my memory fails me, as I have never used it... but I don't think that was what you were talking about, was it?
Thank you. I used a mix gas which has 12% carbon dioxide and 2% oxygen and the rest argon. From my understanding the dash of oxygen intensifies the arc and gives better penetration properties. I believe that it counts as an active gas as it is not inert. Cheers J
That seems like a really decent machine for the price. The only thing I really don't like about the all-in-one MF is the plasma cutter. I would say everyone should have a separate plasma cutter, because you're usually be cutting-welding-cutting-welding, and changing the machine over between every cut and weld is a pain in the arse.
Great overview. Looks like a nice machine. I wonder if a better torch would help cutting? Also you didn't try aluminum tig. Did it come with a tirch and pedal? The mig aluminum was very impressive. Was there a guide for settings? I just looked in Amazon and they sell some simder products but not the 10/1 you have here. Maybe yours is a pre-release copy?
Thank you. TIG is DC only not AC so it cant do aluminium on the TIG function. Foot pedal is sold seperately. This is a new release so its not yet in amazon warehouses. there should be a link with discounts in the description. cheers J
Thank you you're very kind. I couldn't get the flux core to work but maybe I had it too high on the power and it has its limits just like stick welding. I'm not used to flux core at all. Cheers J
I was watching this thinking, "yeah cool video, nice welder, what's next video on my recommendation list". But then you said, "steam powered generator", so I subscribed... Don't let me down. Also, G'day from Australia.
@@joshuadelisle it may not be as efficient, but it's STEAM. I mean, c'mon, STEAM. Who doesn't love a ticking time bomb that sounds a whistle when the pressure is too high?
Josh, I've got 100 years more experience and you suck. Hope that got the algorithm's attention for you. Seriously though, great video. Your welding skills & knowledge are impressive. I don't weld much these days, but I've always wanted to try MIG, TIG, & plasma cutting. My old Lincoln AC/AD tombstone has been fine for my limited needs & skills, but it's a heavy beast. I think I'll have to order one of these Simder rigs. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. 👍👍
Awesome review .... Thanks so much!... To be honest I haven't found a negative review on this unit yet other than a few minor quirks. How has this held up after 8 months? I would be interested to know that. Any suggested modifications such as consumables, etc?
Supposably? Supposedly? 13 amp? It's 15A or 20A here typically. Nah, the 120V adapter is fine as long as your circuit is fused correctly for the in-wall wiring and outlet.
Great review , very fair on the machine ,, did it have pulse in stick too . Would have been interesting to see if a better plasma torch improved the cut , 6mm severance is a bit light for 40 amps , but the 10mm welds look hot for 200 too ,,,
I thought the same, I havent got a better torch that is touch plasma than less my pilot version can do both?.... Interestingly its HF TIG so it could have been a HF plasma in theory, therre are ways to convert to HF plasma but I need to look into that. cheers J
I enjoy all your videos but this one left me wondering. You mentioned your dislike of the supplied torches and why but when you actually did the jobs, you failed to mention which torches you were really using for each process. Did you use the supplied torches or what?
Hey joshua, i found your first videos wildly inspirational, and i can see the practical use of gathering your toolage through RUclips, but to me it's only mildly informative and i start to notice some disappointment when you upload another tool review. I hope you're still working on some artwork too and you'll find the time to share it here. If not; still a big thanks for everything you've shared!
Thank you. I get it. I have several more review videos I've already agreed to do unfortunately. However I have been making plenty of things for people too, I haven't filmed everything because sometimes the timings just don't allow it and some clients are very private. I'm working on doing more sculptural forging at some point and hopefully by getting enough money together to justify it. Unfortunately raising a family means I have to focus on the more boring subjects that pay. Cheers J
Good review...... I'm anxious for mine to ship. One thing I'm wondering is since this is a review of the product as shipped, why did you swap out the TIG torch? Thanks!
I love my Tig torch. Just my preference. I don't see any reason for the original to have a problem as I would use the same gas lens and Tungsten from my torch. Cheers J
Hello Joshua pal. Watching here in Dublin. @10:44 approx u began a weld with Mig that looked exactly like SPRAY ARC. i KNOW THIS MACHINE CAN DO THE ROOT PASS OR SPRAY ARC bcos I've been doing it in Welding school. I just passed my MMA & MIG today. I finally got the results in school today. I didn't hear u say that the weld was Spray arc but we used the same type of weld for our Root pass which our teacher told us was called SPRAY. So u point it into the joint of the T-FILLET @45 Degree angle. The spray pass u did is specifically for a root pass and I was shocked to see it on this welder bcos we were usig the BIOG KEMPPI mig welder, approx 4' tall it is.. haha! The other thing I saw was this +/-3?? That could be some form of Dynamics which can soften ur arc for specific purposes or harden it if the case may be. I'm only guessing on that but I would love to see a video from u where u do the Spray pass u did @10:44 and then do the usual test of 2 other passes over it, bottom and top pass. I'm just doing TIG and Gas welding now. Man I wish I had found my passion for WELDING in my 20's or 30's Joshua mate. Big up to u for ur brilliant content. I watch a lot of ur videos. They're always very informative too btw. I'm betting somebody in the comments will have more ideas/ better knowledge than me on welding but I hope I was able to give u a little bit of my own recently learned stuff. I love welding bro. Keep up the awesome work my friend.
