They Didn't Like Our Video... So They Sent Me This

I should piss off these companies more often...
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Early Unboxing
03:48 Let's Talk
15:45 Setting Up The Cyclone
26:08 First MIG Welds
31:45 Extensive MIG Testing
38:16 Stick Welding
45:27 Final Thoughts
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[@cedarman211]

That was one of the most genuine thank you's I have ever witnessed here on KZbin. You really are the American Dream, come to life. I am proud of you. Keep it going!!! Backing you 100%

[@ChrisCurtis-gf3dh]

altho under that MOW AHEAD sign i think he peed on his wall

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

Your "American Dream" is a man wearing finger nail polish. God this country has gone to crap. Sad to see.

[@robertblackshear8963]

Hi there. The inductance is what controls the crisp of the arc which when turned up it wets out the weld very effectively on thicker material for good penetration and lower settings will make it easier to weld thinner material. Hope this helps.

[@skaterdudeabides]

On the welder door around 18:00 -- Don't have to cut the door, just have to raise it up a few inches. Build a drawer to put under it. You're welcome.

[@bollera.bolljr2414]

found your channel about 2 months ago , the dialog sounded interesting , so I continued to watch .FINALLY a no Bullshit builder who has a good time at his work , and pulls no punches about how he describes a project , and give a great amount of information as to how , and why a process is being used .! I am a 50 yr Carpenter union member with welding as a side hobby , Tay thank you for all you are showing us !

[@jmonsted]

You make great videos and your love of the craft really shows. That's why we're watching :) These sponsorships are just a cool bonus for us, too.

[@FrankRuiz66]

I'm avoiding that machine

[@meganInVermont]

Hi from VT 🍁! I’m definitely not in the target demographic for your channel and never would have thought I’d sit through 4 hours of anyone’s video but something about your spirit, sense of humor and joy in what you do is contagious and I keep coming back. Awesome job y’all

[@LiftArcStudios]

Thanks for the incredibly kind words! Happy to have you here! cheers - Tay

[@dereks-uu1sv]

Just to let you know, I have followed Lift Arc Studios everywhere y’all put out content. I actually really want to learn how to weld and the amount of know how and knowledge that you all have is totally awesome! You are living the dream and you’re extremely fortunate to have everything you’ve got in your life Tae! ❤

[@jonsolomon4814]

It just shows you how much that you have put into your shop and your information is great for us viewers. I am just a part time guy that enjoys seeing the sparks fly. LOL Thanks for all that you do for this channel and I will still watch every post that you put on the tube!

[@scottjones8664]

I love this channel, it's a great mix of tech, builds, and great humor. I discovered it about 2 months ago and did the deep dive, I have now watched all of them. It's awesome to see the progress and success you have had. Keep it up and we will stay along for the ride!

[@donlandenberg8126]

Glad I found your site. Just starting this the same as you. I'm an old school welder learning these new machines. So happy I'm not the only one on this learning curve.

[@sambone1015]

Inductance is dig it will increase the amperage when the arc is being smothered by shorter arc length. 6010 is f3 group celluolocitic deep pen mild deposition fast freezing rod. 7018 is f4 group iron powder low hydrogen mild pen mild to heavy deposition rod. When testing it's very difficult to get an idea how it's running on such thin material as the arc characteristics will change so dramatically with the temp of the base metal. Also toss toss that .030 in the toy box where it belongs. Run .035 min even better run .045 er70s6 . Type of shielding gas is also huge factor for spatter and arc stability.

[@robertlacy521]

Re your problems with vertical-up welding with 7018 rod, around 45 minutes into the video. First, you can't manipulate 7018 with the whip-pause technique used for 6010. 7018 needs a steady travel speed with constant tight arc, that's why your arc kept going out when you tried to whip it like 6010. NOT a problem with the machine. Second, 7018 has a low-hydrogen flux that must be stored in a rod oven at about 350 F to prevent it from absorbing moisture from the air. Exposed to air for just a few hours at room temperature, the flux absorbs too much moisture and the rod will not burn properly. Low-hydrogen rods (7016, 7018, 7028) have inconvenient storage requirements, but they produce the highest quality weld metal, and best cosmetic appearance, of any SMAW electrode when used properly.

[@TheBignick243]

This is what youtube should be! I follow a few other people that started their own business and they have been kind enough to bring their audience along. And as someone that is trying to start my own business I really appreciate when you go over the business side of things.

