Comments on pm 256

[Wrenchtamer]

So I have finally had a chance to put a little bit of time into using my new unit. So far I have only good things to say, minus a few minor items. Thank muhammed the machine arrived pretty much in perfect shape. The box had a hole poked in the top of it, which scared me a little. I got the unit out and it had one tiny little dent in the sheetmetal on top. (it also has a couple others that I have noticed since then) I imagine it must be frustrating to ship out a brand new picture perfect unit only to have it damaged before it reaches the purchaser, but I digress. I disconnected one of my lifts so I could use it the same day. started out laying some stick beads on some old rotors with some 6011 that I've had since puberty. (that was last week) I had some difficulty with undercut, but as someone pointed out , hardened surface rotorsarent the best test media. The stinger I'm not too crazy about. I've never used that type and dont really like the way it holds the rod. I'm going to change it soon as my wallet recovers a bit. No gas yet, so I can't comment on any of the tig functions, but I am relatively unskilled at tig welding so my comments ould be essentially meaningless. The torch is plumbed correctly, however so it looks like the QA guys have taken care of that problem. I have had some opportunity to use the plasma to finish up the welding cart/table I am building. When it is painted I will put up some pics. So far I have not had a bit of trouble. Slight operator error in the beginning but after consulting the manual it's all good. It cuts great, I thik the standoff could use some work though. i cut out some 1/8th sheet (mild steel) for some shelves and the top of this table using a guide and each cut looks better that the one before it. that's it for now. By the way, do you guys have stickers or anything? I'd like to stick one on my toolbox.

[Oleg]

Wrenchtamer

Thank you for your post ... email me your address and i will get you another style of stick holder.

[Wrenchtamer]

By the way, if anyone is looking to paint up a cart to match the everlast units, valspar makes a spray paint that is almost identical. It's called garden green 65036. i used a white primer to lighten it up. available at lowes.

[Oleg]

By the way, if anyone is looking to paint up a cart to match the everlast units, valspar makes a spray paint that is almost identical. It's called garden green 65036. i used a white primer to lighten it up. available at lowes.

Post some pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gary]

Good Info I am going to be making a cart next week and think I will paint it to match ,,Thanks
Gary

[everlastsupport]

If I didn't have to do so much work to clear my cart I would do the same. Will get a couple cans, just in case though.

Thanks for the info Wrenchtamer

[Wrenchtamer]

Here it is. It's actually a medium duty steel work table that I have had for a while. I was using it for engine jobs or cylinder head jobs or anything where a lot of accessories and ancillary parts get removed. (I hate to see parts on the floor) Basically I cut it in half and welded it back together with some extra bracing. Those rods that I am using for the leads are actually 1/2 inch J bolts that were left behind by the lift installers when they built this shop a coupe months ago. Not sure what I'm going to do for the bottle yet, but I was going crazy waiting for the unit to arrive so I had to put my hands into something. And yes. A panter is one thing you will never hear me claim to be...

[everlastsupport]

I like the green. It's pretty close and man does it look sturdy.

[Wrenchtamer]

yeah I used it to drop the transmission out of a caravan once when it was full size. just set the vehicle down on it, unbolt the trans and raise the lif back up. I imagine it would be even stronger per sq in of surface now that it's half the size.