Longevity stickweld 200amp

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Hi guys.....I'm about to buy my first welder. I've done lots of research on stick welders and I've decided on the longevity stick weld 200. Does anyone have one of these or know any thing about them?
Reply:I recently bought an Everlasting Longevitude 250 Amp stick welder for $350.  It's called an Idealarc and it came with 100 foot 1/0 leads."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:I know they cost as much or more than used, proven industrial machines and therefore I don't need one.  For that money I'd have a Dialarc or Idealarc. Heck, I got my Miller 340 for 250 bucks. We try to warn folks. Do what you want but for stick, give me a stout transformer machine. We don't have threads with people weeping that their transformer beast quit running, and we do have many people whose classic welding machines are older than they are.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmallI know they cost as much or more than used, proven industrial machines and therefore I don't need one.  For that money I'd have a Dialarc or Idealarc. Heck, I got my Miller 340 for 250 bucks. We try to warn folks. Do what you want but for stick, give me a stout transformer machine. We don't have threads with people weeping that their transformer beast quit running, and we do have many people whose classic welding machines are older than they are.
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumI recently bought an Everlasting Longevitude 250 Amp stick welder for $350.  It's called an Idealarc and it came with 100 foot 1/0 leads.
Reply:Yep - another fan of big ugly heavy transformer machines. The one in my avatar is a 1967, three years older than me Or even get the standard lincoln 225 AC tombstone. $100 for those.$250-400 will get you a Dialarc - awesome stick welder.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveYep - another fan of big ugly heavy transformer machines. The one in my avatar is a 1967, three years older than me Or even get the standard lincoln 225 AC tombstone. $100 for those.$250-400 will get you a Dialarc - awesome stick welder.
Reply:Originally Posted by dm101Hi guys.....I'm about to buy my first welder. I've done lots of research on stick welders and I've decided on the longevity stick weld 200. Does anyone have one of these or know any thing about them?
Reply:Yup, what DSW said.If you want an inverter, there are several inverter welders with better quality for not much more money.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:I'm teaching a member on another site how to weld. He bought a Longevity Stickweld 250. He brought it to my shop for one of his welding lessons. I could tell right away there was something wrong with it, even though it welded, I knew it wasn't quite right. After a couple private messages with Longevity they replaced his machine. The Stickweld 250 really ran a nice bead with 7018. I have 4 or 5 different brands of 6010, it seemed to like ESAB's 10P-Plus the best. I had to hold a very close arc with 6010.Don’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 farmallI know they cost as much or more than used, proven industrial machines and therefore I don't need one.  For that money I'd have a Dialarc or Idealarc. Heck, I got my Miller 340 for 250 bucks. We try to warn folks. Do what you want but for stick, give me a stout transformer machine. We don't have threads with people weeping that their transformer beast quit running, and we do have many people whose classic welding machines are older than they are.
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcI made a comment that I love transformer based machines once and a bunch of inverter Prima-donna queens tried to flame on my opinion. HA!  I LOVE transformer machines.
Reply:ok....so is this a good machine for its price....I hope so....from what I read on the reviews it is
Reply:sorry I didn't see your post...I didn't check on the customer service.
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcI made a comment that I love transformer based machines once and a bunch of inverter Prima-donna queens tried to flame on my opinion. HA!  I LOVE transformer machines.
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWObviously not enough research.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...-Service-SucksNot the only problem thread about their customer service. Sadly many of these problem threads were deleted by the company when they bought their own section and had the threads moved where they had control. There are other threads listing issues as well.Their units may be better than they once were, but their customer service hasn't seemed to change much. If you have issues, read the warranty closely. I believe it's still on your dime if you have to send it back for any reason.Inexpensive import machines have their place. Just keep in mind most are generally considered "disposable" if you have any issues out of warranty. It's seldom cost effective to repair them.
