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Tips to anyone out there practicing with these. Tips for your safety, don’t hold that rod with your hand. Practice without using your hand. Remember that’s live currents in your hand, don’t get in the habit because the day those gloves get wet, or the day you feel daring to hold it bare handed for a quick spot. You will die. Other tip preheat metal before the weld. Be creative since you’re new I’d recommend a small butane torch. Torch the spots you want to weld and hit it. That’s how you can arc easier without getting stuck for smoother welds my friend. Good luck
PMG, INDEED THAT IS EXCELLENT ADVICE,AND THERE IS CURRENT FLOWING THERE.,MOST PPL DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT THE ENTIRE ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AN ACR AND LAY SOUND WELD DEPOSIT IS COMPLETLY DEPENDANT UPON ARC RESISTANCE-THE DIDTANCE THE ELECTRODE(ROD OR WIRE) IS FROM THE BASE OR PARENT MATERIAL. THERE IS,IN EVEY APPLICATION A SWEET SPOT,THE ARC LENGTH IF TOO SHORT CAN RESULT IN ARC FREEZE(MORE COMMON IN "STICK", OR "BIRD NESTING" IN WIRE APPLICATIONS (SOLID,FLUX CORED OR DUAL SHIELD). ARC LEBGTH TOO LONG,CAN PRODUCE MOLTEN BALLS OF LIQUID FILLER METAL,THAT CAN BE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE FROM EITHER THE WELD ZONE OR TGAT WELDMENT,WITHOUT LEAVING BEHIND EVIDENCE OF BEATING AT THESE GLOBULES OR GRINDER SCARRING. KNOWING OR HAVING A FAIR ESTIMATE OF MATERIAL TO BE WELDED,THICKNESS,COMPOSITION VOLTAGE & AMP ESTIMATION WILL AIDE IN STARTING AND MAINTAINING A WELDING APPLICATION, ONCE MASTERING PROPER ARC LENGTH IN VARIOUS POSITIONING,T G E REST IS ESSENTIALLY TRYING TO FIND WHICH ELECTTODE MANIPULATIONS YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING,FINDING TIPS,TRICKS AND SHORT CUTS... I GOT IN DECADES AGO,ALWAYS WORKING TO LLAY THE NEXT BETTER THAN THE LAST. I MADE SURE TO BECOME PROFICIENT USING ONLY ONE HAND IN ANY POSITION,NEVER LEANING AGAINST WALLS MACHINES ETC. DOING THAT,IMPRESSED FEWER PPL THAN IT PISSED OFF!! "MAN,HOW'D YOU DO THAT,STANDING THERE,AND WELDING WITH JUST ONE HAND"!! I TOLD THAT GUY-BROTHER,ITS A GOD GIVEN TALENT!! SMOKE WAS COMIN FROM HIS EARS!! I LEARNED TO DO IT THAT WAY BECAUSE ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WAY THROUGH WELDING SCHOOL,MY DUMB ASS GOT MY THIMB CAUGHT BETWEEN A 3/8"WELDING TEST PLATE(I WAS PREPPING FOR CERT TESTING) AND A 12" PEDISTSL GRINDING WHEEL. FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS I HAD ONLY ONE HAD FOR USE...
Skin breakdown voltage is >100. He's also wearing gloves that mitigate against any skin moisture weakening resistance. The whole world is turning into a Nanny State. Live a little instead of warning about death.
@@crazytom I build cabins in the middle of nowhere for fun homie. I use to be a welder lot of colleagues can tell you many stories of their colleagues. Many welders die every day doing the same things they had been doing wrong for many years. Luck runs out just like the time on your life. Warning labels help keep people alive a little bit longer. Not promoting a bubbled life.
Do you think this handheld welder is good for first time welders to learn how to weld on and just to do small patch jobs at home or is there any particular welder that is easier to learn on? Basically I've never welded before only know how to soldier with a soldiering iron but want to be able to do a little welding on my mini bike frame and other small things like that in my garage.
@@crazytomDude this is a welder bought on TEMU!!! Are you serious? These aren’t seasoned welders using this thing don’t give anybody a reason to do something that could be seriously hard on their health so you can exhibit your welding no-how. See what I did there😉 be safe kids worry about being where that current isn’t until you understand for yourselves what is safe and what is not.
Whats good about "niche" tools like this one is, that given the chance and exposure, it may encourage mainstream tool brands to make their own version. Its not perfect but it shows the potential and I like that. Thanks Don!
thanks Dony, The variability in your welds could be due to the rods. On the farm here we have a 250 AMP AC stick welder and 6013 rods are easier to use than 7018 which I recall is low-hydrogen and works better in a DC welder. But it does give you a stronger weld once you get used to it. I think the inverter is AC. John in Manitoba
It’s also in an expensive way for novices to get flash burn or possibly electrocuted from low end products. I would never use one of the masks in these kits.
