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10 Must Have TOOLS to Start DIYing!
My top 10 DIY tools from many different brands including Dewalt, Milwaukee, Knipex, Icon, Klein, and of course Harbor Freight. Where is the welder? Just wait the welder will be in it's own video next week!
These tools have helped me get through hundreds of projects including: my home addition, bathroom remodels, go kart rebuilds, I've even done a play house addition. These are definite must haves to start DIYing!
1- Milwaukee Fastback Utility Knife (Cheaper at Home depot): amzn.to/4cxREZ0
2- Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit: amzn.to/4ewp1xf
3- Klein Electrical Strippers: amzn.to/4esi8gx
4- Dewalt 6.5" Circular Saw: amzn.to/3VSXmPO
7.25" Circular Saw (Make sure you have 60v battery): amzn.to/3Xt7pMK
5- Framing Speed Rafter Square: amzn.to/3VBqR7n
6- Pliers Set: amzn.to/3XA956Z
7- Ridgid Shop Vac: www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-12-Gallon-5-0-Peak-HP-NXT-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuum-with-Filter-Locking-Hose-and-Accessories-HD1200/304006023
8- Socket Set: www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-sae-and-metric-high-visibility-socket-set-21-piece-61954.html
9- Milwaukee Tape Measures ( non magnetic tip): amzn.to/3znt8LR
10- Adjustable wrench set: amzn.to/3VBrpdr
Knipex 5" water pump pliers: amzn.to/4evMJK7
ICON wrench pliers: www.harborfreight.com/10-in-pliers-wrench-58200.html
What's on your list?
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50 Harbor Freight TOOLS I Actually Use
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50 Harbor Freight Tools and Items I Actually Use and Would Buy Again. Bonus, most of these items are in the Parking Lot Sale This Weekend! You know where to pick them up! 1- Vulcan 220, Titanium 200, Chicago Electric 125. Don't Forget a helmet and wire 2- Air compressor 3- Allen Wrench / Hex Key Set 4- Zip Ties 5- Predator Generator 6- Socket ¼” and 3/8” (The cheap ones) 7- Extendable Ratchet 8...
*50 Electrical Tips Tricks & Hacks
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Yes that is correct, 50 Electrical Tips Tricks and Hacks: Everything from making the perfect hook to using a multi meter for AC, DC, and continuity. Tool Alert! Perfect electrical starter kit w/ pliers: amzn.to/3ywoR8B Electrical Pliers: amzn.to/3R7ZCjr Plug tester and non contact pen: amzn.to/3QW0aZK Multi Meter (This one can do DC amperage):amzn.to/4c1vCOd If you don't care to measure DC curr...
DIY Lesson #1: Changing An Outlet Receptacle
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Changing out an old electrical outlet receptacle to Leviton push click done edge decora outlet. With electrical tips and tricks. Outlet: amzn.to/3Vfggjo Perfect electrical starter kit w/ pliers: amzn.to/3ywoR8B Plug tester and non contact pen: amzn.to/3QW0aZK
10,000 Hours of DIY Taught Me These 5 Things
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In this video I’m taking the 10,000 foot overview of things I learned DIY. This is NOT the in depth, step by step or how to for individual projects. Stay tuned for videos including (and in no particular order) welding and welders, drills and drill bits, impact drivers and Harbor Freight tool reviews, more details on how I saved by being my own general contractor for my home addition, I might th...
5 Reasons Why I Grab My IMPACT Driver Over My Drill
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Impact Driver Vs. Drill. The drill is the #1 must have tool and that was before I found out about all the hidden features and secret tips that come with the impact driver. Now that is all I use! Here are my 5 reasons why I always grab my impact driver over my drill. Regardless of the brand DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, or even Harbor Freight here are the ins and outs of your impact drive, learn wh...
2024 Changes: Mech Master to DIY PRO
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If you haven't noticed by now I've changed my channel name from Mech Master to DIY PRO. I will still be putting out project, welding, tool review, and yes of course Harbor Freight videos. If you subscribed to me before for the videos I've put out then you'll still like what's to come. If you subscribed because I promised to fulfill your unrealistic dreams then stay subscribed and stay disappoin...
Making the Best EXTENSION CORD!
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Learn how to make a DIY Extension Cord that is easy and cheaper than Home Depot or even Harbor Freight. Will work for your RV, Welder, Dryer, Oven, camper, generator. Just make sure you get the correct plug and wire gauge. Can easily be made into an adapter to from from 120V to 240V or 230 volts to 115 volts. The handles make easy to get a good grip and don't have to get close to the prongs. Wr...
Secret To HARBOR FREIGHT Success: Know Before You BUY!
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Harbor Freight Tools is a GENIUS! Here is their secret to becoming the fastest growing retailer in 2022 and 2023. Also buying Tips and Tricks you'll want to know to save money next time you shop! Before the secret was implemented they solely relied on their cheap tools from Central Pneumatic, and Chicago Electric and yes they are cheap. When you understand how The Good, Better, and Best model w...
