6 affordable tools I recommend to get started in fabrication
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- This video covers 6 affordable tools I recommend to get you started in metal work. These tools aren’t the nicest money can buy but they definitely will get you cutting, welding, drilling and grinding metal for fabrication of metal projects. You would be surprised just how much you can do with a few simple metal working tools. Once you get your metal working tools established you can always buy better tools that fit your needs as you grow in your ability to fabricate, there’s a lot of tools and brands available, this video was mainly to point out a simple arrange of tools that won’t break the bank to buy.
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I started welding with J.B weld.
🤣 made me chuckle
Underrated comment 😂😂😂😂laffed so hard I 💩 myself.😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ford nut lucky you, I started with Play-Doh jb weld was way too expensive
I lol'd because it's my truth too.
We all did...lol
I see lots complaining of the cheap tools , mike is just handing tips to the home hobby person , starting out , you can spend thousands on tools , but are they good tools if a person doesnt know how to use it ? I started out this way , as i got better i bought better tools keep up the good videos
Thanks Timothy! You completely get it 👍
It’s surprising how many people can’t understand the video, it’s just to get someone going on a budget, from there if they like fabricating they can always upgrade there tools. Take care 🙂
Sometimes cheap tools are all you need. I've got a full on machine shop in my garage and I still have my little 4x6 Grizzly band saw. Just wish it had variable speed.
This guy actually looks like he is a very kind human being... keep up the great work bro!
Right on Thank you Adam 👍 I really appreciate your comment! Ps have you seen my articulating mini dump truck I’m building?
Like you said I am inclined to disagree with your choice of welder stick is a great way to start and much more flexible, too much to go wrong with wire feed
I went horse back riding with a welder once and came upon a Knight with broken armor. I welded his armor and he said the difference was like knight and day. True story!
Haha! That’s a good one 😂
I once heard that once a king always a king but once a knight is never enough ! Lol
You guys spelled night incorrectly 😞
It must be all the arc fumes we've been huffing over the years I can't spell much either
And after buying these tools the first job is to make a very strong and flat workbench
Some people are missing the ‘getting started’ aspect of this video.🙄 Great job explaining why you chose the tools, and brands, that you did.👍🏻
Right on! Thanks for commenting and getting the subject. I’m amazed how many people can’t understand the getting started part 😂
Practical, no nonsense advice. You have gained another subscriber. For most of us it’s a hobby so we don’t need thousands of $$$ of pro tools.
Back in my day we only had 1 tool and it was a rock.
Angle Grinder 0:41
Titanium Flux Welder 2:42
Drill/Drill Press 4:47
Metal Vice 6:15
Belt Sander 7:52
Metal cutting bandsaw 9:52
4:44 I was working in a small welding shop years ago. The owner's 9 year old came in on his bike one day, flipped it over, grabbed a welding helmet then turned on a MIG machine and started welding. I told his dad how impressed I was and he said, "Here's the kicker: his 7 year old brother is a better MIG'er than him!"
When Coronavirus started I decided to teach myself how to weld and went to Harbor Freight and bought that Titanium 125. Its awesome, built a 80x48 roof platform for my Isuzu Trooper and now I'm making rock sliders. You can't go wrong.
Nice! Welding is a great thing to know 👍 just keep investing in a tool here and there, you will be getting all kinds of projects done!
Take care Chad.
Michael, you have no idea how helpful this type of stuff is. Makes me think a graying middle ager can still try to learn something new, like my chance to do so hasn't passed me by. Thanks so much.
I second, Mike has inspired me to try a ton of new things outside my area of expertise. Way cool!
SluSharkND Thanks! These comments are what keeps me making RUclips videos 🙂 I always really enjoy hearing that I’m encouraging and motivating people to get out and build things 👍
Hell I am in my 70s
This was the video I didn't know I needed, but I did. Your lists on the side are hilarious. Thank you.
I think a lot of people failed to read the title of "6 AFFORDABLE tools…". It’s a great list and most hobbyist don’t need top tools. I’m disabled so only do small projects and when buying tools I look for the best priced with a robust 3 year guarantee. OK, it will be a miracle if I’m still here in 3 years myself due to the nature of my disabilities, especially if I get Covid19. Even if I am I’m sure everything will still be giving me good service (except Bosch, the only tools I've had problems with). I’m also totally with you for getting better quality consumables like blades etc. I’d also say the same about hand tools, ever tried to sharpen a cheap chisel? Or used cheap files? Or cheap screwdrivers?