One thing I never hear people talk about on these kinds of videos is if you don’t use good Eye protection you can really get your eyes burned from the welding glare. It is a must to have a good lens and to not have a leak in the sheilds where the lenses connect into the shield. If you ever get burned eyes you will know what I’m talking about but just imagine sand in your eyes. And it doesn’t go away for hours. I went through this years ago and trust me it does not feel good. If it ever happens to you you will never forget it.
I'm retired now and live in the city, but in my younger days I used to do quite a bit of welding. My father and I had an electric welder, spot welder, acetylene torch, etc. in our autobody shop but I would have jumped on something like this if it was available at the time. This would have been excellent for small welding jobs in confined areas. Easy to set up and use plus I really like the trigger control. BTW I am a Canadian and I live in Alberta. I really like TEMU and I buy from them on a regular basis. Anytime that I had an issue I contacted them online and it was resolved right away. Thank you for the video!
It would be nice to see a follow-up after using it for a couple of months around the shop. Looks like you would to need to have 3 hands if you wanted to use their mask.
Wow, this looks like a nice unit for the price. I have only tried a couple of times at friends shops to weld. Welding is a skill I have on my bucket list and this may work for a good start at it. 👍👍👍👍👍
The added weight of holding and manipulating the unit as opposed to just using a welding stinger seems tiring considering the finesse required to lay down a quality bead.
You really did a good job. Thanks for showing the 3/32 rod. I have one of those welders and another type rod welder and man i have had a hard time with them. Thanks agian.
@@donyboy73 I Think T.I.G Welding Is Awesome, Ask Temu For A TIG To Try Out ? They Are Great. Less Heat And Beautiful Welds , Once You Learn How To Do It. I Love Temu Products. I Buy A Lot Of Stuff Off Them Here In Australia
My Dad was a maintenence welder International Harvester for nearly 50 years. All metals and welder types. Made it look easy but his work wasn't table top. As one of few certified welders, anything overhead or life safety.
You could use that Welding Machine as the Base Machine using a Stinger and Copper Whip so as to have the flexibility of a cable and the small Stinger to hold the Welding Rod.😊 Now you’ll have a light weight setup that should make Welding so much easier.😊 Thanks for sharing.😊
Nice review Donny, thanks. I'm impressed with the heat that that guy can deliver. For a quick weld it beats dragging out the Miller, but it's the big welder for bigger jobs.
i got so spoiled with MIG welding, I wouldn't have any desire for a stick welder any more...I got a relatively inexpensive ESAB welder that runs on 110 that does all I need around the house...sure a 220 would be better but that adds extra costs with outlets and accessories etc...this could be a handy little emergency tool for quick temporary repairs but everyday use would not be a good idea with this unit...thanks Don
I'm not a welder either but my steel holds. I weld a lot of stuff on the farm. Tractors,mowers,balers,bush hogs, I've made a fence puller and l also have welded some gates.just all kinds of stuff and haven't had a problem yet.
Amazon sells the same products, same suppliers at twice the price. Bezos is not your friend, he buys from the same sources, gets his profit margins, is as invasive.
@@roseymalino9855 it is the CCP backing that TEMU gets that makes me wary. I think it was the China Uncensored channel that asserts the business model for TEMU is, via CCP financial support, to undermine US commerce and gain influence. And as a commenter posted elsewhere, I wouldn't download their app under any circumstances.
@@roseymalino9855 It's cheap throw-away junk that's essentially worthless. Any tool that doesn't last for years and can't be resold in the future isn't worth buying.
Great job on the video.....as usual. But putting it into practice was a nice touch. 3/32 have alway been the best size rods for shop work. I like 6011 or 6013 By the way, those anger blades breaking loose happen so often, poor welding in the factory. i just repaired one a couple days ago, with this welder you can bring it to the blower instead of having to bring the blower to the shop.
Great review, your conclusions are very similar to others that have used it. I see it as a great light weight small job/repair welder. Portable and mobile. Thanks for doing these tool reviews and how to small engine repair videos. Very good useful info.
Nice video Dony, for you're viewers to know about Temu, I have spent thousands of dollars on hundreds of orders from tools to fishing poles and lures and household items and I am happy with their excellent service and quality items and if there is a damaged or missing item in you're order they will credit, replace or Refund you're money whatever you want to do, the products they sell are good quality In my opinion at the fraction of the cost You would be elsewhere In the U,S.
Thanks for the info on Temu. I recently saw their site and because of the very low prices I've been hesitant to order anything wondering if they were legit. Because of your comment I'll take a second look.
I looked at all the hand held welders and bought the King MiKi MMA 250 and put it to the test and i'm Very Impressed with how it Performes i've welded 3 eights steel with No Problem it is gun and handheld stinger and if anyone is looking to buy one of these I Would Suggest This One!