[@htownblue11]

Great to see another product review and a fair assessment. As for the spatter…you might try keeping the MIG torch angled between 5° to 15° from vertical. This allows the shielding gas produced by the gun to envelop the weld area and protect it from contamination. If you hold the torch at an angle of 20° or more, it will push the gas to one side of the weld and cause the puddle to spatter. And of course material dimensions and form play a role in this technique.

[@Diyguy518]

I have the Everlast Cyclone 212. It’s been an excellent machine but I have to agree about the powerset being off, it’s almost unusable once you get to 1/8th inch and above.. I’ve been running Lincoln Super Arc L-56, so I decided to check out they’re recommended settings for .030 wire, and they are almost spot on for this welder. I usually run it around 19v/280ipm for 1/8th inch with 60-80% inductance. Other than the powerset being off, I haven’t had a single problem with my 212 and I’ve had it for almost a year now. I had the Cyclone 200e before this one and it was also an excellent machine.

[@jakejones9913]

I bought the everlast tig welder and have always been a big Miller guy. I based my purchase off of your work! I thank you for opening my eyes to this great machine!

[@DerDermin8tor]

Great Job Everlast! That is how you react when you care about your customers.

[@sansdecorum4600]

Regarding the 'difficult to access in gloves' front panel dust shield: I found a deep socket of desired OD, put an extension on it for a handle and laid the socket portion in the factory finger detent. I then gently softened the area by the closed door detent with a heat gun and pushed the door closed over the socket radius. Took a couple of reheat tweaks to achieve the desired effect, but the mod looks OEM and works great. No more gloved hand vs. flat dust shield issues.

[@warrenjones744]

Simply put Induction smooths out the arc while short arc mig welding. Some companies might call it dig control. Too much inductance can case the arc to be unstable and cause the weld to be porous, too little can cause the arc to be to hot and things burn up. Inductance controls the current rise every time the wire shorts out in the weld pool. Bob Moffit is cool.

[@coltonkruse2313]

Have been gone from the channel for a bit and forgot how much I love Tay. Gotta get you guys in the rotation for my regular viewing. Thanks for the content.

[@kurtsterling9370]

I recently took a welding class at the local maker space and began watching KZbin videos.. and your channel got recommended. I recognized Tay immediately from the TV series and I was hooked watching your first video with the $226 Vevor unit. This is a great video with what feels like your honest opinion about the Everlast unit. You also admitted when you didn't completely understand the unit and what you needed to learn. I'll be back!! Keep up the great videos and giving us your honest feedback, Cheers!

[@Jacob-64]

What a classy intro Tay , your success is the result of you being you, along with hard work and honesty . I'm an avid viewer of your channel . How you are only sitting a 28k subs is beyond me . Clean the scale off of what your welding helps with weld spatter. You need more heat,ignore the presets

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Tay and the gang very nice job reviewing and very helpful video this week. Tanks so much. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Fab on. Weld on. Keep making. God Bless.

[@mkearn724]

For 6010/6011 you probably have to switch to high cellulose mode. Not all inverters can run those rods, but I believe everlast has a high cellulose setting.

[@daipower1]

Do you know what mate, I live in South Wales in the UK, and regularly watch your channel. You have had a free welder because your channel is great, and they know it, so grab them all with both arms because you deserve it. Keep going mate, Ignore any trolls, and keep doing the videos. I have a CNC plasma table in my home workshop, which is why I started watching you, and enjoy every video. You should make more of them. Have you thought of selling/sharing your DXF files. Thanks Dai

[@LiftArcStudios]

Youre the best! Thank you so much for the kind words, definitely encouraging to hear! We'll keep at it! cheers - Tay

[@primepropertymaintenance5350]

I do like the dual feed rollers, most of the small machines in this price range have single feed rollers. Glad they provided you with a machine. Btw Black Dog Salvage was an awesome show and you guys did some incredible builds

[@ironhorse4206]

I love my everlast dc inverter all in one welder. 8yrs still going strong plus two of my buddies bought them and also love them.

[@twocan90]

Well said, Tay. You are one of the few who truly understands business and fabrication. Thank you for sharing the Everlast story and for thanking the viewers. Capt. Art

[@GuestInvitado-gd3bi]

Congratulations to videographer, the video colors are sharp.👍

[@buckinbrewer9354]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 “yes I painted my nails a while ago! Get over it!!” Literally as I was wonder why you painted them. Couldn’t have been perfect timing. Absolutely love how you are direct and honest. Keep at it brother.

