Broken Everlast ?

[Skeluhtor]

Why did this guy have to repair his brand new everlast? Something about a spark gap and the high frequency start?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQoOP9DHJJQ

:blob2:

[presure2]

if you'd actually watch the vids on jodys site, you'd see that was a simple issue, prolly caused thru a drop during shipping.
the fix was simple, open the box, and plug in a loose plug.
thats it.

[Skeluhtor]

I do watch all the vids and that wasent the issue. He said he had to adjust the spark gap. If you actualy watched that vid he cleary states how he came to that conclusion and fixed it.

[presure2]

ahh yea, my mistake...that was another issue with another dude.
i apologize.
been reading so much crap on so many forums lately it's all becoming a blur..lmao
(new to tig welding and researching lead me to jodys site, as well as here)

[Skeluhtor]

No problem. Welcome to Welding Web :)

[CEP]

Big deal, I had to do the same thing to my Miller.

[CEP]

Not perfect out of the box, needed adjusting. I think it was 1980.

[lugweld]

The welder sent to Jody was sent from Canada for several reasons.
1) It had the new torches that we were adding in the US but had not taken delivery on, an advance unit so to speak. Nothing different except the accessories though.
2) It had the new style foot pedal we are adding as well.

Jody did have to reset them. We have recently moved the location to a different location on some of these units for several reasons. The relocation however has subjected them to more movement in shipment from putting them at risk to more shock loading. The brass tab design is easy to adjust, and takes less than 5 minutes to access, adjust and reassemble. Its not a serious operational issue. Typically the points will accept a wide allowances for Gap. But the issues will only appear usually in AC if they are way off. DC seems largely unaffected by too wide of a gap. We are working on a solution and have several corrective options available that will be incorporated soon. Maybe someone remembers that the big boys had issues too with arc starting not too long ago with their units and it took a while to get resolved.

[farmersamm]

By relocating the location to a different location, not the original location mind you, the technicians were able to locate the problem. WHICH COULD NOT BE FIXED LOCALLY:laugh::drinkup:

Once the proper part was located, in a far-far-away location, the locus of said part was changed to a more local location......ie. the US of A.

However.........the owner of said machine could not be located for comment, as he was under local anethesia (owing to his high blood pressure resulting from the said failure of said machine, and the resultant right cross to the to the technician which broke his knuckle.....which by the way, is located at the extreme end of yer arm)

Local weather is pending:D

[Skeluhtor]

By relocating the location to a different location, not the original location mind you, the technicians were able to locate the problem. WHICH COULD NOT BE FIXED LOCALLY:laugh::drinkup:

Once the proper part was located, in a far-far-away location, the locus of said part was changed to a more local location......ie. the US of A.

However.........the owner of said machine could not be located for comment, as he was under local anethesia (owing to his high blood pressure resulting from the said failure of said machine, and the resultant right cross to the to the technician which broke his knuckle.....which by the way, is located at the extreme end of yer arm)

Local weather is pending:D

I dont give an F who you are thats some funny S**t right there. :laugh:

[Gmmandan]

No problems here everything A okay joe!!

[lugweld]

Who said anything about it having problems Samm? We had reasons it was moved. A primary one, being we streamlined the unit, and reduced some of the weight.

[7A749]

By relocating the location to a different location, not the original location mind you, the technicians were able to locate the problem. WHICH COULD NOT BE FIXED LOCALLY:laugh::drinkup:

Once the proper part was located, in a far-far-away location, the locus of said part was changed to a more local location......ie. the US of A.



One Bright day, in the middle of the night...Two dead boys got up to fight.......They turned their backs, and faced each other, drew their swords, then shot each other.

A deaf policeman heard the noise and came to stop those two dead boys.......

I got lost after the first relocating of location....LMAO! :dizzy:

[farmall]

Not perfect out of the box, needed adjusting. I think it was 1980.


Clearly a sign of an unreliable machine. Swaddle it in new welding cable to protect whoever handles the thing, palletize it, ship it to me and you can relieve yourself of the stress of owning such heavy old junk.

Trust me. I work for the government. :D

[CEP]

Clearly a sign of an unreliable machine. Swaddle it in new welding cable to protect whoever handles the thing, palletize it, ship it to me and you can relieve yourself of the stress of owning such heavy old junk.