Dont, you will be wasting you money. For around the same price there are stick welders build the traditional way, those are much better. All that size in your had take away sight on your weld in corners, the weight make it hard to control. You cant roll this between your fingers if you weld around a tube. I know, i used to be a professional welder in the oil industry as well as ship building.
dont, oh, i am a pro welder. It's just a stupid idea to have the entire welding machine in your hand. The weight take away control of the rod while welding. And in hard to reach places also the sight on your weld. You can find better welders for the same price at discounters. The best thing you can do is to look a and old used pro stick welding machine for the same price or a little more. And dont mind the weight, the heavier the better. That means they have a copper coil around a cast iron core. Those are the most stable and controllable welders.
dNice video Don if Jake and i did not have the MIG and TIG welders in the shop at EP we would have likely ordered one. For the cost this for sure fits the small DIYer shop and if a homeowner needs a deck weld repair this unit is basically paid for itself instead of needing to take to a shop for welding.
I would be a complete beginner, so this may not be a good newbie/learner device for me. However, it is a great price with the discount, and not bad without it, for everything you get. I watched a video comparison Todd's Project Farm and selected from his winner for me. I still haven't bought it, but I might one day. Great video, Don! 👍👍 Thanks
I think that's great, for the price. Then got to thinking of my generator s started with 1500 watts,(not enough), then 3,800watts (not enough), now have 10,000 (more than enough). Think I'll get medium sized when it comes to my welder and hope I end up with a good one
Great Video its much easier to weld with an auto darkening mask, i find that the welds look better if i use a slow side to side motion with the rod/electrode, also if you remove all of the slag prior to another weld the results are also much better :)
I am not a professional welder either, I was a plumber in commercial work and worked with welders good and bad, the 1 thing the good 1s always cleaned the metal 1st, I find this helps me with my welding, this is not meant as a bad criticism, and I hope you don't take it in that way
For reference, I dont do much stick welding anymore but a 6010 rod penetrates deeper and is better for dirty metal so you can turn the power down for that thinner sheet. 7018 is much more smooth and easier to use.
Excellent review D.B. I will be considering buying one As I no longer weld as much as I used to. Wire or Stick. I used put my rods in The oven to make sure that they were dry thanks Again. D.B.
Thanks for your review. I’ve been very skeptical of Temu to this point but your review gives me more confidence. I feel I can trust you opinions as you always have good, practical advice. I have a couple inexpensive Harbor Freight wire feed welders now. I have never been really good at stick welding but I might try one of these out of curiosity if nothing else. Thanks again and thanks for your channel.
@@donyboy73 I had a 110 volt “buzz box” stick welder that I actually got a lot of use out of. I built a dock with a rectangular tubular steel frame that I still use after more than 20 years. I gave it to bro after I got the wire feeds. Just don’t do any welding in a light t-shirt or you look like you’ve been in the sun too long 😂
When you look at inventer welder box, there is mostly air. That why this welder can be small. The pushing or pulling the rod give different results.Some rods need positive ground.
2024-06-12. I am in Canada and ordered one from Temu yesterday at $82. Thought I would give it a try. I have a Lincoln 225, a Lincoln 180 Mig Pak, and a Deca Decastar 160, and finally a Yeswelder for TIG welding, so why not add this one. Could come in handy when camping, I always carry a generator anyway.
I am not a professional welder either but my coworker (25 years experience in welding) taught me how to weld and buy the appropriate tools, now I own 220v Lincoln stick welder for all-day heavy use and a 120v stick inverter welder for small welds that I carry in my work truck. I am in construction. I personally wouldn't trust that, not even for free.
Thats what i thought too. Beside of that, an obvious non-welder advice on a welding machine. It's like an RC model pilot want to learn you how to fly the real thing.
Temu is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has an average rating of two-and-a-half out of five stars. Many recent complaints about Temu on the BBB website say that items never arrived or, if they did, took weeks or even months to arrive.
I personally don't trust the BBB. I had issues with a tax preparer years ago. The BBB decided that what the preparer offered me, free tax prep is good enough as a penalty instead of doing something constructive, like taking away their great rating. So, whether BBB approved or not, I wouldn't go with their opinion of anything. Just my opinion.
The cleaner the surface the better the weld will always be. Plate thickness takes more power to create enough heat in that much metal. A thicker rod will take a bit more power. Smaller rod for thinner metal, less power.
Sérieux Donyboy, pour une utilisation de dépannage, c'est une machine idéale et vraiment pas cher. Dans mon livre c'est un bon achat. Hahaha l'extension 3/12 de 100 pieds coute plus cher que cette soudeuse portative. Un très bon achat !
Wow. I am really surprised. I've seen the ads on RUclips and thought it was a toy, a gimmick. I guess I was wrong --- again. I think that with some practice, this thing could come in handy around the house for light stuff.
I bought one of these and it arrived a week ago. I am not a skilled welder, but I can stick metal together with a mig welder. This portable welder thing was awful. I used 3/32" welding rods and every time I touched metal it stuck on and was difficult to remove. It was cheap but I guess you get what you pay for.
At first glance, it seems sort of gimmicky. But you showed its not too bad for DIY homeowner type use. Definitely not for serious structural use. I wouldn't be welding on the frame of my pick-up truck, but very easy to fix that broken wheelbarrow. I would like to hear your thoughts on welding overhead. I'm thinking it might be tiring with the weight of the inverter in your hands. Thanks for the video. Cheers!
