Hi All,
I started blacksmithing a couple of years ago and welding last year. My focus is on producing hand made hardware such as hinges, latches as well as grills and gates in addition to art. I will be adding the PowerPro 256Si and Powercool 300 to my arsenal this summer as the TIG/Plasma features will greatly expand my capabilities. I have spent the last 2 months researching welding equipment and finally decided that Everlast offers the best value with a great warranty and without the over inflated prices of blue or red.
Once I have all the other peripheral equipment I need I will buy the PowerPro. So far I have a portable plasma cutting table that sits over a tub filled with water from 911 Motorsports and a Miller folding welding table as well as air compressor. I am still looking for a welding cart that can support the 256Si along with the water cooler and gas bottle or two (about 150lbs plus weight of accessories/cords). The cart sold on your site looks a lot like the one I got on Amazon which maxes out at 100lbs., so my search for a reasonable priced cart continues.