older new person

[DannyB1954]

I worked on the Oakland Ca. waterfront, (San Francisco Bay), 20+ years as a refrigeration/container mechanic. Also worked 6+ years as a refrigeration mechanic for over the road reefers,
(Carrier/Thermo-King units). Mostly did soldering and brazing with some stick and mig tossed in. Retired a couple of years ago. I have a 250 amp gas powered ac/dc Lincoln, and a small 110/220v Lincoln mig. I wanted to start working with thin aluminum and stainless, so I started shopping for a TIG.

I am not afraid of buying used quality equipment, but I did not find anything worth shipping to my house. Older transformer welders are heavy, and the electrical load would be a bit too much for what I have available in my garage. I started shopping for an inverter welder. The U.S. made models that were in my price range did not have very many features to control welding on really thin material. The models that were suitable were way out of my budget. Since this is going to be just for hobby purposes, the cost was prohibitive to go that route.

I started reading about Everlast. I think that the thing that convinced me to purchase one was the youtube videos from Jody at welding tips and tricks. I hope that Everlast shows him some appreciation for his reviews. I have been a fan of Jody's for a couple of years. he always has good info. I ordered a PowerPro 256. I am waiting for it's arrival.

I would like to make something like maybe a solar powered water fountain/bird bath. Have the water fall down onto metal leaves and then into a bird bath. I live in part of the Mojave desert region, so having something like that outside of a window would be great for both me and the birds.

[DaveO]

I think that the thing that convinced me to purchase one was the youtube videos from Jody at welding tips and tricks. I hope that Everlast shows him some appreciation for his reviews.

I would like to make something like maybe a solar powered water fountain/bird bath. Have the water fall down onto metal leaves and then into a bird bath. I live in part of the Mojave desert region, so having something like that outside of a window would be great for both me and the birds.

Welcome, DannyB! Your story is familiar- a lot of guys hear about Everlast this way. One thing I liked about the Jody reviews on WT&T.com is that they are unbiased and not "appreciated" (in the sense of "compensated").

Congrats on the new welder! Did you see the contest post? You should sign up, and enter the fountain / bird bath project!

[CGCINC]

Welcome to the forum!

Same with me, Jody's review's sold me on Everlast. Haven't regretted it one second since I bought my Everlast Tig machine

[DannyB1954]

The contest that that I seen indicated making something like a hundred forum posts to qualify. I don't have that much to say.

As far as compensating Jody, I agree that you do not need to, but if I was longevity, or another of Everlast's competitors, I might wish to hire Jody as a spokesman for my company.

lol Something to think about OK.

[everlastsupport]

DannyB,

I agree 100 post is a lot for most. Especially about welding and projects if you do this as a weekend hobby like many here.

We used to have real welding merit contests. Everyone can enter, we pick on either most improved or skilled. So the real talents do not always get first place.

Maybe Oleg will have a welding contest with 3 prizes, like it was in the old day, but they did not do much for search engine traffic I miss the old days.

On Jody, I have spoke to him a couple times, seen MANY of his videos. Upstanding and honest. No sure people could buy him out, they would have to have a good product.