Everlast beginner tig

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I’m new to welding and currently own a century fc-90 welder, I’ve been welding for about 8 months and I want a cleaner process. I was looking into this cheap tig welderhttps://www.everlastgenerators.com/p...owerarc-140stiI was wondering if anyone knows just by looking at the specs if it would be any good for a beginner, or if not a beginner tig welder in the same price range? Thanks
Reply:I own an Everlast, and I would look elsewhere for a number of reasons.  First off, this machine is scratch start/lift start only, which is going to be frustrating to learn on.  Second, it doesn't offer a foot pedal or finger control for amperage which is also going to be frustrating.  Third, you'd still have to buy a flow meter since it doesn't come with one.Yes, people have learned on scratch start without pedal or finger controls, but it's harder and your results will be worse until you are very, very experienced.  Everlast also gets pretty terrible reviews on their customer service.  My first Everlast had issues from the start and luckily it happened early enough they didn't give me too much trouble....a dozen e-mails and many phone calls, along with them shipping me boards to try (including incorrect parts) until they finally offered a replacement or full purchase price to upgrade to a more expensive machine.  I upgraded to the PowerTIG 210EXT and it's been trouble-free....so I guess I'm 50/50 with them at this point.TIG isn't cheap unfortunately.  The least expensive machine I know of that gets universally good reviews from beginners (and those with experience) seems to be the PrimeWeld 225X at around $850.Last edited by G-ManBart; 1 Day Ago at 12:11 PM.Check out my bench vise website:  http://mivise.comMiller Syncrowave 250DXMillermatic 350P with XR AlumaProMiller Regency 200 with 22A feeder and Spoolmatic 3Hobart Champion EliteEverlast PowerTig 210EXT
Reply:As a rank beginner myself, who owns two Everlast machines (mig and tig), one very basic thing they are missing is a chart of suggested settings that all the other brands have. When I called their customer (dis)service, they told me “it is infinitely variable so you can use any setting you want”.  I asked if 240 amps was an appropriate starting point for 16-gauge sheet metal or if 15 amps was a good start on 1/4” he hung up. Just due to that, I never recommend them. Customer service is key. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by gregket1

As a rank beginner myself, who owns two Everlast machines (mig and tig), one very basic thing they are missing is a chart of suggested settings that all the other brands have. When I called their customer (dis)service, they told me “it is infinitely variable so you can use any setting you want”.  I asked if 240 amps was an appropriate starting point for 16-gauge sheet metal or if 15 amps was a good start on 1/4” he hung up. Just due to that, I never recommend them. Customer service is key. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:Here’s the thing, I’m just a kid who only earns money by mowing lawns. Saving for an $850 welder will take months, that doesn’t even include the cylinder, argon, tungsten/consumables, filler wire, or a regulator is just not possible at the moment. Besides I’m not looking to get into welding as a profession, just hobby work, like go kart frames etc. Knowing these facts does that give me any more reason to go for the everlast one I mentioned? I’m not trying to fanboy for it, just asking.Edit: just realized the primeweld 225 comes with a regulator an a ck worldwide torch, however the same factor I mentioned before applies.ThanksLast edited by GoK4rtFanatic; 1 Day Ago at 02:23 PM.Reason: New info
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Originally Posted by GoK4rtFanatic

Here’s the thing, I’m just a kid who only earns money by mowing lawns. Saving for an $850 welder will take months, that doesn’t even include the cylinder, argon, tungsten/consumables, filler wire, or a regulator is just not possible at the moment. Besides I’m not looking to get into welding as a profession, just hobby work, like go kart frames etc. Knowing these facts does that give me any more reason to go for the everlast one I mentioned? I’m not trying to fanboy for it, just asking.Edit: just realized the primeweld 225 comes with a regulator an a ck worldwide torch, however the same factor I mentioned before applies.Thanks
Reply:How about this from prime weld, a little closer to my budget with high frequency starthttps://primeweld.com/products/tig20...UaAhJFEALw_wcB
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Originally Posted by GoK4rtFanatic

How about this from prime weld, a little closer to my budget with high frequency starthttps://primeweld.com/products/tig20...UaAhJFEALw_wcB
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Originally Posted by GoK4rtFanatic

How about this from prime weld, a little closer to my budget with high frequency starthttps://primeweld.com/products/tig20...UaAhJFEALw_wcB
Reply:You could always try going to your local welder store and ask about financing one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by Dean Mott

You could always try going to your local welder store and ask about financing one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:They might if you set up an account with them, never hurts to call and askSome welding store websites will finance welders alsoSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk