Has anyone used this machine? Inverter style machines have kinda been in my blind spot as an over complicated and very expensive mess. but after watching Jody use one and seeing the actual size of them I was impressed and after checking around Inverter style machines are not as expensive as my welding course documentation led me to believe.
I don't need TIG but I would like to have stick and MIG. I would like to get this for my Home, and for mobile use at work.
I found one post about this machine here but it was just about the tig torch and how crappy it was.
anyone actually used one? and how is the brand name? the Product videos look pretty cheesy with flames and smoke spewing numbers and such.
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Oddjob83 wrote:Has anyone used this machine? Inverter style machines have kinda been in my blind spot as an over complicated and very expensive mess. but after watching Jody use one and seeing the actual size of them I was impressed and after checking around Inverter style machines are not as expensive as my welding course documentation led me to believe.
I don't need TIG but I would like to have stick and MIG. I would like to get this for my Home, and for mobile use at work.
I found one post about this machine here but it was just about the tig torch and how crappy it was.
anyone actually used one? and how is the brand name? the Product videos look pretty cheesy with flames and smoke spewing numbers and such.
I have several Thermal Arc machines. The 181I and 211I ( I have these two) are the latest 3 in 1 machines. I can't speak highly enough of them. Theramn Arc's customer service has been great as I had a lot of questions about their machines. Even though you are only interested in the mig and stick ...........the tig is a good option to have should you want to expand you welding horizons!!!
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Oddjob83,
While I have no experience with these machines, I have reason to say Rich (rahtreelimbs) speaks with authority.
The work he does requires creativity, and if he supports the machine, I'd give his opinion some credit.
This does not exclude further research on your part, of course. I'm simply saying I respect his opinion, and you should at least consider it.
Steve S
While I have no experience with these machines, I have reason to say Rich (rahtreelimbs) speaks with authority.
The work he does requires creativity, and if he supports the machine, I'd give his opinion some credit.
This does not exclude further research on your part, of course. I'm simply saying I respect his opinion, and you should at least consider it.
Steve S
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Otto Nobedder wrote:Oddjob83,
While I have no experience with these machines, I have reason to say Steve (rahtreelimbs) speaks with authority.
The work he does requires creativity, and if he supports the machine, I'd give his opinion some credit.
This does not exclude further research on your part, of course. I'm simply saying I respect his opinion, and you should at least consider it.
Steve S
Thought my name was Rich !!!
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I fixed it, Rich... ( I didn't fix it in your qoute of where I got it wrong 
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There was beer involved...
Sorry 'bout that...
Steve S
)There was beer involved...
Sorry 'bout that...
Steve S
Thank you for your responses. wasn't sure if any one feature suffered in performance or reliability because of the multiple capabilities.
What thicknesses can you weld in single passes with the MIG and Stick options?
Do you primarily use it stationary? or do you use it in mobile applications?
If I may ask how much was it?
I need a replacement mobile welder for work instead of our LE 140 migpak.
unfortunately i cant really trust anything that our local welding supplier tells me, the salesman is a lot of talk and will sell my boss anything that's hot that week and only about 10% of what he says is actually creditable. the staff at the store are pretty useless too with no strait answers of irrelevant information.
as this is a 220 machine, and the more important capability for me is stick perhaps a buzz box might just be in order. although would finding one that weighs 33 lbs be difficult?
What thicknesses can you weld in single passes with the MIG and Stick options?
Do you primarily use it stationary? or do you use it in mobile applications?
If I may ask how much was it?
I need a replacement mobile welder for work instead of our LE 140 migpak.
unfortunately i cant really trust anything that our local welding supplier tells me, the salesman is a lot of talk and will sell my boss anything that's hot that week and only about 10% of what he says is actually creditable. the staff at the store are pretty useless too with no strait answers of irrelevant information.
as this is a 220 machine, and the more important capability for me is stick perhaps a buzz box might just be in order. although would finding one that weighs 33 lbs be difficult?
