Officially a new EVERLAST owner, FINALLY!!! 250EX

[hooda]

So, after discovering EVERLAST a little over a year ago, and becoming a forum member a little under a year ago (I actually didn't join because of a contest, by the way, I joined to learn more), I was FINALLY able to get ordered and shipped my first of what I hope is a line of Everlast equipment, And I can't wait!!!! I wanted the 250EXT, but due to several factors, including what I have to spend, availability, and delivery time, I opted to get a 250EX first, take care of the welding needs I have to take care of IMMEDIATELY, and get the EXT in the near future. I ordered it WITH a water cooler, and also happened to order a couple other pieces of Everlast equipment, but that's another story I will be talking about in the future. Right now, I wait with baited breath for next week, when I hope to see, feel, touch, and strike my first arc with my new welder. I will keep you posted from Day one!!!

[DaveO]

Congrats, Chris! I hope this moves you closer to the successful full-on launch of Hooda Inc!

(PS I think HoodaInc.com looks better without the playing card theme in the background.)

[Powertig]

Exciting times. I look forward to my first Everlast as well. I can't wait to hear some more stories about your experiences with it. be sure to put up some pics of your first few projects. Try to give us a blow by blow, first impressions, ease of setup, or not so easy, you know... Again congratulations.

[Steve]

I think you will love your new 250EX. I love mine and it is a really smooth machine. I tested new Miller and Lincoln equipment at LWS's before I bought and found that the Everlast stuff is every bit as good as those.

Make sure you upgrade the torch as that was the best thing I found to make this one sweet welder. The factory torch is fine if you are welding ships and bridges, but for the majority of the work I find myself doing, a good smaller torch is the way to go.

[CGCINC]

I love my 250ex! Congrats
I agree, the upgrade to the 20 torch made a Huge difference in the comfort and manuverability.

Gotta change you Sig now!!!

[performance]

Hooda,
Pulling for you. I know it's been a tough row to hoe lately for you. Let ME know how I can help...In fact I'd encourage you to call me and we can go over some things that can expedite getting up and running.

[donor76]

Hooda,I very much am glad for you
and my PP256 couldn't pass Finnish customs and was sent back to China.
It is necessary to wait again
(ебаное TNT)

[hooda]

Thanks for the support guys, I was in such awe that it was actually happening that I forgot about the fact that the EX doesn't come with the WP20 as standard. I emailed Oleg this morning and ordered a WP20 torch, hopefully to go out today, we'll see how it pans out. I learned how to TIG with a weldcraft wp20, so, I still have a good amount of consumables for it, including a gas lens, and tungsten with collets/bodies down to .020", so, I'll be playing with the lowest end right out of the chute. My first projects are:

1. A Harley engine cam cover with a big gash (what filler rod to use for matchup, 4043 or 5456?)
2. a broken engine case for a 7HP tecumseh snowblower engine,
3. a Harley gas tank,
4. some reinforcement plates for my engine valve spring compressor, and
5. a complete, all aluminum parts washer. I bought a 3-1/2 gallon parts washer on sale, thinking that it would suffice, given the tight confines of my shop..WRONG!! All it is is a place that holds solvent so when I turn on the pump, it splashes all over the place. It's comical watching me clean up a part in that thing. I'm thinking a trip to the scrapyard, and a few pieces of 11 or 10 gage aluminum for the main reservoir and lid, 1-1/4 inch square aluminum tubing for the chassis/cart and retrofitting the pumping mechanics from the 3 gallon unit will have me in business in no time, and give me a good amount of seat time with the 250 EX at the same time.
6. Next on the list is a bead blast cabinet, which I'll make from 16 or 18 gage steel, and use a shop vac for evacuation, expanded metal for the floor, and a $20.00 siphon feed setup from HF or whatever. They work great for basic, small-time parts.
7. A set of adaptors to fit motorcycle engines and transmissions to a standard automotive-type engine rebuilding stand for service. The idea being, thanks to the much lighter weight, being able to articulate the given assembly to whatever compound angle is required to make service easier, without wrestling the assembly around on a bench. I will be offering these for sale to the general public within the next few months.

I also managed to score a speedglas 9100x helmet and also a speedglas 100v(with graphics), to go along with my huntsman unit. They were a KILLER deal at the pawn shop, so I couldn't pass them up, plus, they will give me a perspective on what differentiates the technology offered by these three models. Look for my reviews, once I get to welding. I can't wait!!!!!!

[Grizzly1944]

You will have fun with it. The OEM torch is a bit unwieldy even for a big guy like me. A WP20 really makes a difference.

I weld a good bit of steel tubing. Either pulsing the pedal or the pulse mode, it makes a real neat weld on a mitered joint.

Have fun with it!

[Steve]

My 250EX has paid for itself after a very short time. Well worth the price and even more. I see you got the powerplasma 70. I have the PP50 and it has been awesome.

From what I have been reading, the 250EXT is having birth pains so maybe it was a good thing to get the 250EX first.
I will eventually get the 250EXT but till the little problems work themselves out, I am one happy welder with the 250EX.

[performance]

If you are getting He Ar, get 75 Ar/25 He.