For your non-power Tools may I suggest a tap and die set? There again is somewhere it’s worth spending the extra on some decent quality even if you just buy 2 taps and a die at a time.
A really good video, thank you.
I found your videos from a Harbor Freight email that redirected to your RUclips entries. WOW Mike. Thank you for intelligent and useful information. You really presented in a clean, clear fashion and so many guys don't do that on RUclips. Thanks for your time!
Stopping by some pawn shops can help you by getting name brand tools on a budget too ! Thanks for the vid 👌
I bought one of those angle grinders from HF in 2003, when I started welding class...it still works fine.
100% on these tool choices. I haven't done metal fab in years, and when I did I had access to a full shop. I'm working my way back in, and your list hits the tools I am currently acquiring (or already had). Love the tip on the jigs with the vice, think I found me an early project to work on :-)
As both a joiner in wood and a metal fabricator in my home shop I really liked your approach. Get some basics without breaking the bank and get going. You might find it wasn’t the passion you thought it might be and ... no worries. But if it is, then you will gradually upgrade each thing as your needs dictate. The approach Mike suggests for a starter is exactly right based on my real experience. Grow into your metal working. I had an abrasive chop saw but now a portable bandsaw and a smaller (Trajan) carbide chop saw. I started with a flux core welder but now have full mig with gas bottles. Love the cleaner welding. I had the exact same orange HF angle grinder and have beaten the crap out of it and it still goes. My second one is now a DEWALT 20 volt unit. Old orange usually has the flap disc for weld flattening. I have a 6” belt disc sander (Grizzly) from 1995 for woodwork but also use it for metal. An HF heavy vice. Floor standing drill press (Grizzly) also from 1995 when I started in wood. Probably does more metal now in truth.
Great review Mike. My experience almost matched your approach.
I’m really WANT a Titanium plasma. Not sure about NEED though. Hell, I’m 77 and love doing metal in the shop so maybe WANT is going to win out!
I’m a structural engineer working in steel fabrication. Recently decided to actually start doing some fab in my garage. Bought that little flux core welder to get started. Love it so far.
Love that you mention harbor freight's tools. I use some of them as well. Good and affordable for home use. Thanks for the great advice.
I really really appreciate you making this list for the layman that is interested in the topic
I have been trying to learn how to weld recently and youtube is a great tool. But I've honestly gotten more from your videos than anywhere else so far man!! I have that same flux 125 titanium welder and am teaching myself how to weld. But your videos are full of practical, useful, encouraging knowledge! Much appreciated, keep up the great work!
Thanks for the video Mike. I agree with your title; this is how to inexpensively get started with metal fabrication. If you find it's your 'bag' you can always go back and get the 'good' tools later if/when your HF starter tool fails.
For $40 you could have gotten a makita angle grinder... hands down the best on the market
I got the 90amp Flux core machine (Chicago electric) about 6 years ago. I didn't even go to Harbor Freight with the intention of buying it, however they were running an insane package deal on them (Hood, spool of flux wire, and the machine for $100 +/- $20). My first project was welding in the muffler on my daily driver at the time (it was clamped in at the time). Long story short, I abused the life out of that welder. It sat in the back of my truck for days at a time, been rained on, pushed to its limit building various things, etc.. It Never. Let. Me. Down. It did everything I ever expected it to (within its obvious limitations).
I recently upgraded to the Titanium Unlimited 200 for tigging stainless exhaust (Recently finished my first turbo kit). Worth every single penny.
A band saw is a must in my opinion, for the price of a cheap one, your cuts will be MUCH better quality, without the biproduct of abrasive cutting (Grinder dust).
My 3 budget tools I couldn't go without (and suggest no one else does, either) would be a set of 90 degree welding magnets ($5.99), Caliper ($9.99), and Speed square ($5.00). Those 3 tools properly used make for proper fitment, and proper fitment is critical to a proper weld (Or at the minimum will make your job easier and cleaner)
I was looking for a welder to get to learn with and your video basically answered my question thanks man
I have 4 of the 6, yea! Thanks for helping an old dude get started!