Trust me. I work for the government. :D

No doubt one of the best machines Miller ever made.
I was just talking to a pipeliner the other day, who hates Miller with a passion! Even said his kids are not allowed to say the word Miller in the house. But he did admit what a nice arc these machines have for SMAW.

[lugweld]

And people wonder why posts were deleted in the past? Case in point. People with no experience, making statements that they know nothing about driving the thread way off topic. Not addressing any one post or person in particular, but talk about guideline violations... People on this site have been banned for less.

[lugweld]

Maybe someone should read the thread not the title. I didn't ask for it to be moved. No one posted about a problem with a welder he had. It was someone non customer posting a video, of one of our customers, who was reporting on one of our welders, the second of which he was evaluating on his private site. The welder was NOT broken, and needed a very slight adjustment to the points.

[WHughes]

So why was this thread moved?

[farmersamm]

1964 Dodge Coronet (2 door), 318 V8 with points/condensor ignition, approaches a RR crossing, goes to cross the tracks, and the motor dies:eek:

Train comes, hits the Dodge, demolishes it (the driver was able to get out before the crash:)):eek:

Dood tells the highway patrolman............tweren't nothin' wrong with the the car, the points just needed adjustment:laugh::laugh:

[farmersamm]

Luggy, I wanna see the famous torch lighting video again:laugh::laugh:

[SundownIII]

JSM,

LMAO.

Gotta admit, opening one of those "green boxes" is like opening a box of Cracker Jacks.

You never know what kind of prize you're going to get.

Sometimes it may be a "working welder" or it may be a "heathkit-build it yourself". Wonder how long it will take for the owners (technical) manual to "catch up" to the interior changes made?

[lugweld]

So why was this thread moved?

We cannot move threads into our forum. Only site management can, and I guess the mods, whoever they are now. Whoever moved it didn't tell me.

[Rugar]

JSM,

LMAO.

Gotta admit, opening one of those "green boxes" is like opening a box of Cracker Jacks.

You never know what kind of prize you're going to get.

Sometimes it may be a "working welder" or it may be a "heathkit-build it yourself". Wonder how long it will take for the owners (technical) manual to "catch up" to the interior changes made?

So Sundown, tell us just how many of those "green boxes" have you opened, and what was the ratio of "working welders" vs "heathkit-build it yourself" that you received? Were all curious to hear about the experiences of a "Professional Welder" such as yourself using these products. From your statements and comments on Everlast products, seems as though you have lots of hands on experience using them. Inquiring minds want to know.

[SundownIII]

Well Ruger, since you asked.

I don't have any of those "green boxes" around my shop.

Don't need them and don't want them. I've got "Industrial Grade" tig welders in my shop that do the job for me every day, and when they don't, I've got a factory trained repair tech 50 miles away who can get me back up and running in very short order.

Over the last 35 years, I've bought seven Blue tig welders. And, you know what. I never took one out of the box and had to "adjust the points".

Since 1977 I've owned three different Syncrowave 250's. All were still working when I sold them. When you factor in the initial cost of the machine, routine maintenance (really pretty minimal), and what I sold the machines for (resale value), it's cost me less than $150/yr to have a quality 310A tig machine in my shop.

But, I'm glad you asked.

BTW: I don't buy/eat Cracker Jack's either, but I know there's a prize in the box.:)

[tibbs]

Well Ruger, since you asked.

I don't have any of those "green boxes" around my shop.

Don't need them and don't want them. I've got "Industrial Grade" tig welders in my shop that do the job for me every day, and when they don't, I've got a factory trained repair tech 50 miles away who can get me back up and running in very short order.

Over the last 35 years, I've bought seven Blue tig welders. And, you know what. I never took one out of the box and had to "adjust the points".

Since 1977 I've owned three different Syncrowave 250's. All were still working when I sold them. When you factor in the initial cost of the machine, routine maintenance (really pretty minimal), and what I sold the machines for (resale value), it's cost me less than $150/yr to have a quality 310A tig machine in my shop.

But, I'm glad you asked.

BTW: I don't buy/eat Cracker Jack's either, but I know there's a prize in the box.:)
Sounds like a classic case of diarrhea of the mouth.

