Tiny TIG Welder Under $500? Overview of the Everlast PowerArc 161 STH

This video is brought to you by Everlast and is a full overview of the Everlast PowerArc 161 sth as it pertains to TIG welding.
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[@squidlings]

Tig welding just looks like a well controlled form of welding. My mig with flux core wire is like an angry smokey night out with the motley crew.

[@JustVoss]

It definitely is, and no sparks!

[@squidlings]

@@JustVoss Ha, I manged to burn my big toe today. Huge spatter went through my trainers and socks. Super blister. Big fan. Nice vibe to your content!

[@aurktman1106]

My welding looks like a metal version of drywall work. Tons of splatter and hours of sanding.

[@jvmiller1995]

I had the same issue with the hose clamps on my everlast 221. But wow what a great machine

[@nslilpandagirl]

Great video love how you always share knowledge!!

[@eloyceja6132]

Justin voss stays putting out great content 👌

[@jacobwright5770]

Thx for posting u make my day every time u post

[@JustVoss]

Hey thanks and thank you for being here and having those alerts on!

[@joshuacaylor881]

Subscribed. Thank you for all the info and love of the hobby

[@andrewsturgess2033]

Can't wait for your next live vid man! Glad to see you making a video

[@michaelosmon]

I’ve never done any tig welding. My old boss at the fab shop told me not to bother, said it was really difficult. So I’ve mostly used .035 flux core and 6011 electrodes. You sure make it look easy enough that I want to go drop $500 now. Thanks lol

[@JustVoss]

I think you’ll be able to get started easier than you think, then it’s just all practice.

[@misfitfarm1937]

I have the machine and it is grest so far. My only complaint is their lack of customer service. I am not a professional by any account, so my opinion is just that. I had a hose leak also but was able to fix it with new clamp. I built few of my farm implements using this welder. It has not stopped ever. I weld often on the 110 side of tig with no issue. The stick 110 blows breaker quick. Not machines fault. Easy to use and learn tig with. I just dread if i ever have an issue and need help from them. It may have been just my experience with their Cs, so if yours was i hope your is great

[@michael-michaelmotorcycle]

I have the 160sth. Barely have used it though. It was my first delve into tig and I hadn’t spent much time practicing. It’s been packed up I’m my car hauler since I moved to AZ back in December. Breaking ground on my new home shop in a month so I’ll get back into it soon. Great insight & content as always.

[@JustVoss]

I bet your excited to get that built! Hope the building process isn’t too much of a headache haha

[@mattoutdooradventure4134]

Nice video makes my day every time

[@JustVoss]

Good to hear!

[@king0cans]

Sweet review.

[@salahedinarabiardakani2153]

Perfect . Thank you so much

[@kyle05014]

Thanks for the chance

[@suspension1494]

Wow I was looking for cheap tig machines and u came in clutch

[@Welddotcom]

Nice review, Justin.

[@JustVoss]

Thanks!

[@rooseveltwashington2867]

Thanks for showing us how to use the welding machine I really like your welding you have a good day

[@EXZEDofficial]

Great video and thanks for popping into my stream today

[@JustVoss]

Hey glad you liked it! Keep up the good work on your stream.

[@pangsbricks8412]

Great video! You should review the AHP tig welder next!

[@JustVoss]

Thanks glad you liked it!

[@ASAPJermz]

Enjoyed your review bro.. new sub 🤟🏼

[@donbanti7734]

What foot pedal to u recommend for this tig welder? Thanks for the videos I bought this welder because of ur review

[@AKTheSavage]

Yes! Video time! ( also, could you PLEASE do a video of trying to find the best and cheapest AC/DC rig welder? ) I’ve been searching forever and I’m having a hard time finding one that’s affordable and not garbage!

[@jvmiller1995]

This is that machine otherwise you are getting junk. Everlast machines are very affordable for what you get and have a great warranty. I have heard the yes welder stuff is okay. You might look at them but you get what you pat for. I own a everlast 221sti and love love love it but it is not real cheap but very well made as I am sure this one is too.