@@reaper060670 it does sound like spray. I think settings wise a lot of teachers would argue it's not quite there. The 450amp linkoln electric I used to use could definitely do it all all day. Well done on getting certified. There is tons of work for skilled metal workers out there for sure. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I hear ya Joshua. We use the LINColn every day for Stick and TIG. It's a beautiful machine. The KEMPPI MIG welder we use is a beast. I'm 52 years old now and only last year did I buy my 1st welder and it's a scabby little DekoPro 160Amp welder off Amazon. I'm doing TIG AC/DC atm and I love it. It's a very relaxing way to weld imho J man. Thanks for the reply man. Appreciate the content too Josh man..
Many thanks for the review. Don't like the idea of flux core much. Rather jut use an arc welder. Where do you get the 7018 rods from? Also I looked at the maximum current draw and don't think I would want to run it on 13 amps. My Lidl plasma cutter works on that and is OK.... So I might just keep my pennies for a R-Tech AC/DC Tig welder at 160 amps.
Thank you. I get my welding supplies from a local welding supply called weldmax. I believe you can use this on a 13amp plug but only up to a 140amps in the stick setting and then you'll blow fuses which is a potential hazard. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Many thanks. I will give that some thought. How good would you say the MIG is? My MIG is a very old Sip Turbo Migmate 230. Worth the upgrade and put off buying an AC/DC TIG?
@@BensWorkshop the Mig function especially with pulsed technology is the best part of this machine and has certainly replaced my old Mig for sure. My other AC/DC Tig will still take pride of place as it has all the important settings for good aluminium and stainless steel welds which this machine doesn't have. However I like that it has pre and post flow settings on DC Tig which my other cheap DC Tig machine doesn't have the options for. Cheers J
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I hope you're pleased with this review, I tried my best to give all the information you need to make an informed deciscion on purchasing this welder.
If you think anything need expanding on then please let me know in the comments.
Now has UK, EU and USA plug fittings!
if you're interested in the SSimder SD-4050 Pro here is the link: www.ssimder.com/?ref=j9B4Tffk3auWx
Cheers J
Some more coverage of the Hf tig function would have been nice. It wasn't lift Tig from what I could tell but switch options and performance on alu would be good to know
@@BrettDalton Hi. Its DC HF Tig only so no aluminium mode for the TIG function. The only settings as I mentioned are pre flow, post flow and amps. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle right, so HF start only. Good to know. Thanks
You flux core needs further stick out as the flux needs to pre heat via the inductance
And your vertical fillet weld needs to be a Christmas tree 🎄 not lust a weave left to right you need to burn up to get the root penetration
Thanks for the in-depth review. So much more informative than Simder’s instructions or online content. It’s incredible that online creators and professionals provide more info than the companies making the products.
Thank you Tom. A lot of that maybe a language barrier, I had to tinker around until I found out how to do it by playing with it for a while. Cheers J
being a dual machine 220/120, the adapter is for 120, the machine will default to lower max amperage as a result so the thinner wire is the adapter is adequate. Our breakers are at a central panel far from the outlet so it's likely we have thicker gauge as a result.
In the USA my garage has 220 and 110. It allows us to use this equipment for light duty use. The machine senses input voltage and limits or sets the machine accordingly. OBTW great review.
The weld/ SPRAY PASS/ROOT PASS we did in class always left a fair bit of spatter and dirt from it so this is why I got the Spray feeling with that weld man..
I have Miller TIG, two Miller MIGs, one setup for aluminum and the other setup for mild steel and a Hobart stick welder. I bought the 4050pro to be a backup for all my other welders so I can use it in a pinch if one of them goes down. Otherwise, it sits configured with flux core wire for when I need to go mobile and weld outdoors. It's amazingly light compared to my blue machines, all of which are transformer machines so this is only my second inverter machine. We'll see how it holds up over time.
Well done 👍. Cheers J
How's it been holding up?
warren and Joshua, after almost 2 years... how does that welding work? it exploded, or not yet...
I am an experienced welder and I can tell you that you are a pretty good one. Thank you for this remarkable review.
@@charger440 you're very kind. Thank you. Cheers J
Great review and video. Just purchased the latest version of the 4050. Can't wait to get started melting some metal.
awesome vid - I am just learning to stick weld and have always looked at mig welding and was jealous of how much easier it looks - this video made me realize I just need to continue and get better at stick welding. Once I have gotten proficient there I can move into something else like mig or tig. Thank you!
Well done. All the very best. Cheers J
Love watching your videos Joshua despite having absolutely no need for the items (sometimes).