[CEP]

Rugar I'm a professional weldor. I've run, owned the best Lincoln and Miller have ever made. I just bought an Everlast PowerArc 200, only reason I bought it was for the hot start option. For $350.00 I thought it was worth a try. I have to say this PowerArc 200 will run circles around my Dynasty 300 with SMAW, and run right there with any of my shorthoods or Redfaces.
Just my opinion!

[Skeluhtor]

I like turtles.

[MadMax31]

hehe.

[Mega Arc 5040DD]

A couple of months ago I was actually considering buying an green machine. Actually to be honest and at the risk of loosing any respect anyone may have had for me, I was actually very strongly considering a green machine:blush2:

I weld for a living but wanted a tig for hobby use at home. I do believe in buying quality especially when it comes to my welding equipment. But the fact of the matter is it would only get used seldomly so no matter how bad I want a red or blue machine I just can't justify the cost and am aware that it would not be as good as a red or blue machine but for my needs thats ok.

Since christmas was coming I was forced to wait until the new year before I could actually scrape up enough money to buy one. But now that all the BS stuff came up on this site I have reconsidered. I don't know all the facts and haven't followed to closely but even not following it's hard to avoid all the negativity towards the green machine. I have never used one so I can't comment on the quality of them or how well they function. As it stands now I have made the choice to go with no tig welder over a green one:cry:

I am in no way saying that a green machine is bad in anyway there has just been to much bad press on this site to ignore.

[3mta3u]

I don't have an Everlast but have a friend who does. He is as good a TIG welder as anyone on this site!!! He has nothing but good thing to say about his machine. As for other machines out there I have welded with all the brands and if you are any sort of welder at all, you can get it done with a machine from Harbor Freight. All manufactures have problems, if they didn't they wouldn't have a tech dept. or warranty paperwork shipped with every new unit.

[WHughes]

I am suspicious of some of the newer forum members who seem to not post much unless they are defending Everlast. Employees of Everlast maybe?
I am a professional pipe welder and have only used Miller and Lincoln, for no other reason than just because that is what is used by the contractors I work for. I know what happens when you buy cheap and I am certain that the Everlast isnt running circles around much.

[3mta3u]

I just found this site tonight. I have several machines ESAB, Miller, Hobart, Thermal Dynamics, Lincoln. I have things I would like to change about all of them. If you have only used 2 types of machines how can you make post about other brands.
Have you ever seen a POW-CON machine? Most likely the best welder ever made, so good Miller bought the technology to copy it and had a no compete contract with them. If you go to europe you want see that many Miller or Lincolns. Does that mean the pipe lines , buildings, the ocean liners, the cars, the trains built there are not safe or of good quality? Just because it isn't USA made means nothing.

[tibbs]

I am suspicious of some of the newer forum members who seem to not post much unless they are defending Everlast. Employees of Everlast maybe?
I am a professional pipe welder and have only used Miller and Lincoln, for no other reason than just because that is what is used by the contractors I work for. I know what happens when you buy cheap and I am certain that the Everlast isnt running circles around much.

I'm not...the only reason I registered was because off all the Everlast bashing going on and I heard the cocky moderators wanting to shut down the separate forums and combine them into one...so I joined to vote in the poll that they had up in off topic. I was banned on my second post because because I basically said that I can give two ****s about their opinions on these welders if they never used one nor do I care about the **** that comes out of the mouth of the guys trying to sell them. I want to hear from people who have used them. Right now I'm in the same boat as the poster above, I'm holding off on a tig welder for now but if I hear enough good things about Everlast I'll own one by the end of the year. I originally wanted a TA 185 but the prices went up....so right now I'm waiting for either a Millermatic or powermig to pop up on Craigslist for a decent price. The only thing I own right now is a Spectrum 625 plasma and really want a powermig and once I find one for what i want to pay I'll start shopping for a tig again.

[WHughes]

Dont get your panties in a bunch. Before I welded pipe, I was a boat builder. I used Esab, L-tec, Linde, and Hobart. I also use a Thermal Dynamics machine on occasion. I have not made a post about Everlast or other brands in this thread. You might go back to see what I have posted about here.

