An Tig video with an Everlast in it.

[lugweld]

A few guys have been pm'ing me, emailing me, and posting here with questions about the weld quality of the Everlast welders. A few wanted pictures. A few wanted explainations of functions. I have been reluctant to post any thing here as most threads are blown up. But I think I have found something that can help, better than dialogue back and forth on email or making posts and should give a fair way of looking at the performance of the unit.

Although I knew he bought a machine, and met him briefly at a tradeshow and when I dropped the machine off, I didn't know how he was going to be using it in his video work. But he has started a video series explaining what "all those freakin' knobs do" on a welder. He isn't promoting the unit, or "testing" the unit like all the other posters here, but rather trying to explain the functions of things like AC balance/Frequency etc, only he happens to be using the Everlast 250 EX. He does in a few minutes what it takes an hour to type and explain and type.

Still, I imagine someone is going to find fault with something or make some negative comment. I hope they won't but guess they just can't exercise any self restraint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u4Efn1twUo

[59halfstep]

Hey Lug - I will start this out for you. Thank you for posting the video. Visuals are good.

[woi2ld]

man , what a cool machine.....and great demo. I want to see more.

[Rojodiablo]

This might be the best simple explanation video series I have ever seen. A smart newbie would fast forward their learning curve about 200% on the in depth basics with this. Good find Lugweld!

[mrmikey]

Good video, good narrator as well. He doesn't sound as if he's reading from a script and actually knows what he's talking about.....Mike

[lugweld]

He has a great website, devoted to the nuts and bolts of welding, whats theory, then whats down and dirty reality. I'll post more here as he progresses through this series.

[HANNY]

really cool to see it in action and get good praise.

[d94jonca]

very educational video, and i cant wait to see the rest of the series! its also great promotional material for everlast. review or not, the video makes it very clear what machine is being used (and yes, it makes me want one :)) was this an initiative between everlast and weldingtipsandtricks.com, or did you just happen to stumble across this video on his site?

[lugweld]

Jody, the owner of the welding tips and tricks dot com did this on his on, I had nothing to do with it. He bought the unit and it is his to do with as he wishes. With regard to his privacy, I won't give the exact details of my conversation with him, but when he bought the unit, he informed me that he was seriously interested in seeing if the units were going to perform to specs and what all the "buzz" is about and might make a video, good or bad about it depending upon how things went. I really didn't hear from him personally until he sent this with a video link via email. Other than that, I gave him a follow up to the sales to see how things were going, and he wanted to try a different torch he had because he wasn't comfortable with the torch size as he was used to a smaller or different torch. But I don't think anyone should skew this video as an all out endorsement. He has the welder and he is using it to demonstrate some advanced TIG controls.

He did tell me, just as he stated in the video that he was planning on covering the rest of the features that are popular, and often not understood.

[speedfreak]

That is Awesome... I have been looking for a description on what all those freekin knobs are for. These kind of videos could sell. I was trying to find a good book or video to learn about the tig process before I buy a welder. And this is just what I needed....

I will be calling around soon for prices...

[lugweld]

That is Awesome... I have been looking for a description on what all those freekin knobs are for. These kind of videos could sell. I was trying to find a good book or video to learn about the tig process before I buy a welder. And this is just what I needed....

I will be calling around soon for prices...

Yet the site is free. Amazing isn't it?
We willl produce some videos our selves...in fact the work had already started on them when he sent me his email. No worries, though there is still plenty that can be done, and a little overlap is simply what I refer to as "reinforcement", and there are many ways to present the material as well. But we have plenty to do on our other series...

[d94jonca]

lugweld,

thanks for the clarification. as you pointed out yourself, the usual suspects are always looking for an angle to "blow up" these kinds of threads, and preemptively providing the exact details about who made the video and why will hopefully make that more difficult.

[lugweld]

Jody has just turned out another. For ANYBODY that is unclear on AC current, and why it is used for Aluminum welding then, this is good for you. We'll see over the next few weeks a couple more at least....I hope.

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tig-welder-inverter-part2.html

[lugweld]

He has incorporated both videos into his website now, which is Chock-ful-O'-nuts with good information in general.

[BurningMetal]

very nice videos.....and it makes for good press for the Everlast welders too.

[specter]

For once an Exceptional Video in plain English with a person that speaks clearly and is knowledgeable. Very well made video which adequately explains the TIG function and control which scare many welders away from trying a TIG. Yes it does use an Everlast product in the video but he does not push the product upon the viewer and even went so far to explain the controls function identically to those of brand names! Those viewers with other brands then can compare control & functions to their own equipment. He does a fantastic job of showing control function along with the sounds of those controls as the control are adjusted.

Siskel & EggBert Rating : Two torch tips up:gunsfirin

[EVERLAST_SUPPORT]

Specter,

I agree, the video quality is great and the information is as well. I like his "to the point" personality a lot and no scripting.