Thanks as always and keep them coming 👍
Thank you so much. Lots more to come. Cheers J
Nice video for sure. Around 12:30, you're going over the Synergic settings, and get to the +3, -3 setting; that's often referred to as "trim" (Miller calls it Arc Length) but it is like fine tuning the settings. It tends to widen or narrow the arc profile while in synergic mode.
Good tip. Thank you. Cheers J
You make your reviews so interesting and factual . The pulse mig was impressive ,as was the aluminium welding .
Thank you. Those were the points I was most impressed by also. Cheers J
The aluminium welding was interesting. Got a stick welder I never use.
We have split phase power in the us, so the plug that came on it has two 120v pins 180° out of phase and a ground/neutral. Power between the two 120v pins is 240v. The adapter simply cuts it in half. The welder sees what voltage is being supplied and limits the power it uses accordingly. Its not nearly as dangerous as you think as long as its used with this welder.
I made a air dryer using long lengths of pipe each run upwards has a ball valve at the bottom to remove the moisture. Works great especially if you blast clean.
15:50 0.035 FCAW 280ipm wire speed 148-160amps 36 volts, more heat till it flattens out... can weld 0.9mm 204 stainless with 3/32'' E7014, just have to flick it round right.
i have welded 0.9mm 204 stainless with 3/32 E7014, works just have to flick it round right.
i have welded 0.9mm 204 stainless with 3/32'' E7014, works ya just have to flick it round right.
Given that you were a bit disparaging to start with re the plug, the access door, the perspex cover, the actual processes seem very good and you gave it a very fair trial. If i was in the market for one at this instant I would certainly be willing to buy one from seeing your review.
Thank you.
Thank you. I try my best to be as unbiased as possible and to deliver as much information needed to make a wise purchase choice. I'm pleased with it enough to replace my other Mig welder with it. I'll never use the plasma function or weld gasless though. It hasn't replaced my AC DC Tig either as that has much more settings available. Cheers J
I found this very interesting, I've always wanted to do welding, but unfortunately, I'm a little too old in years to start learning the skills required in my younger years I would precut my steel and leave it with a small garage welding company and pick up the finished item on my way home from work. I loved the video, well put together.
Thank you so much. I hope it's never too late to learn a skill but I can understand if the effort isn't worth the pleasure in later years. Cheers J
It’s never too late to learn something new, especially if it’s something that interest you 👍🙏
@@Altruistic-Viking 💯. Never stop learning.
You're never too old. I taught myself to Arc aka stick weld at 39 years old. Just get you a simple Mig/flux core wire or a Arc/stick welder. You can get a cheap one of either type for around $100-150.00 online.
I went to welding school at age 45.
In the United states that 240 volt plug is technically a 50 amp plug but in most cases it's used on a 30 or 40 amp circuit for welders. I have a small(very inexpensive) 160 amp welder that is dual AC voltage and I use mine on a 30 amp circuit at 240 volts. The thing I see wrong with this is it comes with the 240 volt plug as the main plug attached to the cord and the 120 volt plug as an option/adapter. It should have the 120 volt plug as the main plug and not as the adapter. However even though these kind of machines can be used on 120 volts, they will always work better on 240 volts and usually give you more settings and/or more welding current being used at 240 volts.
That review was fantastic with good info. I got one of those 5-n-1 YesWelders (MP200) a while back at about the same price. The SSimder you have there appears to be more capable with the pulsed and synchro welding. The MP200 has the same disaster for lines and pressure regulator your SSimder has. I like your solution and will be doing that soon. I can't claim any particularly skill with moving electron welding and honestly I've not had time to really try out my mp200. It seems I actually have too many hobbies. The MP200 should be fine for my needs but I often wish I had waited for something like the SSinder and just got a gas torch in the mean time, which I'm much more skilled with.
For US power, our breakers work fine and we don't need fuses on the socket ;) The 110 adapter plug works fine and can be very convenient. The machine should detect the lower voltage and adjust appropriately so you're not likely to overload on a 110 20 amp circuit. On 220 we use 30 amp circuits, usually. You all might have better power but you still drive on the wrong side of the road ;)
Thank you. Yes it was frustrating to find the air line uses the Tig line and wasn't the same as the Mig line, this solution works for me and is fairly simple. Cheers J
This one actually had a better power cord than most.
The last 2 dual voltage products I got off of Amazon had the opposite set up.
A small 110 Volt cord and then an adaptor to go up to 220 Volts.
The way that welder is set up is much better.
Great presentations with good information,delivered professionally.
You 've got my vote !
Thank you so much. Lots more to come. Cheers J
With an all digital machine you would think manufacturers would build presets. You enter your material specs and the machine auto selects starter point settings.
This machine does seem good for the money.
I wish every review was this well done, therefore, subscribed!
Thank you so much. I do my best. Cheers J
Why do a review and not use the provided tig torch?
It makes no difference to the machines performance but it demonstrates you can use proffesional torches rather than the cheap one it came with. cheers J
Oh your a push mig welder. I enjoy welding but don’t do it frequently enough to be any good. I think I would like to spend more time on TIG as it’s a gentler art as unlike MIG spaffing off metal. Lovely looking welds nicely done.
