[Lanse]

Waiting for this "Blue is better" hearsay to be proven. Anybody care to open one up and compare components against a import ???:waving:

I'm game.

I have a Longevity plasma out in the shop now and its honestly not a bad machine.

My Hypertherm is American Made, it doesn't have a pilot arc that runs constantly, and it can gouge metal, but it costs twice as much as the import that just cuts steel, but it cuts it well.


Anyone wanna lend me a Maxstar? I doubt miller would give me the time of day but I wouldnt be surprised if Longevity or Everlast would lend me a unit. What do y'all think?

 

[fortyonethirty]

Back to the OP's question.

What would your dad think about getting a Chinese made welder as a gift?

Mine would be pissed, whether it made good welds or not.

 

[CEP]

I think hog needs to just plant the seed and move on. It's only a matter of time until Zap puts him in the penalty box!
In my case, my V350-pro is the best machine I've ever run. Is it better than an XMT-350? How would I know never run one, until then I cannot comment.
Wouldn't it be nice if other people had that attitude?

 

[soutthpaw]

Back to the OP's question.

What would your dad think about getting a Chinese made welder as a gift?

Mine would be pissed, whether it made good welds or not.

I wondered if anyone would get back to the OP's question and also If they are looking for a replacement arc welder for a buzz box, then recommending they need to buy a $4000 Dynasty if fricken' stupid. It's not going to happen. Ya all probably scared off the OP anyway but I would ask them what their budget is. If its a few hunderd bucks its going to limit the choices a lot. which by needing 120 VAC they have really limited it already.

Remember most circuits for 120VAC are 15 AMP so even ifthe machine is rated higher you will only be able to weld up to the rated capacity of the circuit which will limit you too less than 100 amps or so

 

[Rojodiablo]

Waiting for this "Blue is better" hearsay to be proven. Anybody care to open one up and compare components against a import ???:waving:

Well, we just usually watch for the smoke; no need to open them up!!!!!!:laugh::laugh: