Sherman Tig (Jasic in disguise?)

[ronan]

Also noticed the Eastwood tig welder looks the same as the Sherman 200 ac dc machine for half the price .

This is what has me foxed. Start with the jasic as a good value machine, then someone says don't buy those buy a Sherman, same machine half the price, now we have Eastwood, same machine, half the price again, will someone come along next week and say don't buy an Eastwood, but an xyz, same machine half the price, an all singing all dancing ac/dc tig for 80 quid.

 

[Hood]

Let us know what you think buddy ...

I will definitely do that, likely Saturday though as it is getting delivered to my house and I will be at the workshop.

 

[Hood]

Be interesting as you have the XTT 202 so you can compare it to something quite recent. Just to keep you posted the XTT212 is bloody good and foot pedal issue has been rectified

Had, now have a Stealth 320P, it is ok, probably the arc is on par with the XTT but I just don't like the controls on it as much as the XTT.
Before the XTT I had a Tec Arc 250 which was basic on the controls but I liked it a lot and would say if anything it was a bit nicer on the arc than the XTT, problem with it was the size, it was huge compared to the XTT. My first Tig was a Parweld analogue style, it was ok but definitely not in the same league as the later Tigs I have had.

 

[Hood]

Oh and foot pedal, never use one so for me the Parweld problem was not a problem

 

[Hood]

Oh one thing, does the XTT212 still have the tap function when in 4T mode? That is the thing I really miss.

 

[MetalMonkey]

Also noticed the Eastwood tig welder looks the same as the Sherman 200 ac dc machine for half the price .

Which one, I don't see one that looks like the Jasic. Keep in mind that other sherman welders are most certainly not made by Jasic.

 

[Hood]

Yes mate it does with the parweld torch but I use CK.

Take it you don't have a switch on the CK and solely use the pedal?

 

[Hood]

So you could then get the tap function with the XTT (assuming it still does it) as it is the button you use to get it.
When in 4T you press the button until arc ignites then release and it slopes to main, if you tap the button it drops to a lower current, tap again and it goes back to main. To stop you press the button until the slope is done and release.

 

[ronan]

Mate don't be a sheep and buy what's the best for you. All machines around the grand will be give or take the same . I buy Jasic because they work for me and I live close to them so I can bob in and try stuff there. I speak with their engineers and tell them what's crap and what I think would be good so whether they listen is not my issue. Parweld are 3 year no messing warranty no service but look after it and will collect next day.

I intend to. The parweld 202 was one i was thinking about, but a bit of research here and they seem to blow up a lot. You have to remember that i am in Ireland and the services we get over here are dire compared to you fellas in the uk. A lot of places selling welders are simply box movers, or builders providers that have a few welders in the corner display for sale. If something goes wrong, it could be months getting fixed or a seller sticky about refunding your cash.

 

[Hood]

Yep .... I will try it specially for you tomorrow as its my last play day . It does because the Parweld guy was telling me how to set the pedal up and its easier to do your method but he didn't know they had fixed it . I will pm you the manual mate as its too new so not on the website yet so will scan them in shortly

Thanks, then again the Stealth manual says it does it but it doesn't so..

 

[NathanO]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202978213529

Looks a lot like the Eastwood tig 200

https://www.frost.co.uk/eastwood-tig-welder-200-ac-dc/

 

[Hood]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202978213529

Looks a lot like the Eastwood tig 200

https://www.frost.co.uk/eastwood-tig-welder-200-ac-dc/

Aye but that is not the one we are talking about, that is the old analogue one.

 

[Ruffian]

Well mine seems to be with dpd Poland at the moment.
Should be delivered one day next week.

Look forward to doing a side by side by side worth the jasic mini and the parweld.

Only reason is I wanted a cheap tig set to throw in the van that if did get Marked of scuffed up I'm not too fussed.

 

[Hood]

Well mine seems to be with dpd Poland at the moment.
Should be delivered one day next week.

Look forward to doing a side by side by side worth the jasic mini and the parweld.

Only reason is I wanted a cheap tig set to throw in the van that if did get Marked of scuffed up I'm not too fussed.

To be honest I don't know why I bought it, probably just because the Jasic was supposed to be a nicer arc than the XTT202 so I was curious

 

[choco]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202978213529

Looks a lot like the Eastwood tig 200

https://www.frost.co.uk/eastwood-tig-welder-200-ac-dc/

Those models are the older designs, they would be similar to the stahlwerk, they are quite big and heavy.

 

[Hood]

@Ruffian
How do you rate the XTT against the Jasic?

 

[Hood]

Its bloody good as now I just use my parweld at the moment. The arc is smooth and the pedal control is good as they have fixed the panel disabling and its the same size as the min . I mean for the machine only it was 750 so. Oh its not on fire yet

LOL I was meaning the XTT202 that @Ruffian bought from me as if he has the XTT and the Jasic then he will know if one is a lot better than the other.
Then again I think a lot comes down to personal preference when you are in this price bracket.

BTW was the £750 including VAT?

 

[Ruffian]

@Bbe555 and @Hood

Yea I may have a problem

 

[Hood]

Yes ...

That sounds a good price, if I go down that route I know what I will be able to push Stevie to

 

[Ruffian]

What have you done ???

Nothing of late I'm trying to behave and save my money. Not allowed to buy anything else this month.