Hey, I've been considering getting into a TIG for years, and if my welds turn out half as good as yours, I I would be very pleased. Don't be so hard on yourself. It is somewhat amusing, but those welds are damn good.
That was amazing! I am just starting out on my Tig welding adventure with this welder and stumbled on your video. Thank you for sharing your successes!
It is most helpful to understand things. Example - a work lead is not an earth. It’s a work lead. And work clamp. Process dictates if it’s dcep or dcen. AC is both. Also your machine has no preflow adjustment. It does have downslope though. Again study process and the machine then put things together in the correct application. I watched a supposed aerospace engineer struggle with a 6000 $ welder here the other day that didn’t understand much about process nor his machine and blamed the machine. He didn’t know AC frequency from pulse frequency. Nor how to correctly per the manual fill the cooler to the correct level. He blamed Miller for his struggles. As my real welder bud says, give him a set of jumper cables and a coat hanger........
Yeah I bought the 185 about 6 months ago for car fab more than enough for me as I learn steel is pretty good, need practice on the Aluminum, very fun to be able to do it, thank you for your video
Those welds look pretty good for a start. When I took a TIG course a few years ago, I got some magnifier inserts for my welding helmet... they helped a LOT for an old guy with up close vision issues. TIG is both fun, and frustrating at times... gotta keep your materials clean, and your tungsten sharp.
From one amateur to another, you should definitely consider getting into gas lenses for your torch, along with a flex head. Going from a standard setup, the difference is remarkable, plus you can make quite a saving in argon. Another two points, lift TIG is normally used when the electromagnetic interference from HF start would be a problem, or when the HF circuit in your machine starts to die... And, how did the old combination machine go? I'm giving consideration to one instead of carrying two machines everywhere, my other plasma cutter has been brilliant, but rather disappointing on anything thicker than 1/16" plate.
I don't think you cleaned the aluminum good enough. You got to sometimes use a stainless wire wheel to get it to a dull color to get that oxidization off
great job for a beginner mate. I'm a fitter by trade and have done a lot of welding mig and stick not much tig at all and like you i bought the same machine for the same reasons. But like anything practice makes perfect my aluminium welding is no better than yours mate. Enjoyed your video made me laugh when you said looked like a cat with Diarrhoea.
From another "Shed Dabbler" I enjoyed your unique view on Alloy Tig welding, I too have just bought a new tig, AC DC 215 from Token Tools here in Oz. Not had chance to get using yet but look forward to more of your videos.
Thanks for the helpful and informative video. I have been welding for 40 years and still learned from you. Your "cleaned up" outside edges looked ver good. Take care.
Would you still buy this unit considering your experience in it now ? I am looking for a TIG to weld AL as well as Mild. It looks like a decent welder for most small industrial / homeshop jobs
The Kaveman - I’m no expert and there are lots of options out there. But I’m loving my Everlast. It welds beautifully and is performing well for Ali and steel. And I also love how I can weld the thinnest material with it.
I'm looking to buy the exact same welder, after you got your welder, and took it all out of the Box, what else did you have to buy To get started welding?
Adrian's Hobbies , always glad to see content from you, but don’t worry, I definitely don’t feel like you were neglecting your channel. I figured you were probably out enjoying using some of your projects such as the teardrop camper or making more toys and things for family or maybe out on tour with the incredible collection of clocks you’ve made.
awdeg 1 - yes. An edge joint with filler is the correct way to make stuff but this gave me the chance to test settings without having worry about also feeding filler.
Bro do you even bother to try? that is 1 of the best welders on the planet and easiest to weld with. your welds look like you put 0 effort like none whatsoever. if you can't weld with a Everlast dont even bother touching a Miller or Lincoln.
Hey, I've been considering getting into a TIG for years, and if my welds turn out half as good as yours, I I would be very pleased. Don't be so hard on yourself. It is somewhat amusing, but those welds are damn good.
Great video pal im just starting to get into the tig and looking at a variant of your machine.
That was amazing! I am just starting out on my Tig welding adventure with this welder and stumbled on your video. Thank you for sharing your successes!
Logan Lexow - thanks mate.
I think Excelent Tiging alumanum ,Awesome i just bought me a185 today and pretty sure its perfect for me as well
Thanks mate. I’m still loving mine
Sin duda que es una gran maquina. Me pregunto si esa calidad de cordones se lograra con la PrimeWeld 225 o la AHP 203
Trying to decide on this or the Primeweld 225 for a similar price. And same weight.