Another great video Mike we need a lot more like this we all forget we started somewhere these videos are great help even if you have experienced you still can learn don't be a fool I think you know it all. Great job Mike
If you get an angle grinder, don’t take the guard off
If you get an angle grinder with an on / off switch absolutely don’t take the guard off
It spins at 10,000 rpms and the worst injuries and deaths in metal or woodworking involve defeating the safety guard
I used to build truck bodies.. one of a few people that allowed to cut chassis and put extend them put them back together again . I think there were only 3 or 4 of us...but I'm telling ya , idiots takin guards off... skipping safety absolutely amazed me...chop saw never belongs in a metal shop.. ever... band saw.. go slow
I definitely agree with never taking the guards off of angle grinders, I don’t but there a lot of people that do and like I said in the video, plan on cutting more then your fingernails if you do.
Sean Farrell so you are saying a metal chop saw does not belong in a metal fab shop?
They are awesome, I ordered a 14” Slugger cold cut chop saw for the fab shop at my work and it cuts excellent.
@@Mikefestiva I have a 14" cold saw and it's phenomenal. Propoint I think from Princess Auto. I use Milwaukee blades. Never even plug in the abrasive disc saw anymore.
@@Mikefestiva sorry Mike,, you're right of course they do... don't pay any attention to what I said...wasn't thinking... again apologies
You killed it!!! Good tools aren't always expensive. Great video and thank you for sharing.
Another great video and I have most of what you recommend already and am working on the rest. You and Weld.com are definitely the best beginner welding/metal fab teaching sites on the internet. Many thanks for all you do for your viewers. 👍
very helpful vid for those of US who are constantly on a budget due to paying our bills first, then go and buy what we need for our projects !! TY!
Thanks for checking out my video Albert! Yes I started out with almost no extra cash to buy tools, I made due with what I could scrape together. I try to keep it real about this stuff, we all aren’t loaded with money most of us have families and don’t have a lot of extra cash. Take care 🙂
I bought the flux 125 about a year ago for $150 just couldn’t resist. So glad I did, it’s a blast and well worth the dough.
Right on 👍 It seems like everyone that tries out these Flux 125 welders really like them, for the price $150 to $200 I think there’s really nothing that beats them in that range. Take care Ian
Solid list. I love my Titanium 125. I'll never go back to my bandsaw after getting a Skil dry cut carbide saw for Christmas though. It's a game changer for 45* miter cuts. So much easier to switch between 90 & 45* too.
Just seeing this page for the first time. Have thought about adding metal fab to my woodworking. Will definitely be checking back!
New sub - perfect channel for me - looking to start in basic motorcycle customization. I have never had the opportunity to be around any this stuff so great to see something from ground zero.
I definitely agree with starting out on a mig welder, it's easier to learn in my opinion and it's more versatile because you can weld thin material (sheet steel) opposed to a stick welder where you have to stay relatively thick, this is especially true with 110 volt welders because you aren't going to weld really thick material anyway so the mig gives you a much larger range of thicknesses.
I am just getting started, and am so pleased to discover that the only tool I'm missing from this list is the metal cutting bandsaw. Thank you for the advice and the inspiration!
Definitely a solid list of essentials and so much great info! Keep it up Mike we all need more of this encouraging content. 👍
Thanks for sharing your insights and experience.
Great video, Im just starting out welding. At this point I don't even have a welder but looking at the HF titanium 125 Flux core as its on sale right now at $179, i just may go grab that today. I'm also researching all the additional tools and gear i need and your videos have been a great help. I'm a DIY'er myself (automotive/motorcycle/CF/Fiberglass/Wood..ect) with a few home patio and garage projects that require small light weight metal support structures (flat/square stock).
All these years I've never had to pick up a torch because I could achieve the same result with some other skill set.
Learning how to Weld has always been on my mind but never had a project that justified the expensive starting cost of welding until i purchased my own home & the wife now wants a pergola with decorative vertical floral metal sun screens attached for some summer time lounging (permission to buy baby!). That said, do you have a video on stock usages and possibly slip joinery applications.. I need to go 0-100 with my metal fabrication learning.
Thanks for the videos, they've been a great help. Can't wait to get pass these baby steps and get into some serious welding applications.
Dude you rock! harbor freight is great to get started then move up to the higher priced tools,you are so correct.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney
Great video! I love the accessibility for a beginner.