I thought you were low on air pressure for the thicker plasma cuts
Wow. Nice comprehensive review. Just what I was looking for. Thx.
thats a good precaution with the inspection! looks pretty cool. looks,, cant wait to see the review
The review was very impressive. I looked for one and couldn't find her on the interwebs must be an eastern product. Too bad. Those welds are so straight and perfect besides the spatter. Dual shield defiantly would be interesting to run in that sequence
The way you cheerfully said "I've been shocked a few times" 🤣Good video.
Thank you. Cheers J
I have all those functions except for ac tig. And any functions that have an AC output. Living in Australia we have 240 volt and 15 Amps easily available so there are some great machines out there. But having a dedicated 240v AC tig welder with a more automatic function would be super useful.
If it makes you feel better, these little 'multiprocess' machines usually come with an obscure plug for the US market also, doubly so If you're plugging in to 220/240v, depending on the age of your house or if it's going on a generator (my case for both) I have to buy an adapter plug for all my machines too. Of course they would be a $60 version required to do the job!
I've no real clue on the UK, but surely there's some kind of circuit breaker for your home? I tend to pop ours when plugging in too much junk outside and the wife fires up the dryer, but even with all my suspiciously wired projects, I've never even burned an electrical line before I've popped a breaker.
That's good to know. Yes the standard is to have RCD breakers in the UK and all household plugs have built in fuses. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle The old style round pin plugs (popular before the new square fused plugs) went up to 15/16 amps and are unfused. They look the same as the 13A sockets/plugs except round pins, so they might look neater than the blue industrial ones in some places. And they are still sold new and up to code, British Standard BS 546. So some people must still use them. They would need to be fused in the mains side like other unfused plug systems.
My brother used to use them for welding, we used to still have some of the sockets before a recent rewiring.
The plug you cut off was a US 240v plug that is a 30A plug.
Hearing you talk about a Steam Powered welder at the end gave me flash backs of the very British Goon Show
Lol. cheers J
First time to the channel. I'll admit it was only because I was searching for reviews on this exact machine. I purchased it through their kickstarter and have high hopes. Ha ha.
I was kind of put off by the initial negative stance you had, but I also understand "going in hard and coming out soft."
I know from lots of experience the power cables are more than sufficient (unless extremely poor quality) for both 110 or 220 (US). But I feel the same way about the European plugs... they just look horrible to me. Lol!
I think 99% of your review was awesome. You really did put it through the wringer (much better than most reviews of this machine) and I appreciate that time and effort.
Your welding skill seems to be spot on. I laughed at some of your jabs at the "turds" who complain about your not doing one thing or another.... I am a weld inspector. Thank you SO much for doing an etch test!!! That really told me this unit will be more than sufficient for my small shop use and even for occasional "field" type work.
Great video sir! Again, thank you for your time and effort!
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I appreciate it. I'm really glad it helped to give you the information needed to make a wise choice. All the very best. Cheers J
Really enjoyed the vid. You have a special way of doing things in your shop I like.
Thank you so much. All the very best. Cheers J
I have used a few different welding machines over many years. Like you, one down means a end to the whole day, if that is your means of living, I don't eat from a food bank nor accept the dole. I needed a new welder as it was put off due to costs. I went to different friends and told them its possible to get the best deal in bulk. I went into our local dealer who handled all our gas, our steel, and a few other consumables. I wanted the miller two hundred two twenty and single phase. So I asked for the complete machine which also gets you a couple different gases and oxygen tanks. Of course that means no monthly demurrage payments but you truly never really own this/these tanks. I pulled off something even I surprised myself in. A lincoln was on sale for this particular month. I told them that the lincoln was a real decent welder, that I just enjoyed the miller a touch better. After making some small talk and setting up the atmosphere I mentioned that I just may be interested in more than just one welder as in say five of the millers if you can adjust these prices to reflect this kind of deal and the sales clerk was just beside himself. I seen the head manager walking around nosing in to see just how our progress was being handled. I called him over and told him since he was available and his say would stand for the company. Oh yes he was the man to talk to. So I repeated this offer of five welders.... millers and since the lincoln was a on sale item, it may not be being offered again as in a discontinued item. He then countered if I was a salesperson or worked in sales?!! Nope, just a guy who wants what he wants and will drive to where ever I need to to save money. He kind of followed me and I made my move.... I will take the five millers with all of the bottles and other consumables that go with any one sale, in fact I think as a cherry on the pie, you will just give me a lincoln for absolutely free of any charges set up the same as the millers and make it a cash sale. He started thinking and I started for the door. He spoke my name and I just waved as in good by my new friend. He hollers "DEAL" so I turned around and took my fist out of my pocket with piles of a thousand in each rubber band. Now for easy figures, say a miller was seven hundred on any normal day. I got a whole two hundred dollars per machine knocked off as the deal. I laid twenty five hundred on the table and then with a couple more hundred added for city taxes and other extorting, off our backs.