[3mta3u]

Sorry about that. I didn't mean to come across so harsh. I just find it a pain in the *** when people only want to bash things. The originator of this post must not have watched the entire video. Even Jody said it was no big deal and that the tech dept. person narrowed it down to 3 things. All 3 things are nothing that reflect an inferior product. Again sorry for coming across like a dick, not my intention.

[CEP]

I am certain that the Everlast isnt running circles around much.

You're entitled to your opinion and prejudges. I cannot comment on any welder of Everlast other then the PowerArc 200 because I've never seen one much less run one. I own an run the PowerArc just about everyday, and in my opinion it as the smoothest arc I've seen for SMAW. It will run 6010 right there with any of my shorthoods, run 7018 with any one of my Red Face or Green light.
But then again your not going to believe me because of my post count, and join date.

2 inch sch 80 pipe 5-G, 3/32 inch 10P-plus.
http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/2122/6010root.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/6010root.jpg/)

7018 open root vertical up.
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7586/backside3.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/backside3.jpg/)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1372/frontside3.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/i/frontside3.jpg/)

Open root plate, 6010.
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9998/horvgroove.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/i/horvgroove.jpg/)

[Skeluhtor]

Sorry about that. I didn't mean to come across so harsh. I just find it a pain in the *** when people only want to bash things. The originator of this post must not have watched the entire video. Even Jody said it was no big deal and that the tech dept. person narrowed it down to 3 things. All 3 things are nothing that reflect an inferior product. Again sorry for coming across like a dick, not my intention.

When did I say it was a big deal. Infact I already argued with someone on how I watched the whole video and how I watch all his vids. Thats how I knew to post this within 5 minutes of everlast getting its own forum because I have watched it so much it was the first thing that jumped into my mind.

Again I never said it was a big deal but to some people it obviously is. I left it here for people to make thier own judgements and to discuss. Thats what forums are for right? Open discussion?

EDIT: I didnt leave it "here" I left it in General Welding Questions and someone moved it "here"

[WHughes]

You're entitled to your opinion and prejudges. I cannot comment on any welder of Everlast other then the PowerArc 200 because I've never seen one much less run one. I own an run the PowerArc just about everyday, and in my opinion it as the smoothest arc I've seen for SMAW. It will run 6010 right there with any of my shorthoods, run 7018 with any one of my Red Face or Green light.
But then again your not going to believe me because of my post count, and join date.

2 inch sch 80 pipe 5-G, 3/32 inch 10P-plus.
http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/2122/6010root.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/6010root.jpg/)

7018 open root vertical up.
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7586/backside3.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/backside3.jpg/)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1372/frontside3.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/i/frontside3.jpg/)

Open root plate, 6010.
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9998/horvgroove.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/i/horvgroove.jpg/)

Well, after those pics, I think you may not know the difference. It has nothing to do with join date or post count. I just thought it suspicious that so many Everlast defenders showed up at once. Yesterday I thought I would look at their welders and went to the website. Everything I saw was so cheap looking. The welders do look like a cheap product and do not say quality to me when I look at them. All the bells and whistles they add only confuse the very person they are marketing to (entry level). The foot pedal looks like a big clunky hunk of metal. Knobs left over from the eighties etc. My father in law has a Thermal Arc and I use it from time to time. It welds ok for what I need it to do but just by looking at it, I know it is cheaply made. If these companies intended for professionals to use their equipment, they would appeal to professionals. Instead, they add features for sport and sell them on the cheap to a guy who thinks he needs all those things to make a quality weld.

[CEP]

Well, after those pics, I think you may not know the difference

What do you mean by this, know the difference in what? Please elaborate.

[Aquafire]

I am suspicious of some of the newer forum members who seem to not post much unless they are defending Everlast. Employees of Everlast maybe?

You're reading my mind! Few people have anything good to say about the company or it's machines, so it's very suspicious when someone with few posts comes on here and starts raving about how great Neverlast is.

[lugweld]

Well, after those pics, I think you may not know the difference. It has nothing to do with join date or post count. I just thought it suspicious that so many Everlast defenders showed up at once. Yesterday I thought I would look at their welders and went to the website. Everything I saw was so cheap looking. The welders do look like a cheap product and do not say quality to me when I look at them. All the bells and whistles they add only confuse the very person they are marketing to (entry level). The foot pedal looks like a big clunky hunk of metal. Knobs left over from the eighties etc. My father in law has a Thermal Arc and I use it from time to time. It welds ok for what I need it to do but just by looking at it, I know it is cheaply made. If these companies intended for professionals to use their equipment, they would appeal to professionals. Instead, they add features for sport and sell them on the cheap to a guy who thinks he needs all those things to make a quality weld.

