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Posted: 3/21/2021 9:49:21 AM EDT
I have an old 110v MAC Tools MIG (Italian made), that has always sucked.  I rigged up a new chinese wire drive and it worked better, but I am tired of fighting with it.  Plus there are only 4 power choices via switch (Min 1 or 2/Max 1 or 2).  

So after trying to weld up my kid's go kart, I decided it was a good excuse to order a new welder.  I initially was going to just go to Harbor Freight and get the Titanium 140, but F*** Harbor Freight and their new pricing structure.  The Titanium 140 is now $440, which is $90 more than they were going for last year.  

Tons of options priced anywhere from $250 to $3,000+ for a true MIG welder.  I know 110v is weak, but wanted to be in the $300 -$400 range.  After searching and weighing my options, I am taking a chance on the Everlast Cyclone 140e priced at $375.  New 2021 model that has a digital interface, no reviews and the manual is not available for download.  

Link to welder: https://www.everlastgenerators.com/product/mig/cyclone-140e?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3duCBhCAARIsAJeFyPV34f61r33lk-Wa9OaJUDH8c-Pl8jNkc5JolhWHtTmH7ZAySZxlIskaAgA1EALw_wcB

So what am I in for, will it be decent or pure garbage?
I will post a review once I receive it and test it out.
Link Posted: 3/21/2021 10:57:07 AM EDT
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Any 120v welder will suck.
Link Posted: 3/21/2021 1:12:11 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/21/2021 2:12:06 PM EDT
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Good info, it looks like this machine has "power set" which will have pre-set recommendations based on gas type and material.  It will be interesting to see if it gets it in the ballpark.  I know 120V machines have limitations, but should be plenty for the type of stuff that I do (minor repair work on mowers, go karts, ect.; all hobby based welding 1/4" and thinner).
Link Posted: 3/24/2021 1:39:05 PM EDT
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Good info, it looks like this machine has "power set" which will have pre-set recommendations based on gas type and material.  It will be interesting to see if it gets it in the ballpark.  I know 120V machines have limitations, but should be plenty for the type of stuff that I do (minor repair work on mowers, go karts, ect.; all hobby based welding 1/4" and thinner).
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I had a 110 that was ok.

getting a good regulator made a big difference as well as running it on a 20 A circuit.
Link Posted: 4/1/2021 9:40:34 PM EDT
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I bought a HF Vulcan Omnipro 220 to get a multimode welder. I had the use of maintenance shop equipment for over 40 years before retirement last fall. I have only used it for stick welding, but can't decide where to setup shield gas for TIG or MIG. At work, I mostly used TIG for repair welding. Hope your MIG works for you because my machine has the same basic feed mechanism.

RS
Link Posted: 4/2/2021 12:58:08 PM EDT
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I bought a HF Vulcan Omnipro 220 to get a multimode welder. I had the use of maintenance shop equipment for over 40 years before retirement last fall. I have only used it for stick welding, but can't decide where to setup shield gas for TIG or MIG. At work, I mostly used TIG for repair welding. Hope your MIG works for you because my machine has the same basic feed mechanism.

RS
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Kind of annoying, isnt it?  In the end I have 2 gas types, 100ar and C25.  If I want to setup for spray I slide some ar into the c25 and attempt to get close to 90/10.
Link Posted: 4/5/2021 10:06:45 PM EDT
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Got the welder and finally had a chance to set it up.  
I am running .030 wire with 25-CO2/75 Argon mix.  I am not sure the alloy of steel, but it was slightly under 1/8" thick.

Pics attached of a few quick welds and the machine itself.  Don't mind the voltage/wire speed on the display as that was prior to me using the Easy Set for 1/8" steel.  It gives a range for each thickness, so the initial butt joint was probably a little hot.  I turned it down to the lower end of the range for the remaining welds since my material was slightly under 1/8".  

Overall for the quick few welds, I am pleased with the performance.  I still need to do a lot more practice, so don't be too hard on me for my crap welds!  

Pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kH77LjRf13XbHQu7A
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