[@DavidR8]

Your gratitude is impressive Tay. As is your candor and talent. Keep it up mate.

[@alanhersch4617]

Tay, we support you because of how real and down to earth you are. You earned this.

[@LiftArcStudios]

Many thanks friend!

[@NFSumcps]

if you get the machine higher up in the cart (if you put something beneath the machine basically) remove the handle and get it closer to the wooden shelf, maybe you could then open the door because of the arched tube from the cart. i don't know if i explained it well, but i think it wouldn't hurt to try. ;)

[@SWResto]

Good to see honest reviews Good or Bad and your comments while testing!

[@cae2487]

Keep putting one foot in front of the other Tay for you are following the right path. I enjoy the content this channel puts out and always like to see some down to earth real people doing their thing. Keep up the good work.

[@jonfigz5205]

From what I've read, too much spatter can also be a polarity issue when MIG welding. Also, when stick welding, usually it's the rod who dictates the polarity and not the machine. So maybe the machine has a firmware bug there, but you could simply just test it yourself, and plug it the other way around, or as you would plug the miller, for instance. It should not harm the machine, I think. It would just work better or worse

[@FixitFred]

I own a cyclone 200e, powertig 200dv and a powerplasma 50s from Everlast. They have been amazing. All of these models were dual voltage which was mostly the apeal for buying them but I do love the features they have for the price. Would love to try the newer versions of each

[@woud99]

great video, I just went through welding school and have started working as a welder and love your videos. One of the guys in my class bought the Everlast multi-process and it was a pretty impressive machine. I think they are making great machines that are better value than the red and blue guys.

[@LiveForGLory]

Ive grown fond of your videos, the vevor welder video got my attention but I watched the shop renovation videos and fell in love.

[@davidbeard8803]

High inductance will give you a nice buttery weld puddle that's easy to manipulate and wet in the toes. Low inductance will make a stiffer narrower puddle that will leave a taller thinner bead. You want to do "mig like tig"? You want high inductance. It really changes the personality of the welder

[@kllisk]

Been a fan of your work back to the Blackdog days (which I miss) Subscribed for yah glad you found your dream job with people you enjoy being around.

[@franksmodels29]

Your vids are great a no nonsense no drama BS just talented people doing what they do.. keep them coming ..p.s. how’s that motor saga going on the bandsaw?

[@GlockMan70]

Just found your channel 26FEB23 and watched the 4 hour clean out demo, pour and build. I grew up on a commercial hog farm in East Tennessee. Old Sows and Boars will find a loose bar and try to escape to go root around. I was stick welding at 12 welding 1" pipe onto lag bolts and 2" pipe to angle to keep the breeding stock in their pens.

[@petermccuskey1832]

Everlast can't hold a candle to Primeweld products and service. I have been welding since 1971 and own a lot of equipment from many different manufacturers and Primeweld has become my number 1 for product and service

[@FlyinTrapezious]

I was interested in buying their mig 285 and have had no luck with them returning emails on technical questions.

[@toolsntruck941]

thanks for being transparent about how you got started and the influences of being on you tube .and how many people who help you along the way ..im a tradesman myself and been flirting with putting some effort into a channel . all my customers and friends tell me to get a channel going so your info is awesome.thanks i only get a few hours off on sundays to learn about you tube .

[@941performance]

just stumbled upon this.. keep up the good work. Keep it going! I was originally looking at welding videos to learn different things, found your other video on the cheap welder.. time to check off something on my list of things i want to learn that i do not know.

[@IdealArc]

Welder/fitter here. We run pretty much everything from 3/16ths to half inch at 24/440 to 26/475. We use Miller 251's and 252's so the Everlast may be different but your running way to cold. The sound should be like frying bacon. The only time we run 16-18 volts is when were doing sheet metal.

[@basbastian2998]

Keep making awesome video's. And I'll keep watching them. It fun and entertaining. And from time tot time I even learn something.

[@1974UTuber]

Don't cut the door of the welder. Just take top handle off and lift the welder 4 inches and the door will clear the frame

[@amunderdog]

Could also notch/modify the tubes to accept the welder. It is a metal fab shop.