You'd be in the minority thinking Thermal Arc is cheaply made, so its a good thing that you made this comment so it gives a person a baseline to judge the validity of your comments.

I think your post is a case in point that people are making comments, trying to find things to pick at. Knobs from the 80's? Whats a knob from 2011 supposed to look like? The last I knew they were round and rotated left and right. The foot pedals are included in the purchase and people can and have chosen to upgrade to other brands and styles. We also have a new one we are releasing this year. The factor does not make the pedals and is made in another factory. In fact as I already pointed out several times in the past the foot pedal shape and size is similar as some of the not too long ago Millers. But again, what is an "expensive" foot pedal supposed to look like? The knobs are not much different in shape and design from what you would find a synchrowave or precision tig. You said everything looked cheaply made? Exterior materials are not any different than industry standards.

Its your own folly to assume what our market is. IF you had looked very long, you would have seen a diversity of units, mig, tig, and stick units that have a range of features and functions, for different needs. We also have more simple and advanced machines for 2011 to expand the line. And if you research very long, we have professional customers all over the spectrum.

Aquafire,
Again, your comment is representative of your mindset. This site is full of people saying good things on their own volition. Yet people brand them as company employees (how many employees do we have that have time to do that?) or as spam and they are ignored or discounted by people like you with your mindset. Its either weekly or daily that our customers, new and old stop by. YET one negative comment, everybody rushes in to see the fender bender and rubber neck and exploits a simple situation. WHEN was the last time someone came and made a raving post about a Miller product or Lincoln? No, they come here when they are having an issue, saying they can't get their warranty honored or their product is blown up or otherwise having some malfunction. And people have no qualms when they do, or on the very rare occasion someone raves about the product.

Just so people can see a couple of representative samples of what "cheaply made" looks like, I save them time and post them here:

[CEP]

The foot pedal that I seen on the Everlast website looks just like the one that came with my Miller 330A/BP.



The more I think about Mr. Hughes's comment, “Well, after those pics, I think you may not know the difference.” I'm coming to the conclusion he saying my welding isn't up to his standards, so I'm not qualified to comment on the quality of the PowerArc 200.
Yet he seems to think he is qualified to comment on the quality of Everlast machines by only seeing them on the Internet, never seen one in person, so he's never ran one!
Talk about pre-judging something! :rolleyes:

[WHughes]

The Everlast reputation speaks for itself. And, yes CEP, I have not welded with one and can only speculate based on comments, my observations and my experience with a similar product (Thermal Arc). As for your welding photos, perhaps you should post some others? The 5p pipe pic was not clear and the 7018 open root pics look like 5p. The Everlast foot pedal looks a little like the old Miller pedal and Miller has not used that design in many years. Whether or not your welding is up to my standards is of no issue because I dont have an opinion on your welding. Im sure its fine.

[CEP]

Im sure its fine.

I sure hope so. Otherwise I fooled a lot of people for a lot of years!:laugh: To the tune of 6-figures base salary, not including bonuses, and percentage of profits. ;)

[farmersamm]

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[Skeluhtor]

WHEN was the last time someone came and made a raving post about a Miller product or Lincoln? No, they come here when they are having an issue, saying they can't get their warranty honored or their product is blown up or otherwise having some malfunction. And people have no qualms when they do, or on the very rare occasion someone raves about the product.


I think that answers why everyone suspects Everlast as making fake posts. Exactly as you stated people mainly use manufacturer specific forums to get tech support not make seemingly bull**** posts about how good something is. That combined with most if not all the users having low post counts and no pictures to back anything up send up big red flags.

