My 3 month review, Everlast 255ext Tig Welder

Getting ready to purchase. Your video was really helpful. Nice job!

Yes I actually have 3 everlast machines, and recently purchased the 255 ext

Great episode its filling in my missing welding education….. thanks Studio565

I've had a 255EXT since 2015. It is a beast but there is no need to buy this machine unless you need to weld heavy aluminum.

MTS 225, trying to learn TIG. Very challenging. My hand keeps on catching on fire... not sure why...
Strongly considering buying the water cooled torch unit and some water cooled torches. I don't think anyone out there in the real world uses air cooled torches, it seems very impractical. As a beginner we don't know anything, so we have no way to compare, it's hard to find the groove other than just burning everything up.

What I think is every everjunk machine I have bought has failed within 2 years of using it. When I have downtime on a machine for 3 weeks to get it repaired and send it to Tennessee I have lost 10 fold. Bought a Miller and it hasn’t skipped a beat. Not to mention it’s a used 15 year old machine. The everlast welds good when it welds. But other than that it’s junk.

I have one, love it. 325 EXT

I have a 255EXT and love it, I bought some glass lenses but for the most part I am still using everything the machine came with. I even run it on 120V with the supplied adapter once in a while and it works great.

does the 255 have tack features ?

I just upgraded my tig setup from an AHP Alphatig 201XD to this exact Everlast machine paired with a water cooler and I have to say I love it. Torch stays cool, welds are a little better.

I’m new to tig welding an looking for some advice on an affordable tig welder, any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks

Do you prefer your new canaweld over this?

Dusty, wheres the link to purchase a 255EXT? And to all the gripes, pay several thousands more so you won't have to.

Nice review! I think I’m needing one of these. Getting some thin wall stainless jobs. My old faithful thermal 250 is doing the job. Just be nice to have that pulse setup and those wave forms for some aluminum goodness. Thanks for this review.

What’s the price for this machine?

Will an aftermarket CK thumb amp control plug into it?

So friggin cool for some of your pieces

Nice video, Dusty. I dealt with fan noise on my 255 EXT. Detailed description on my channel.
Cheers.

I always double dip way better. Thinner filler rod boom your sorted

I have the 325EXT.....LOVE it!

Just ordered the 255ext kit online. i was not able to add a referral, but i did reply to my order confirmation via email with your channel.

I am strongly leaning towards this machine. How is this welder holding up for you? Any issues? I was watching your videos and you made a good point about reaching out to people with actual experience. So here i am!

im thinking about picking one of these setups up, thanks for the video.
hoping your link is still doing something for you.

Dude you seem like such a great dude , just quit the resturant industry and have been wanting to weld for a long time now , signed up for a private weld class in mig and tig. Tig welding is amazing and I love it. I’ve learned so much more from your videos than my classes. Your content is amazing so glad I decided to finally weld and that I found your page. Thank you dusty.

I have a 252 STI. It was discontinued right after I bought it. I wish I had waited for the replacement model because the çontrols were changed to a much less busy panel. I have no complaints about the performance of the machine.

My Miller 280 has to go in for service and I had to switch to this everlast.....so far I hate it. I think/assume if I was on the everlast and had to go to the Miller id also hate it. I gave up on the pulse on aluminum and just sticking to the "easy AC" button just to get by till my Miller comes abck

Wow, you are a fantastic welder.

Great video and thanks for posting the video. I own an everlast 255 ext. Although I use it to stick weld mostly, I have a lot to learn more about tig. I did have an issue with the machine going crazy, I called customer support and they were helpful. The fix was taking apart the cover, tighten all possible connections and and blow out any dust that may have accumulated. It stick welded very nice after that. Now I need more torch time and possibly a water cooler.

I use my 255EXT very little. It’s spent most of five years in air conditioned comfort. Got it out today to make an aluminum repair. Water hose in the torch assembly has turned to glass, broke when uncoiling the torch. Has only had distilled water in it. Argon flowmeter o-rings are shot, spews gas. Swapped another Everlast flowmeter, hose threads are smaller. Changed to its hose and it blew apart at the clamped barb. Hoses have turned sticky and are moldy inside. TIG pedal isn’t tapering amperage properly. I’ll never know if the machine itself is working because I can’t get past the other failures.

Yes, I was prepared for potential trouble. The Everlast purchase was an intentional experiment. This is the result.

What do you think of the lightning MTS 275 from everlast?

Watching your channel is probably the main reason I invested in a ACDC TIG Welder. I had recently purchased a "multi-process" machine for general welding work and quickly realised that the various "multi" machines tend to be a "jack of all trades and master on none" kinda thing. I'm in Oz and bought a well respected and well featured 200A ACDC TIG machine (In Oz its a Unimig but I think you guys see them as a Jasic or Razorweld). The biggest omission on my machine to me is the lack of an ability to store jobs/setups. I say that .. but I got the machine to learn on and I still don't have power to the workshop ;( The next model up in their range (415V 20A) does store jobs!

Although I haven't even sparked an arc I'm already looking at my next TIG machine. I really like the "Torchology" torches and consumables that come with my machine but they're non standard and if I want to stick with them I'm kinda locked into a brand. I recently found that Everlast is available to me here at similar prices to the Unimig (Razorweld) brand and that's a really good thing.

Thanks for your reviews and insight.

Nice video, informative

Buyer beware... I am a life time welder... recently bought an Everlast TIG welder for the home hobby shop and while the welder may be good (remains to be seen) the accessories are not. In short order the Argon hose blew out and the regulator leaks at the gage fitting. Basic China quality.

I have had Everlast for some time now started with the 256 multi (plasma) then just a 256 no multi. about 3 years now the 255 EXT. I got it for the Advanced option as a hobby guy the price was great. I have a blue Mig but would buy Everlast if I replace it.

I have the 250ex love it power house

Fun video!! Appreciate your teaching!

Same with my primeweld 225...can't stand that fan!!!

Can you weld a aluminium inside corner with 60 hz and how can you do that ?

I just bought one which is why I’m here. Thanks for the video. You got me even more anxious for it to be delivered.

“ I am not paid for this review”
Never mind the $2500 welder and $500 water cooler huh? Okay.

Italian tig welders are also very good. Selco, cebora, fimer ....

good video on the 255Ext planning on purchasing one for a race car restoration

So I’ve been in the business 25 years and my old thermal ac started dying last year so in a pinch I bought a Vulcan from hf because of the warranty and it isn’t all bad but mostly the pedal and high frequency such. So I’m looking to upgrade and have been eyeing this...I’d really prefer a fronius Miller or htp but for now none of those are friendly to my budget. Now are you using this as a daily driver versus your HTP? Does the high frequency compare to one of the big brands or is is weak on AC and require changing electrodes often?

You say you aren't paid for the review, but if if the company gave you the welder then isn't that a form of payment?

Hey Dusty great video! I have the 210ext and love it. Agree that the fan is loud but that is my only complaint. I seen you twisting the knob a bunch to increase or decrease settings. Did you know that if you push the knob in and twist it jumps by 10.

Great vids dusty , can you do a video talking about the different ac waveforms on the machine and how they preform compared to eachother

I have a R-tech 260EXT is this the same machine as the everlast 255EXT?
They look identical other than the spot weld feature.

On the amperage adjust knob if you press it in a rotate it will adjust by 10 amp increments.

Thanks for the info. Enjoy watching your vids. I bought the Everlast DV200 tig. Love it so far. Home hobbyist and novice welder but really enjoy meeting metal together. Keep up the awesome video.