He does not push our units as those are not our videos nor is he a part of Everlast.. He made them for his website to explain all the "freakin" knobs on the inverter TIGs machines. I was shocked when I saw the first video myself. It was first posted on our forum by a customer.

We'll have our videos coming in the near future and our new website should be any day.

[PhilM]

I agree, the video quality is great and the information is as well. I like his "to the point" personality a lot and no scripting..

I notice if you go to his website for welding aluminum he recommends 50/50 Argon & Helium. Interesting "you will not be sorry".

Phil

[hal244]

50-50 ins for heavy aluminum straight argon works well

[matteh99]

Part two is up now

Opps I didn't see lug weld's post. But here is the direct link to the video just incase anyone wants that instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXa1Pxcr_Ww

Eric

[mojojo]

Hey great video, I came to this forum to look for info on self darkening helmets, and ran across this video.
so I spent most of the day on the Everlast site, comparing features with Miller and Lincoln. I have to say
they have a nice machine at a good price. I would like to find out more about their new Helmet and when they will be available.
Thanks,
joe

[PhilM]

50-50 ins for heavy aluminum straight argon works well

No (if I understood you). He does not qualify it for thicker-only aluminum on his site. He says repeatedly 50/50 Argon/Helium for "aluminum welding" not "aluminum welding thick aluminum" except to say one can use a smaller electrode for thick aluminum,

Phil

[lugweld]

Jody's recommendation comes from his background I am sure. Traditionally, his industry uses Helium, I would guess because CJP is critical. Argon works fine, without the addition of helium for many cases.

[PhilM]

Jody's recommendation comes from his background I am sure. Traditionally, his industry uses Helium, I would guess because CJP is critical. Argon works fine, without the addition of helium for many cases.

I am trying his recommendation on the next tank. I have a strange feeling this may be the easier and faster melt I have been looking for in welding aluminum and maybe even help to be the last key of where I want to be at this stage in skill. Obviously, I am not talking about very thin stuff.

Phil

[PhilM]

Jody has just turned out another. For ANYBODY that is unclear on AC current, and why it is used for Aluminum welding then, this is good for you. We'll see over the next few weeks a couple more at least....I hope.

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tig-welder-inverter-part2.html

Part 3 is up now.

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tig-inverter-settings-part3.html

[PhilM]

Part 3 is up now.

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tig-inverter-settings-part3.html

Part 4 is now up

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tig-welding-equipment-pulse.html

What am I the Master of Ceremonies? ;) Can't believe twice I was the first to notice the new videos.
Great videos!

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tig-welding-equipment-pulse.html

Phil

(this guy is freakin' funny: "I am going to say Welcome to Walmart! before I do that")

[Bluesman]

Thanks for posting these videos up.

BTW, what do one of those rigs run? We may be interested in purchasing one for the school since our old Hobart with Lincoln Electric HF box has apparantly bit the dust.

[lugweld]

That unit is 1600.00

Here's the link to the welder itself. http://www.everlastgenerators.com/PowerTig%20%20250EX-351-pd.html

Contact me about it if you want. We do offer educational discounts.

[lugweld]

Sorry, Phil,

I was meaning to, but something came up then I forgot. If he puts out any more, I am sure we will be alerted by somebody.

Thanks

[lugweld]

Part 5 is up now. http://www.youtube.com/user/weldingtipsandtricks#p/a/u/0/ZlFZUQzKCq0

[woi2ld]

the BEST WAY to remember the 2T and 4T Settings is T = Touch/ Tap X 2 or 4 times ( Video 3 )

i've got No-one to talk to about this stuff , my wife would have a glazed look if id talk to her bout this , so i stop half way through.

Men keep this planet going , Industrialy

[lugweld]

I told my wife this morning that I was going to buy her a welding cap today...so she can learn. Know what? She said okay...:)

[Rojodiablo]

Still, by far, the BEST ever easy explanation of welding with a tig machine. No matter your experience level, or the machines you use, this stuff is pure gold.

Gotta say, thank you again Lugweld for finding these videos and putting them up for us all to watch.:drinkup:

[lugweld]

A lot of people do seem to be confused by the terminology. When you add in issues with "trademarked" terminology, things often get confusing and convoluted. Hopefully a visual demonstration like this will help many to grasp the concepts.

[Bozzza]

hey guy's i have been following these videos they would seem to be super helpful to alot of people so here they are in order
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u4Efn1twUo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXa1Pxcr_Ww&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3vBH59VF0s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geasK5nD4T0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlFZUQzKCq0

[lugweld]

Not part of the same series, but an excellent demonstration of what a pulse unit can do : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NkFRlbJNZk

[carlcypher]

As someone who just got interested in stepping up to Tig I have to say this guys videos are top of the line, I learned an awful lot in the period of 40 minutes watching that series. Besides that his sense of humor is great.

[lugweld]

A lot of people have reported the same to me. Unfortunately, youtube limits to 10 minutes. Though like he said, some of our attention spans are not that good.