Everlast PowerArc 160

[k0ua]

I found a little 17V Tig torch on Northern tools that had a proper dinse connector so I did not need the power block, it just plugs in to the front panel of the 160. The regulator came from an internet welding supply, and the argon cylinder I bought locally.

Shown below are some things I have put together, like the small chain I built to hold a retaining pin on an implement, and the extension of the control valve for my rear remotes. And the repair of a broken hook that came off of my ballast barrel. Also shown are some copper crush washers I made out of 10 gauge copper house wire. Just TIG the ends together and away you go. DC TIG works well for copper and brass, not aluminum though. Although Shield Arc points out you can do it with helium gas.

 

[Shield Arc]

Although Shield Arc points out you can do it with helium gas.

Here is an aluminum weld I made with my PowerArc 200. Problem with doing aluminum this way, you can only make short welds. When the aluminum heats up, no way to back off the power without a foot pedal. So you have to stop, and move to another location.

 

[aarolar]

Never tried DC alum what is the procedure for that? Still need pure tungsten?

 

[aarolar]

Koua, you made that chain without a pedal? That seems like a nightmare...

 

[Shield Arc]

Still need pure tungsten?

I got to the point now I use Ceriated tungsten for everything with these inverters.

 

[k0ua]

Koua, you made that chain without a pedal? That seems like a nightmare...

All the work you see is scratch start and no pedal (wish I had one). The copper washers were really interesting. What you don't see is there were originally 4. I messed up the other two. But I only needed 2 so I came out OK..

I have been using Lanthanated tungstens. (blue)

 

[aarolar]

All the work you see is scratch start and no pedal (wish I had one). The copper washers were really interesting. What you don't see is there were originally 4. I messed up the other two. But I only needed 2 so I came out OK..

Pretty dang impressive I'm definitely spoiled by my pedal at work but I'm going to start training myself again on scratch start. Is it safe to say that machine runs pretty decent on low amps?

I got to the point now I use Ceriated tungsten for everything with these inverters.

Never tried it they did give me some purple tungsten to try once and I promptly threw it in the trash, it didn't do anything good AC or DC.

 

[k0ua]

Pretty dang impressive I'm definitely spoiled by my pedal at work but I'm going to start training myself again on scratch start. Is it safe to say that machine runs pretty decent on low amps?

Never tried it they did give me some purple tungsten to try once and I promptly threw it in the trash, it didn't do anything good AC or DC.

I can hold an arc at about 8 amps.. Not easily I might add. 18 to 20 is pretty easy..

 

[aarolar]

That's not bad rarely do I use anything that low at work

 

[stuckmotor]

Guys,
Thanks for the info on tig with the 160. Maybe when I get cought up...

 

[shovelrider]

I myself would use a small welder for motorcycles, tanks/fenders/etc.. My Bobcat won't go that low, so was wanting to know. For a cheaper(price only) welder that doesn't get used that much, what would be the perfect one? Say around $300-$400, I have alot of tig parts as was once a cpw-smaw/gtaw/etc(retired), just a hobby now, when designing m/c frames/etc. Thanx for all input. And i don't mean to intrude on your thread, just would like to know what size of Everlast to look for in your opinion.

 

[k0ua]

I myself would use a small welder for motorcycles, tanks/fenders/etc.. My Bobcat won't go that low, so was wanting to know. For a cheaper(price only) welder that doesn't get used that much, what would be the perfect one? Say around $300-$400, I have alot of tig parts as was once a cpw-smaw/gtaw/etc(retired), just a hobby now, when designing m/c frames/etc. Thanx for all input. And i don't mean to intrude on your thread, just would like to know what size of Everlast to look for in your opinion.

Well if Mark still has any of the old PA160's left over, I am not sure what he was asking for them but I think it would do all that you mentioned. I have one, and it is an excellent welder. Several of the guys have bought them in the last week or so.

 

[Shield Arc]

Shovelrider I would see what kind of a deal Mark could make you on a PowerArc 200ST. I' am so impressed with this welder:cool2:! It will stack 6010 just like my Lincoln SA-200 Short hood engine drive welder.

 

[stuckmotor]

Shovelrider I would see what kind of a deal Mark could make you on a PowerArc 200ST. I' am so impressed with this welder:cool2:! It will stack 6010 just like my Lincoln SA-200 Short hood engine drive welder.

Shield Arcl
Is the gray device in the upper left hand corner of the photo a lever operated metal shear? If so what's the approximate capacity?

 

[Shield Arc]

Yes it is a little shear. I don't remember the capacity, and it doesn't say on it. I think the thickest I've cut with it is 10-GA aluminum. It beats walking over to the tool box and getting out a pair of tin snips:laughing:.

 

[stuckmotor]

Those things fascinate me. My great grandmother's brother, who was a blacksmith made one that I'm told would cut fairly heavy iron. I never got to see it.

 

[CNC Dan]

Shovelrider I would see what kind of a deal Mark could make you on a PowerArc 200ST. I' am so impressed with this welder:cool2:! It will stack 6010 just like my Lincoln SA-200 Short hood engine drive welder.

That goes double for me. The PA200ST can burn smaller rods on 120 volt input, handles 6010/6011 easly, and on 220 volt input can handle the larger rods.
And it can be picked up and taken to the work site if needed. Takes standard dinse connectors. It's my favorite stick welder. I also have the PA300, that has adjustable hot start, and adjusable arc force, but the PA200ST seems to have good values for these pre-set in the machine.

 

[aarolar]

Ok so said I would tig some with this machine but since life has gotten in the way and I just got around to it tonight to do a little artsy project for the wife. Only had some carbon around so I ran two quick passes on it with a bevel. Pretty satisfied with it actually the starts are really nice for a scratch start but I still stuck it plenty due to lack of practice, a foot pedal will ruin you for sure.

3/32 70-s6 130 amps walking the cup.

First pass


Cap pass if you will.

 

[Shield Arc]

WOW aarolar that is some very nice Tig welding! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Nice. Very. Nice.