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Everlast Tig Welder opinion
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sberry
Banned
They have got better. Some guys here got imports are good, forget the models.
theoldwizard1
Well-known member
Don't overlook the AlphaTIG 200X. Good reviews from many YouTubers.
A bit less power, but I think it will get the job done for you. 1/2" is going to need deep grooving and multiple passes anyway.
A bit less power, but I think it will get the job done for you. 1/2" is going to need deep grooving and multiple passes anyway.
matt_i
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With a 250 its my opinion you are stretching to weld 1/4" thickness.
Agree 100%With a 250 its my opinion you are stretching to weld 1/4" thickness.
tdkkart
Well-known member
1/2" aluminum takes a BIG welder.
Falcon67
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Thats a nice price for a TIG unit
Stuart in MN
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I think a couple of the popular YouTube hosts are using Everlast welders (maybe Abom79 or This Old Tony?) You could check their video lists to see what they have to say about them.
sberry
Banned
Not every 1/2 piece needs 1/2 weld.
dr_clyde
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1/2" aluminum is a big ask for a small welder. I TIG a LOT of aluminum, and my Syncrowave 350 would struggle on that.
You're gonna need a big machine for that kind of work. No way a 200 amp has the nuts.
Technically its possible with enough preheat and the right joint design, but in reality that's asking for trouble. There's just too much thermal conductivity to overcome.
If you're only realistically going to weld 3/16 and under, you can get away with a 200 amp power source.
IMO, aluminum over 3/8" is wire welding territory, and anything really super thick gets friction stir welded or some other heavy industrial process. I want to say my Millermatic 350P is only rated for 1/2", and that is an industrial 350 amp power source.
Aluminum takes a lot of energy to weld. How big of service is available in your shop? My Syncrowave is on a 100 amp breaker. An inverter will draw less, but you're still going to want a big circuit.
As far as what BRAND of power source, I don't care for ANY brand of machine or tool I can't get service and parts for from a local dealer. That goes for welders, hand tools, machine tools, cars, outdoor power equipment, anything. If you are willing to roll the dice on a welder that you may or may not have support for down the road to save a few bucks, I commend your bravery. All mechanical things break, its just a matter of when. I like stuff I can get fixed when it breaks.
Everlast has the reputation of being either the greatest or a hunk of junk. Seems like you either love them or hate them.
If that's all you can afford or justify, then buy it and start welding.
If you can afford it, I would recommend looking a little farther up the food chain, especially for aluminum TIG work. You'll be happier in the long term.
You're gonna need a big machine for that kind of work. No way a 200 amp has the nuts.
Technically its possible with enough preheat and the right joint design, but in reality that's asking for trouble. There's just too much thermal conductivity to overcome.
If you're only realistically going to weld 3/16 and under, you can get away with a 200 amp power source.
IMO, aluminum over 3/8" is wire welding territory, and anything really super thick gets friction stir welded or some other heavy industrial process. I want to say my Millermatic 350P is only rated for 1/2", and that is an industrial 350 amp power source.
Aluminum takes a lot of energy to weld. How big of service is available in your shop? My Syncrowave is on a 100 amp breaker. An inverter will draw less, but you're still going to want a big circuit.
As far as what BRAND of power source, I don't care for ANY brand of machine or tool I can't get service and parts for from a local dealer. That goes for welders, hand tools, machine tools, cars, outdoor power equipment, anything. If you are willing to roll the dice on a welder that you may or may not have support for down the road to save a few bucks, I commend your bravery. All mechanical things break, its just a matter of when. I like stuff I can get fixed when it breaks.
Everlast has the reputation of being either the greatest or a hunk of junk. Seems like you either love them or hate them.
If that's all you can afford or justify, then buy it and start welding.
If you can afford it, I would recommend looking a little farther up the food chain, especially for aluminum TIG work. You'll be happier in the long term.
bczygan
Well-known member
I need to buy a tig welder for aluminum 1/2 inch max thickness and only on occasion . I'm interested in buying a Everlast 250 or 255 and looking for opinions . I'm a rookie tig welder.
What are you welding?
And do you want those big juicy stack of dimes single welds you see on aluminum trailers?
Then that is beyond that machine.
Bill