Eastwood Welders, who has an opinion.

I am in need of a welder and see Eastwood has welders at a pretty good price and they have a 3 year warranty. Most of their other stuff is pretty good just wondering if their welders are worth it. Anyone have any experience with them?

 

Very happy with the 135.

 

It has two wire speeds (fast/slow) and two amperage selections (high/low). The one I used (it belonged to my brother) was rated @ 85 amps max. If you're only going to weld 1/8" stuff??? you'll get along fine...
P.S. you'll need an $90 shielding gas kit and a $200 bottle of gas...

 

Well the 175 was the one I was looking at. It is rated up to 5/16 steel and also comes with a spool gun for up to 1/4 aluminum.

 

You only need the bottle, and mine (purchased/filled) was definitely under $200.

 

Happy with my 135, comes with everything you need to hook up the gas, filled tank wasn't much at all. Can easily weld 1/4".

 

How is it on 16-18 gauge sheetmetal?

 

I just purchased the TIG 200 from Eastwood. It came Friday so I haven't had a chance to play with it yet. Comes with everything but a bottle. I will let you know what I think once I get a chance to play with it.

 

Have the 135 and it seems to work on sheet metal but start on scrap to get setting right