Got me a New Welder!! (Video)

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Morning everyone!!So, this is what I've been up to lately. I started at the Hobart School of Welding this monday, tonight will be my third evening there. I'm loving every minute of it, and Im there for the whole 9 months, Im in the combination Plate/Pipe welding course Anyway, back at home, I just got a new toy from the guys at Longevity, its the StickWeld 250. I have a Hobart Stickmate, and Lincoln Precision Tig, both of which run SMAW very well, but the thing is they both have pretty low duty cycles, and if theres one thing I hate, its pushing a machine well over its limits... And knowing you're doing it. But to be fair, waiting on a welder to cool down is no fun either.I decided I needed a machine with a higher duty cycle, and this lunchbox-sided inverter will do 200 amps at ONE HUNDRED PERCENT duty cycle!! I thought that was VERY impressive. It'll do 250 amps at 60%, but to be honest, I don't even know what I'd do with 250 amps. I've been thinking it might be cool to get a carbon arc-torch and do a little gouging with this thing.And, I should mention that this is my first ever inverter welder, hell, I'd never even welded with one before!! My old high school has a fleet of dial-arcs and idealarcs, some syncrowaves from the 1980s, etc. No inverters there, and althought I have plenty of expierence with plasma cutting with my two inverter-based plasmas, I'd never welded with one before.Holy cow, the fun I was missing out on!! Aside from adjusting the weld current (all the way down to 20 amps for scratch-start tig), you can also adjust the arc force (how much the arc "digs" into the metal, how forceful it is), and the "surge current" (Hot start, that WORKS).So far, Im really loving this little machine! I still have to try out that special 6010 port, but I dont have any 6010 here at home. I tried it with 6011, and yes, it runs that very nicely. Anyway, I made a couple videos here, Im sure there will be a LOT more to come:Have a nice week, and Happy Welding everyone [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:keep this thread going on the pros and cons of the machine and the customer service/parts help you get over the years. A lot of people on here are very adimant about hating on anything that isn't blue or red or grey. I'd like to get a users point of view on the product.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Good videos. I am wanting to build a bbq this summer after watching all of your videos.Hey if you dont need another plasma cutter you can send it my way!
Reply:I'm very interested on your review too...... That much power out of a 40 lb unit is impressive....  At a decent price point too.......Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:Good videos Lanse, but you will hit those lead holders with your legs..alot.. Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Thanks guys!!I'll make a review after I have it, and use it for a while.I plan to get a Carbon-Arc torch set for it, and try it gouging,and also to try my scratch-start tig setup on it.Im still getting used to setting it up, but dang, it can weld like a DREAM! And, another thing I like, is that the fan stays on full time. I dont like auto-off fans, the one on my Precision Tig doesnt work right. Id rather just have it stay on like it does on almost every other welder I've used. I cant wait to play with it some more And Squirmy, I try to not walk through there... That cart for my mig welder was one of the first things I ever built, and I designed it to be super top heavy. Im afraid I'll knock it over! Im actually planning to get a 250-amp class mig machine. Thinking of trying my first ever Thermal Arc, but hopefully I can work something out with Simon there, who knows? [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:And getting parts for it?? It has a 5 year warrenty, if it lasts over 5 years it should be set for life (if anything goes wrong, I bet it'll happen pretty soon, its one of those deals. If it works for a while, it should be set to last for a long time)So for the next 4 years, 11 months and 3 weeks its Longevity's problem if anything happens, not that Im expecting it too.Fun fact, the DINSE connectors on this machine are IDENTICAL to the ones on my Precision Tig, so that can help you if you already have a welder with a torch or leads you'd like to use on the StickWeld.Hows the customer service? Honestly, its not perfect. I couldnt reach anyone for like two days when I had my wiring question, but eventually got a hold of Simon and he was more than helpful. About that time I asked the question on their forum, and got multiple helpful answers. To be fair tho, when I couldn't reach anyone, that was on a weekend... They got everything sorted out tho, so I'm happy. I havent had a single problem with either machine once they were up and running [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerkeep this thread going on the pros and cons of the machine and the customer service/parts help you get over the years. A lot of people on here are very adimant about hating on anything that isn't blue or red or grey. I'd like to get a users point of view on the product.
Reply:just a small asside on the customer service. A lot of people work on the weekend and they need their machines to work. no customer service on the weekends is a HUGE problem for me as my schedule doesn't allow me the time to track stuff down when during th week when I was supposed to get the project done the previous weekend.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawExactly why I suggested to Simon he ask Lanse if he would like to review some products.  I knew Lanse would do entertaining, honest and objective reviews... Lanse, glad school is starting out good for you.  I am sure you will be top of the class..  What lens shade did you use for the behind the lens part of the video and any special settings on the camera?Would be fun to see how it does with a Voltage Sensing wire feeder...
Reply:Nice to know that you can get a decent china machine. I really want them to send you a mig with spool gun and tig welder.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleNice to know that you can get a decent china machine. I really want them to send you a mig with spool gun and tig welder.
Reply:I guess Simon is going to have to send me a dfferent Plasma, does not look like u r going to part with that one for a whileI think Simon is sending me a 200ex TIG to review then its gonna get some usage hours at the high school..Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Are you taking classes in Troy, Ohio?  I rode bikes past Hobart's home "campus" a few times this summer.  Looks like a great place to learn.  I imagine they have schools all over the country though.JackFort Loramie, OhioMilermatic Autoset 180
Reply:Lanse I used one of those cheap Harbor Freight tool carts for my V350-Pro. Just made some additions to it. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPLanse I used one of those cheap Harbor Freight tool carts for my V350-Pro. Just made some additions to it.
Reply:Originally Posted by Stick-manI'm jealous CEP. I used a V350Pro in class and it was hands down the ultimate arc I've ever seen.
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Not knocking the unit whatsoever, but it's on the really shallow end for CAC.Inverters can handle it (larger ones) but generally speaking, it can be very hard on their electronics. 250 amps, even with very small carbons is about the base minimum for CAC.
Reply:Hate to see the magic smoke come out
Reply:Lanse I would like to see a video of this welder with scratch tig set up. Keep up the good work like your videos.Miller Dailarc HF 250 Hobart 140