Are Expensive MIG Welders a Ripoff? Let’s Settle This!

Good God the amount you spent to test this is terrifying. Thank you for reliable and trustworthy work.

This guy is a national treasure. We are at a point where we just check his channel first for the review of what we're going to buy.

That wasp dying by a fiery pool of death was such a nice touch 🤌🏼

Project Farm: we're gonna test that Manufacturers: *visible discomfort*

"I just went out and bought 7 different mig welders" Is the greatest opening line to a video of all time. The testing this man does is just absurdly good. Unbiased, fair and honest. That's why this channel is easily one of the best on YouTube. Well done sir!!!

You know, it occurred to me while watching that this channel has probably the best community I've ever seen. Practically zero negativity, nothing but appreciative comments for all the work you do to keep us informed. Plus I found this one particularly entertaining, bringing in an expert for it. Project Farm just never lets you down.

I’m a 23 year old that doesn’t know much about anything. Your videos have taught me SO MUCH. It may not feel like it sometimes but you’re helping people every time you post. Thank you.

NO.1 independent Product testing channel on YouTube by far. These awesome product reviews are so in-depth you can take the knowledge and purchase these products with some of the uncertainty taken care of. I personally have bought different products after watching some of these reviews.

I dont think anyone can deny the quality of Lincoln welders. But for the price, I love my Yeswelder. They are a company that was founded via kickstarter and have ALWAYS listened to their customers (via facebook groups, online reviews, etc). Thank you Todd for the testing!!!

By far my favorite part of your videos is the fact that you don't outright tell people which product to buy, and you just lay out the bare performance for people to make their own decisions from. Thanks for your efforts, Todd!

Honestly, as a welder I can take any of these welders and put them through their paces. You have your hobby welders then your industry welders. Respect for your honest review. It all depends what you need to weld.

If you mentioned it I missed it, but replacement parts and consumables are also important to consider when shopping for a welder. A better welder can be repaired instead of being disposable if something happens, meaning a better welder can be cheaper in the long run and nicer to use.

I love the recent adjustment in your videos to frequently include expert opinions. Of course we trust your thoughts and experiments Todd - but bringing in experts like Virgil is the next level!

Thanks for another stellar review, Todd! As a welder with 25+ years of experience, I will say that what you get out of buying Miller or Lincoln machines is great customer support. Pick up the phone and a tech can walk you through a repair, or you take take it to a local dealer for service. Not so with the Chinese stuff. Had a problem with the control board on an Everlast PowerMTS 251 welder at my last job, and getting in touch with anyone was a joke. They emailed me a PDF that looked like it was drawn up by a 5 year old, and when I had a question about clarifying some of the ridiculous crap on their drawing I couldn't get anyone to call me back. I ended up leaving that position before we ever got a resolution on it. With welders, buy them cheap enough that when they break you just throw it away, or save up your money for something blue or red and keep it forever, fixing it along the way. There really isn't any middle ground unless you want to be constantly frustrated. My two pennies, anyway.

Nothing beats my grandpa's very old and very sketchy welder. Against all odds, 13 major hurricanes, and being thrown around by a tornado, it still works. Now that his workshop is being cleared out due to old age, i got to claim his immortal deathtrap and give it a loving home

I love these comparison videos! I would love to see a "is new really better?" type of series where you compared brand new units from retail vs used units from the popular used sites like FB marketplace and ebay.

Just like the windshield repair test I like how you brought in an expert.

I've run out of ways to say, the most comprehensive and best testing on YT, Thanks Todd. 👍🇺🇸

I looked seriously at the Vulcan several years ago. At that time it was a DC welder only and not capable for AC to run aluminum. By the time I priced two Vulcans(DC unit and AC unit with MIG and TIG) with the necessary accessories to get what was needed they were within just a few hundred dollars of the Miller Multi-process 220 with everything included. Ultimately I bought the Miller. Every time I run the Miller the grin under my helmet is huge. It does everything I need and does it well == at a higher price point than any of the ones you tested. I have always subscribed to the "Cringe once - Grin many" method of buying tools. Having been a licensed and degreed aircraft mechanic for many years, as well as licensed in motorcycles and many versions of small engine equipment, this mind set has served me well if not not inexpensively. Having an expert welder to consistently run the units and give commentary was extremely helpful.

Thank you for the time and honesty, i love the head to head videos.