Everlast 210EXT units are hitting the doors.

[everlastsupport]

Mike, I need to check, I think the program does save, but you have to select programs for AC, DC, and stick first, but each has 10???Got to check it out this week. IF you make a change to the setting in the program, while welding or anytime you have the program, the last setting on that channel will automatically be saved.

Guess I should have read the manual. I just watched the panel video you did and did not need anything else (so I thought). If DC has 1-9 and AC does too, that is overkill for me But cool...

So other than not having the quick connect for the argon (in my case; using a hose clamp with no problems) and the larger 26 torch, I will still give the 210EXT an A+ "so far". "So far" means we did stainless yesterday and today (and got paid today ), but I have not done aluminum with it.. The only thing left to test otherwise I'm in love.

I went out to check the presets, they are 1-9, so only 9 settings. And it looks like the AC/DC you have to note it is not saved like I thought, but Mark will make sure.

What's funny when I went to check the presets, my younger son had used it today. The 210EXT had a cover on it (he does not cover welders, Dad does). So I think he might like it too. I know the pulsing downslope and the CD start he liked a lot.

[Rambozo]

I would agree that having 1-9 settings for each mode is overkill and somewhat counterproductive. Even with 9 I would probably have to tape a cheat sheet on there to help remember what each one is. I would much rather give up 18 presets to enable the 9 remaining to remember all the settings. My list of things to remember:

1. DC TIG no pulse.
2. DC TIG with pulse for thin materials.
3. AC TIG no pulse.
4. AC TIG with pulse.
5. AC TIG extra high freq
6. AC TIG extra cleaning
7.
8.
9. Stick

Maybe there will be other features I would keep a preset for, but as it is, if I have to switch some manually and some by program, I would probably not use the presets at all, so I remember to check everything each time. Seems like it's pretty quick to go through the settings anyway. I like that the one knob will pretty much let you scroll through everything. Better design than all the separate buttons on the dynasty 200. Maybe a little more time to get to one item, but much nicer to review all your settings.

[everlastsupport]

I would agree that having 1-9 settings for each mode is overkill and somewhat counterproductive. Even with 9 I would probably have to tape a cheat sheet on there to help remember what each one is. I would much rather give up 18 presets to enable the 9 remaining to remember all the settings. My list of things to remember:

1. DC TIG no pulse.
2. DC TIG with pulse for thin materials.
3. AC TIG no pulse.
4. AC TIG with pulse.
5. AC TIG extra high freq
6. AC TIG extra cleaning
7.
8.
9. Stick

Maybe there will be other features I would keep a preset for, but as it is, if I have to switch some manually and some by program, I would probably not use the presets at all, so I remember to check everything each time. Seems like it's pretty quick to go through the settings anyway. I like that the one knob will pretty much let you scroll through everything. Better design than all the separate buttons on the dynasty 200. Maybe a little more time to get to one item, but much nicer to review all your settings.

The was my plan, a note on the front. But your post reveal what I found 100% so far. Simple to move and change, so not a big deal. Let's see what Mark finds though. Maybe I missed something. I still have not pulled a manual for it Will look today.

Welds great, all 2% lanthanated 3/32 and 416L so far.

Caught up on all work but plans tonight. If I can I will get some aluminum and test that so I can stamp it A+, I will not take the plus away only since it is so simple to manage the settings. Also, I have not played in the hidden menu yet, but might never unless stick welding with it.

Note, what you posted for you list will work fine, you just have to toggle the AC/DC on this one, all other settings are saved. So you can still use them as long as HF stays on for all resets.

[sportbike]

So you select AC/DC, then the program number adn it goes into whatever you saved? That seems reasonable.

AC - 1 for 1/8" dirty aluminum
AC - 2 for .050 thin tubing
etc...

[Rambozo]

The manual really isn't clear on a lot of the functions that are stored in a preset. I was thinking the other day that maybe it would be better to make up a separate booklet about how to weld to ship with every welder, and keep the manual more focused on the actual machine. It seems a lot of each manual is taken up by the same "how to weld" sections. I've seen this same thing done with machine tools, where the manual is more in depth about each control, and there is another booklet for teaching, like South Bend's "How To Run A Lathe". Just a thought...

[MoparCar]

It sounds like this is going to be a great machine. Thanks for breaking down the features and giving us on going reviews. Very nice.