which mig?

[ArlyA]

I ordered a Cyclone 200ES and later learned that it won't show up here until fall. I tried contacting everlast asking if they are out of stock using several formats and heard nothing back.. I liked the features on the Cyclone 200ES but might have to move to another brand. What do model or brands do you guys recommend?

 

[old and tired]

https://www.amazon.com/2018-Everlast-Power-i-MIG-200E-Welder/dp/B07D48JHDP

Everlast Cyclone 200ES MIG Welder $649.00 FREE delivery Thursday, May 25.

So, 2 months out?!?

 

[ArlyA]

I don't believe it. Below is what amazon tells me. When I ordered it on March 13 it showed an arrival date in about 2 weeks........
--------------------------------
Order placed
March 13, 2023

Total
$687.94

Ship to
Arlyn Aronson



Order # 113-2318708-913

• View order details View invoice

Arriving August 28


Track package



Everlast Cyclone 200ES MIG Welder 180a 110/220v

 

[domains]

Not my money but look at this, I'm in canada so should be cheaper for you

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08C9J3PS2/ref=emc_b_5_i

 

[5030]

Myself, I like the ESAB pulsed MIG but you don't need that anyway. I also have 2 Hobart Migs and the entire Hobart line is available at Tractor Supply. Never had issue one with either and consumables are readily available there as well. You have a TSC close by? Check them out. Both my Hobarts are either gas (I use shielding gas) or flux core and they both get hard use and I've never had either bump the duty cycle limit either.

I recommend them.

 

[domains]

A old AC with a capacitor, nice welds but did not like duly cycle even with a protector, Like I said i'm not a pro

 

[5030]

I use all 3 of mine in a semi production setting so they get used hard. Only thing I don't like about the Hobart's is, the wire capacity. They will only take a maximum 8 pound spool, the EASB will take a 40 pounder.

The Hobarts have really good wet out and the welds always look good, but then remember I use shielding gas. Never ran flux core which spatters a lot and the less spatter I get the less post prep time I need.

I won't buy anything from Amazon that even smells like it's Chinese.

 

[BigGG]

Amico gets good reviews for low-end machines. I went lower and bought a Yeswelder MIG205-DS. It'll do MIG/flux/stick/lift tig. Synergic, limited to 0.035 on flux for some reason. Flimsy case but quality wire feeder, handles 2# or 10# spools, good duty cycle. Comes with stick holder, but no regulator. They've come out with a $400 'B' model with black case, 0.030/0.035 flux and plug for spool gun.

 

[5030]

Again Chinese. Why go that route when your local Tractor Supply has a real welder in stock. We need to quit buying that stuff or soon we will all be eating raw fish with chopsticks. Myself, I prefer steaks.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Hobart & Miller made in USA from what I see, Lincoln could be USA, Mexico, Poland, Italy. Yes China will soon own America. We need to make things again.

 

[domains]

Just checked...

Where are Tooliom welders manufactured?


Canadian

TOOLIOM is a Canadian brand that is known for manufacturing high-quality professional tools. And one of the best tools is welders.

 

[domains]

You can buy 4 diodes and covert AC to DC but pricey, later...

 

[BigGG]

Again Chinese. Why go that route when your local Tractor Supply has a real welder in stock. We need to quit buying that stuff or soon we will all be eating raw fish with chopsticks. Myself, I prefer steaks.

Lincoln, Miller and Hobart make some nice equipment. I have an old Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC. The Hobart Multi-Handler 200 at $1500 would be a nice rig, but incidentally, is made in China for Hobart.
I couldn't justify $2-4,000 for the little bit of welder piddling I do.

 

[ArlyA]

I just head from everlast who said the cyclone 200ES models are expected to arrive in 2 weeks so I'm back to getting there model. I like some features it has.

 

[Code54]

I had an Everlast and it would weld worth a darn. Returned it and bought an ESAB and it is an excellent machine and well worth the money.

 

[BukitCase]

Made up some pylons to support 2 conexs til I can get a slab poured; did about half of these with my MM252, the other half with some 14 year old 7014 and the Everlast Power iTIG 200T - after some time had passed, I couldn't tell which was which. Sounds like you mighta found a lemon, most of what I hear is positive... Steve

 

[5030]

Lincoln, Miller and Hobart make some nice equipment. I have an old Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC. The Hobart Multi-Handler 200 at $1500 would be a nice rig, but incidentally, is made in China for Hobart.
I couldn't justify $2-4,000 for the little bit of welder piddling I do.

Both my Hobarts are old enough that they were made here (I think down near Columbus, Ohio). Have no idea about the new ones actually. Have a Lincoln Inver Tig with a water cooler and it came out of Euclid, Ohio. I know, I picked it up at the factory.

 

[yomax4]

Both my Hobarts are old enough that they were made here (I think down near Columbus, Ohio). Have no idea about the new ones actually. Have a Lincoln Inver Tig with a water cooler and it came out of Euclid, Ohio. I know, I picked it up at the factory.

Older Hobarts were Troy Ohio. Miller hasn't made Mig machines in the states for over 15 years. Some of the Dynasty board configuration is USA but most everything else including Bobcats are only assembled here. No-one is make a Mig machine in the USA anymore. Sad state of affairs I know.

 

[5030]

Troy, Ohio. Thanks for jogging my memory. Both machines have been flawless. btw.

 

[WranglerX]

I would be ware of any welder the uses a battery jumper cable clamp for work lead..... It's a real cheap item and it makes me question the quality of rest of unit.... IT would be first thing I would change if I were to buy unit...