[@jvmiller1995]

I am sorry just realized this is not AC. Everlast has a power tig 185 for $850 and yes welder for $750 but I would save up and get the Everlast. They are great machines

[@Xeddyhime]

I picked up a Lotos TIG200 AC/DC for $599 on Amazon 2 years ago, and while it is definitely a budget rig, it has not given me a lick of trouble since I got it. It comes with a pigtail to run it off 120, and TBH it is... not super great at that? But if you run it off 240 it'll deliver 200A no problem. I do mostly aluminum, but it's done fine on mild steel as well. I am a hobbyist, but I run it several times a week, have gone through several bottles of gas, and it just keeps working. Only real complaint is that at least on my model, when using the pedal control, the amperage control is on the pedal and not on the rig's main control panel, so it's kind of awkward.

[@jvmiller1995]

@@Xeddyhime Glad to hear it works good for you. I got lucky and had a little money come my way a few years ago and was able to purchase a nice Everlast at the time it was their latest greatest and cost $2200 but it will do everything I ever wanted and then some. It was the very first mig tig stick combo that had AC on the tig. The pedal is a down fall on a lot of budget welders I will say the Nova pedals Everlast use are real nice and precise but the mig gun was a 9 ft cheap undersized gun for the machine. It lasted almost 2 years I just changed it with a yes welder mig gun. It is a 250 amp and a copy of a Tweco and takes Tweco consumables. The one that came with my machine was only rated for 180 amps and came on a 200 amp machine. Go figure. But the Everlast machines themselves are very well made. I recommended because I have one and they have a real warranty. But I am thinking of getting a Lotos plasma if you have one of them let me know what you think.

[@Xeddyhime]

@@jvmiller1995 I got the Lotos LTP5000D 50A around the beginning of the year, and it's been... fine? I mean, I'm no expert, but it took some fiddling and experimenting to get it dialed in to where it consistently made nice cuts with minimal slagging, but speaking as a hobbyist, it's done everything I've asked of it. Was kind of skeptical about quality from a name I'd never really heard before, but I did double-check with Amazon, and the return policy gave me the confidence to buy them both. I've actually been pretty impressed with the bang for the buck on both units.

[@ieatslag5947]

Any views that show the bead? The penetration? Quality of the actual weld?

[@nathanblanchet2648]

I have that welder's little brother the everlast 140st. It can tig but doesn't have a gas solenoid nor the high freq start. I miss those two features though because they sure make tig more enjoyable.

[@JustVoss]

So the flow of shielding gas is external? Do you have to turn the regulator on and off each time manually?

[@reaperreaper5098]

@@JustVoss It likely came with a torch that has a gas valve built into the head. Lots of lower end MIG/TIG multiprocess machines don't have solenoids for TIG, just MIG. And then you've got old school setups that adapt stick machines to crude TIG.

[@elesjuan]

This is pretty cool. I drank the kool-aid of youtube about 18 months ago and bought a powertig 210exp (wish I would've spent the extra loot on the 255, but whatever) and while I'm not a professional production shop, I really like that welder. It was my first foray into tig, so I'm still learning a lot, but the controls are super straight forward and it's pretty easy to get started. It's nice to see they're dipping into the $500 DC tig market. Would be freaking spectacular if they managed to get AC added into this unit for sub-1k range! I'd love to have this little unit you're giving away, but I just don't need it, so I'm not going to enter the drawing. Appreciate your intro and giving this away!

[@JustVoss]

That’s awesome, they make some great machines for the money. I have the 255 but not sure of the feature differences other than the amps.

[@elesjuan]

@@JustVoss Pretty sure only difference between 210 and 255 is amps and the electrode polarity position. They appear to be reversed between the machines for some reason. I'm happy with this machine so far and looking at buying one of their ~60 amp Plasma machines soon to try and build a cnc Plasma table. Hopefully that machine is as good as the 210 I have!

[@hvymax]

Pedal is a great addition

[@larry5307]

Looks good

[@thesavage6484]

I’m pretty stupid but what electrode size should I buy for mine? Cuz I read that electrodes are not included. Thank you

[@user-mo5gg9eh7h]

Great video

[@JustVoss]

Thanks!

[@kenken4153]

I have seen a new model Amico MIG-140gs. Apparently its not even posted on amicopower website only sold on amazon ,ebay. And homedepot. I have not seen no videos reviews on this model. It says its 100%duty cycle . Sounds to good to be true.

