New to this Board... Just bought power Arc 140st... My Story ...

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JohnDeereJimOhio

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Location
Carrollton, Ohio
Tractor
John Deere- G, Gw, 70D, 720D, 730D, B, B, 420c
When I got off work today and headed to the garage to try the welder out with the stick set up.. The welder is very small and came in a nice case. However when I got mine out there was something rattling around in it... I thought oh no here we go. Well anyway got the plug all wired up and plugged it in.. Machine fired up but the amperage display wasn't working on the front... I was pretty disappointed at this point.. I called customer service at everlast and they asked how the plug was wired. They told me to switch the poles sometimes they have issues with that.. Did that still nothing called them back said they would send me a new unit. I would have to ship mine back and they would send me replacement in about a week,. Started giving them my information and they said they did not have me on their orders. Asked me if i bought it online from another source.. I said yes I bought it on Amazon. They said I would have to deal with Amazon then. They informed me Amazon is a wholesaler for them then if they have Issues they either send a new unit or fix it.. They said i still have same warranty just have to work through them.. So on the phone I go expecting the worst. Talked to Amazon people said it had to have been damaged during shipping and they said ok. Emailed me a return shipping label and Said they were sending me a new unit. I asked when i would get it and they told me tomorrow 12/12/12.. All in all I'm pretty happy with my service... We will see how the new welder is and go from there.... Sorry so long just thought anybody that has been debating this product my want to hear my experience... So far Im happy I hope that the new one comes in and is fine... Im going to use this unit just as a tig machine.... and on 110... I will just be using this on thin steel such as tractor sheet metal and making cover plates. As well as fabbing up some deer feeders. What size tungsten and what kind of filler should I order...
 
   / New to this Board... Just bought power Arc 140st... My Story ... #2  
:welcome:
 
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   / New to this Board... Just bought power Arc 140st... My Story ...
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What Part of the great State are you from...
 
   / New to this Board... Just bought power Arc 140st... My Story ... #5  
i actually set my jeans on fire today while welding. i smelled something but kept welding then i felt my leg on fire. it was a close call
 
   / New to this Board... Just bought power Arc 140st... My Story ... #7  
Hey Jim glad to see you over here too! :thumbsup:
 
   / New to this Board... Just bought power Arc 140st... My Story ... #8  
Welcome to the forum.
 
   / New to this Board... Just bought power Arc 140st... My Story ... #9  
Let me know if you have any questions or issues...Also be sure to download the ENGLISH US version manual from the website for your welder if you haven't already.
 
   / New to this Board... Just bought power Arc 140st... My Story ... #10  
for that size TIG machine, I would 1/16 filler rod and 1/16 tungstens ( I use Lanthanated)

James K0UA
 

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