[@thickthinhomestead3958]

Your channel just came across the feed. Was a fan of your previous endeavor and your work. Glad I found it

[@kevins9335]

I have a 140e. You can fine tune auto set point wire speed and voltage settings slightly but only within a certain amount. I still prefer manual control. What’s nice is they limit voltage by wire size. Overall I’m really impressed with mine for the price

[@jaketherattlesnake4377]

I love my 140e never given me any problems once I got it set right for what I’m doing

[@anthonyblacker8471]

So I've seen a couple of your fab videos in the past (recently).. anyway I watched the 4 hour (or so) remodel of your new shop. It was great! So you know what? This rambling you just did, well it earned a sub from me. I'm going to follow you and I'll probably buy a shirt at least. Thank you for putting in the hard work. You've earned the chance to showcase these products from big manufacturers. If there's ever any welders you get you don't need, I'd love one hahah!!

[@ChristismeyeS8vr]

The Everlast Tig Welder runs great. We used it in production Industrial Pipe Welding

[@joelyounger]

I have both an everlast i-Mig 200 and 210ext. Both have been rock solid badass machines.

[@stuartfletcher2378]

Very interesting to the point and most of all honest evaluation of a new product in a work related setting in a first time break in . Thank you for your opinion , it says a lot about you as a person who understands the welding business . Stuart in Ontario.................

[@CuttinWithCody]

genuinly happy for you man, its cool that youve got so much support so early on in your dream. I belive that is a unique blessing that does not fall on many. the video topics are well selcted and you have a good organic camera pressence. In regard to adjusting the machine off of the sound of your arc, thats ok to do but you are limiting yourself to aiming for one type of transfer with out even considering a number of variables involved in achieving it. The othe forms of mig transfer being; spray, pulse spray, and globular each of which have unique characteristics and parameters and all of which sound much different than the "bacon crackle" synonamous with short circuit that you seemed to have be shooting for. maybe you already were aware of this, if so disregard, if not keep up the learning and the good videos friend.

[@welder878]

I totally agree with you on getting lazy with the settings, I worked at a place where we had parameters you had to stay in so I got uses to going to the book for settings and then got a job somewhere else and had a hell of a time trying to set-up my machine because I just couldn't remember what I had been welding at without the book.

[@johnadams7684]

“Was like the arc was cutting out” I JUST WANNA SCREAM ITS THE GODDAMN POLARITY! I have 2 everlast welders they are great and I guess unless you are a pipe welder you cannot weld with stick SMH lol

[@jimmycecil1287]

Extremely humble, great video man. Throw a tester on it, and test the amps to see how accurate it is. We have a an old Miller at work that runs cold compared to our newer Lincolns. I have a small yes welder out in my garage, and can guarantee you it's not running the amps, that I set it to.

[@woznaldo]

I’m fairly new to your channel but, I keep tuning in. You don’t take yourself too seriously but, you run a fan shop so your opinion does hold some weight. You’re easy to listen to and you and your team actually provide some pretty useful advice! Everlast have been really smart with their marketing by sending out a heap of machines to different people to get, and keep, their name out in the industry. What you do works for them and, hopefully, their products work for you. Keep it coming!

[@kennethbolton951]

Holding a beer in one hand and a knife in the other at the same time, now that's a good recommendation for review expertise and credibility.

[@r.b.l.5841]

loved the Vid, bought an Everlast (not the 262, but one I need) Thanks for the sit-down chat. was honest and hit home. Can't wait to put the new welder through some paces!

[@andrewpierce9444]

Awesome story dude!!!! i love hearing stories like this! You can do anything you set your mind to!!

[@theone-rx1tv]

I have the same model tig love it. Can't wait to hear about that mig welder . Have been looking to git on. Be brutal on your test.

[@63mrl]

I own a Everlast PowerPRO 256 which I've had for 10 years, and other than an occasional hi-freq start issue it has been bullet-proof.

[@SWVALandClearing]

Super glad your guy was all up in Premiere when I walked in. I'll definitely be spending some time here, and will definitely be giving you some kudos on my channel. Awesome, dude. I'm a fan!

[@jordanwall706]

So I went out to my garage and got my everlast cyclone 200e set up for some 1/8” thick tubing and ran some passes on the auto set feature. At 241IPM and 18.7 V, it does great as long as I do what I’m supposed to do. Idk why the settings would be much different on yours??

[@Altruistic-Viking]

Bob Moffet is THE welding guru 🤘👍 Great vid guys, you have some fun hours of learning ahead enjoy ✌️

[@allanwilson1821]

He also does a brilliant and totally simple explanation into inductance settings

[@MrSprintcat]

I'm so glad I watched this Video. I do have the Everlast Tig welder Currently using a Miller 185 . And I think it's awesome welder. I was looking at a new Mig maybe I'll just keep mine.

