Welder

[kenmac]

Comments (good,or bad) on the Eastwood Tig 200 ac/dc welder ? I know it's chinese, as most of these welders in this price range are. It does seems to have a good warranty.

I wouldn't be using it for production welding. just for things around the farm from time to time
For $741.00 I can weld, tig metal, tig all in one machine.

Eastwood TIG 2 AC/DC Welder - Eastwood TIG Welder

 

[RNeumann]

If u go Chinese at least get a common one like AHP or Everlast. Much easier to find parts and info. While Eastwood had a recognized name, the welder really doesn’t.

 

[kenmac]

If u go Chinese at least get a common one like AHP or Everlast. Much easier to find parts and info. While Eastwood had a recognized name, the welder really doesn’t.

when I called, they said they stock all the parts for the unit.
According to them.The items are off the shelf from anywhere for the tig torch

Chinese can't be too bad. Most (if not All) the inverter a/c units are made in china

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

If you want inexpensive and easy to use warranty - the Vulcan tig from Harbor Freight is a no brainer.

It was designed/modeled from the Lincoln square wave 200.

A pro weld shop that I know was involved in the long term beta testing and vouches for the unit.

 

[RNeumann]

when I called, they said they stock all the parts for the unit.
According to them.The items are off the shelf from anywhere for the tig torch

Chinese can't be too bad. Most (if not All) the inverter a/c units are made in china

I was thinking more like someone besides the dealer. If the thing is common enough, 10 years from now you will be able to find parts.

Check out this website or another that sells parts etc. You will get an idea of what’s common.

MIG/TIG/Stick Welders & Plasma Cutters | USA Weld

I’m sure the one you are looking at is fine. But you asked and that’s just MHO.

TIG is a fun skill to have!

The other couple things to look at is the AC balance and pulse features. Some are limited. Also, the inverter machines don’t like 6010 stick rod and some won’t do 6011 either. I’d want one that does 6011.

And I know most have the old buzz box for 6011. It’s nice to haul the little inverter machine somewhere and make a quick repair on 120v. And a crusty dirty rusted quick fix is a good candidate for 6011.

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

I was thinking more like someone besides the dealer. If the thing is common enough, 10 years from now you will be able to find parts.

Check out this website or another that sells parts etc. You will get an idea of what’s common.

MIG/TIG/Stick Welders & Plasma Cutters | USA Weld

I’m sure the one you are looking at is fine. But you asked and that’s just MHO.

TIG is a fun skill to have!

The other couple things to look at is the AC balance and pulse features. Some are limited. Also, the inverter machines don’t like 6010 stick rod and some won’t do 6011 either. I’d want one that does 6011.

And I know most have the old buzz box for 6011. It’s nice to haul the little inverter machine somewhere and make a quick repair on 120v. And a crusty dirty rusted quick fix is a good candidate for 6011.

The ESAB 161, Thermal Arc 161, Lincoln Invertec v250/300 pro/350 pro all run 6010 (as well as some others).

I've not used any of them that didn't run a 6011. For example my old miller maxstar 150s would not run 6010 but ran 6011 fine.

I'd consider a machine that won't run either 6010 or 6011 to be designed wrong or broken.

 

[kenmac]

I was thinking more like someone besides the dealer. If the thing is common enough, 10 years from now you will be able to find parts.

Check out this website or another that sells parts etc. You will get an idea of what’s common.

MIG/TIG/Stick Welders & Plasma Cutters | USA Weld


The other couple things to look at is the AC balance and pulse features. Some are limited. Also, the inverter machines don’t like 6010 stick rod and some won’t do 6011 either. I’d want one that does 6011.

New one on me. I had no idea they wouldn't run 6010 or 6011 rod
Something I'll have to check into.

Just found another machine that may be a little better than the eastwood machine.
This TFS: AHP Alpha-TIG 2x Setup and Review - YouTube one has a digital read out.

I have no idea if it will burn 6010, or 6011. Will have to do some checking on that

 

[RNeumann]

I bought an AHP just to see what It would do. So far, so good. I did get the aftermarket food pedal which was about $160 for an American made model.

The torch is a CK knock off and works fine. It runs 6011 just fine.

Someone way smarter then me can explain why some inverters doesn’t like the 6010 and some don’t like the 6011.
The guy you linked on YouTube seems good. Chuckie2009 also did a YouTube review of the AHP.

I believe everlast has some involvement with TBN and they will probably chime in on this as well.

 

[kenmac]

I bought an AHP just to see what It would do. So far, so good. I did get the aftermarket food pedal which was about $160 for an American made model.

The torch is a CK knock off and works fine. It runs 6011 just fine.

Someone way smarter then me can explain why some inverters doesn’t like the 6010 and some don’t like the 6011.
The guy you linked on YouTube seems good. Chuckie2009 also did a YouTube review of the AHP.

Thanks, at least you have this brand and know it will burn a 6011. This is the rod I use 99% of the time

The videos I watched show them using a 7018.

 

[MoArk Willy]

If you haven't bought yet, look at Amico Power.
I bought a small 120/240 volt DC stick welder and I couldn't be happier. They also have TIG machiines.
The quality looks very good. I've had mine for about 8 months and it's a great welder. They will also be a bit less costly than the machine you are looking at.