SSIMDER MIG Welder 5 in 1 Aluminum MIG 250D Flux - Woot $194.98

geekwithoutacause

Jun 13, 2024 4:26 PM

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geekwithoutacauseJun 13, 2024 4:26 PM

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Any good ?

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jaggadakku818

Jun 13, 2024 4:39 PM

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jaggadakku818Jun 13, 2024 4:39 PM

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I am no expert so I would appreciate someone commenting on this. As far as I can tell, this would be good as a hobby but wouldn't be able to handle longer welds but should handle short and spot welds. I would be wary of the TIG function as those welders are generally more specialized and require a lot of finesse. I am intrigued by the fact that it claims to offer Gas MIG welding, which would, IMHO make it easier to weld but would be an issue if you are using it outdoors on a windy day.

All in all, I think it's a good find for a simple home DIYer who can use any type of welder. Again, not an expert by any means as I just do some welding here and there for home projects and at work.

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LovelyCalculator536

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Quote from jaggadakku818

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I am no expert so I would appreciate someone commenting on this. As far as I can tell, this would be good as a hobby but wouldn't be able to handle longer welds but should handle short and spot welds. I would be wary of the TIG function as those welders are generally more specialized and require a lot of finesse. I am intrigued by the fact that it claims to offer Gas MIG welding, which would, IMHO make it easier to weld but would be an issue if you are using it outdoors on a windy day.

All in all, I think it's a good find for a simple home DIYer who can use any type of welder. Again, not an expert by any means as I just do some welding here and there for home projects and at work.

Hi, that's why I am getting it, for Stick and Flux cored MIG at home. Cheers! I am taking welding in class; the machines we use are thousands of dollars.

Electricalsushi

Jun 13, 2024 7:42 PM

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ElectricalsushiJun 13, 2024 7:42 PM

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https://www.amazon.com/SSIMDER-Al...B0D2NK9467

Here it is on Amazon with 1 review (Not helpful). Their 4 in 1 welder seems to be doing good on reviews, so maybe it's not crap. There is a video review near the bottom where he tests MIG, TIG, and Aluminum.
Both MIG and TIG welding of steel, he said he thinks it runs a little cold, but not a deal killer.
The aluminum welding seemed good to him.
Aluminum is the only reason for me to get this as I have 3 other cheap welders/plasma torch machines that all perform well in steel applications, but no aluminum function.

KEEPA says this has only been listed for 48 days with an introductory price of $350.
The seller also says WOOT.

It does worry me that this welder is not listed on SSIMDERs website.

https://www.ssimder.com/search?q=...ix%5D=last

If you search for 250D, it shows 3 review videos with one dating back to Feb. of 2023. Seems worrying that it's not listed anywhere else and that might make parts hard to get.

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anvilsvs

Jun 13, 2024 8:35 PM

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anvilsvsJun 13, 2024 8:35 PM

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I'm with electricalsushi on this. Several welders in shop, but this might be the least expensive way to get aluminum MIG. In for 1.

misternapps

Jun 14, 2024 8:18 AM

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misternappsJun 14, 2024 8:18 AM

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Can you recommend anything for automotive use (jeep Cherokee)? Couple projects I need to do are 1) weld in new floor pan, 2) weld on some brackets for my drum to disc conversion brake lines. I'll check out to videos as well. Thanks!

dsdunbar

Jun 14, 2024 3:43 PM

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dsdunbarJun 14, 2024 3:43 PM

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I found this review of the 10 in 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAH8SRVhTF8) interesting and useful. They are different machines (this post and the 10 in 1) but I glean from the review that the manufacturer has done things right in a larger machine and some features will not be in the 5 in 1, but maybe (just maybe) the things that are present in both can be expected to perform similalrily....

Maybe a worth while guess at the price of $195....

CleverCalculator455

Jun 15, 2024 10:39 AM

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CleverCalculator455Jun 15, 2024 10:39 AM

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If I read the description correctly it indicated the spool gun is not included, which is typically required for Aluminum Mig. Aluminum filler wire is too soft to to push through the traditional Mig/Flux gun. If you are buying this with the intention to weld aluminum, be prepared to purchase a compatible spool gun, which could double your investment. I also don't see any indication this machine does AC Tig, which is required to Tig weld aluminum, and at this price point, I'd assume it is DC tig only.

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