I bought multi process welder first up. I'd never welded before. Multi process I think is great because you learning curve is much faster with the mig...I was sticking things together right from the start making small projects (flux core) with the mig. In between I was practicing with the stick function learning. Another cool aspect of it was that when the spool of the mig decides to play up on occasion, you just deal with that later and flick over to stick welding and can finish your project there and then. Welder I bought was a unimig viper 185. Since I started welding I've actually bought another stick welder that has a few more features...I think if I had started with stiick welding on all the small projects that I made with the mig, I think I would have been blowing holes in all the tubing I had bought and not enjoying the learning process as much. My opinion, start making projects right from the start with the mig whilst you get more confident with stick. Before you know it you'll have a prefence on when to use either.
Haven't seen your other videos, but if you really built that other stuff with budget tools, then holy crap I'm seriously impressed! Awesome stuff man!
haha perfect an he's right folks, Ive built and fabricated so many items, projects with these common tools, from car trailers, hydraulic cherry pickers. engine stands, etc...and I don't even own a vice or drill press for the past 20 years lol,,,but yeah great advice for those just starting out...great job Mike!
Really appreciate your enthusiasm and charisma. I don't have a lot o money but I have a big desire to be a better man. I'm recovering from surgery and watching your videos help me heal. Thanks
Thanks for checking out my video and commenting 👍 if you look back on my first video of building a sawmill about 5 years ago I was working with only a few basic metal tools, I was on a shoe string budget so I completely understand. Little by little I have built up my shop and I know you will be able to definitely do the same 🙂 I’m glad I videos are getting you though your healthy process after your surgery. I hope you recover soon!
I have been thought 2 surgeries so I can feel for you man, hang in there and I hope to hear some updates on health and tools. Take care
You can buy brushes for your grinder, even if they don't fit, you can sand thrm to shape to fit.
It's worth cleaning the armature contacts with some fine emery paper too, less sparking makes the brushes last longer
I 100% agree with ur list sir. It’s all good and we’ll to look back in hind sight and thing u would have been better off buying the nicest welder and tools but no one really does that. U start off with the cheap stuff and as u find u like it more and more u collect better tools that speed up time or precision.
I've bought this Titatium Flux core after watching the video. Thank you Mike for the good advise.
Right on 👍 Thanks
Welder, grinder, hammer and vice👌👍
I started my business with a stick welder. It was the biggest pain in the ass to weld railings with. I only use stick now with my generator welder on my truck. You video is great. I would probably recommend a stronger amperage welder if you want to make railings,gates,fence etc. But none the less great video.
I'll keep this in mind when I start my shop. Totally helpful. Thanks.
To go with the angle grinder get a grinder chop saw fixture. You attach your 4-5" grinder with a cut-off disk and you have a great cut-off tool for pipe, bar-stock, bolts, etc. They have a vise clamp, to hold the work. I bought mine off of ebay for $21. It was cast metal and well made. I use it more than my horizontal band saw for most smaller cutting jobs.
I love my portable Milwaukee bandsaw, one of my favorites. I got it used and have owned it for over 15 years still use it all the time.
Right on! That’s definitely a great tool 👍
I need one and also a bandsaw table adapter, I think the larger surface table might work well.
BOOT I’ve looked at those but always figured I’d just build one, a few other projects to do first..
Really like your style and attitude about tools and what you can do with them. Although I enjoy high quality tools, we all have a few in our shop that are from the economy bin at our local hardware store, flea-mart or garage sale and they get the job done. One essential tool I’d ad to your list is a welding hood. I’d highly recommend the Vulcan hood from HF. I bought mine when they were first introduced a couple of years ago and it works great.
Great points about bandsaw vs chop saw.
Michael, I don't subscribe to many youtube channels, but it is refreshing to see videos that are so helpful and down to earth. I am retired and living on a limited income so harbor freight has been the only way I can do dyi projects in my garage. It is great to have someone give honest reviews on their tools. Love that you are not moved or blinded by comments from the nay say'ers who look only to blow your candle out to make theirs shine brighter. I hate having to sort throught their idiotic comments that add nothing to the conversion. Keep it up.
