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[DaveO]

Welcome, MrBoiler! Nice choice of machines! Did you buy at Everlast Canada (Burlington)? Looking forward to seeing some of your work!

[youngnstudly]

Welcome to the forum. I think you'll be happy with your new welder and plasma cutter. I was the same way as you when I first started looking into Everlast...Intrigued but not impressed, until I saw the videos from WT&T where Jody was comparing the Everlast machines to the other (big name) Red and Blue machines.The prices on the Red and Blue machines is really a lot, if you're only a hobbyist. Plus the fact you're getting parts (and/or assembly) from china when buying Red and Blue. Everlast never claims to be made in the USA, but I think the fact their customer service is in the US really sets them apart. Anyways, good luck with your new purchases and your metal art! Post pics of the art if you can.

[its_34]

Welcome and I hope your ownership experience is similar to most. I purchased a 200dx last year and arrived at the decision much in the same way you did. The end conclusion for me was simple- 5year warranty and 1/3 the cost of an equivalent. An inverter machine is not something I or most owners can self-repair.
That said, enjoy it and show us some of your work when you get going.

[MrBoiler]

Thanks y'all! We'll see how it goes. Haven't had a chance to fire it up yet. Busy with work. Here's hoping sometime next week. Still collecting metals,etc. lots of SS and copper. It'll be interesting!

[redbeard]

Welcome MrBoiler, I think you will be happy with the green machines, I am certainly satisfied with mine. Hope you get a chance to post up some of your work.

[everlastsupport]

Welcome aboard. You have heard from some of the Everlast community, and we are all here if you need help with the knobs. Post up some shots when you feel comfortable with your work. And post up any questions you might have. Plenty of people here all the time to help.99% of the time if it good help too.

Now that you have a welder, see how many new friends in the neighborhood you gain.

[redbeard]

.99% of the time if it good help too.

Jeez, tell somebody to use 7018 on aluminum just once and you never live it down....