The very next thing I did was walk into their head manager and other titles befitting. I told him that those two men are some of the finest salespersons as I came in for One welder only and they finally after a lot of haggle, I am leaving with six machines and my friends in this line will also be in just as long as these two men were here to help us with our purchases. I told him the real name of my business which was very large there/here in anchorage alaska. If they are not here and happy folks to talk to as in proud to be here kind of men, I would walk out the door. Those men both got raises as I met them in our local watering hole. Both men worried they would have to maybe pay this company back for any mis management. They both had a hundred dollar bill in their paws as their proof of being quite surprised and happy. I actually did make a good many more buys but did it the same way by getting all my friends in business to let me do bulk buys. Everyone happy, I gave the lincoln to a brother in law who was a hobby car collector. He was a damn good man to my sister.
Well done 👍. That's a great deal and winners all round. Cheers J
Excellent timing, I have been looking at multifunctions all week. Hobbyist, so this is very interesting. Another fair evaluation, keep up the good work. Not sure how many functions it really has, but it does have the 4 I am looking for.
Thank you. All the very best. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I did order it on Indegogo, using your Perk, I will not see it until April, which is fine for me.
@@officialbillcundiff well done 👍 cheers J
So you can't use the HF start from the TIG for the plasma cutter part?
Apparently not. It would make sense to do that and maybe a modification I could implement. I will test using a better torch though. Cheers J
Very good review amazing how good the Chinese machines are I have mig tig and plasma Chinese machines they are all unbelievably good I'm an old gas welder if only these machines were around 40 years ago
Thank you. I got to use £10k+ machines made by Kempii at one of my work places. I used to think pulsed welders were only for the elite but having it for less than £1k is astounding. Cheers J
I formative and impartial as ever. Fab machine which covers all that I'd want from a beginner fabricator. Thanks 👍🏻
Thank you. It has replaced my other welder for the time being. Cheers J
Really liked your video, seeing, what I read in the comments they enjoyed it as well . Straight to the point. whithout all the unnecessary, bla bla bla really enjoyed watching it, to the peaple that would like learning welding, give it a try I started in a body shop through my school. It's easier than you think . you got the money, to buy a half decent little welder, needed around the house, 140 amp one will get you started . I've got a Lincoln 140 and welded a backhoe arm that broke completly. Off through an through, a little prep work . grinding , an tourche, to heat the steal , prior to welding, saved they guy I did it for , a great deal of money. I had no previuse welding experience , except welding sheet meatal. Before I knew it"" I landed a job building air boat hulls that were aluminum, I have been re learning things over due to an accident , I was able to pick it back up whith practice. My phone and learning it' againe is anouther story,. hahaha hope all a safe happy new year. Make Shure it's capable of using gas, and is a mig welder. itll due what's needed. a good first machine, this machine seems like a pretty nice machine, you get your wire speed set and temp you won't be disappointed . I've always been a trick of all trades an things seemed bleak for awhile. I had good peaple sayin I could do it againe helped pick me up when down. for the push in the right direction , got my head straight so I'm just tryin to do the same. Wish all the best anyone can due it"" just give it a try, wish all the best.
Nice review! 👍 While I wouldn't put this thing through the rigors of even a job shop, it makes for a nice garage, hobby or light duty machine. Pay attention to the duty cycle though. That usually drops with higher amp settings...
Very impressed, always stayed away from multi process machines of any type because they are usually wank, anyone for a lathe with a combined Miller? Shite. Most Chinese do everything welders only did one thing well, blow up. Or if it did work it was very poor. These new machines have really come along now. Thanks for a eye opening review.
Hey bub, your plug rant was negated, the small plug end if for use with 120V 15A sockets, the 20A 120V sockets are a bit different. The chunky side is out bonded 240V, rated for considerably more current.
Here in the US we have GFCI receptacles, and or breakers. We're good
the blank gauge must be like mine.... tightened and 180'............lol would love to see the entire gas/air system you have. sounds like a brilliant idea.
Definitely considering. Looks a really good kit that would assist me in building custom bikes.
You may want an AC/DC Tig for bikes especially if using aluminium alloys. This can Mig weld aluminium but I think AC Tig is much better for quality and strength. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I got R-tech DC Tig at this moment and some cheapish Mig kit. I don't do alu, all mild or SS. This offers the space saving "all in one, tuck away in the corner" option which is quite handy :)
From America, good job brother, excellent review 👍👏
3:50 cleaning with air compressor will stop any machine from working properly because you gonna push the finest dust in the electric contacts; use a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner.
Can you clarify what is a 10mm cable the one on the welder isn't also I think a 6mm would suffice in most situations for a single 32A outlet.
6mm probably would be fine, my induction forge has 6mm but it recommended 10mm. A 32a socket on the included cable should be fine I would guess. I said 10mm to be completely sure as these draw a lot of juice. Cheers J
It looks fantastic .....so I ordered one through the Indegogo ....back in April, received the welder late July and I'm still waiting for the accessories, helmet and wire. Be warned that Ssimder are very slow at delivering these!