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughI reckon a man is better off steering clear of all the Chinese stuff
Reply:I prefer dinosaurs, Hamm's beer, Wild Turkey, steak, tobacco,  black-smoke spewing Diesel engines, lever action Winchesters, Chevy big blocks, 2-stroke dirt bikes, dirty women  and...... TRANSFORMER POWERED "ARC" WELDERS!   'merica Futher Muckers!   "Hey I didn't come to look and learn, I came to turn and burn.... If I can't light up, I'm gonna light out!"-JodyIdealarc 250 "Fatman"MM 252MM 211 "Little boy" Victor Torches
Reply:I had a welder like that for my first welder.... 100$ great machine. I burnt a lot of rod with that thing... AC onlyHTP Invertig 201Lincoln Idealarc SP250Miller 180 AC StickBy farmall:They should have held the seagull closer to the work, squeezing evenly for best deposition.
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughI read the whole thread and all I can say is wow. I was really wanting to buy one of their welders before the whole fall out with Lanse, and now every time I start to think about it again I come across another thread like this..... I reckon a man is better off steering clear of all the Chinese stuff
Reply:There have been fallouts with more people here than just Lanse the other 2 I have met and know personally ..I never met Lanse in person but I have had dealings with him All of them I know and respect ...But lugweld and simon have been proven liars many timesand have been vindictive to these guys when things went bad for their products through no fault of the guys doing demos of there machines...Demonizing the demo guys will not fix the problem of the short comings of the machine or fix the incompetence of the company ...nor will changing the warranty at the last minute so you don't have to honor itAttachment 556351Backed my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:I was also interested in buying a Longevity welder, one of the tig machines.  Between reading all of the bad stuff about the company and receiving multiple emails saying "We'll call you" without ever receiving a call I decided against it.  Happy I didn't waste the money because I found a very nice condition Lincoln PT185 on Craigslist for $1000 with a 3/4 full 248cf argon tank, about 10lbs of aluminum and steel rod and some various consumables.
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11There have been fallouts with more people here than just Lanse the other 2 I have met and know personally ..I never met Lanse in person but I have had dealings with him All of them I know and respect ...But lugweld and simon have been proven liars many timesand have been vindictive to these guys when things went bad for their products through no fault of the guys doing demos of there machines...Demonizing the demo guys will not fix the problem of the short comings of the machine or fix the incompetence of the company ...nor will changing the warranty at the last minute so you don't have to honor it
Reply:Lanse is a prima donna.  He was slammed here for some video or another and hasn't resurfaced.  He has a lot of potential, but he looks before he leaps, and doesn't always know what he's talking about. I have three Longevity machines, and all three have been flawless.  I had another, but it was DOA, and Dan swapped it out for me.
Reply:Originally Posted by copeLanse is a prima donna.Originally Posted by copeLanse is a prima donna.  He was slammed here for some video or another and hasn't resurfaced.  He has a lot of potential, but he looks before he leaps, and doesn't always know what he's talking about. I have three Longevity machines, and all three have been flawless.  I had another, but it was DOA, and Dan swapped it out for me.
Reply:Originally Posted by copeLanse is a prima donna.  He was slammed here for some video or another and hasn't resurfaced.  He has a lot of potential, but he looks before he leaps, and doesn't always know what he's talking about. I have three Longevity machines, and all three have been flawless.  I had another, but it was DOA, and Dan swapped it out for me.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeOk i'm gonna try and be a little diplomatic here.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermike... and if your gonna be jealous of the kid,  learn to cope!
Reply:I'm 31 years pre-Madonna Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:Pre Madonna ..I guess that would be Cher...Never cared much for Madonna's music eitherAnd post Madonna gave us Lady GAGA and of course the new Miley CyrusBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11Pre Madonna ..I guess that would be Cher...Never cared much for Madonna's music eitherAnd post Madonna gave us Lady GAGA and of course the new Miley Cyrus
Reply:I for one find female entertainers quite inspiring.Now when do we get to see Roseanne Barr twerk in a thong?
Reply:Originally Posted by farmallNow when do we get to see Roseanne Barr twerk in a thong?