$70 vs $2,300 Welder? Let's Settle This! Weld Strength, Duty Cycle, Current Output, Build Quality

Let’s see if a $70 welder can outperform the more expensive rivals. It does indeed claim to deliver 200 amps of current, which is more than the $2,300 Lincoln welder. A big thanks to Joe for helping me test the welders for weld quality, penetration, current output and accuracy, ability to weld on rusty metal, and duty cycle.

I bought all of the welders and supplies use to test the welders to ensure the most unbiased review possible. So, thank you for helping support the channel!

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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Titanium: available at Harbor Freight

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[ProjectFarm]

Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Titanium: available at Harbor Freight

[ethermelt]

Thank you, Joe! It's great to have an expert supporting what's already the best tool-testing channel there is!

[marklewus]

I am a retired engineer, and I see a lot of people test things on YouTube in dumb ways. Your channel is not one of those. Thanks for all of the effort that you put in to make these comparisons scientifically meaningful.

[refactorear]

Thanks Todd! Thanks Joe for making this testing much more precise and yes, we are all interested in a mig welder comparison!

[jsjsufhejsjshshdjso]

Other people have praised your scientific method but I’d like to add on the editing. As fast as possible to convey as much information as possible, while never being too fast. No time padding nonsense. Great stuff

[jimboreaddabible]

What I love about your videos is that there is no long intro and fancy junk. You get right into what we're here for. The facts and the results.

[sheikreal]

As a 20 years full-time professional welder who has always worked with big expensive machines like 5-10K$ Fronius/Lincoln/Miller, I didn't know that great "cheap" welders like the Harbor Freight Titanium were a thing. Another awesome video, and thanks to Joe! Subjective input from a professional on how the welders behave is invaluable.

[charlesdalton]

Thank you Joe for assisting in the testing. All of us out here greatly appreciate Project Farm and all the hard work that goes into this channel. ~ Chuck

[jamieem]

I don't usually comment on any videos, but I have to say I've been watching you for ages and I can't even put into perspective the amount of appreciation I have for your tests that are done as scientifically and fairly as possible. It doesn't even stop at just fair comparisons, the actual qualitative information you measure and document and condense and present it's just honestly, the pinnacle of content creation in my opinion. So much work goes into all of your videos and I know there's slim chance you'll see this but I love watching every single one when I get a chance. I've learnt a hell of a lot, so huge thank you 🫶 keep up the amazing work.

[MrGiXxEr]

As a life long Miller welder user, the Titanium line is fantastic for the price. Their duty cycles are usually better than the more expensive Vulcan welders too. Been running the Titanium multi process off 240V for close to 4 years now with almost daily welding and it just runs and runs never hitting the duty cycle or losing arc integrity at all. HIGHLY recommend!

[blueballs]

Thanks Joe! Always good to have a pro's skills and opinions to help with specialized testing! Thanks Todd for having him help!

[OneWhoWas]

I think the channel can benefit greatly from some subject matter experts like Joe. Having the raw test data is a really good thing, however, having the thoughts and input from the experts can provide Insight that may not be measurable.

Well done guys!

[novarian_nexus]

It's great having a professional welder do the inspection. Makes for an even more thorough review. Thanks Joe we appreciate your input more than you can imagine.

[jskjsk]

Thanks Joe and Todd for bringing in experience when it was needed. Duty cycle kills cheap tools.

[DullPoints]

Joe's assessment was the vote of confidence these products needed. Exceptionally well done work on this video.

[JaredJanhsen]

Joe did great. Only a skilled welder can accurately do test pieces for a welder review. Many thanks to Joe for yet another great batch of product reviews.

[hughbrown]

I'm a hobbyist welder at the moment and this explains the issues I'm having with my cheap SMAW welder. I'm actually surprised how much of a difference there is. Thank you! Also, thank you to Joe for the expert POV!

[vinnys]

King of YouTube right here in my book. True dedication to the scientific method. No bs, no favor, just testing and brief synopsis. True craft.

[chethaynes]

40 plus years as a professional Welder.
You get what you pay for .
Joe's high skill and experience was obvious.
Great Report. Thank You.
Valuable and Useful Information.

[stevenpope]

Your objective take and analysis makes you subjectively the absolute king and my go to source before buying anything. Don’t ever stop what you’re doing!