Anyone seen these things yet? They are cheap , but are they worth it for someone who would weld a repair maybe 4 -5 times a yr.

https://www.amazon.com/Saker-Portable-Electric-Handheld-Adjustment/dp/B0DG5LLN2B?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3DS862NSUH7IG&gQT=1

what in THEEEEEE HELL is that thing?

Never seen anything like it.

Not sure if I would trust that to weld two beer cans together.

Looks worth trying. Do you need to be Fork Lift, err Welder certified?

36 minutes ago, steve from amherst said:

Anyone seen these things yet? They are cheap , but are they worth it for someone who would weld a repair maybe 4 -5 times a yr.

https://www.amazon.com/Saker-Portable-Electric-Handheld-Adjustment/dp/B0DG5LLN2B?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3DS862NSUH7IG&gQT=1

Check YouTube for set up and test videos for the different ones out there. I was thinking about getting one but holding off for now, a couple people said stay away from the ones for sale on Temu for some reason.

45 minutes ago, steve from amherst said:

Anyone seen these things yet? They are cheap , but are they worth it for someone who would weld a repair maybe 4 -5 times a yr.

https://www.amazon.com/Saker-Portable-Electric-Handheld-Adjustment/dp/B0DG5LLN2B?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3DS862NSUH7IG&gQT=1

There's some as low as $60.

6 minutes ago, Doug said:

Hobart 110 volt for $650.00. Use flux-core wire no shielding gas needed.

You can get Lincoln welder pretty cheap at the big box stores, flux core or stick

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lincoln-Electric-WELD-PAK-120-Volt-120-Amp-Flux-cored-Wire-Feed-Welder/5014235201?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-bng-_-CRP_SHP_PLA_TOL_Online_C-D-_-5014235201-_-Online-_-0-_-0&msclkid=1d4e46ff13b81dd69c2a212fa427dc77&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CRP_SHP_PLA_TOL_Online_C-D&utm_term=4584963496709368&utm_content=Mechanic%20And%20Automotive%20Tools&gclid=1d4e46ff13b81dd69c2a212fa427dc77&gclsrc=3p.ds

47 minutes ago, Doug said:

Hobart 110 volt for $650.00. Use flux-core wire no shielding gas needed.

That's 1 of the 4 welders I own, darn good welder.

2 hours ago, Doug said:

Hobart 110 volt for $650.00. Use flux-core wire no shielding gas needed.

1 hour ago, XCR1250 said:

That's 1 of the 4 welders I own, darn good welder.

I’ve owned that same welder for probably 10 years now if not longer. I have mine set up for c25 gas screw flux core. Small tank so it’s still easy to move around mine came with everything besides the tank to use gas not sure if they still come like that or not. It’s been a great welder no issues at all. I’ve welded a lot of shit with it over the years bed sides, rockers, wheel arch patches I’ve made a lot of money doing side jobs with that little welder.

12 hours ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Looks worth trying. Do you need to be Fork Lift, err Welder certified?

The only thing you are certified for happens behind Sandy's Sub Shop.

12 hours ago, Doug said:

Hobart 110 volt for $650.00. Use flux-core wire no shielding gas needed.

Flux core can get it done. Gas is much nicer.

10 hours ago, 800renegaderider said:

I’ve owned that same welder for probably 10 years now if not longer. I have mine set up for c25 gas screw flux core. Small tank so it’s still easy to move around mine came with everything besides the tank to use gas not sure if they still come like that or not. It’s been a great welder no issues at all. I’ve welded a lot of shit with it over the years bed sides, rockers, wheel arch patches I’ve made a lot of money doing side jobs with that little welder.

I have a big Argon and small C25 tank for mine.

53 minutes ago, Jerry 976 said:

Think that's an April Fools joke?

12 minutes ago, XCR1250 said:

Think that's an April Fools joke?

Yes sir, its in the description of the video

" World's Smallest Battery-Powered Welder! - April 1st 2024 "

I ordered one of those handheld welders, should be here next week, I'll post on how well it works. I will now have 5 different types of welders.

Edited March 14, 20251 yr by XCR1250

27 minutes ago, XCR1250 said:

I ordered one of those handheld welders, should be here next week, I'll post on how well it works. I will now have 5 different types of welders.

Couldn't resist could you.

I think they work as advertised and who not hesitate to try one if the need came up for light duty welding.

3 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Couldn't resist could you.

I think they work as advertised and who not hesitate to try one if the need came up for light duty welding.

I'm a tool guy, even at my age I continue to buy tools all the time, couple years ago my insurance company sent a appraisal guy out and he said I had $175,000+ in tools here.

Edited March 14, 20251 yr by XCR1250

On 3/14/2025 at 7:48 AM, XCR1250 said:

I ordered one of those handheld welders, should be here next week, I'll post on how well it works. I will now have 5 different types of welders.

Did you get your welder yet? Did you get to try it out??

On 3/14/2025 at 7:48 AM, XCR1250 said:

I ordered one of those handheld welders, should be here next week, I'll post on how well it works. I will now have 5 different types of welders.

Let me know if you think it's anything more then a use once and throw away item

1 hour ago, Jerry 976 said:

Did you get your welder yet? Did you get to try it out??

Sorry, I should have posted..I did get it, I bought one that was only $60, 200 amp..I welded 1/8" all the way up to 1/2", it welded like my big AC/DC Lincoln welder..it works great so far.

This is the one I have:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN4D61TM?ref=fed_asin_title

I’ve got a titanium core flux welder from Harbor Freight. It’s 120v and can be had for $129 on sale. I’ve used it too many times to count and it’s still going strong. It’s lightweight and compact. I carry it in the backpack box on the van for trail side repairs. I can easily run it off the van’s inverter.

3 hours ago, XCR1250 said:

Sorry, I should have posted..I did get it, I bought one that was only $60, 200 amp..I welded 1/8" all the way up to 1/2", it welded like my big AC/DC Lincoln welder..it works great so far.

Nice 👍.... I may order one as well ...nothing to lose at that price. Although I've never welded anything in my life....... Does soldering a couple solenoids on a pinball machine count?...🤣