Yes please to the steam generator, would love to build one for myself, but wouldn't have a clue where to start😀
Mine is as simple as I can possibly get it to be, steam is always going to be a little dangerous if precautions aren't taken. However I think gasification is a better route for sustainable home power generation. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle 😀😀
Hello. First of all I thought your video was one of the best reviews I've seen in a long time! You were fair, demonstrated the strengths while not at all afraid to show the areas you found cheap or unimpressive. Which brings me to my question:
You found the drag style plasma cutter very unimpressive (compared to HF which I can understand), completely choking on 3/8" (10mm) and very ugly at 1/4" (6mm). At 6:50 in the video, the graphic said your air pressure was 87psi, however I have seen SSimder inform another user that "The air pressure required for plasma cutting is about 4-8 SCFM at 90-120 PSI." I don't know what your Static Cubic Feet per Minute was for your compressor, but 87psi is lower than what they recommend. Could it be the air pressure wasn't enough for their torch?
I have a small garage-shop and as a hobby, I do work on/with offroad vehicles. When I first saw the SSimder 4050 Pro, I was ready to buy it on the spot, however, a 40A unit not being able to CLEANLY cut 1/4" for brackets, gussets, motor mounts, and odd-shaped armor panels is a deal breaker. SSimder actually referred me to your video when I asked why the TIG was "DC" for aluminum instead of "AC w/helium" which I had used in the past at a full size shop.
I would really like to see if you can revisit the plasma with higher air pressure and/or a better torch handset. If either one of those fixes the issues you had, then I would buy it immediately. It's size is perfect for my small shop and for taking out for field repairs. Most of us can't afford "trailer rigs", either we repair on scene, or it's a long walk home. Have a great day!!
Arc force is necessary with cellulose welding rod like 6010 or 6011, Inverter machines have a hard time burning cellulose rod.
Good tip, I've not used 6010 only 6013, 7018 and 309, 316L. Cheers J
Joshua very nice and very informational and most definitely helpful video. Very well explained video today. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.
Thank you so much. God bless you too. Cheers J
You mentioned in the video you want to build a steam powered generator.
I think you should look into wood gasification, i couldn't find anybody on youtube building one diy.
It's more efficient then just burning wood the regular way, also if you don't want to just burn it you could run an ICE engine with the gas. Could be easier to modify a car engine than build a steam engine.
I agree, I actually have plans to build one of those too and trying to get hold of a generator to modify. Cheers J
Our trip breakers are ether at the wall or at the box.
I would like to know if the tig torch is a stretch one or if there is a button to start /hold/stop
There is button and 2t/4t settings. Cheers J
Solved, after some emails from the manufacturer, the Tig torch is a "normal" torch, not a scratch one, sorry for misunderstanding
Great review! I appreciate the detailed analysis of the welding machine. While the claim of a 10-to-1 ratio is intriguing, it seems that a closer examination reveals a more accurate six-to-one ratio, as pointed out. The fact that there are only six selections of different welding types further supports this observation. Overall, the machine looks promising and exciting, except for the limitation in plasma cutting, which might be a concern for those needing to cut thicker materials. Thanks for sharing your insights!"
Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful. Cheers J
Ive been trying to discover what type of starting the TIG function is. Anyone have an answer? Thanks!
It's HF. Cheers J
Thank you for the knowledge and review. I just received mine
Well done. I love mine. Cheers J
Enjoyed the test 👍
This video was useful to me even though I watched only the first two minutes. That was enough for me to say Nope, don't want it! Thanks for the info, Joshua.
That's fair enough. The best part is the pulsed Mig technology. I've never seen a welder that has that for under £1k. That's normally only seen in £3k+ machines. Cheers J
What's the minimum power outlet required to power this thing? I'm in an apartment in Canada so I can't really wire in anything special. The manufacturer is giving me some crazy numbers.
I would recommend a 32amp plug on a 32amp breaker which is what my electrician installed for me. Cheers J
Well done blacksmith a nice demo on the equipment.
Thank you Tom. Cheers J
I'd like to see if it cuts better with a better torch. Other than that, I think you covered just about everything. Good job.
Thank you. Yes I'll try that . Cheers J
It probably will but since this machine (and similar ones) is more designed for a beginner or hobbyist most people are going to use it with attachments that come with it.
Could be the tiny air line used not getting full pressure
@@2195dman I don't think so as it's the same setup on my other machines. My other plasma cuts 20mm thick. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle with the quick connect?
Silly question but why does MIG welding vertically require less power than horizontal?
You have to go slower for vertical up welding and because the heat rises upward also you have a lot more heat that is retained enabling the weld to penetrate deeper and fuse much better compared to the same settings in the horizontal position. This means you can use half the power of your electric supply but you'll be going a lot slower. Cheers J
Demanding a fuse in a plug, and a breaker box, in a brick home, is crazy. You guys really love your government "protecting" you from yourself.