Hi Donny If I Could Make A Comment Please When You Are Trying To Weld A Joint, It's Better Instead Of Going Along The Joint, Move Your Rod Slightly Left To Right Across The Joint. I Noticed It Was Too Hot & You Was Going A Bit Too Fast. Left To Right A Bit Slower & You Will Get A Better Weld On The Job. Where As You Was Going Along The Joint & It Was Getting Too Hot & Blowing A Hole In The Metal. Best To Keep Most Of The Heat On The Metal Itself. I'm Not A Professional By Any Means, & I Do not Claim To Be A Professional, But I Have Done More Then My Share Of Welding
I couldn't help but notice that the input power was 4.6 KW. My 120V output is rated for 20 Amps. I used a KW to Amps converter to find out that I would need a 38.3 amp circuit breaker to operate this tool. Is that right? I've been wrong before but??? Maybe in the country where this tool comes from the calculations are different.
Looking at the definition of inverter welder. It states that it is a DC welder. So what is the polarity. As a Welding Technologist, some rods prefer strait polarity and others reverse polarity. This may be where some welding on these videos goes not so good. For example a 6010 is a reverse only rod. Is this machine set to reverse. As for general welding the rule is strait polarity more heat on the plate, and reverse if you want more heat on the rod. I think I might have to buy one of these.
a good looking weld doesnt mean a good weld, At college i did what i thought was a really good weld literally on my 1st attempt, was perfectly straight, the slag pretty much peeled off as i went along, all leading me to believe it was a good weld, until my piece went through the nick break test and it failed lol. I was naturally gutted, but its a leaning process. It does look like it would be hard to control for really neat welds, but you would buy a proper welder for that, i can see a use for this tool, like in the middle of a field or something. Think i will wait till more reputable brand brings one out
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Don, Just ordered one, I repair snowblowers part time, and only occasionally need a welder. This should do the trick. Enjoy all your videos, thanks!!
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Thanks
the discount code doesn't work
@@FatBouncer I think it works in the app.
It is over now. No more coupons, no discount.
Tips to anyone out there practicing with these.
Tips for your safety, don’t hold that rod with your hand. Practice without using your hand. Remember that’s live currents in your hand, don’t get in the habit because the day those gloves get wet, or the day you feel daring to hold it bare handed for a quick spot. You will die.
Other tip preheat metal before the weld. Be creative since you’re new I’d recommend a small butane torch. Torch the spots you want to weld and hit it. That’s how you can arc easier without getting stuck for smoother welds my friend. Good luck
PMG,
INDEED THAT IS EXCELLENT ADVICE,AND THERE IS CURRENT FLOWING THERE.,MOST PPL DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT THE ENTIRE ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AN ACR AND LAY SOUND WELD DEPOSIT IS COMPLETLY DEPENDANT UPON ARC RESISTANCE-THE DIDTANCE THE ELECTRODE(ROD OR WIRE) IS FROM THE BASE OR PARENT MATERIAL. THERE IS,IN EVEY APPLICATION A SWEET SPOT,THE ARC LENGTH IF TOO SHORT CAN RESULT IN ARC FREEZE(MORE COMMON IN "STICK", OR "BIRD NESTING" IN WIRE APPLICATIONS (SOLID,FLUX CORED OR DUAL SHIELD). ARC LEBGTH TOO LONG,CAN PRODUCE MOLTEN BALLS OF LIQUID FILLER METAL,THAT CAN BE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE FROM EITHER THE WELD ZONE OR TGAT WELDMENT,WITHOUT LEAVING BEHIND EVIDENCE OF BEATING AT THESE GLOBULES OR GRINDER SCARRING.
KNOWING OR HAVING A FAIR ESTIMATE OF MATERIAL TO BE WELDED,THICKNESS,COMPOSITION VOLTAGE & AMP ESTIMATION WILL AIDE IN STARTING AND MAINTAINING A WELDING APPLICATION, ONCE MASTERING PROPER ARC LENGTH IN VARIOUS POSITIONING,T G E REST IS ESSENTIALLY TRYING TO FIND WHICH ELECTTODE MANIPULATIONS YOU ARE COMFORTABLE USING,FINDING TIPS,TRICKS AND SHORT CUTS...
I GOT IN DECADES AGO,ALWAYS WORKING TO LLAY THE NEXT BETTER THAN THE LAST.
I MADE SURE TO BECOME PROFICIENT USING ONLY ONE HAND IN ANY POSITION,NEVER LEANING AGAINST WALLS MACHINES ETC. DOING THAT,IMPRESSED FEWER PPL THAN IT PISSED OFF!! "MAN,HOW'D YOU DO THAT,STANDING THERE,AND WELDING WITH JUST ONE HAND"!! I TOLD THAT GUY-BROTHER,ITS A GOD GIVEN TALENT!! SMOKE WAS COMIN FROM HIS EARS!!
