Got my Everlast 255EXT with WC-300A yesterday. (Two days after placing my order!)
Took a lot of photos of the packaging and accessories. Will post them when I process them, but everything was well packaged and packed. I plan to shoot a video of the insides in the near future.
The cart had zero instructions (not a problem) but the diagram was wrong. Their on-line manual for the 255EXT has technical errors as well...... it seems to me that it just would not take anytime to clean up their documentation.
Water cooler is well made. I have not hooked up the WP-20 yet, will be doing that tomorrow.
If anyone is new to TIG like I am, a good on-line resource is Miller's gtabook.pdf and guidelines GTAW. pdf. CK has a technical specifications.pdf that is excellent as well. These references provide the details on tungsten use, torch setup, gas cf, and amperage for different materials , thicknesses, and processes.
My unit was shipped with standard WP-9 and WP-20 torches instead of flex heads. Called Everlast and they said shipping was suppose to put a note in my box stating they would be sending the flex heads out within the next 2 weeks at no charge. So I guess I will have a couple of extra torch heads! BTW, their customer support is excellent.
The pedal is redesigned this year, I found it worked well. The torch hoses are very flexible. The cart leaves a lot to be desired, but is a step up from HF. Though not in the same class as "professional regulators", I found the one supplied is adequate. I was able to set my flow accurately and it maintained it spot-on. The equipment clamp is heavy duty, what I remember on the Miller's and Lincoln's I operated in the past. So far, very pleased with the unit.
The unit is quiet compared to other welders I've been around.
Spent most of my day practicing on steel (DC). Found it very natural and easy, just like soldering. I really liked the pulsed DC settings and HF start. I've figure out the gas lenses and tungsten sizes after reading the references listed above, so tomorrow I will try aluminum.
I had planned to weld my own welder's table, but found this company today, CertiFlat welding table kits.
http://weldtables.com
I could not build one as nice for the price they are selling theirs for. I will be placing one on order as soon as my cash reserves allow!
Again, thanks for all the information provided here! Made my decision easy.
This is what precision CNC machined/drilled 5/8 inch thick welding table looks like. I had to lift it with my engine hoist to move it ahahaha!