Thanks Rod I really appreciate it! Yes I like to keep it simple, no need for over priced tools, just work with what you can afford 🙂 I have always worked on a limited budget too so I can definitely relate. Cheap or expensive equipment work, it’s not the limiting factor for me building stuff. Thanks for subscribing and if you get time consider looking over my videos on my channel, I have built a bandsaw mill from scratch, modified a old broken down four wheeler to a utility vehicle and a lot of other interesting things👍 Take care
I like your videos, Mike. They are informal and approachable.
Right on Marshall I appreciate it 👍
Tanks for the recommendations.
I like your attitude! This kind of video is very helpful for people trying to learn how to do new things via RUclips. Harbor Freight, with their new upgraded lines, is clearly trying to step into the niche abandoned by Sears Craftsman--decent quality tools at a reasonable cost. They still carry some things not worth buying, so you have to use common sense when buying there, but they have become a great source for decent equipment that isn't out of the reach of hobbyists and casual users pricewise.
Always great to watch your common sense and helpful videos Mike. Thank you!
Dude I just started my first ever project car and I got my angle grinder yesterday! Thank you so much
Right on! Have fun 👍
my trick for tools while building a collection is to buy cheap in bulk, replace with the highest quality you can buy as they break. this is primarily about bits, but if your cheap circular saw dies after a few years clearly you need a higher quality circ for your usage. don't do this if you are trying to make money on your tools (although if you are you should already know WHAT tools you need to do the job so deciding what tools you need in high quality is pretty easy), but for putzing around in the basement or the garage, cheap tools are fine, you should already expect shit to break or go sideways, so going basic with cheap toolkits is a good way to start. everything you get is going to break, but you KNOW it is going to break, so as it breaks that is where you bust out the wallet. because if you break it that must mean you use it, it automatically increases the value of the tool for you.
Concise logical video... Thanx Bubba. I've never welded with flux wire before ... Will be doing that tomorrow then!
Dude! Thanks so much for making this video. I've wanted to learn to do some basic metal fabrication for a long time. Previous research always ended with the "Pros" crapping all over guys like you that were trying to tell people you don't need to spend Thou$and$ of dollars to be a good hobbiest and effective welder. I have no intention of going into the business, but I've had plenty of things I wish I could make or fix if I just knew where to start.
Thank you. Your videos are very helpful.
Great video.. thank you for your honesty! I like the welder!! Thanks again
I didn't know HF had a bench bandsaw but my HF portable bandsaw is amazing. Can be used in a house, no sparks noise and dust.
I've made a lot of knives with a Harbor Freight 4"x36" combo belt sander. Never had a problem with it.
there is a wood working guy, wood working for mere mortals, on youtube. You are the metal version of him. I like that you can enter this with 600 bucks just to play around in ones garage that is good enough.
I would add to the list... something to square and something to clamp
Yes that’s non power tools, all that stuff is coming in the next video! I decided to cover all that in the next video so this one doesn’t become to long. Thanks for checking out my new video and commenting 👍
I like your starter selection. I prefer a belt/disc sander over the angle grinder for prepping metal for welding because I find I have more control over it than dealing with a wandering grinder. Oh, I do use those grinding discs because my welding skills suck! My Shopsmith Mark V has done double duty for me over the years and where the drill press setup is at best inadequate for drilling steel, that belt sander attachment is rock solid for making bevels and for grinding off the burrs and scale! Thanks for the video!
I think I like the vise bender best! That’s a great idea!
Thanks for checking out my video Tim 👍
That little titanium works amazingly well up to 1/4 plate. I really would buy that. I have one for an emergency trail rig.
You're awesome dude. The amount of stuff you've done with limitations is pretty crazy. haha. I really appreciate your reviews. I worked as a tig welder for a year, did well and was looking into mig welders and your titanium mig 170 videos really helped me in deciding what mig welder I'd buy.
Right on thanks Agustin!
Yes the Titanium line of welders are really good especially at there price point, my Titanium 200 is still working perfectly after two years 👍
There are reasons, and good ones for beginning with the stick welding or even the gas welding process. MIG welding is very easy to get good looking welds on very early. Stick welding on the other hand (not to mention TIG and gas welding) takes some finesse and learning. If you begin with MIG and go on to try learning say TIG the learning curve is, for some steep enough to be impossible. I had and have a great guy who back in the late '90's started me on gas welding and it has made learning the other processes much easier. The point is, start with the difficult process first. It is cheaper and you can learn much more and the more difficult things are behind you. MIG welding is the easy mode of welding honestly. If you want to really learn to weld take the hard stuff first it pays off in the long run.
