Juuuusttttt kidding....! Love you guys. And the machines.
Here are my babies. L to R, 200DX, PP60, IMIG200
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Juuuusttttt kidding....! Love you guys. And the machines.
Here are my babies. L to R, 200DX, PP60, IMIG200
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...psebf1418e.jpg
Nice picks. Never welded with the 200DX, but it is the LX and EX with a tad less power for me, I do not use the features of the LX and EX.
I would say, if I did not work here and had to cover all bases. That is the best price line-up no doubt for almost anything one would need to weld.
I have 7 machines running right now :D
The IMIG 200 and a spool gun is a money maker for the price. PP50 best in its weight class.
When I read the thread title I just had to look and see what the problem was ... glad you were just kidding ... I've got the one on the far left that I picked up for aluminum and SS ... great unit!
(Juuuusttttt kidding....! Love you guys) OK
Boy you got my heart beating just when I was getting the hang of all the good comments and reports about Everlast machines and about to buy some Everlast welding products.
I haven't touched the mig and plasma yet. But I have plenty of hours on the 200dx. I have to go get my compressor out of storage and a CO2 bottle.
Nice set of machines. I can't wait to get everything I need/want and working to my personal preference. I am interested in seeing how you like the Imig as I opted to go with an MTS unit. It seems others like the Imig but I don't see much posted about the MTS unit. Personally I like the MTS unit for MIG and think that it works pretty well.
It's a preference thing for me. I like everything ready to go. Someone comes in, we throw a switch, do the job, collect and send them off with a smile.
The multi-process units, you have to swap things around, but you same money and take up less space. Tradeoffs I guess. Also, something fails on the MTS and you are out all the functions until it's repaired.
+1 on the multi-process deal, I like separate machines myself. I am thinking about selling my Imig 200 and getting an MTS unit to carry out in the field.Quote:
Originally Posted by everlastsupport
I'm not a welder by trade. I just use them for hobby stuff. I am going to build a cart for all 3 to fit on.
I like the idea of being able to do anything I want to. Having a MIG, TIG, and Plasma about covers it all.
I love my everlast welders as well. Im hoping to get a Mig SOON..... seems the new Migs got bumped till next run after the new Tigs. I dont know I can wait much longer and may end up having to bite the bullet and pick up a disposable Mig (horror freight) to hold me over till the Everlasts are available. I had a little puke come up just thinking the thought!
Show Off :D I've got the Imig 200 and a cheap 50 amp plasma cutter and I'm eyeing one of the Tig units as well. Seems like a great combination that will do it all for the most part. If only I could get my wife to go for another toy...
I definitely like the ideas of different machines also. I actually have never used the MTS for anything other than MIG and intended it for MIG only but with the option to use it as DC TIG in the event I need to is appealing to me also. Is there any weld quality differences that are noticeable between the MTS units and the IMigs?Quote:
Originally Posted by everlastsupport
No welding difference I've seen. Some of the MTS units have a synergic feature.
I’m a big fan of multiple units myself … and redundancies so it something happens to a machine in the middle of a project you can finish the project with the same type machine w/o waiting for repairs on the machine you started with … I love consistency in everything.
I have a spare argon and c25 tank as well to make sure the job gets done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winky
I wish I had back up tanks. This is something I may consider down the road.. Get a small tank of argon and one of 75/25.Quote:
Originally Posted by everlastsupport
Murphy's law of argon consumption will always have you running out, in the middle, of a rush job, on the weekend, with the customer waiting.
Yep. Been there, done that, said choice words, that did not help. No longer have that problem. Think it is because I am 1/2 Irish?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rambozo
Jason,Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason
Two things I've done, just a thought.
Look on Craigslist for a welder being sold with a tank, pull the tank (make sure they are not rental tanks) and re-sell the welder. You will be surprised what you might get.
Also, my local Praxair guy has people come in to sell tanks all the time, he took my card as they can not take the owner tanks (well do not want them; they like to sell them) and he passes my number to them.
You could technically scratch start tig with an Imig.Quote:
Originally Posted by everlastsupport
I have seen them at the wrecking yard people leave them in vehicles and at the scrap yard phone around and ask them they don’t want them the scrap yard will just cut them up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason
That's it. I'm moving to Canada...
Funny, we see aluminum food server trucks all the time there (sons look at them for scrap or projects).
Never saw tanks on a utility truck, but I will be looking now. I would imagine rentals if I did see one and even my local scrap yard will not take any tank that is not cut in half. So in the US, that will be a tough one.
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Originally Posted by everlastsupport
Look in Florida
Linden Cylinders & Welding Supply Inc. • 5267 BTC Place Kissimmee, FL., 34758 • Phone: 216-476-2220
80 ea. 9 x 51 in. 3500/3600 PSI Cylinders, no valve, cap, out of test, As-Is $105.00 ea.
40 ea. 80 cu. ft., 2015 PSI Cylinder, new CGA-580 Valve, In-Test date, paint w/cap, ready for service $79.00 ea.
http://www.lindencylinders.com/surplus.html
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Welding Tanks - Oxygen tanks- 6 total $50.00
Reno tahoe, NV, United States
http://www.reachoo.com/ads/95544106?utm_source=yakaz
I just called these guys- they have a $500 minimum for orders that ship... and shipping is via common carrier, not UPS for instance. I spoke to a very helpful guy, Dennis, who explained the ins and outs and whys (or why nots) of shipping and one-off purchases. (The price for an 80cf bottle with cga580 is now $105, btw.) They'll waive the minimum if you show up at his loading dock, though, so it may be a good source for the guys that are close by.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kempy
I would call Welder Services Inc (Mitch) and drive a little more south. 131 is high ($290; prax will beat that), but 300+ is under $400 (sales tax and filled) at purchase (owner bottle).Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveO
prax here wants $300 for the 150 tanks and wont sell the 300+ tanks. I got a 300 tank from airgas for $273 with the first fill free. My 125cf I use for mig was just over $200 with the first fill free. Airgas here will fill a 150cf with 75/25 but they only fill it to hold that of the 125 so it didnt make any difference for me to get the 150 over 125. These are to own the bottle.Quote:
Originally Posted by everlastsupport
I went through Praxair. I can't remember how much my tanks were though. Sorry.
Just a little update:
As you guys know, I own a I-MIG 200, a PowerTIG200DX, and a Power Plasma 60.
Out of the 3, I have used the TIG welder the most. I can't really give explanation on how to use it. Other than I use the foot pedal and go by feel, not by amps.
The MIG welder works really awesome.
And the plasma, I've only used once. However, I had problems starting it up. So I called support, and they helped me. I had the wrong air fitting and it wasn't getting air to the machine. But the machine worked flawlessly after that.
I really love the Everlast equipment. Glad I made the purchases.