Eastwood Welder

[Hanover Mopar]

Anybody use the Eastwood 135 welder. Have some light welding to do on exhausts

Opinions???

Thanks
Jack

 

[super-bee_ski]

My personal opinion?
Get it!

I posted this a few years ago and I got slammed on this forum by some guys.
BUT: From everything I have read, the Eastwood units are a good buy for home/light duty use.

I purchased a Lincoln Dual 180 (110 V -220 V) 2 years ago.

But: I'm looking at purchasing the Eastwood TiG and Plasma cutter combo for my High Desert Classics shop soon to be.

 

[SgtLee511]

I purchased one a year ago for use on my bird and have been welding in my AMD panels with out a hitch. The only issue I experienced was that when the wire got low on the reel, the wire did not flow smoothly. I replaced the reel adjusted it and back in business. I personally think its was worth buying. Used on frame rail without problems so, pipes would be a breeze...

 

[Schober Motorsports]

I bought a Eastwood TIG 200 from em a few months back. Thing was junk, you could hear junk flying around in the case and the regulators would flicker... Made in CHINA! They refunded for full price. If it doesnt work out, they have awesome customer service and have a great return policy. They are an awesome company with a ton of great products and know how people, so don't let this be a negative remark on their business.

Have you tried looking on craigslist? I bought my Lincoln 140 Pro Mig for 350 bucks with a regulator. Worth a look.

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Thanks for the help. it's ordered.

 

[steve from staten island]

Who makes Eastwood welders?

 

[Hemi Rebel]

Who makes Eastwood welders?

The Chinese

 

[steve from staten island]

You got me there LOL.

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It appears to be identical to the 135 Miller. Its either they get them from Miller painted to there specs or they order them from the same place Miller does. I don't know were miller actually makes these small machines

 

[Runner 68]

Been using their 135 for about a year now. Moderate use. Absolutely no complaints.
Especially after finding it on sale for $275.

 

[steve from staten island]

275 was a score and they are good machines

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Got my 135 on sale also. Using flux core right now but will be buying gas. Seems like a good machine.

One question? Bought a decent welding helmet ($150) but I have a terrible problem seeing what I am welding. Welds look pretty good but I wander all over the place

There must be some secrets the pros can give me.

Thanks
Jack

 

[mopar 3 B]

If you are trying to weld with bifocals and do not need them to read dispose of them while welding.

 

[72Fourspeed]

Agree, I take my glasses off to weld also.

 

[Runner 68]

Agree, I take my glasses off to weld also.

X3. I have hated the damn things since I got them. I take them off every chance I get, especially for welding.

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Didn't help. Going to invest in a Jackson BH-3.

 

[khryslerkid]

You have to see clearly to what you are welding.

I always had trouble not having enough back lighting or overhead light. Welding in a dark room effects what you can see when the helmet is down. The intense light from the arc just causes contrasts on the piece that you are welding. If you have stigmatizium (sp), which is the ability to focus because there isn't enough light, that can cause a problem. Using portable lighting or more lighting in the shop, really helps to see what you are doing. Remember it's dark inside of the helmet and you eyes cannot adjust if there isn't the right lighting. Took me awhile to figure it out as I became older. If you cannot focus on the area that you are welding with the helmet up, it will be worse when you put it down...

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Will try a little more lighting in front so it doesn't reflect into the helmet from behind. We'll see.

 

[khryslerkid]

If you need plenty of light in order to read a newspaper you'll need the same when welding. Sounds goofy but it works for this old fart. Lol

 

[steve from staten island]

If you need reading glasses you'll need them to weld. The light in the room has nothing to do with seeing what your welding once you strike a arc. Ive been on jobs welding and when i stopped and flipped up my shield there was total darkness due to anything from a tripped breaker to a burnt out drop light. I never saw any difference while welding. Now thats not to say proper lighting isn't important,it is,as you need to see what your doing and were to strike a arc. Even more important when doing TIG work.
Intense light coming in from behind your shield is a problem and most of the times this takes place outdoors on a sunny day where the sun is at your back. When the sun is just right it makes it very difficult to see what your welding.

 

[khryslerkid]

If you need reading glasses you'll need them to weld. The light in the room has nothing to do with seeing what your welding once you strike a arc. Ive been on jobs welding and when i stopped and flipped up my shield there was total darkness due to anything from a tripped breaker to a burnt out drop light. I never saw any difference while welding. Now thats not to say proper lighting isn't important,it is,as you need to see what your doing and were to strike a arc. Even more important when doing TIG work.
Intense light coming in from behind your shield is a problem and most of the times this takes place outdoors on a sunny day where the sun is at your back. When the sun is just right it makes it very difficult to see what your welding.

You have better eyes than I do then.

I've been welding for a living all of my life like you have Steve.