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

I have two tig mma miller welders from the small to the biggest you can get, great and fantastic welders ever. I also have a mig that is 35 years old unknown make just know British made, it still welds like the day it was new, cost way less than blue red or green.

[@DazFab_Metalworks]

I remember that video ,Great channel, Stay humble.

[@911greatscott]

Tay, I read somewhere that Everlast is going to send a rep to teach you about their welder and converting from manual dial settings to pre-programed units, so that'll be interesting to watch too (you're welcome Everlast...I'll be waiting for my welder too for the marketing tip)!

[@suerogers7664]

Hi Tay, I watched you on Black Dog and enjoyed the show. Happy to see you again. From Blaine,Wa on the Canadian border in the beautiful Pacific Northwest

[@shaunsmuder1637]

Welder unboxing video with a beer buzz is the greatest video ever, totally unscriped. I'm now a subscriber. I'm not sure why I've never come across this channel but, glad I did. Cheers 🍾

[@onefixitman]

INDUCTANCE What is Inductance? Inductance controls how fast the current rises to reach the amps that have been selected when short circuit welding. Short circuit welding is a type of metal transfer in which the wire connects with the puddle and literally shorts the circuit.

[@MetalByBrian]

Hi, you can reduce spatter by increasing the inductance, this reduces the curcuit dip frequency hence less metal being banged in at a time

[@WonkyStud]

I'm more a wood-person but I like your explanations and it makes me interested into maybe once get into welding , tnx man; also watched a lot of salvage dawgs here in Belgium

[@samiayyat4826]

i am new to your channel and enjoying what you do. I am a refrigeration guy and Car/motorcycle guy. i truly enjoy brazing, welding and looking forward to learning how to get better.

[@justintasht1067]

Great video cool review and the videos all ways make me laugh Thankyou. Great work guys👍👍

[@harryhalfmoon]

Just starting tig welding and saw your first video today (the $200 / $2000 one) and I really like the vibe. Subbed and commenting for the algorithm. Godspeed!

[@mustangrebuilder]

One youtuber to another wonderful video

[@Slaw_bai]

I love there 253dpi mug welder it’s so smooth and if settings are right no spatter at all Also you can get 15ft versions of those guns for these welders have one on a 253 and omg it’s so amazing

[@markr9895]

I love my Everlast. In my experience with Everlast welders, they run a little hot compared to Lincoln and Miller. After some use you get used to it. Great welding machines!

[@Tabbithakitten]

I love that you have some crazy videos that pop off lol

[@Justintimemetal]

Just found your channel. I’m within an hour or so of Roanoke so find it cool that your local. I also work in a fab shop. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@hughblack3456]

Tay, place your Everlast Cyclone welder on a 2x10 (or however wide your welder is) to lift it up slightly off the shelf of your cart. That will give you some additional clearance between the mig wire access door and the frame of the cart.

[@LiftArcStudios]

Smart!

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Guys, I am new to the channel, but the arc feature ( once you get use to it ) on my 256S is better than my 200amp Lincoln. I am betting those rods set around in the shop and took on moisture and need replaced and keep in dry storage. If you don't own an oven, find a used small ice box (Curb fine) and install a 60-100 light bulb in it. Your rods will love you for it (@@)! Also, Everlast has one of the best support teams out there. I have only need them twice, but spot on. At 70 I want be buying any more welders, but If I did, it would be an Everlast for sure. Bear in TX.

[@berniejanssen2863]

6010 is good for welding on rusty, dirty metal and for good penetration. 7018 is a low hydrogen wire. Keeps more of the unwanted gas in the weld. Cutting down on cracking, but you have to keep the flux dry. So better off in a rod oven to keep from getting porosity in the weld. In whitch you guys probably already know. So you get more comments. 6010 will not run very good on cheap welders. I used to weld High Pressure Steamlines and Natural Gas. 6010 first pass and consecutive passes with 7018.

[@vinniegillotti9347]

About a decade ago when Everlast first came, I bought a plasma cutter that was good for up to five eights inch. If I remember correctly I put the 220 plug on it and honestly never used it only because I was a local truck driver and I worked many hours a day at the time it was a hell of a deal, I gave it to my nephew along with a Miller 130 that I had because he wanted to start doing some car work and building things for demolition cars. I should follow up to see how It works Honestly, I do love that cart that the new machine is in. I have a brother-in-law that lives over the Philippines that he’s just starting his own welding business. I might have to reach out to the company to see if they have brokers or sellers over there.