[@Nathan-vb5ys]

Sorry new the welding industry, does this go to full 160 amps while using 110v?

[@parkersmalling3723]

Can you only tig weld at 120 amps with a pedal?

[@nslilpandagirl]

Let go and win !!!!

[@WTFisAuserFRCKINname]

If you do an AMA video, my question would be: what got you into welding? Love watching the vids

[@squidlings]

My answer would be... I'm building a car and needed to attach several pieces of metal together.

[@WTFisAuserFRCKINname]

That would be helpful lol

[@MessianicJudaism]

Hey boss, Great video, thanks. Can this tig welding unit do cast aluminum?

[@cristianortiz1675]

Hey there welding student here If your looking to weld cast aluminum you will need an AC welder. I don't believe you can AC weld with a 110volt unit.

[@sebastiengauthier2785]

Can you weld aluminum with it

[@reneguay1347]

Will it do aluminum hf tig

[@btrswt35]

110v or 220v?

[@jeff_desir]

Does it keep the same settings after you turn it off and back on? I'm asking because it says "no memory" on their website's description...

[@SpaceGoatCoastToCoast]

Yes

[@Pushyhog]

how bought 220 or 110?

[@violeman]

Can this welder handle continuous welding, or do you have to stop and go again after every few inches of welding? Thanks for the review!!

[@JustVoss]

Has a 100% duty cycle up to 100 amps and a 60% duty cycle up to 130 amps. So you should be able to go plenty far without stopping.

[@violeman]

@@JustVoss Thanks!!

[@Kickin0u0in0the0nut]

If ita a dc welder does that mean that I need to get an inverter to run it off ac current, or does it have a power supply built in?

[@carpediemarts705]

Your DC current welder will weld steel just fine plugged into the wall. Your DC welder IS an inverter power supply! It turns 120v 20 amp AC wall power into 120 amp 20v DC power. Welding aluminum requires a different machine where the power coming out of the handle and ground clamp alternates. This peels the aluminum oxide film off of the aluminum so that your weld isn't automatically scrap with the film embedded in the weld pool. Rock on!

[@jkbk121]

can I use one foot pedal with multiple welding machines ? or I have to switch connectors ?

[@JustVoss]

If the foot pedal has the same connection the machines use then yes but you’ll have to hook and unhook it each time.

[@EnsVibes]

Great video, whats the thickest material you can weld with it? Im interested in buying one

[@rogerlarson8040]

I wish they would have answered your question. I have same question.

[@ricksweetser1683]

@@rogerlarson8040 By the 161 STH manual: Stick-3/8" (9.5mm), TIG-1/8" (4mm). You can download the manual on Everlast's website.

[@storminormtharp5948]

Does this welder do aluminum??????

[@acatnamedscoop7718]

.......... IM HERE !! IM HERE !!................................... ____________ crap ! I think I missed the contest

[@GS-kq5zh]

Hey Justin, would you recommend this tig for a beginner welder and for putting out sample pieces for a product line ? And I heard that some of these small units get hot after a while and one has to weld and stop, the weld and stop again. How would the everlast fair in this regard?

[@JustVoss]

If you are doing production welding or any welding for a long time without much of a break I'd say you're definitely going to want a torch cooler.

[@danysperez-carrillo6630]

What type of gas supply are you using? 100% argon or a mixture of 10% Helium w/ argon?

[@carpediemarts705]

Helium is less available than gold. And nearly as expensive. Has to be 100% argon

[@codyhoefelmeyer3971]

I'm broke as hell I know how to weld with stick and mig will not excellent like certain tests I probably can't pass but still overhead and uphill I can do certain things it's kind of hard to do I guess as long as I take my time I can do it I always get in a hurryso can you post some antique welding stuff so I can see how you take well so I can go try to make $35 an hour in Louisiana

[@110welding]

how long of an extension cord can be used?

[@JustVoss]

Shorter the better. From experience I've never used anything longer that 50'. I know you get a power drop.

[@ThePugwashh]

Can you tig weld aluminum with this welder ?

[@fernandogomez3030]

Looked at the site and it says you cannot TIG aluminum but you can stick weld aluminum

[@wz7654]

Will this weld aluminum?

[@snowboarderx8]

this is DC only, so no it is not meant for aluminum. for Aluminum you want an AC welder.

