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    StickWeld 140

    I have just taken delivery of a StickWeld 140.

    The project it was purchased for is behind schedule... NOT too much of a biggie.

    I shall post pics and a running commentary soon as I am able.

    Yes, I SHALL participate in the 'Try Before You Buy' program and y'all are welcome to bring some rod by and burn it on the new box!

    1st note: One small 2 1/2" gash in the carton as delivered by Fedex. Down low, and I do NOT expect it will cause any problem whatsoever to the contents.

    2nd note: Longevity shipped quickly !

    rc
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    & I am a pathological liar and functional illiterate.

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    Initial review

    Longevity Stickweld 140

    Ordered: 5/13/11
    Received: via Fedex @ 10am 5/18/11

    Doctor's apt today @ 11am, so I let it set.
    (suppose I'm masochistic, went to the CA DMV after the Doc appointment!)

    By 7pm I've opened the parcel.
    The packing is sound, and quite sufficient for the goods contained within.

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    There was a small 2" gash on the exterior of the carton, and NO damage within.

    Here's the suitcase, tucked within the protection!
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    The blow-molded 'suitcase' had a small blem... Who cares! NOT me.

    This is the protection for the suitcase!!! NICE job!
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    Everything was neatly packed inside, and included an INSTRUCTION BOOKLET !
    Power unit and booklet were each wrapped in plastic, remainder of the components were within a cardboard carton.

    I HAD to inspect the power unit first!

    The gloss black powder coat & Longevity silkscreen are excellent. 1st cabin!
    The current adjustment rheostat on the front of the unit has a thin knob which seems a tad on the long side, yet it feels firm and substantial.
    The 6ft #12 power cord is likewise hefty.
    The rocker style power switch on the back of the machine is also stout when activated.
    The cooling fan is 4 1/2" full width of the case.

    I proceeded to the carton of parts included.
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    First chuckle was the handheld face shield... assembly required !
    2nd was the red rodholder... on inspection, it seemed to be quite serviceable.
    The ground clamp is good for nearly a belly laugh. LOL
    (But that's not to say it would not function well enough for lite projects.)
    The three prong connector plug is not fastened to the cord. It is produced by that well known firm, YouCheng! All jest aside, it seems to be a stout product.
    The 'chipping hammer/wire brush' is cute. I'll bet it could be quite handy for small projects. In fact, I DO have bicycle frame welding projects on the slate.
    The ground lead and stinger lead are 5ft each, and appear to be 8gage multi-strand, and quite flexible. Nice, in fact.

    I'll need to review the instruction booklet more closely, yet it seems at first glance that Longevity has such confidence in the build quality that they are willing to exceed the R-tech 2 year warranty by 3 additional years. Bonus !

    I'll pop the cover next ! (I can NOT resist.)

    OKay... !
    Here's some instruction on that, which are NOT included within the manual... even though the manual DOES advise removing the cover periodically to blow dust from inside the unit.

    It is NOT necessary to remove the two screws from the front legs, underneath the unit. Only the (hard to find) screw underneath the strap at the top of the front panel must be removed. The front panel itself does NOT need to be removed to open the case. Internal connections to the female dinse connectors prevent removal of the front panel at this stage.

    The REAR panel must be removed by taking out the screws in the two rear legs and the small screw on top under the strap before flipping the rear cover upwards and off. (One of the small phillips screw heads stripped on me when loosening it. )

    Then, remove the four screws on the sides holding the cover. It will then slide back and lift off, free of the machine.

    The interior of the box is impressive!
    It is orderly, well assembled, and seems robust for its amperage.
    The transformer for the control power supply is on top, and obviously robust.
    Please note there is a fuse soldered into the main power input next to the transformer. (IMO, this fuse should be replaceable, and accessible from the exterior of the machine.)
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    There are two larger transformers below, on the base level, along with the rectifier section.
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    I was once trained as an electronics technician, yet never pursued that avenue,
    so I am unable to comment on specific components or circuitry, yet it is obvious significant heat sinks are employed within the power unit, all with substantial cooling fins.
    (I DID like that my brand XX machine had a shot of hot glue on all the connectors within the unit, which would prevent them from coming loose in transit. THIS machine IS intended primarily for portable use, and could well benefit from that treatment.)

    All told, I must repeat that I'm impressed. The framework is stout, circuitboard fasteners accessible, leads and connectors generous, and should a problem arise, following appropriate diagnosis, a circuitboard could conceivably be removed for replacement, in the field.

    I'm bushed! Roasted all around! LOL
    Considering I'm presently radioactive, following a nuclear stress test, earlier today, I'll need to complete this preliminary review of the Longevity StickWeld 140 tomorrow. I'll button it up, review the manual in detail, and maybe gather some lighter rod than I have on hand and proceed with the smoke test.

    Best
    rc
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    Longevity Stickweld 140 Lunchbox Baby!
    Redi Arc & Craftsman AC boxes
    200P 3 in 1
    Harris gages/Victor & Smiths torches
    101.07301 project
    Large pile of saws & drills
    Wheel barrow full a sanders N' grinders
    truckloads of woodworking tools
    the paint pumps, ladders and stuff
    rock n mud tools & plumbin stuff
    Lapidary thangs
    mekanik tools
    & I am a pathological liar and functional illiterate.

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    Nice review,seems like a good little machine.
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    Nice review Rich.
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    Is that unit mosfet or IGBT?

    Thurmond
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    Tritium, it is presented as IGBT technology...

    Well shucks!
    I just wrote in a post on today's smoke test, entered it, and the board had dropped my login.
    Bummer.

    I'll be back.
    rc
    Longevity Stickweld 140 Lunchbox Baby!
    Redi Arc & Craftsman AC boxes
    200P 3 in 1
    Harris gages/Victor & Smiths torches
    101.07301 project
    Large pile of saws & drills
    Wheel barrow full a sanders N' grinders
    truckloads of woodworking tools
    the paint pumps, ladders and stuff
    rock n mud tools & plumbin stuff
    Lapidary thangs
    mekanik tools
    & I am a pathological liar and functional illiterate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rustycase View Post
    Tritium, it is presented as IGBT technology...

    Well shucks!
    I just wrote in a post on today's smoke test, entered it, and the board had dropped my login.
    Bummer.

    I'll be back.
    rc
    Thanks rc. I hate it when I have written a long post and lose it before it is posted.

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    Yah, I spend far too much time at this machine when I should be messing with others! Then to have a chunk of time spent get lost in the ether.... $#@!

    I probably should not 'shoot from the hip' and would be better off composing at least in notepad, then U/L'ding the chunk of text.

    Well, I'm bushed...
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    Longevity Stickweld 140 Lunchbox Baby!
    Redi Arc & Craftsman AC boxes
    200P 3 in 1
    Harris gages/Victor & Smiths torches
    101.07301 project
    Large pile of saws & drills
    Wheel barrow full a sanders N' grinders
    truckloads of woodworking tools
    the paint pumps, ladders and stuff
    rock n mud tools & plumbin stuff
    Lapidary thangs
    mekanik tools
    & I am a pathological liar and functional illiterate.

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    The case, is a fine way to package that unit, makes it easy to use it in portability, nice little unit thinking about getting one, can't wait for further reveiw.
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