I LEARNED TO DO IT THAT WAY BECAUSE ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WAY THROUGH WELDING SCHOOL,MY DUMB ASS GOT MY THIMB CAUGHT BETWEEN A 3/8"WELDING TEST PLATE(I WAS PREPPING FOR CERT TESTING) AND A 12" PEDISTSL GRINDING WHEEL. FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS I HAD ONLY ONE HAD FOR USE...
Skin breakdown voltage is >100. He's also wearing gloves that mitigate against any skin moisture weakening resistance. The whole world is turning into a Nanny State. Live a little instead of warning about death.
@@crazytom I build cabins in the middle of nowhere for fun homie. I use to be a welder lot of colleagues can tell you many stories of their colleagues. Many welders die every day doing the same things they had been doing wrong for many years. Luck runs out just like the time on your life. Warning labels help keep people alive a little bit longer. Not promoting a bubbled life.
Do you think this handheld welder is good for first time welders to learn how to weld on and just to do small patch jobs at home or is there any particular welder that is easier to learn on? Basically I've never welded before only know how to soldier with a soldiering iron but want to be able to do a little welding on my mini bike frame and other small things like that in my garage.
@@crazytomDude this is a welder bought on TEMU!!! Are you serious? These aren’t seasoned welders using this thing don’t give anybody a reason to do something that could be seriously hard on their health so you can exhibit your welding no-how. See what I did there😉 be safe kids worry about being where that current isn’t until you understand for yourselves what is safe and what is not.
Whats good about "niche" tools like this one is, that given the chance and exposure, it may encourage mainstream tool brands to make their own version. Its not perfect but it shows the potential and I like that. Thanks Don!
Well said!
I went to school for welding that would be hard to use that wleder
Milwaukee will make one and it’ll be more $ than a Lincoln mig/tig
Mainstream tool brands will just tell China Btobi to rebrand their wielder, then sell it at a higher price.
I wonder if it would weld wooden Lincoln logs together build a little cabin
thanks Dony, The variability in your welds could be due to the rods. On the farm here we have a 250 AMP AC stick welder and 6013 rods are easier to use than 7018 which I recall is low-hydrogen and works better in a DC welder. But it does give you a stronger weld once you get used to it. I think the inverter is AC. John in Manitoba
What a neat and simple way for the average hands on person to get into welding for a low price! Thanks
It’s also in an expensive way for novices to get flash burn or possibly electrocuted from low end products. I would never use one of the masks in these kits.
@@christosvolikakis1523 Crazy that a decent automatic mask will cost as much or more than the welder! :)
I want one. I have welding on my bucket list. What a deal! Not afraid to use this welding amazement! @70 years.
One thing I never hear people talk about on these kinds of videos is if you don’t use good Eye protection you can really get your eyes burned from the welding glare. It is a must to have a good lens and to not have a leak in the sheilds where the lenses connect into the shield. If you ever get burned eyes you will know what I’m talking about but just imagine sand in your eyes. And it doesn’t go away for hours. I went through this years ago and trust me it does not feel good. If it ever happens to you you will never forget it.
I'm retired now and live in the city, but in my younger days I used to do quite a bit of welding. My father and I had an electric welder, spot welder, acetylene torch, etc. in our autobody shop but I would have jumped on something like this if it was available at the time. This would have been excellent for small welding jobs in confined areas. Easy to set up and use plus I really like the trigger control. BTW I am a Canadian and I live in Alberta. I really like TEMU and I buy from them on a regular basis. Anytime that I had an issue I contacted them online and it was resolved right away. Thank you for the video!
Donnie the greatest small engine mechanic and man you'll ever meet
It would be nice to see a follow-up after using it for a couple of months around the shop. Looks like you would to need to have 3 hands if you wanted to use their mask.
U can attach a pair of sunglasses frame on it
can you ask an experienced professional to try?
Seems pretty good for the money, like he said as long as you practice with it and use the correct size rods
Wow, this looks like a nice unit for the price. I have only tried a couple of times at friends shops to weld. Welding is a skill I have on my bucket list and this may work for a good start at it. 👍👍👍👍👍
The added weight of holding and manipulating the unit as opposed to just using a welding stinger seems tiring considering the finesse required to lay down a quality bead.
You really did a good job. Thanks for showing the 3/32 rod. I have one of those welders and another type rod welder and man i have had a hard time with them. Thanks agian.
What a wild little unit . It's amazing how times change
Soon it will be laser welding!
@@donyboy73 I think you may be right !!
@@donyboy73 I Think T.I.G Welding Is Awesome, Ask Temu For A TIG To Try Out ?
They Are Great. Less Heat And Beautiful Welds , Once You Learn How To Do It.
I Love Temu Products. I Buy A Lot Of Stuff Off Them Here In Australia
My Dad was a maintenence welder International Harvester for nearly 50 years. All metals and welder types. Made it look easy but his work wasn't table top. As one of few certified welders, anything overhead or life safety.
did you mean to stop midpoint or was that everything you wanted to say?