[@deankay4434]

I got my 150 amp MIG in 1984. Never used a TIG but would fabricate & do exhaust work. Retired ASE Master and don’t use social media. Great :( Everything, no internet, no device, no social media, I guess I died and know one told me. No user or password required for toilet paper...Yet! Oh well. Learned some things, thanks.

[@glasshalfool]

How does the tig run on 120 vs 240?

[@JustVoss]

I honestly have never tried TIG on 120v. I have done MIG quite a few times off of 120v on a generator and it sucked. I might do some more experimenting with 120v wall power in the future and make a video on it.

[@Sam-w9des]

would u still recommend this welder?

[@JustVoss]

Yes if you have the need that it’s built for. Portability and price. Price is the big thing, you’re mainly wanting to weld steel and budget minded it’s a great machine for your shop or garage as well.

[@Sam-w9des]

@@JustVoss Merry Christmas, thanks.

[@victorforte1605]

Is this an AC/DC welder? If it's just DC I thought you can only tig on AC

[@Tjz30]

Ac tig is for aluminum dc tig is for any type of steel

[@Mortemar]

Classe

[@photonashville]

Nice machine but the overall comments across so many places online about Everlast poor customer service makes the product less desirable. Went with a Primeweld 225; their customer service is excellent.

[@rezaasadi2114]

I need a welder that be able weld aluminium in repair shop , I can use a stick dc welder for others , aluminum and copper , stailess steel need tig weld that seems this welder can work just on stainless steel .

[@JustVoss]

Yeah you need a tig machine with AC also.

[@es47]

Awesome review i am looking at this very machine for a more portable welder can get it for under $800 here in ontario canada. going to be portable so i am getting a small bottle for it that will fit in bed of truck. Im to late for the givaway but im also likely not allowed due to im in canada. But thank you for the review

[@fotiss8883]

Hey doesn't the Canadian website say that the 161STH comes with a standard foot pedal? I have watched a few unboxing/review videos and none of them show that it comes with one

[@izbiz671]

It's actually around $600..add shipping + CA tax

[@nitro914]

I had one that only lasted 10 welds and the Everlast company sent me a circuit board. I am a welder not electrician.

[@Bluuplanet]

Must be a Union welder. Gotta strictly stick to your job description.

[@danieltaylor945]

Show the welds man. I wanted a closeup of the 4 different welds.

[@grahamkrivanek2315]

That's what I'm saying. I wanted to see what the welds looked lile

[@JustVoss]

I know. I even took the shot. I completely forgot to add it in. I was determined to post today and realized it when I watched the export but shipped it anyway because I thought maybe I was the only one who thought it would matter since the video was about machine features.

[@grahamkrivanek2315]

@@JustVoss No worries🤙, still a good video.

[@CarloCarpetti]

@@JustVoss Perfect is the enemy of good. Love the channel!

[@thecandymen20]

Damm I'm late for the give away

[@mitchtavio]

I have a 160sth and havent laid a single bead in the 6 or so years I've owned it. It was dead on arrival and I replaced the main circuit board and it just doesnt even work. Absolute waste of money.

[@oasismike2905]

I enjoy your videos. I don't have an account on Instagram, or Twitter, and barely use FB. Why must giveaways hinge on becoming an unpaid marketing rep. for a product we don't have any experience with, instead of economic need? (long term unemployed in Minneapolis...if anyone has a TIG rig I could learn on please let me know, I have some stimulus check left, I can pay for gas and consumables). Thank you,

[@jamesnava1212]

Hi dad

[@daniel326935]

can I still win that welder ? 😆

[@dickmick5517]

I have a Everlast. The name is an oxymoron. Mine broke, hardly with any usage and looks new, like out of the box new. Currently 6 to 8 weeks repair time and a ton of money for shipping as they only have one repair center. They have been unable to keep technicians. Make this the VERY LAST welder you buy. Get someone with customer service. No professional could have their machine out of service that long. Junk product and even worse service.

[@joeblock62]

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.

[@JustVoss]

Had the same thing happen and replaced the squeeze fitting with a hose clamp. My 255 had a much better hose and clamp so hopefully that is how they are now.

[@benpress8884]

Tinny? I think you mean tiny...

[@JustVoss]

You’re right.