5 Tips and Tricks to Improve Flux Core Welding
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I've said it before but this video I go into more detail on why you DON'T need the nozzle when flux core welding. Tips and Tricks to making your Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) or gasless MIG and MIG welds looking AWESOME! Threaded Flux Core Nozzle: amzn.to/3MXzKWb Slip on Nozzle: www.harborfreight.com/gasless-flux-core-nozzle-set-2-piece-63795.html Spatter Spray- amzn.to/403sStH Nozzle gel- amzn...
TIG Welding Aluminum Cart From Start to Finish
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Welding a DIY Homemade Pizza Oven Cart. This was done with Aluminum 1" x 1" square tubing but can easily be switched to steel if more comfortable or if you don’t want to spend more for an Most important thing to get is obviously the pizza oven! Pizza Oven: amzn.to/4a0rwp5 Evolution Miter Chop Saw: amzn.to/4a1WjBz Not their Miter but still an awesome saw: amzn.to/4ctVIKW Multi Material Blade: am...
DIY Bathroom Remodel Tips and Tricks!
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Simple things that make the biggest difference in a bathroom makeover: New Paint, Countertop, Fixtures, and Sink! Used the same marble countertop as our other bathroom makeover which was picked up from Lowes. Unfortunately, they don’t carry it anymore so I can’t share a link but here are some similar ones: Make sure to check your existing counter top length amzn.to/3vbqsiR amzn.to/48ZC0U6 Here ...
How to Make Your Own Pendent Lights
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This video I'll show you how I made my own pendent lights. For free if you are a hoarder like me! The 3/4" steel was left over from a previous project, the light fixtures were scavenges from scrap lights, chain was left over from who knows what project, and lamp cord from, well, old lamps!! If you don't have the tools then Do NOT spend the big bucks. Go to Harbor Freight and pick up a cheap wel...
Harbor Freight Welder: Titanium 125 Review, Setup, and Test
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Setup, Test, and Review of the Harbor Freight Titanium 125 Welder. I've added in a couple tips and Tricks to making your Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) or gasless MIG welds looking AWESOME! Nozzle Gel: amzn.to/351bxuC Anti Spatter Spray: amzn.to/3WzXH8w Welpers/ Mig pliers: amzn.to/37CAxco Threaded Flux Core Nozzle (You know, in case 3 isn't enough)!: amzn.to/3MXzKWb Welding Gloves: amzn.to/3trC...
Best Laser Engraver // WeCreat Vision VS XTool S1
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Comparing the WeCreat Vision Vs. the X-tool S1 engraver. Not an unboxing or how to but will show the main differences between them. Stay tuned on how to engrave on clear acrylic with a diode laser? Thus far I've tested out basswood, plywood, black acrylic, clear acrylic, cardboard, card stock, and leather. All of which on both have turned out great. I would highly suggest do test samples on eac...
Cheap Amazon Handheld TIG and Stick Welder
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Cheap Amazon Handheld TIG and Stick Welder
TIG Welding Aluminum W/ Harbor Freight Titanium 200
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TIG Welding Aluminum W/ Harbor Freight Titanium 200
TIG Welding Made Easy
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TIG Welding Made Easy
BEST Multi-Tools: Welding Vs Electrical Vs Plumbing
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BEST Multi-Tools: Welding Vs Electrical Vs Plumbing
6 Welding Pliers Features Everyone Should Know
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6 Welding Pliers Features Everyone Should Know
Engraving Clear Acrylic // XTool S1 Ultimate Laser Engraver
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Engraving Clear Acrylic // XTool S1 Ultimate Laser Engraver
The Ultimate Laser Engraver \\\\ XTool S1
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The Ultimate Laser Engraver \\\\ XTool S1
Top 5 Advantages To MIG Welding with LRN2DIY
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Top 5 Advantages To MIG Welding with LRN2DIY
12 Tools Under $20 Every Welder Needs
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TIG Welding 101 // Basics In Under 15 MIN!
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TIG Welding 101 // Basics In Under 15 MIN!
#1 Harbor Freight Tool Combo: Hercules Band Saw & Stand
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#1 Harbor Freight Tool Combo: Hercules Band Saw & Stand
TOP 5 Mistakes When Flux Core Welding With LRN2DIY
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TOP 5 Mistakes When Flux Core Welding With LRN2DIY
ULTIMATE DIY Welding Table
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ULTIMATE DIY Welding Table
NEW Harbor Freight Welding Fixture Table!!
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NEW Harbor Freight Welding Fixture Table!!
Will it Run? Harbor Freight and TEMU Welder With 1000 Watt Generator
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Will it Run? Harbor Freight and TEMU Welder With 1000 Watt Generator