[lugweld]

I can understand your point, however:

While we do have a growing network bonafide brick and mortar dealers now scattered throughout the US and other countries, we are by no means on every block. Our customers are typically very internet active, and is typically how they find us. It is also a way that they find to relax and talk when they have time. A lot of guys come to us looking for an alternative for whatever reason, and we offer that. Others are just curious and still others who can tell? But whatever the reason, the same reason that some guys seek out the internet to buy is the same reason they use it post. Some people use this site to insult people and belittle them instead of dealing with their personal insecurities, others use this site to learn, others to inform, others to brag, some for entertainment, some for consolation, some for complaining, some for laughing, and others just lurk about with no particular intent to post at all. No two people come to this site for exactly the same reasons. I cannot at all say 100% why our customers post up, other than what they have told me. I know a few post just to rub it in.

IF you look at the posts, even before we began sponsoring again, with no censoring ability over the last year and half, it has been relatively trouble free. A post here or there have been very mild in nature. A foot pedal issue, a torch issue or just some operational issues. Yes, maybe even a larger problem, a failure perhaps (though I don't remember any outright ones)...The negativity isn't being perpetuated by our customers. Rather it is being perpetuated by a select few guys and a few new ones that can't deal with an offshore product under any circumstance, typically rooted in predjudice. The negativity is being perpetuated by NON customers. Doesn't anyone find that more CURIOUS than having people post regarding how much they like the product they own? Which is more believable? The few true customers. that do come here to complain usually are helped right away and things are resolved as quickly as possible. We aren't perfect. We screw up and the best we can do is fix it the best way we can. We are growing and going through typical growing pains of any company, expanding the market while trying to keep up with demand. I know that our existence doesn't depend upon this site. It helps in a small way, but is by no means where our meat and potato sales come from. We have little or no time to devise bogus names and IP addresses and the like and spend time going around the net making things up. We are growing and adding people but resources can't be spared or wasted on this type activity, and have to be used to keep track with sales and support. Our own failures that have been made public are a result of growing at a fast rate, and having a customer fall through a crack. We have added more in technical support and are actively seeking additional qualified people for other positions in the company. Our structure is changing, as well as our product. Even as I write, my email flashed up a new message requesting paperwork to become a dealer.

[lugweld]

[QUOTE=WHughes;457055]The Everlast reputation speaks for itself. And, yes CEP, I have not welded with one and can only speculate based on comments, my observations and my experience with a similar product (Thermal Arc). As for your welding photos, perhaps you should post some others? The 5p pipe pic was not clear and the 7018 open root pics look like 5p. The Everlast foot pedal looks a little like the old Miller pedal and Miller has not used that design in many years. Whether or not your welding is up to my standards is of no issue because I dont have an opinion on your welding. Im sure its fine.[/QUO

If they haven't used it in years, then why do they still list it as an current accessory in both their catalog and on their site, listing it for use with a current product? http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/spec_sheets/AY14-0.pdf

[trouble007]

[QUOTE=WHughes;457055]The Everlast reputation speaks for itself. And, yes CEP, I have not welded with one and can only speculate based on comments, my observations and my experience with a similar product (Thermal Arc). As for your welding photos, perhaps you should post some others? The 5p pipe pic was not clear and the 7018 open root pics look like 5p. The Everlast foot pedal looks a little like the old Miller pedal and Miller has not used that design in many years. Whether or not your welding is up to my standards is of no issue because I dont have an opinion on your welding. Im sure its fine.[/QUO

If they haven't used it in years, then why do they still list it as an current accessory in both their catalog and on their site, listing it for use with a current product? http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/spec_sheets/AY14-0.pdf
I would say that their still listed as a current accessory because there are still a lot of 30 year old machines out there and this is the pedal they use so they keep it available for their customers.
EDIT: also you are right the dial arcs still use i guess if its not broken why fix it/change it.

[WHughes]

You are right, they do have one on the website. Also they have the newer versions which are included with the sale of a new welder. Im not one to bash so, good luck Everlast. Even Toyota was the newcomer at one time. Maybe with more physical dealer locations, your reputation will improve.

[harley97]

That's it, I'm getting rid of my Sanyo plasma tv, the Mercedes is history, along with it's import stero system. No more mowing with the Honda rider, I will get a horse to replace my Kubota tractor, & I will no longer listen to my Kenwwod. I will boycott the Chinese resturant down the street, no more spicy Thai food, but,,,,,,,,, when my Pontiac, Studebaker, Oldsmobile, Desoto break down, I shall use my trusty american made Miller, Lincoln to put it back together, because they are better than that foreign made crap!!!!!!!!! BEWARE, the Russians are on the rise. Just think, next year we will all be bashing the Russian Smirnoff 200 MIG-TIG welder.