I would be proud of all that
Thanks mate. Yes I am too
You rule man
It is most helpful to understand things. Example - a work lead is not an earth. It’s a work lead. And work clamp. Process dictates if it’s dcep or dcen. AC is both. Also your machine has no preflow adjustment. It does have downslope though. Again study process and the machine then put things together in the correct application. I watched a supposed aerospace engineer struggle with a 6000 $ welder here the other day that didn’t understand much about process nor his machine and blamed the machine. He didn’t know AC frequency from pulse frequency. Nor how to correctly per the manual fill the cooler to the correct level. He blamed Miller for his struggles. As my real welder bud says, give him a set of jumper cables and a coat hanger........
Leo Ahearn - thanks. It must be such a burden to know everything. Glad I don’t have to suffer that.
Yeah I bought the 185 about 6 months ago for car fab more than enough for me as I learn steel is pretty good, need practice on the Aluminum, very fun to be able to do it, thank you for your video
Those welds look pretty good for a start. When I took a TIG course a few years ago, I got some magnifier inserts for my welding helmet... they helped a LOT for an old guy with up close vision issues. TIG is both fun, and frustrating at times... gotta keep your materials clean, and your tungsten sharp.
Garth Howe - yep. I’ve got vision issue. I weld with my glasses off (I’m short sighted ) but I can’t use that as an excuse! Thanks
Im gonna need some of them magnifiers lol
Great video, well done as a beginner.
Still have the 185? How are you liking the welder? Reliable, any issues??
Still going strong. Still loving it. Had zero problems with it. Very glad I bought it.
Thanks for the update and positive feed back, it's time to get one for myself.
@@ShedBuiltStuff
From one amateur to another, you should definitely consider getting into gas lenses for your torch, along with a flex head. Going from a standard setup, the difference is remarkable, plus you can make quite a saving in argon.
Another two points, lift TIG is normally used when the electromagnetic interference from HF start would be a problem, or when the HF circuit in your machine starts to die... And, how did the old combination machine go? I'm giving consideration to one instead of carrying two machines everywhere, my other plasma cutter has been brilliant, but rather disappointing on anything thicker than 1/16" plate.
I don't think you cleaned the aluminum good enough. You got to sometimes use a stainless wire wheel to get it to a dull color to get that oxidization off
great job for a beginner mate. I'm a fitter by trade and have done a lot of welding mig and stick not much tig at all and like you i bought the same machine for the same reasons. But like anything practice makes perfect my aluminium welding is no better than yours mate. Enjoyed your video made me laugh when you said looked like a cat with Diarrhoea.
Thanks for the encouragement.
From another "Shed Dabbler" I enjoyed your unique view on Alloy Tig welding, I too have just bought a new tig, AC DC 215 from Token Tools here in Oz. Not had chance to get using yet but look forward to more of your videos.
banjo 48 - good to hear there are other dabblers out there.
My next project I attempt to make a water flask!
Thanks for the helpful and informative video. I have been welding for 40 years and still learned from you. Your "cleaned up" outside edges looked ver good. Take care.
Wow. Thanks.
Would you still buy this unit considering your experience in it now ? I am looking for a TIG to weld AL as well as Mild. It looks like a decent welder for most small industrial / homeshop jobs
The Kaveman - I’m no expert and there are lots of options out there. But I’m loving my Everlast. It welds beautifully and is performing well for Ali and steel. And I also love how I can weld the thinnest material with it.
I love the analogy!!! Better than I could do!!
Good video, finally an honest review. Somebody asked you if you would buy this model again with your experience?
. Ciupa - I would definitely buy again. Bear in mind I’m a hobby welder, so cannot speak professionally.
I'm looking to buy the exact same welder, after you got your welder, and took it all out of the Box, what else did you have to buy To get started welding?
Straight Line Cycles - what else?
- argon gas
- tungstens for the torch
- filler rod
- welding helmet and gloves
@@ShedBuiltStuff awesome 👌 😎
New channel name?
Xanadu245 - good spotting. Yes
Adrian's Hobbies I’ve enjoyed watching your videos for quite a while. So many great projects over the years.
Xanadu245 - thanks mate. I’ve neglected the channel for a long time but have started creating content for it again. So there will be more to come.
Adrian's Hobbies , always glad to see content from you, but don’t worry, I definitely don’t feel like you were neglecting your channel. I figured you were probably out enjoying using some of your projects such as the teardrop camper or making more toys and things for family or maybe out on tour with the incredible collection of clocks you’ve made.
Did you ever use the rod?
awdeg 1 - yes. An edge joint with filler is the correct way to make stuff but this gave me the chance to test settings without having worry about also feeding filler.
Bro do you even bother to try? that is 1 of the best welders on the planet and easiest to weld with. your welds look like you put 0 effort like none whatsoever. if you can't weld with a Everlast dont even bother touching a Miller or Lincoln.
Thanks for the advice. I won’t touch them.
You seem to have missed the “novice hobby welder” part of the title.
Great work with the first welds once set up, Looks like a great machine!