You could use that Welding Machine as the Base Machine using a Stinger and Copper Whip so as to have the flexibility of a cable and the small Stinger to hold the Welding Rod.😊 Now you’ll have a light weight setup that should make Welding so much easier.😊 Thanks for sharing.😊
Can you share a pic of your idea?
Thank you for the great review-As a Small Engine mechanic this would be perfect for the once in a while quick weld job
Nice review Donny, thanks. I'm impressed with the heat that that guy can deliver. For a quick weld it beats dragging out the Miller, but it's the big welder for bigger jobs.
For small jobs I think it will work great. Like how you repaired the blade. Great review.
i got so spoiled with MIG welding, I wouldn't have any desire for a stick welder any more...I got a relatively inexpensive ESAB welder that runs on 110 that does all I need around the house...sure a 220 would be better but that adds extra costs with outlets and accessories etc...this could be a handy little emergency tool for quick temporary repairs but everyday use would not be a good idea with this unit...thanks Don
They have gas less mig welder with inverter too
I'm not a welder either but my steel holds. I weld a lot of stuff on the farm. Tractors,mowers,balers,bush hogs, I've made a fence puller and l also have welded some gates.just all kinds of stuff and haven't had a problem yet.
Personal choice, but TEMU is on my Do Not list.
Maybe my info sources are biased, but I will let other folks take the risk for now.
Amazon sells the same products, same suppliers at twice the price. Bezos is not your friend, he buys from the same sources, gets his profit margins, is as invasive.
Some stuff I got from them worked a few times.
@@roseymalino9855 it is the CCP backing that TEMU gets that makes me wary.
I think it was the China Uncensored channel that asserts the business model for TEMU is, via CCP financial support, to undermine US commerce and gain influence.
And as a commenter posted elsewhere, I wouldn't download their app under any circumstances.
@@roseymalino9855 It's cheap throw-away junk that's essentially worthless. Any tool that doesn't last for years and can't be resold in the future isn't worth buying.
I know someone who got their ID stolen after getting TEMU... Avoid at all costs...
Great job on the video.....as usual.
But putting it into practice was a nice touch.
3/32 have alway been the best size rods for shop work.
I like 6011 or 6013
By the way, those anger blades breaking loose happen so often, poor welding in the factory. i just repaired one a couple days ago, with this welder you can bring it to the blower instead of having to bring the blower to the shop.
Great review, your conclusions are very similar to others that have used it. I see it as a great light weight small job/repair welder. Portable and mobile. Thanks for doing these tool reviews and how to small engine repair videos. Very good useful info.
Nice little welder it would be very handy to have around your shop for sure thanks for sharing and doing the video
honestly if you have a workshop, buy a normal welder as they are now not much more money and a lot easier to control
the link you gave to Temu, showed the welder at 54 bucks....that makes even more appealing and that was without the code
Nice video Dony, for you're viewers to know about Temu, I have spent thousands of dollars on hundreds of orders from tools to fishing poles and lures and household items and I am happy with their excellent service and quality items and if there is a damaged or missing item in you're order they will credit, replace or Refund you're money whatever you want to do, the products they sell are good quality In my opinion at the fraction of the cost You would be elsewhere In the U,S.
Thanks for the info on Temu. I recently saw their site and because of the very low prices I've been hesitant to order anything wondering if they were legit. Because of your comment I'll take a second look.
I looked at all the hand held welders and bought the King MiKi MMA 250 and put it to the test and i'm Very Impressed with how it Performes i've welded 3 eights steel with No Problem it is gun and handheld stinger and if anyone is looking to buy one of these I Would Suggest This One!
Interesting concept for a sub $100 welder. Many possibilities, looking at alternatives.
That welder works great on small stuff. Mine is awesome. You must have the right rod. Most Rods won't work.
That is a great welder for the occasional welder glad you did a video on this.inverter welder Donnie boy 73
It's a waste of money, the is better stuff around.
I am shocked that this welder is so inexpensive. I will be getting one myself really soon. Thanks for the information. Keep up the good work. 😊👍🏿
Dont, you will be wasting you money.
For around the same price there are stick welders build the traditional way, those are much better. All that size in your had take away sight on your weld in corners, the weight make it hard to control. You cant roll this between your fingers if you weld around a tube.
I know, i used to be a professional welder in the oil industry as well as ship building.
I like that welder. I think I might get me one. Thank for the class👍
dont, oh, i am a pro welder.
It's just a stupid idea to have the entire welding machine in your hand. The weight take away control of the rod while welding. And in hard to reach places also the sight on your weld. You can find better welders for the same price at discounters.
The best thing you can do is to look a and old used pro stick welding machine for the same price or a little more. And dont mind the weight, the heavier the better. That means they have a copper coil around a cast iron core. Those are the most stable and controllable welders.
dNice video Don if Jake and i did not have the MIG and TIG welders in the shop at EP we would have likely ordered one. For the cost this for sure fits the small DIYer shop and if a homeowner needs a deck weld repair this unit is basically paid for itself instead of needing to take to a shop for welding.