[DiabolicZ]

I just got my Everlast Power Tig 225LX yesterday. It works great. I will hold on to my Lincoln for a while as a just in case, but I plan on doing everything with my Everlast that I did with my Hobart Tigmate and my Lincoln PT185.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j68/SATANZ31/Projects/IMG_5087.jpg
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[dgarnier]

I just got my Everlast Power Tig 225LX yesterday. It works great. I will hold on to my Lincoln for a while as a just in case, but I plan on doing everything with my Everlast that I did with my Hobart Tigmate and my Lincoln PT185.

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didnt it have some stripped out screws? A loose board? A fan that was not working well...When I buy something new I expect it to work like new...now if i buy used or refeb then I am ok with a few things here and there

[DiabolicZ]

didnt it have some stripped out screws? A loose board? A fan that was not working well...When I buy something new I expect it to work like new...now if i buy used or refeb then I am ok with a few things here and there


Wow, it in fact did have those things you mentioned, except for the loose board. Two stripped out screws and the fan needed to be adjusted. However, my comment was just on the performance of the welder.

[dgarnier]

Wow, it in fact did have those things you mentioned, except for the loose board. Two stripped out screws and the fan needed to be adjusted. However, my comment was just on the performance of the welder.


It appears that the two top screws that hold the front panel on are stripped out. They were loose allowing the control board to move in and out when I went to turn knobs. I tried to tighten them down, but they just spun, no getting tighter.


Sounds like a loose board to me...guess it really doesnt matter now that the shipment has been put off to 4/10:angry: I bought a pt250 back on 2/22 and Oleg said it would be shipped in 3 weeks. Then I find out via the website the date had slipped to the end of March:blob2: strike 1. Then I get an email last night that the date has now slipped to 4/10:nono: strike 2...not going to wait around for strike 3 - time to start getting quotes on a miller 200dx

[DiabolicZ]

It appears that the two top screws that hold the front panel on are stripped out. They were loose allowing the control board to move in and out when I went to turn knobs. I tried to tighten them down, but they just spun, no getting tighter.


Sounds like a loose board to me...guess it really doesnt matter now that the shipment has been put off to 4/10:angry: I bought a pt250 back on 2/22 and Oleg said it would be shipped in 3 weeks. Then I find out via the website the date had slipped to the end of March:blob2: strike 1. Then I get an email last night that the date has now slipped to 4/10:nono: strike 2...not going to wait around for strike 3 - time to start getting quotes on a miller 200dx

Oh, I thought you meant like a loose circuit board inside the welder causing it to not work properly. The two loose screws required me to pull the old screws, grab two other screws from my shelf and put them in. Took about 1 minute. Granted as a new machine, I shouldn't have had to do this. I'm sure that Everlast would have fixed it had I asked them too, but I am not sending a machine back for warranty work when I can fix it myself is less than 5 minutes with some stuff I have laying around the shop. It would be the same thing if I got a Lincoln or a Miller in the same condition.

Oh well, can't say I blame you. If I was told one thing as far as when I would be getting my machine and then it got pushed back TWICE I would be a little upset too. I however, was told it would be here in 4 weeks max and got mine in 2. So, I am happy.

[EVERLAST]

It appears that the two top screws that hold the front panel on are stripped out. They were loose allowing the control board to move in and out when I went to turn knobs. I tried to tighten them down, but they just spun, no getting tighter.


Sounds like a loose board to me...guess it really doesnt matter now that the shipment has been put off to 4/10:angry: I bought a pt250 back on 2/22 and Oleg said it would be shipped in 3 weeks. Then I find out via the website the date had slipped to the end of March:blob2: strike 1. Then I get an email last night that the date has now slipped to 4/10:nono: strike 2...not going to wait around for strike 3 - time to start getting quotes on a miller 200dx


dgarnier

Let me know what you like to do about your order if you already paid i will give you refund . Container finally on sea not much i can do when comes with deally on actual shipping

[dgarnier]

Going to call around Monday and see if I can work something out on the 200dx. If that deal works out I will give you call to cancel my order.