Agreed, I'm good at tig, not bad at mig , and terrible at stick
Great suggestions and ideas! Ive had a grinder and a vise , drill, etc forever, but so happy to have a welder now. Opens a whole new world. Keep up the good videos Mike!
Right on! Thanks for checking out my new video 👍 I think you will be happy with the Titanium, I think you mentioned you bought the 140 right? You will be happy to have the shielding gas, it’s a good option.
Excellent video. Clear, succinct and to the point. I like your approach to “starting up on a shoestring” and keeping the costs down. Once a guy gets successful - THEN he can invest in some higher dollar equipment. Great job - WELL DONE !!!
Right on Kevin I appreciate that you get the point of this video! You are exactly right, work with this and upgrade when you find you need better tools as you get better with your skills 👍
The red grinder looks to have a button next to the paddle to hold the trigger down. My grinder usually has a knotted wire cup brush more than 75% of the time.
If you can swing a wire welder that has provisions for gas it's really sweet to use later on.
Love the 'bender'...and concur with your selection. Been chasing a bandsaw for some time only issue is the 'footprint' within my garage. So a chop saw is also being sourced...
Thank you for making this video! It is helping me cope. Please make more ❤️
Mike, been following you since part 1 of your articulating dump truck. I thoroughly enjoy your advice, it’s reasonable, doesn’t brake the bank and comes from some one, who knows his shit! You actually got me going to buy the titanium 125 from HF... which I frequent rather normally. Them and Tractor Supply are my go to shops, to get the things I need at an affordable price! Thanks and keep rocking, all the best from Snohomish!
Right on I’m glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks 👍 If you are talking Snohomish Wa I spent my first 9 years of my life growing up there!
Great list!!! Don’t forget a good tape measure a combo square and a center punch
Yes for sure! That’s all coming in the next part of this series 👍 Take care Pete
Thank you so much for this video! I'm currently attending a technical college to get my certificates. I've been wanting to be able to start making things instead of just passing off my welds in different positions!
I've picked up some great, old, made in USA, tools at tag sales, CL, and flea markets. A good video. Good Luck, Rick
My orange Harbor Freight grinder needed brushes a while back. I was in the same boat and lost the replacement brushes years ago. Luckily in my friends scrap pile was one of the shity $10 Blue Harbor Freight Grinders that broke. The brushes fit in that orange grinder so keep that in mind. You could find them from other shity Harbor Freight Tools
Nice video! Thanks for creating and posting it!
Hey mike, where are you buying consumables/ parts for your titanium plasma cutter? I just went out and bought one today, mostly because of how much you use yours and seem to love it!
Oh heck yeah I totally agree with the welding segment! I tried starting out with stick first and when (like 2 months later) i switched to the 125 titanium fcaw that you have in the video, bro, what an upgrade from a stick welder.. also its dope because I can plug the 120 into my truck and weld on the fly or plug it into any cheap generator and send it!
Great video man, wish I'd seen this 2 years ago haha.
I bought that welder after months and months of reviews and homework done on it. So far its been a great paper weight because I haven't had a chance to use it. I need some of these tools and when tax return comes around I'll be getting them. Thanks for the video!!!
this was the exact video i needed. thank you.
Right on 👍
Just keep doing what you do buddy and don't let the know it alls ruin your fun. Atleast you are being a positive influence in the world!
Right on thanks Joe 👍
I've been wanting a mitering band saw now for a while. Helps to make some awesome squared up frames with angle or square tubing.
Really appreciate you putting this video out. Just about to get my 1st welder to build a few gates.
Nice! I think you will definitely enjoy having a welder, it makes so many projects possible 👍
I have all the tools in your list and I agree with this list
Love this video
Inexpensive tools and most important it gets the job done
Thumbs up.
I see a lathe Chuck on the table
Thanks Greg I’m glad you enjoyed my video 👍
I like to keep it simple, with these affordable tools one can do a lot with them and there’s no reason down the road you can’t upgrade when you have a better understanding of what needed. Thanks again and if you get time checkout some of my other videos 👍
Great recommendations. I’m starting to get into fabricating more and love it
I have the MIG 140, easy 125 and Chicago 125 on my channel as well. These work excellent.