@@tylersingleton9284 it's common sense if you look at fire statistics. Cheers J
Joshua, as a welder I am nothing compared to you, I have a question about your reference to MAG... I had to take 2 semesters of welding in college (35 years ago, and in Canada.) We were taught that MAG was Metal Active Gas, like Acetylene in a MIG welder to burn off something... my memory fails me, as I have never used it... but I don't think that was what you were talking about, was it?
Thank you. I used a mix gas which has 12% carbon dioxide and 2% oxygen and the rest argon. From my understanding the dash of oxygen intensifies the arc and gives better penetration properties. I believe that it counts as an active gas as it is not inert. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle ah, ok, I've never seen that mix, but then, I didn't know to look for it... Thanks.
@@trollforge I get mine from Buse gas and it's called ferroweld 12. Cheers J
That seems like a really decent machine for the price. The only thing I really don't like about the all-in-one MF is the plasma cutter. I would say everyone should have a separate plasma cutter, because you're usually be cutting-welding-cutting-welding, and changing the machine over between every cut and weld is a pain in the arse.
Great overview. Looks like a nice machine. I wonder if a better torch would help cutting? Also you didn't try aluminum tig. Did it come with a tirch and pedal? The mig aluminum was very impressive. Was there a guide for settings? I just looked in Amazon and they sell some simder products but not the 10/1 you have here. Maybe yours is a pre-release copy?
Thank you. TIG is DC only not AC so it cant do aluminium on the TIG function. Foot pedal is sold seperately. This is a new release so its not yet in amazon warehouses. there should be a link with discounts in the description. cheers J
You did a good job on those tests.
Thank you you're very kind. I couldn't get the flux core to work but maybe I had it too high on the power and it has its limits just like stick welding. I'm not used to flux core at all. Cheers J
we have 240 volt here in the US...... I have 4 80 amp 240 volt outlets in my shop.
Switching the bus bar changed the polarity…..then you switched the leads at the terminal and switched it right back
I was watching this thinking, "yeah cool video, nice welder, what's next video on my recommendation list".
But then you said, "steam powered generator", so I subscribed...
Don't let me down.
Also, G'day from Australia.
Thank you so much, its coming but the gasification generator is going to be more impressive. steam isnt very efficient in comparison. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle it may not be as efficient, but it's STEAM.
I mean, c'mon, STEAM.
Who doesn't love a ticking time bomb that sounds a whistle when the pressure is too high?
@@35manning lol. Definitely 🥰
Josh, I've got 100 years more experience and you suck. Hope that got the algorithm's attention for you.
Seriously though, great video. Your welding skills & knowledge are impressive. I don't weld much these days, but I've always wanted to try MIG, TIG, & plasma cutting. My old Lincoln AC/AD tombstone has been fine for my limited needs & skills, but it's a heavy beast. I think I'll have to order one of these Simder rigs.
Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. 👍👍
I am very impressed with your skills!!
Thank you! Cheers J
GRACIAS AMIGO POR TU TRABAJO SALUDOS DESDE EL SALVADOR
Awesome review .... Thanks so much!... To be honest I haven't found a negative review on this unit yet other than a few minor quirks. How has this held up after 8 months? I would be interested to know that. Any suggested modifications such as consumables, etc?
Thank you. It's still my favorite welder. I used it recently to build a hydraulic press in a video. Still set up the same as in this video. Cheers J
I try to buy one and the price that sale them is higher when you do the checkout by 20%!! That really make me frustrated!!
I'll check for you. There is a new version now that's better that I'll be reviewing soon. I'll make sure the discounts work for you. Cheers J
Supposably? Supposedly? 13 amp? It's 15A or 20A here typically. Nah, the 120V adapter is fine as long as your circuit is fused correctly for the in-wall wiring and outlet.
One question, how did the Plasma go when you changed the cutting head to your normal unit?
I've not had a chance to try it yet. I'll do a RUclips short when I do. Cheers J
Great review , very fair on the machine ,, did it have pulse in stick too . Would have been interesting to see if a better plasma torch improved the cut , 6mm severance is a bit light for 40 amps , but the 10mm welds look hot for 200 too ,,,
I thought the same, I havent got a better torch that is touch plasma than less my pilot version can do both?.... Interestingly its HF TIG so it could have been a HF plasma in theory, therre are ways to convert to HF plasma but I need to look into that. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Maybe your next low polly head needs to be a Demon lol
just thinking outside the [ battered ] box
What setting was he on for flux core
I enjoy all your videos but this one left me wondering. You mentioned your dislike of the supplied torches and why but when you actually did the jobs, you failed to mention which torches you were really using for each process. Did you use the supplied torches or what?
Thank you. I used the supplied torches except the Tig I used on my own. I should have been more clear there you are right. Cheers J
i thought it would be more expensive than that,
just cant seem to find it in the uk for sale,
i dont like paying import charges
simon
Its only just been released on Kickstarter. they're only a small company with just a few employees from what I can see. Cheers J
Commenting just to feed the algorithm. OK, and to say thanks for another good video.