Good day Wayne Yes little fellow seems to be very hot. Thanks
I would be a complete beginner, so this may not be a good newbie/learner device for me. However, it is a great price with the discount, and not bad without it, for everything you get. I watched a video comparison Todd's Project Farm and selected from his winner for me. I still haven't bought it, but I might one day. Great video, Don! 👍👍 Thanks
I think that's great, for the price. Then got to thinking of my generator s started with 1500 watts,(not enough), then 3,800watts (not enough), now have 10,000 (more than enough). Think I'll get medium sized when it comes to my welder and hope I end up with a good one
Great Video its much easier to weld with an auto darkening mask, i find that the welds look better if i use a slow side to side motion with the rod/electrode, also if you remove all of the slag prior to another weld the results are also much better :)
I am not a professional welder either, I was a plumber in commercial work and worked with welders good and bad, the 1 thing the good 1s always cleaned the metal 1st, I find this helps me with my welding, this is not meant as a bad criticism, and I hope you don't take it in that way
Dony great test. Looks promising. Thank you.
For reference, I dont do much stick welding anymore but a 6010 rod penetrates deeper and is better for dirty metal so you can turn the power down for that thinner sheet. 7018 is much more smooth and easier to use.
better use for that is removing stubborn bolts. simply tax the bolts head to free it. what you reckon?
Glad i saw this video as I've seen this on temu and will stick with the stick welder I've had for years.
As a quick field repair machine, it works 👍
Excellent review D.B. I will be considering buying one
As I no longer weld as much as I used to. Wire or
Stick. I used put my rods in
The oven to make sure that they were dry thanks
Again. D.B.
Thanks for your review. I’ve been very skeptical of Temu to this point but your review gives me more confidence. I feel I can trust you opinions as you always have good, practical advice. I have a couple inexpensive Harbor Freight wire feed welders now. I have never been really good at stick welding but I might try one of these out of curiosity if nothing else. Thanks again and thanks for your channel.
It does the 3/32" rods better than the other sizes
@@donyboy73 I had a 110 volt “buzz box” stick welder that I actually got a lot of use out of. I built a dock with a rectangular tubular steel frame that I still use after more than 20 years. I gave it to bro after I got the wire feeds. Just don’t do any welding in a light t-shirt or you look like you’ve been in the sun too long 😂
When you look at inventer welder box, there is mostly air. That why this welder can be small. The pushing or pulling the rod give different results.Some rods need positive ground.
2024-06-12. I am in Canada and ordered one from Temu yesterday at $82. Thought I would give it a try. I have a Lincoln 225, a Lincoln 180 Mig Pak, and a Deca Decastar 160, and finally a Yeswelder for TIG welding, so why not add this one. Could come in handy when camping, I always carry a generator anyway.
Looks great Dony.. It would be very handy for the Diy'er.. Thanks
Good review, if I needed a welder for small jobs I would buy this product.
Great video, very impartial and fair 👍
I am not a professional welder either but my coworker (25 years experience in welding) taught me how to weld and buy the appropriate tools, now I own 220v Lincoln stick welder for all-day heavy use and a 120v stick inverter welder for small welds that I carry in my work truck. I am in construction. I personally wouldn't trust that, not even for free.
I actually have the same welders as you have. I made the video because I always wondered if these actually worked!
Being able to weld with two 12v automotive batteries connected in series....the tech is there,its just to make it compact and durable
that is awsome donny iam sold for anything i would need it for it would be great thank you for sharing sir
If it is worth welding it is worth cleaning first. A clean surface welds much better.
Thank you for sharing Don!
When you use 1/8 rod on 1/4 in steel you have to turn the heat up remember the smaller your rod the lower the heat
Hi there how heavy would you guess it is I think it’s great but I feel it would start to get heavy after a bit I’m kind of impressed 😊 thank you
Dude, you mounted the mask inside out 😅😅😂😂
Thats what i thought too.
Beside of that, an obvious non-welder advice on a welding machine. It's like an RC model pilot want to learn you how to fly the real thing.
Temu is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has an average rating of two-and-a-half out of five stars. Many recent complaints about Temu on the BBB website say that items never arrived or, if they did, took weeks or even months to arrive.
I ordered a couple of $5 items just to try them out. Took 2 weeks for delivery and was absolute crap.
Anyone can be in the BBB if you pay the fee…it’s a scam for boomers to feel good about themselves.
I personally don't trust the BBB. I had issues with a tax preparer years ago. The BBB decided that what the preparer offered me, free tax prep is good enough as a penalty instead of doing something constructive, like taking away their great rating.
So, whether BBB approved or not, I wouldn't go with their opinion of anything. Just my opinion.
Thank you
Thanks for the post!
The cleaner the surface the better the weld will always be. Plate thickness takes more power to create enough heat in that much metal. A thicker rod will take a bit more power. Smaller rod for thinner metal, less power.
