Chinese bore welder review, are they any good?

I bought a $1600 Chinese bore welder off from eBay because I was sick of hand welding bores and I don't have a lot of money for the $8000 York, here are the results.

[kylewittorff]

I'm a small job shop looking to expand my farmer repair abilities. Good review.

[jonlambert]

Perfect name all the faults gives us the pros and cons in the decision process.good job sonnyjim.

[nickwert]

Hey Andrew, I know you said you converted to miller gun/ nozzle, but how does the one it comes with allow for nozzle to bore adjustment ? Different length stems or necks, ball swivel gooseneck? As I'm sure you are familiar with the climax/boretech ones use very stubby nozzle ends with a curved contact tip for small bores (1.5"-3" or so). It doesn't look like the gun/ nozzle it comes with would fit for small bores work ? Thanks in advance

[johnw]

Thanks for making this video. Was wondering how well they worked? I see the welder/ line boring set up for 4000 bucks from China. Normally the cost is 25-30k from York, climax or bore repair

[lowsniper]

I’ve been wondering what these are like. Has it lasted? I’m sure you made your money back on. Hopefully you still are active on YouTube. Thanks in advance.

[ericknoll]

be nice if you didnt beat around the bush and tell us what you really think😁

[nickwert]

Andrew, where did you find one of these for $1600 ? I see them on eBay in the 2200-2600 range. Also what size is the split bore where the bore welder frame is made to clamp on a bearing ? Wondering if it will fit on a york bearing, thanks in advance ! Nick

[beauswisher]

So for a guy starting out whats your thoughts on a Chinese 5000 doller bore welder and boreing set up. I'm redy for a bore machine but 30 + grand is a lot lol