Import Welder Repair

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Here is a place to get your busted import machine repaired.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...52#descriptionI bought a plasma cutter from him three years ago and it has worked flawlessly.  I have also discussed machine operation with him over the phone and he has always been willing to help out.  I mistakenly bought an AC/DC 3-in-1 import machine from from a now defunct dealer.  Usual bad luck story, two DOAs, had to replace most of the accessories due to poor quality, but finally got it working okay.  I will use this guy for my lifeline if/when it dies on me.Coulda had a Miller and wish I had but now I am stuck with this one.  I am satisfied with it at the moment and it actually has some good points like arc force as well as the usual AC wave form and gas controls.I have been accused of being a shill for this guy, Parker Metalworking, but I assure you I am not.  I just wanted to pass on a good experience.Steve in Central TX
Reply:Originally Posted by stevewmHere is a place to get your busted import machine repaired.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...52#descriptionI bought a plasma cutter from him three years ago and it has worked flawlessly.  I have also discussed machine operation with him over the phone and he has always been willing to help out.  I mistakenly bought an AC/DC 3-in-1 import machine from from a now defunct dealer.  Usual bad luck story, two DOAs, had to replace most of the accessories due to poor quality, but finally got it working okay.  I will use this guy for my lifeline if/when it dies on me.Coulda had a Miller and wish I had but now I am stuck with this one.  I am satisfied with it at the moment and it actually has some good points like arc force as well as the usual AC wave form and gas controls.I have been accused of being a shill for this guy, Parker Metalworking, but I assure you I am not.  I just wanted to pass on a good experience.Steve in Central TX
Reply:I will never knock imports (mainly because where I live every welder is imported these days). But even for most people, the best welders in the world would be imports I imagine. Unless one lives in Germany or Finland I suppose.
Reply:Originally Posted by roadkillbobbwhat happens when this guy goes outa business in a year with your money??
Reply:thats cool , seems like he will repair other chi-com makes also.....i hav to keep my little chi-com plasma running because my wife gotit as a gift , i was really happy to get it and started cutting EVERYTHING with it , wore it out , killed it.. Members on this site helped me repair it with parts that cost only a few dollars.....wen/if it dies again and i think this EVERY TIME i cut with it....you die little bastard and im getting a "Hypertherm"...but i will still hav to repair him and sit him on the shelf        thermal arc 252i  -  millermatic 350P -   miller XMT, cp300ts, 30a 22a feeders, buttload of other millers, handfull of lincolns, couple of esabs  -   Hypertherm 1250 G3
Reply:If someone replaced a few of the substandard parts,and didn't ship them UPS,they should last quite a while.UPS is in my "Bad" list,for shipping larger electronics.
Reply:If you look at his feedback none of it is from someone buying his repair service. It is all mostly plasma cutter consumables.
Reply:Is it just me or does it look like he is selling a warranty?Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.