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ricksandyfox
    @ricksandyfox 12 годин тому

    Good review! I'm just getting started into MIG welding and I wanted this table badly. I waited for months for HF to have it available, but it never showed up within 100 miles. Then they poured salt into the wound by sending me a $20 off coupon for it. I gave up and bought the Klutch one at NT. It has the same clamps which I thought would be fine for occasional hobby type welding, but they drove me crazy. Every time I needed to move a clamp over an inch, I had to reach under the table and try not to drop the silly nut. I ended up just grabbing a couple bar clamps from the woodshop and welding an inch of 16mm SS rod from eBay on the end of it as seen on lots of YT videos. Works great!

  • @Paul-ww5jo
    @Paul-ww5jo 13 годин тому

    I bought this welder and watched this video. Applying to marine welding firms tomorrow.

  • @Mr.DoobieDoo
    @Mr.DoobieDoo День тому

    this is awesome 👏

  • @endlessdesert3122
    @endlessdesert3122 День тому

    Yeah brother good video for sure. We need all tutorials to be modeled after this video.

  • @froggert119
    @froggert119 2 дні тому

    Fucking thank you man, nobody online knows TDC for these damn things

  • @user-mg9wk6qb3v
    @user-mg9wk6qb3v 2 дні тому

    Stick weld it and no problemo, Big gauge electrodes can match it with any wire feeder process , no hassles!

  • @scottpolenske9224
    @scottpolenske9224 2 дні тому

    I just got this welder for father's day. Never welded before. Tried it today. Welds look pretty decent for first time. However I have a ton of spatter. What's causing that, or what can I do different to lessen it?

  • @r.is.c9402
    @r.is.c9402 2 дні тому

    Home depot does sorta have a GBB system, Ryobi Rigid Milwaukee are all TTI owned and sold in the same place. But you are right, its not obvious like how HF does it

  • @NickVillecco
    @NickVillecco 3 дні тому

    Super simple, clear video! I know nothing about welding but I am a gearhead and this comes in handy!

  • @DIYsuburb_builds10
    @DIYsuburb_builds10 3 дні тому

    alot of DIYs use or could use a grinder for metal,tile,concrete, and surprisingly they make wood wheels . i have watched most of ur easyflux125 vids and i picked one up today (first welder btw) i was gonna buy the Chicago electric but u changed my mind immediately thanks for the tips i will continue to watch ur videos .

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 17 годин тому

      Right on, thanks. 125 is a great welder choice!

  • @baura96
    @baura96 3 дні тому

    Just picked up the hercules drill and impact kit for my work truck! They are great!

  • @hawkbox
    @hawkbox 3 дні тому

    Good stuff, I work on the principle that I buy the cheapest reasonable tool first and if I kill it quick I buy a better one. If you still have the cheap tool 4 years later you definitely didn't need the fancy one.

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 17 годин тому

      I as well have lived by that plan!

  • @waylandgammill625
    @waylandgammill625 3 дні тому

    A good set of screwdrivers is a must-have.

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 17 годин тому

      Yes, indeed!

  • @GaryT1952
    @GaryT1952 3 дні тому

    Multi tool...I have a first gen corded Fein that has served me well...I'll go battery if it ever fails. Quality blades are also a must

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 17 годин тому

      Right on, thanks!

  • @tomglass1827
    @tomglass1827 3 дні тому

    Good vid for a nOOb like me :)

    • @sammylpt9076
      @sammylpt9076 2 дні тому

      I second that. I still don’t know if I have to ground my welder or not. I’m like literally a total n00b at this :(

  • @-DIYPRO-
    @-DIYPRO- 4 дні тому

    What tools are on your list?

    • @donnie017
      @donnie017 3 дні тому

      Great list. A decent screwdriver set is essential too. I have the Quinn 15 piece set from HF. They work well. I upgraded from the yellow handled Pittsburgh set that sells for like 5 or 6 bucks. I have no issue with Pittsburgh, most of my hand tools are Pittsburgh, including all my wrenches, regular and impact sockets, adjustable wrenches and pliers. Those screwdrivers were just not good.