38 lb. stick welder for $350 ( 60% duty cycle at 200 amps.)
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/Power ... 91-pd.html
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/Power ... 91-pd.html
Oddjob83 wrote:as this is a 220 machine, and the more important capability for me is stick perhaps a buzz box might just be in order. although would finding one that weighs 33 lbs be difficult?
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I've been tempted by the multi process machines springing up - not yet quite swayed - some side by side comparisons would be nice - especially if done by a truly impartial tester - ( & tests need to be more than just a quick out of the box job ) - the Thermal arc machines are sold here in the UK but I've not seen Everlast & in a recent video of both machines the wire drive looked better on the green machine.
If you are most interested in Stick - why not get just a small inverter- don't know if the "Butters " brand is sold where you are - but I bought a little 166 model from them years ago for site repairs & it's been a great welder - 160amp max @ 60% and 140amp @ 100% duty - fan is a bit noisy & on all the time - but that aside it's been out in all weathers without problems - has run on long leads & a generator ( it also will run on 110 > 240 volts automatically without any change of settings or plugs ) - the arc is very stable & smooth -( will also do lift start tig ) really nothing bad to say about it except the short leads supplied ( not hard to remedy & fairly common practice ) - it's not the smallest inverter I've seen - but it's light - ( carried up a ships mast to weld a rigging / boom mount bracket ) - a mate has the smallest lightest inverter I've ever seen called a " Picco 140 " - that's also been good -but again not sure about availability where you are - we are spoiled for choice these days with equipment - but it's a hard decision if it's your own money going into it.
If you are most interested in Stick - why not get just a small inverter- don't know if the "Butters " brand is sold where you are - but I bought a little 166 model from them years ago for site repairs & it's been a great welder - 160amp max @ 60% and 140amp @ 100% duty - fan is a bit noisy & on all the time - but that aside it's been out in all weathers without problems - has run on long leads & a generator ( it also will run on 110 > 240 volts automatically without any change of settings or plugs ) - the arc is very stable & smooth -( will also do lift start tig ) really nothing bad to say about it except the short leads supplied ( not hard to remedy & fairly common practice ) - it's not the smallest inverter I've seen - but it's light - ( carried up a ships mast to weld a rigging / boom mount bracket ) - a mate has the smallest lightest inverter I've ever seen called a " Picco 140 " - that's also been good -but again not sure about availability where you are - we are spoiled for choice these days with equipment - but it's a hard decision if it's your own money going into it.
My old Lincoln Invertec V100-S weighs only 11 lbs / 5 kg and it's very portable.
I used it for stick welding at low amperages. (only 15% duty cycle at 100 amps).
I originally bought it for lift start DC TIG and it works well with WeldCraft WP26 torch.
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/S ... /IM585.pdf
The Everlast unit at 60% duty cycle at 200 amps seems more appropriate for bigger jobs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVkTYSHRXrY
I used it for stick welding at low amperages. (only 15% duty cycle at 100 amps).
I originally bought it for lift start DC TIG and it works well with WeldCraft WP26 torch.
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/S ... /IM585.pdf
The Everlast unit at 60% duty cycle at 200 amps seems more appropriate for bigger jobs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVkTYSHRXrY
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Hey,
I own the power arc 200, seems pretty good, Im pretty happy with it.
Mick
I own the power arc 200, seems pretty good, Im pretty happy with it.
Mick
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I have heard too many negative responses to Everlast products.............I will stay with Thermal Arc!!!
It's interesting how people get attached to certain brands.
Personally, I love Miller equipment and have a few of their products.
However, the home user is usually looking for the best bang for his buck. Dollars are tight these days...
Paying a third of the price and getting 3 times the duty cycle weighs in pretty heavy on the decision making process.
Personally, I love Miller equipment and have a few of their products.
However, the home user is usually looking for the best bang for his buck. Dollars are tight these days...
Paying a third of the price and getting 3 times the duty cycle weighs in pretty heavy on the decision making process.