Sérieux Donyboy, pour une utilisation de dépannage, c'est une machine idéale et vraiment pas cher. Dans mon livre c'est un bon achat. Hahaha l'extension 3/12 de 100 pieds coute plus cher que cette soudeuse portative. Un très bon achat !
Quite impressed.
Wow. I am really surprised. I've seen the ads on RUclips and thought it was a toy, a gimmick. I guess I was wrong --- again.
I think that with some practice, this thing could come in handy around the house for light stuff.
Thank you💪
I bought one of these and it arrived a week ago. I am not a skilled welder, but I can stick metal together with a mig welder. This portable welder thing was awful. I used 3/32" welding rods and every time I touched metal it stuck on and was difficult to remove. It was cheap but I guess you get what you pay for.
Thank you man .
At first glance, it seems sort of gimmicky. But you showed its not too bad for DIY homeowner type use. Definitely not for serious structural use. I wouldn't be welding on the frame of my pick-up truck, but very easy to fix that broken wheelbarrow. I would like to hear your thoughts on welding overhead. I'm thinking it might be tiring with the weight of the inverter in your hands. Thanks for the video. Cheers!
No 5hit it's not for frame work LMAO😂😂😂😂
Hi Donny
If I Could Make A Comment Please
When You Are Trying To Weld A Joint, It's Better Instead Of Going Along The Joint, Move Your Rod Slightly Left To Right Across The Joint.
I Noticed It Was Too Hot & You Was Going A Bit Too Fast. Left To Right A Bit Slower & You Will Get A Better Weld On The Job. Where As You Was Going Along The Joint & It Was Getting Too Hot & Blowing A Hole In The Metal. Best To Keep Most Of The Heat On The Metal Itself. I'm Not A Professional By Any Means, & I Do not Claim To Be A Professional, But I Have Done More Then My Share Of Welding
Thanks for the vid D..!! I just saw this on my Temu. I thought Ryobi entered the welding gig..lol Thanks for taking the time!!
Is anyone else hearing the Darth Vader music when Don held up the mask? 😂😂
Thanks, now I dont feel so bad about my shop.
no way this guy has ever passed a welding test.. every weld he made would break early in the bend....
Gateway welder! Get you hooked and who knows what is next!
Laser welding!
The welder lasted long enough to make the video. Pretty impressive for temu.
I tried a cheap handheld welding lens/shield once and will never use one again. There are more than enough cheap, decent auto dark available.
Im buying one. Seems to me things will only get smaller and less expensive 🙃
1-2 repair jobs can pay for itself with this thing.
Might work better if you cleaned that mill scale off where your ground goes. The better the ground the better the results.
For a simple fix why not. Even if it doesn’t last. Got one for $30 US
Thanks brother
You would think after 135 years of stick welding there is a modern improvement
I have been a welder for over 30 years and you cannot use 3.2 rods on low amps. You need to switch out to thin rods drop the amps and stitch weld.
I couldn't help but notice that the input power was 4.6 KW. My 120V output is rated for 20 Amps. I used a KW to Amps converter to find out that I would need a 38.3 amp circuit breaker to operate this tool. Is that right? I've been wrong before but??? Maybe in the country where this tool comes from the calculations are different.
Looks like it'd be a nice tool to have thank you for the video
That was pretty cool! Or is it hot? Nice job. This looks like it puts arc welding in the hands of the DYI, home repair guy. thx.
Great Review - Seems to be a good product.
Does the 3/32" rods perfectly
Need to buy DC rod and try it and see if it makes a difference.
It’s a pretty cool little welder Good video👍
That's a nice piece of machine...
JET ROD OR 70XX SERIES ROD LOVES A LOT OF HEAT AND DRAG THIS IS FOR FLAT WELDING ONLY!
Looking at the definition of inverter welder. It states that it is a DC welder. So what is the polarity. As a Welding Technologist, some rods prefer strait polarity and others reverse polarity. This may be where some welding on these videos goes not so good. For example a 6010 is a reverse only rod. Is this machine set to reverse. As for general welding the rule is strait polarity more heat on the plate, and reverse if you want more heat on the rod. I think I might have to buy one of these.
a good looking weld doesnt mean a good weld, At college i did what i thought was a really good weld literally on my 1st attempt, was perfectly straight, the slag pretty much peeled off as i went along, all leading me to believe it was a good weld, until my piece went through the nick break test and it failed lol. I was naturally gutted, but its a leaning process. It does look like it would be hard to control for really neat welds, but you would buy a proper welder for that, i can see a use for this tool, like in the middle of a field or something. Think i will wait till more reputable brand brings one out
For some odd reason, I can smell it when you opened the box.
just ordered one
Not enough gap @ 13:21, metal too close
Temu
Brought one $160.00 nz dollars. No discount , its only for new Temu customers
Thanks Dony
Since you ran this welder, sir, would you think it would handle mower and tractor deck repairs, and with the small rods, auto body patch panels?
TY for Sharing