Its very much appreciated, thank you so much. Have a great day. cheers J
Hey joshua, i found your first videos wildly inspirational, and i can see the practical use of gathering your toolage through RUclips, but to me it's only mildly informative and i start to notice some disappointment when you upload another tool review.
I hope you're still working on some artwork too and you'll find the time to share it here.
If not; still a big thanks for everything you've shared!
Thank you. I get it. I have several more review videos I've already agreed to do unfortunately. However I have been making plenty of things for people too, I haven't filmed everything because sometimes the timings just don't allow it and some clients are very private. I'm working on doing more sculptural forging at some point and hopefully by getting enough money together to justify it. Unfortunately raising a family means I have to focus on the more boring subjects that pay. Cheers J
the flux core should be reverse polarity dcen
Sorry to bother, but do you have any recommendations for upgrading the plasma cutter? Or can it even be done?
I'll be doing a couple of videos on it soon. I've got two machines to try. Cheers J
Awesome, look forward to it!@@joshuadelisle
What is the duty cycle?
Does the TIG have an HF start? An interesting machine.
Yes it has and has pre and post flow gas settings. Cheers J
Thanks for the great review of this machine.
Thank you. Cheers J
Good review...... I'm anxious for mine to ship. One thing I'm wondering is since this is a review of the product as shipped, why did you swap out the TIG torch? Thanks!
I love my Tig torch. Just my preference. I don't see any reason for the original to have a problem as I would use the same gas lens and Tungsten from my torch. Cheers J
Hello Joshua pal. Watching here in Dublin.
@10:44 approx u began a weld with Mig that looked exactly like SPRAY ARC. i KNOW THIS MACHINE CAN DO THE ROOT PASS OR SPRAY ARC bcos I've been doing it in Welding school.
I just passed my MMA & MIG today. I finally got the results in school today.
I didn't hear u say that the weld was Spray arc but we used the same type of weld for our Root pass which our teacher told us was called SPRAY.
So u point it into the joint of the T-FILLET @45 Degree angle. The spray pass u did is specifically for a root pass and I was shocked to see it on this welder bcos we were usig the BIOG KEMPPI mig welder, approx 4' tall it is.. haha!
The other thing I saw was this +/-3?? That could be some form of Dynamics which can soften ur arc for specific purposes or harden it if the case may be. I'm only guessing on that but I would love to see a video from u where u do the Spray pass u did @10:44 and then do the usual test of 2 other passes over it, bottom and top pass.
I'm just doing TIG and Gas welding now.
Man I wish I had found my passion for WELDING in my 20's or 30's Joshua mate.
Big up to u for ur brilliant content. I watch a lot of ur videos. They're always very informative too btw.
I'm betting somebody in the comments will have more ideas/ better knowledge than me on welding but I hope I was able to give u a little bit of my own recently learned stuff.
I love welding bro. Keep up the awesome work my friend.
@@reaper060670 it does sound like spray. I think settings wise a lot of teachers would argue it's not quite there. The 450amp linkoln electric I used to use could definitely do it all all day. Well done on getting certified. There is tons of work for skilled metal workers out there for sure. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I hear ya Joshua. We use the LINColn every day for Stick and TIG. It's a beautiful machine. The KEMPPI MIG welder we use is a beast.
I'm 52 years old now and only last year did I buy my 1st welder and it's a scabby little DekoPro 160Amp welder off Amazon.
I'm doing TIG AC/DC atm and I love it. It's a very relaxing way to weld imho J man.
Thanks for the reply man. Appreciate the content too Josh man..
Great video man, enjoying this content
Great review, thanks Joshua.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Awesome learnt a lot
Can't get them in Australia though
Awesome video, thank you Josha
You're very welcome. cheers J
Many thanks for the review. Don't like the idea of flux core much. Rather jut use an arc welder. Where do you get the 7018 rods from? Also I looked at the maximum current draw and don't think I would want to run it on 13 amps. My Lidl plasma cutter works on that and is OK.... So I might just keep my pennies for a R-Tech AC/DC Tig welder at 160 amps.
Thank you. I get my welding supplies from a local welding supply called weldmax. I believe you can use this on a 13amp plug but only up to a 140amps in the stick setting and then you'll blow fuses which is a potential hazard. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Many thanks. I will give that some thought. How good would you say the MIG is? My MIG is a very old Sip Turbo Migmate 230. Worth the upgrade and put off buying an AC/DC TIG?
@@BensWorkshop the Mig function especially with pulsed technology is the best part of this machine and has certainly replaced my old Mig for sure. My other AC/DC Tig will still take pride of place as it has all the important settings for good aluminium and stainless steel welds which this machine doesn't have. However I like that it has pre and post flow settings on DC Tig which my other cheap DC Tig machine doesn't have the options for. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Many thanks, just as well as I ordered it an hour ago! Cheers!
@@BensWorkshop nice one 👍 well done. Mine is on the trolley and my old mig is being stored for now. Cheers J