Everlast 210EXT review and pictures

[DVA]

So there has not been too much feed back on the 210 EXT. How has the machine been working for thes with the machine?

[everlastsupport]

So there has not been too much feed back on the 210 EXT. How has the machine been working for thes with the machine?

I have one, 210EXT (a couple months now). No complaints at all. You have a direct question about the unit?

[performance]

Jody has run one for quite a while now, before they were available. He has put up some new videos about it and its performance capability.

[Big Paulie]

Although somewhat dated response, the LEDs on the videos are distorted due to the camera. Also, more visable when looking straight on at them. Here are a couple of pics off my phone, the flare is due to the camera, they look fine in real life. (Disregard the slight glow of the upslope and start amp indicators, it is a problem with this particular machine.

[JimMinKent]

So does the production 210EXT 's front bezel (not the control panel area but lower down) look like the image on the 210EXT product page, or does it look Todd's and Jody's machines? If Big Paulie's picture went a little lower, I'd have my answer. I do like the looks of the machine on the product page.

[performance]

So does the production 210EXT 's front bezel (not the control panel area but lower down) look like the image on the 210EXT product page, or does it look Todd's and Jody's machines? If Big Paulie's picture went a little lower, I'd have my answer. I do like the looks of the machine on the product page.

It's the production unit.

[JimMinKent]

Mark, thanks but your answer is not clear. I'll ask this a different way, "if I buy a new 210EXT, what will it look like?". The two possible answers are "Like Todd and Jody's." OR "Like the 210EXT Product page." No fair answering with "Yes".

[performance]

Mark, thanks but your answer is not clear. I'll ask this a different way, "if I buy a new 210EXT, what will it look like?". The two possible answers are "Like Todd and Jody's." OR "Like the 210EXT Product page." No fair answering with "Yes".

The product page picture is the production unit and is the one Paulie appears to have

[Big Paulie]

here you go. Notice the empty wine bottle used for size comparison. (ok, maybe it was used for something else earlier).

Seriously, although this one has an issue that will be replaced, I am able to navigate/play with the menus, and they are quite intuitive and usable.

My deciding points were:

Most of my aluminum TIG work will be thin, so the 1/4" capacity is not an issue. I have a TIG and Spoolgun for big stuff, it is not like I will be TIG welding a trailer.

Price point was the same as the 225LX and required cooler, or almost the same as the 250EX and Cooler.

I can tell from the videos, how much noise the 250EX makes, and this is a fraction. (Tradeoff is 40% vs 100% duty cycle at 200amps). This box is seriously quiet.

I wanted the wave form and advanced pulse for thin aluminum (radiators, sheet metal, etc).

210EXT has solid state HF vs, mechanical point gap as in the 200-250 series.

at 40lbs and 30amp circuit, is a little more practical for portability.

If I were looking for an industrial strength tool, for professional or heavy duty, I would have gone with the 250EX, but I am using it more as a hobbiest, or fabricating for cars, motorcycles, etc.

[JimMinKent]

Thanks for the info men. This is actually a little different than either of the other two cases. Looks good. Can't wait to see the final 255EXT to complete the digital lineup

[performance]

Thanks for the info men. This is actually a little different than either of the other two cases. Looks good. Can't wait to see the final 255EXT to complete the digital lineup

No, its the same design. They added an extra vent in the final production phase. Everything else is the same.

[JimMinKent]

Ah Ha! Indeed it IS the same... That extra vent is a good decision, and it still looks great. Thanks for the update.

[ShaneJackson]

I am amazed how much power there is in such a small package. (No not referring to the wine bottle... if it were 151 that would be another story...)

[Rambozo]

No, its the same design. They added an extra vent in the final production phase. Everything else is the same.

It's not hard to understand the confusion when a lot of the pictures on the website have serious aspect ratio problems, like this one on the 210EXT main page.

[ShaneJackson]

I agree. When I see that I think it is the size of a lunch box or old tool box.

[youngnstudly]

I really like the size and functions this unit has. Jody's video using this welder shows how smooth it is, plus how convenient all those adjustments can be for specialty projects and repairs. For some reason, I overlooked this 210EXT when I was shopping for a TIG welder...probably due to it being out of my price range. It looks quite portable, yet it still has over 200 amps of capability!

[Big Paulie]

yeah, I really like it. You can't imagine how quiet it is. Neat thing about the programming, is that pulse amps (low) and hotstart/arcforce are all programmed as a percentage of the welding amps, so you can program a set in memory for a certain thickness of metal, and if you need to crank up/down the power to compensate for something thicker or thinner, you just have to adjust the welding amps, and most of the other parameters are proportionally adjusted by the program. Duty cycle is lower than the EX models, but if I was going to build an aluminum trailer, I would use my MIG and Spoolgun anyway. this unit duty cycle is 100% at 100amps, and that is where I do most of my work (30-100 amps). only possible improvement would be 120/240 dual power capable. this was the only model with wave form vaiations (Sine, Square, and soft square. Also, the pulsing lets you mix DC and AC, to minimze heat affected zone.

[DVA]

here you go. Notice the empty wine bottle used for size comparison. (ok, maybe it was used for something else earlier).

Seriously, although this one has an issue that will be replaced, I am able to navigate/play with the menus, and they are quite intuitive and usable.

My deciding points were:

Most of my aluminum TIG work will be thin, so the 1/4" capacity is not an issue. I have a TIG and Spoolgun for big stuff, it is not like I will be TIG welding a trailer.

Price point was the same as the 225LX and required cooler, or almost the same as the 250EX and Cooler.

I can tell from the videos, how much noise the 250EX makes, and this is a fraction. (Tradeoff is 40% vs 100% duty cycle at 200amps). This box is seriously quiet.

I wanted the wave form and advanced pulse for thin aluminum (radiators, sheet metal, etc).

210EXT has solid state HF vs, mechanical point gap as in the 200-250 series.

at 40lbs and 30amp circuit, is a little more practical for portability.

If I were looking for an industrial strength tool, for professional or heavy duty, I would have gone with the 250EX, but I am using it more as a hobbiest, or fabricating for cars, motorcycles, etc.

I am surprised we do not here more about the 210 EXT. This machine looks good with a lot of features. Duty cycle is a little lower than other Everlast equipment, but still comparable to the miller 200 amp AC/DC machine.

[Johnson]

Paulie, since I can't find a whole lot of info. How low of amps does this thing strike an arc with? I'm starting to build bike frame and some of the tubing is .35" thick so low end is super important. Have you ever used a Dynasty and can you compare arc characteristics? I heard you can dial down the start amps to 10 or so...which is fine as long as it fires up fast and holds really a steady arc so I can start moving. I just received a 250ex in the mail that had some shipping damage and going to send it back. Me and Oleg talked about the 210ext and I think it is a good idea. I would love to have a machine that can weld razor blades, but still have the power to weld 1/4 aluminum. All while having a super stable arc. One last question....how does the solid state capacitor ignition compare to the points?......sorry for all the questions thanks - RJ

[performance]

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