    • @tedbastwock3810
      @tedbastwock3810 3 дні тому

      Depends on what exactly one will DIY ... but maybe a decent set of clamps? Always gotta be holding stuff down or together, useful over a wide range of projects.

  • @mr.ssswagg6617
    @mr.ssswagg6617 4 дні тому

    I Love Harbor Freight. Here's My Experience with Harbor Freight Tools. . . ua-cam.com/video/fKDafyhd-i4/v-deo.htmlsi=B-ZOjufYTW1V1yY4

  • @chrismalcomson7640
    @chrismalcomson7640 4 дні тому

    Nice simple instructions. All I want to do to start with is weld up some shaped rebar into an arch for my garden, then maybe move onto some more decorative stuff..

  • @jmazza12
    @jmazza12 4 дні тому

    Hey. Once this is done, and you move the throttle, I get that it moves that arm but how come it doesn't rev the engine or make it go?

  • @logangiller7812
    @logangiller7812 5 днів тому

    love the video! as a note on the paint guns, that one is not great for automotive but I have seen some AMAZING paint jobs come from that purple black widow gun

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 17 годин тому

      Right on, thanks!

  • @frmula1fan51
    @frmula1fan51 5 днів тому

    Watched several of your videos before buying my Titanium Flux 125. Should've watched this too. I didn't realize the welder didn't have any wire. Smh. I was ready to weld something.

  • @Marcos0ne
    @Marcos0ne 6 днів тому

    Did anyone elses not come with the roll of wire?

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 5 днів тому

      Yep, Harbor Freight has stopped including wire from their welders.

    • @Marcos0ne
      @Marcos0ne 5 днів тому

      @-DIYPRO- dropped the price like 10 dollars but removed the wire to charge $22 for it separate

  • @wildbill23c
    @wildbill23c 6 днів тому

    I wish they still sold those Chicago Electric 4" angle grinders, I've had mine for about 18 years, it still works great. I have the Earthquake 1200ftlb impact, works great, plenty of torque for many DIY projects. Those organizer boxes are great, I wish they would lock to each other though to make moving them around easier. I do the same thing with my angle grinders. I keep different cutting/grinding wheels on them so I'm not swapping wheels all the time. I have a few Bauer and Hercules tools, both seem to be just fine for my needs for DIY projects and homeowner stuff. The framing nailer I got has the adjustable magazine so you can adjust for different nail angles....not sure why there are so many different nail angles for nail guns, but there are like 4 or 5 I think. I also have the coil roofing nailer, pin nailer, wide crown and narrow crown staplers, brad nailer, and finish nailer. They all work great, and my brad nailer has got to be around 20 years old, it was the first tool I bought from Harbor Freight. It still works great. The Central Pneumatic Gravity Feed HVLP spray gun works great, and many people have videos painting their cars with them, with great success. I painted my garden trailer with one a few weeks ago and it turned out great. The biggest issue is people don't take the time to do all the prep work before painting stuff, they automatically blame the paint application device, rather than their lack of time spent prepping the area to be painted, and not properly setting up the paint gun is another common problem. I haven't picked up one of those portable bandsaws, or the mount they have yet, but its on my list. I have the Hercules 12" dual bevel sliding compound miter saw and the Hercules 12-1/2" thickness planer. Both work extremely well. The miter saw didn't require any adjustments out of the box, and the thickness planer uses 3 knives rather than 2 like many other more common name models. I have a Bauer 6 gallon wet/dry vac, and it works just as well as my Shop Vacs have....and you can get bags for the Bauer vacuums as well as replacement filters.

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 5 днів тому

      Right on, thanks for sharing!

  • @BackwoodsGarageLLC.
    @BackwoodsGarageLLC. 7 днів тому

    Cooking spray works great as a anti spatter spray it’s a lot cheaper and you can buy it in bulk at grocery stores

  • @napolitano915
    @napolitano915 7 днів тому

    Could I weld a fence with this machine?

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 5 днів тому

      As long as it's 3/16" or thinner than yes. Do be careful since most metal fence is galvanized. That smoke is on another level and will do damage if not wearing a respirator even outside.

  • @ngoctran8508
    @ngoctran8508 7 днів тому

    Is there away to fill screw holes in vinyl?

  • @user-hk8br6fh9u
    @user-hk8br6fh9u 7 днів тому

    it works but there are welders for the same price that can do flux only like a Yeswelder or ones that have mig tig and stick for 50 bucks more or less on Amazon with better wirespeed, current and voltage control. but harbor freight warranties are painless.