[@alexgoducks1]

I have a very similar welder at work and I like to run 475-525 inches per minute for wire and ours are measured in trim for power but I think it’s somewhere around 21 volts, and we run .035 wire so it might not run the same for you but you could give it a try

[@monkipooman]

That’s really low for 0.35 wire with that wire feed. We were running 27-29V for that range for 3/8-1/2” structural welds

[@williesforeal9979]

Congratulations to you and your shop !!!;. 🍻👍

[@tyrex1260]

I’m an occasional welder. If it stays stuck on the hottest August days thats good enough. I got the 211 I think. MiG and stick. Easy to use- great welds. I recommend this everlast without reservation. Best for the price and best at any price.

[@mrmidnight32]

It’s funny you complain about splatter, but ask what inductance is. Inductance is basically splatter control. In a way it’s a frequency setting. Fine tuning in a way. The higher it is, the less splatter. But hotter pool. It basically controls how often the short circuit takes place.

[@tuomasholo]

Thanks to you I just received my sub $200 (was on sale) Vevor Tig welder and I did use your link. My argon cylinder and regulator should be in by Tuesday. Looking forward to my new hobby. I’ve been flux core welding and have grown tired of the spatter.

[@eddiejohnson3458]

well i loved watching black dog salvage because i like your dad find uses for old items in different ways so thats how i found your channel and i really enjoy restoring old buildings so that why you have my support just remember your viewers are those hard working blue collar folks that don't have time for bs reviews if you get something and try it don't sugar coat reviews for the big companies

[@jward5628]

Use the right size tip to reduce spatter. I believe you said you used a .035 tip instead of a .030 tip which is obviously a little to large. Love the videos, i am a huge fan! It’s awesome to get to see demos before buying a product. That $200 Vevor impressed the hell out of me 😂

[@tomis589]

Inductance stiffens and softens your welding arc. So if you have it set at a low number typically you will get a taller / narrower weld profile. Set to a higher number you will get a flatter / wider weld profile. If you want to set it and forget it, setting it in the middle usually works good. I personally set it in the middle or at about 75%

[@Flying0Dismount]

Inductance is a property of coils and transformers. On an old school transformer welder, the big coil of the transformer results in a very high inductance but on an inverter, it uses a tiny transformer with quite low inherent inductance and uses a digital controller and transistors and/or MOSFETs to control the output waveform but here, you can modify the waveform to simulate the effect of higher or lower inductance. In general, a higher inductance means that the start is a bit softer as the inductance resists the increase in current flow, but once lit, high inductance causes current in the arc to stay more steady and constant. Most people never use this setting, but if you are used to your old Miller transformer welder, you can crank the inductance to make it feel similar...

[@joelmcclellan1050]

Inductance and/or arc force is a term that is a setting dial on the dc welder. It makes the weld puddle either “fast freezing” at the lower setting or “more liquid” at the higher setting. When welding uphill you want the puddle to fast freeze. If you are welding stick/ SMAW and your rod keeps sticking to the base metal, turning the arc force up will solve that problem. Likewise if your welding pipe and welding the root pass, weld cellulose rods (those ending with a zero,6010,8010 etc.) downhill. If you turn up the arc force the molten metal right at the land of the bevel will surround the rod with little to no light/or arc being emitted. This is called a “Texas keyhole”. Drag the rod downhand keeping enough rod push that the weld puddle is being deposited interior of the pipe bevel. These machines with Inductance/Arc Force settings have been the backbone for oil field work for years.

[@readyfireaim1553]

On my MTS275 I’m running 18.7 and 222 feed on 1/8” with .030 wire

[@seansam8997]

This video was genuine. I have an everlast & it’s great but have the same issues with figuring out the settings & the pre set sucks . I have the cyclone 200ES. Does MIG FLUX & STICK But once you figure it out the thing is definitely worth the purchase for the price . Which has gone up drastically since last yr so get them while the price is still reasonable.

[@messybench]

6010 is an all position, cellulose deep penetrating quick freeze rod generally used as a root pass in pipe fitting. 7018 is an all position, low hydrogen rod and is a high strength high deposit rod used after the 6010 for hot pass, fill and cap passes. 6010 works wet, not afraid of water. It can actually be too dry. 7018 has to be dry stored in an oven. Polarity is important dc electrode positive like flux core. The opposite of mig and tig.