Everlast Welders - Welders and Plasma Cutters by Everlast

[Mark @ Everlast]

Tips/consumables are never really standardized, like you'd find on a TIG torch. Almost all are proprietary and brand dependent. And as the case is, the big guys are subject to change torches regularly, making finding the exact consumable you need in stock at the local welding supply store when you need it.
Yes, it comes with a standoff
Our youtube channel has a very highly viewed basic plasma cutting tutorial. Last I checked, it was one of the higher watched plasma cutting videos on the internet with almost 3/4 of a million views. It is here: Plasma Cutter Tips - Plasma Cutting Techniques - Everlast Plasma Cutter - YouTube

The video is a bit older, and the torches have changed slightly but still similar.

What I can tell you is that we use the same torch as several smaller manufacturers, including "tool truck" name brands. You can buy consumables from companies like Harbor Freight, Northern Tool, HTP, Plasmadyn, Everlast, NuTec, Welding Direct, and quite a few other places online and in the store.

 

[FTG-05]

Thanks Mark!

I replied to your PM.

Thanks!

 

[Sysop]

I thought I'd pop in here and give a quick review of my experience with Everlast so far.

I had planned on purchasing an iMIG 210 and called them, but they said it was discontinued. They offered an iMIG 230i at a reasonable discount, so I moved ahead with the purchase. It arrived last Friday and upon unboxing I found there was shipping damage to the hose on the MIG torch. I sent them an email but only received an automated reply. Being late afternoon on a Friday, I really didn't expect a response.

I've also been researching plasma cutters, and had it narrowed down to their PowerPlasma 60S or a competitor's model. Sunday I was on the Everlast website, I noticed they have a "price match" page. I entered all the details as the page requests and received a call on Monday (today) with another reasonable discount over the listed price (or even the sale price listed at weld.com), although not quite as reduced as the "price match" I was seeking. That was okay, I think their unit is a little better overall. It took some searching for them to find the welder order from a week ago so they could copy my order information over to the order for the plasma, but after they located that, it went smoothly.

After placing that order, I spoke with a lady who handles shipping issues and she sent out a replacement MIG torch for the welder and said a prepaid return label would be included.

A couple hours later, a gentleman called about my original welder inquiry. I told him that order was already placed and received, and that I also ordered a plasma today. He had no idea about those orders.

If I had to pick out a complaint at this point; I would say that it seems they need to improve whatever software they are using to manage sales leads and orders. Email addresses and names do not seem to register in their system to bring up any customer history. This is a minor issue overall as they work around it easily. Another "glitch" with their software, on both the welder order and the order for the plasma, I received three identical order confirmations via email. In my experience with such things, the time they would save their associates by having full customer information available would cover any costs of implementing improvements to the system. Again, these are minor things.

Overall, the quality of the welder seems on par or better than most of the machines of this size and I'm pleased with the service thusfar. I'll report back with some usage results on both units.

 

[EdgeBuilds]

Does anyone know about the new power I mig 253 dpi, I have been eyeballing it for the last couple weeks. I am a fan of a couple welding forums and one does a little advertising for everlast and they seem to be a good welder. I want to know if the 253 is comparible with a htp propulse 200 or a stel version without the nice screen however this has more power. I understand they do a good job with aluminum without the use of a push pull gun and has all the bells and wistals basically a one stop shop?

I cant find any videos for any reviews or even see any disscussions on this newer unit.

 

[Sysop]

Welcome to TBN!

Another forum member just got one. You could ask him for a quick write up and opinion.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/392392-everlast-253dpi-mig-welder.html#post5019252

 

[Gordon Gould]

I have been looking at the POWERARC 200ST lately and wondering how much better it would be compared with my Lincoln Tomb Stone AC 225 which is the only thing I have ever arc welded with. So I don't know what I am missing. I know continuous current adjustment rather than the 15 or 20 amp steps on the AC 225 would be more user friendly. And I think the higher OC Voltage would make striking easier at low current settings and I have heard DC is way smoother than AC. But how do I get a feel for how much nicer this all would be to a barnyard welder like me who has always made do with the Tomb Stone? Just rattling on my thoughts.

One real question I have is how does the current regulator work on the 200ST. I live in a very rural place with rural power lines that fluctuate. With my transformer Tomb Stone I can be welding at 120 Amps all morning and then after lunch have to boost it up to 135 Amps, some times 150, because the line voltage dropped. This always happens on hot days. If you set the 200ST at say 115 Amps does the inverter compensate to hold the 115 Amp setting if the line drops from 240 to 230 or 225 volts ?? That would be really nice. Or if the current does drop will it show you on the display that the setting has changed ? Thanks.

gg

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Honestly, having used both and other brands, there is no comparison. Kind of like comparing the flavor of grape kool=aid to red wine. Inverters punch out power regardless. Of course they do have their limits. But a lot of other things can be at play with changing amperages too, like heat build up, duty cycle etc The area I live in is rural, but our power is fairly stable. It may not fluctuate as much as you think. With the inverters, the output should be fairly stable, but with a decrease in line voltage the amp draw goes up.

 

[Shield Arc]

I have been looking at the POWERARC 200ST lately and wondering how much better it would be compared with my Lincoln Tomb Stone AC 225 which is the only thing I have ever arc welded with.

Night and day!
Gordon I own some of the best welders ever made. My Everlast PowerArc 200ST is a very impressive welder. It will stack 6010 like my Lincoln SA-200s. And has one of the nicest arcs I've seen for 7018. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Gordon Gould]

Honestly, having used both and other brands, there is no comparison. Kind of like comparing the flavor of grape kool=aid to red wine. Inverters punch out power regardless. Of course they do have their limits. But a lot of other things can be at play with changing amperages too, like heat build up, duty cycle etc The area I live in is rural, but our power is fairly stable. It may not fluctuate as much as you think. With the inverters, the output should be fairly stable, but with a decrease in line voltage the amp draw goes up.

Thanks !! - while it doesn't exactly answer my question that statement implies that the welder is at least trying to keep the weld current constant by drawing more input current when the line voltage goes down. While with the transformer welders if the line sags the input current drops too. Both decreasing the weld current.

The way you guys have talked these up is pretty convincing. Thank you.

gg

 

[cqaigy2]

Im not anyway near a welder like Shield Arc, but i did own an AC Lincoln Tombstone since the 70s and can't believe the difference welding compared to my Everlast. Stick welding compared to the Lincoln is amazing.