  • @jjr902
    @jjr902 8 днів тому

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @thelastgs-pian9965
    @thelastgs-pian9965 9 днів тому

    iam an hobbyist who has an inverter welder , still havent perfected my stick welding, really suck while welding sqaure tubes, can i use the electrodes from stick welding as a filler , that way i wont have to buy gas or filler.

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    @ONWOTE 9 днів тому

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  • @user-sl5qg6ce8f
    @user-sl5qg6ce8f 9 днів тому

    Great demo, Im a beginner, cant wait to start.

  • @blanesikes2459
    @blanesikes2459 9 днів тому

    Where can I find a go kart like this

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 7 днів тому

      I search my local classified ads everyday.

  • @robertdelisle2412
    @robertdelisle2412 9 днів тому

    Why isn't it feeding? No matter how iadjust it.

    • @-DIYPRO-
      @-DIYPRO- 7 днів тому

      What wire size are you using? How about the roller size and contact tip size? Does it all match?

  • @user-bb6sx9sz6e
    @user-bb6sx9sz6e 9 днів тому

    I wonder how much would be cost of if I hire somebody 😅

  • @aldymcpndg14
    @aldymcpndg14 10 днів тому

    How about amperage draw. Can i just directly plug it on my household outlet without tripping my circuit breaker? Thanks

  • @fonwoolridge
    @fonwoolridge 11 днів тому

    Great video! I've improved a lot recently.... now that I've left stick and moved to flux core... But checking this video, nicely confirmed for me... how and why I have improved recently! Thank you for the confirmation!

  • @user-er4pe3yd8p
    @user-er4pe3yd8p 11 днів тому

    Porosity. Must love to grind

  • @damondiehl5637
    @damondiehl5637 11 днів тому

    I'm just a hobbyist. I bought a 220 back in like 2018 and used it to mig a couple times, then I didn't use until this year. I ran about four feet of bead in six inch intervals and then last night I ran a bead of about a foot. When I went to run another bead, nothing happened when I pressed the trigger. No gas, no wire feed, no sound. The cold wire feed still works. I've searched YT and I found a video about a similar issue, but on a Miller (Lincoln?) welder. So I guess I'm going to disassemble the gun and see if I can find anything. If that doesn't fix it, I guess I'll try to finish with stick. Anybody got any ideas?

  • @chinmayasham3568
    @chinmayasham3568 11 днів тому

    I plan on working on relatively thin metal (16-14 Guage) do you think a flux core machine handles this type of thing better?

  • @rex-ingaround5801
    @rex-ingaround5801 11 днів тому

    Bad @$$ video thank you I just got my S1 40w and your video inspired me to do this kinds of jobs, with you vast experience what works better Engrave or marking (not sure if that’s the correct name) the acrylic? Thanks and keep up the good work

  • @TruthHurtzandHealz
    @TruthHurtzandHealz 11 днів тому

    0:10 "Ok. Here's your stuff... Buh bye, now."

  • @NikolozKobakhidze1402
    @NikolozKobakhidze1402 11 днів тому

    I live in Georgia(not US state, it is small country), and sometimes I desperately wish to have something like Harbor Freight in my small country, why you will ask me? Because shops that we have here are expensive as hell and sell low quality stuff in some of them, like if those impacts in video costs like 100 buck, here in my country it will cost like 150-200, so it is really pain in our ass.

  • @franciscosanchez9406
    @franciscosanchez9406 11 днів тому

    Which hold is the ground supposed to go to the ( - ) or the ( + ) hold? I'm trying to weld aluminum pieces but it is not welding and the stick 3/32.

  • @traceygiles3972
    @traceygiles3972 12 днів тому

    Why did you remove the door trim?

  • @dog4702
    @dog4702 12 днів тому

    What's a good Paint for hiding dents? I am making a table I am tired of trying to get it perfect

  • @ZoruaZorroark
    @ZoruaZorroark 12 днів тому

    i like the company BECAUSE their products are great for many of us on a budget and still giving a pretty decent quality

  • @boxerpig6109
    @boxerpig6109 12 днів тому

    Drill bits show up…… oh no not for metal! Oh he mentions that. Ok

  • @misterfakeid
    @misterfakeid 13 днів тому

    It's currently 99 for the 5AH quick charger starter kit w free tool. I just bought the 1/4 and 1/2 impacts

  • @bryce1334
    @bryce1334 13 днів тому

    Is there a website or which of the big box stores has the best priced steel I unfortunately live in the middle of nowhere western NC and there are no steel suppliers around

  • @majidshafizadeh9316
    @majidshafizadeh9316 13 днів тому

    Fixed lenz are more reliable for out welding like pipeline or structure welding. Actually you can change fixed lenz with auto darkening too.