I researched various Mig welders for quite some time. I finally pulled the trigger and purchased the Eastwood 180 Mig with spool gun combo. No Regrets!!!
Good review. I've had my 180 for about a month and I'd does a outstanding job on thin guage or thick metal. Perfors ok on 110volts but on 220v it really shines. And with 100 percent duty cycle at 100 amps thats pretty damn good. Very happy with mine.
The gas line - get yourself a brass 90 deg and problem solved. The 90 can be oriented in the direction you want/need. I can't really tell the fittings, but any fitting can be changed out to what you need.
or make a metal spacer to kick bottles out/away a little..or could use wood...another possibility you mentioned leads too short..will175 leads work???? just a couple thoughts that popped into my head...good review thx
Just got the welding bug and I was sort of set on an everlast. Just found out about these and they're seriously peaking my interest. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review! I've had my eye on one for a while and was hoping for a memorial day sale but it doesn't look like they are going to discount it. I have the tig200 and for the price I can't complain. I don't do enough welding to invest in a miller level welder so this seems a good option.
Great review, thank you! Was curious if you thought the gas line could be relocated/modified without too much hassle? That is a huge oversight by the Designers, wow.
I've never taken the lid off this machine to look. In the previous 175 Mig the regulator which failed pretty often was mounted just inside the back panel. On that machine you wouldn't have been able to have moved it. At some point I'll have to pull the cover and take a look. I'm more inclined to build a better shielding gas bracket on the back of the welding cart to keep the bottle from touching the gas line.
Had the same issue with the gas connection on the back of the welder 135 amp Eastwood welder. Stupid design and the hose wore through. Ended up putting a board between the bottle and the Eastwood cart to prevent the hose from pinching.
Eastwood doesn't carry the mig175 anymore because they had bad circuit boards my 175 blew out I have no power coming up to the torch but it let the gas come through, 8 months out of warranty they gave me for credit towards a MIG 180 with spool gun which I have now so far no problems but it's inverter welder and is half the weight of the 175
There is a sale on right now for $549 but that happened after I got mine but it was $599 with a spool gun plus tax and shipping, I had to pay shipping and tax so overall it cost me about a hundred out of pocket which I'm okay with considering that they honor the warranty way past due so I'm cool with it
I got a Eastwood 135 Mig and it seems no matter where I set the settings when welding 16 gauge metal it just wants to burn holes through I turned the Volts down it seems fine when it starts to burn holes that turn the the gas up more seems like it's gonna work than i t doesn't , it's intermittently to much time spending on trying to adjust the welder than I actually get to weld this welder sucks! I've used other mig welders l didn't have any problems like this junk
Eastwood has about the same amount of back up for their welders as does Harbor Freight. If you are considering a welder, steer clear of Eastwood. My experience with the company and their MIG 175 is not good. Screw Eastwood.
Normally I would agree with you (I have a Lincoln 180 DUAL for my main MIG welder) - but in this case I have not successfully found an American made 140-180amp inverter MIG/FLUX/MP welder with standard analog infinite controls and dual input voltages under $1000. I search & search for American made products when I buy something - but SO much stuff is made in China now your options can be significantly limited. And I'm considering this welder for a camp/trail welder which I simply can't afford to buy a Miller for at $2000. (That's twice what I paid for my Lincoln even)
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I researched various Mig welders for quite some time. I finally pulled the trigger and purchased the Eastwood 180 Mig with spool gun combo. No Regrets!!!
How well does that spool gun work for you?
So far so good, it's been reliable and performs better than the old 175 I had.
Good review. I've had my 180 for about a month and I'd does a outstanding job on thin guage or thick metal. Perfors ok on 110volts but on 220v it really shines. And with 100 percent duty cycle at 100 amps thats pretty damn good. Very happy with mine.
@JamesJ65
Is it still going strong?
The gas line - get yourself a brass 90 deg and problem solved. The 90 can be oriented in the direction you want/need.
I can't really tell the fittings, but any fitting can be changed out to what you need.
or make a metal spacer to kick bottles out/away a little..or could use wood...another possibility you mentioned leads too short..will175 leads work???? just a couple thoughts that popped into my head...good review thx
First thing I thought of
I’ve had my 180 for a year now. No complaints 👍🏻
as far as duty cyle. how long can you weld with it?
Just got the welding bug and I was sort of set on an everlast. Just found out about these and they're seriously peaking my interest. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review! I've had my eye on one for a while and was hoping for a memorial day sale but it doesn't look like they are going to discount it. I have the tig200 and for the price I can't complain. I don't do enough welding to invest in a miller level welder so this seems a good option.
Great review, thank you! Was curious if you thought the gas line could be relocated/modified without too much hassle? That is a huge oversight by the Designers, wow.
I've never taken the lid off this machine to look. In the previous 175 Mig the regulator which failed pretty often was mounted just inside the back panel. On that machine you wouldn't have been able to have moved it. At some point I'll have to pull the cover and take a look. I'm more inclined to build a better shielding gas bracket on the back of the welding cart to keep the bottle from touching the gas line.
Great review
Had the same issue with the gas connection on the back of the welder 135 amp Eastwood welder. Stupid design and the hose wore through. Ended up putting a board between the bottle and the Eastwood cart to prevent the hose from pinching.
plan on buying one tomorrow...any updates? still holding up? Do you weld any aluminum? Thanks in advance for any advice
Still working good, no other complaints than what was put in the video. Aluminum spool gun is still in the box, I use the TiG welder for that.
Eastwood doesn't carry the mig175 anymore because they had bad circuit boards my 175 blew out I have no power coming up to the torch but it let the gas come through, 8 months out of warranty they gave me for credit towards a MIG 180 with spool gun which I have now so far no problems but it's inverter welder and is half the weight of the 175
how much credit did they offer for the old 175
@@HughG.Rection101 I think it was around 525 somewhere in that area
@@TheOriginalAndysGarage that is very generous.. the 180s are going for 450 today
There is a sale on right now for $549 but that happened after I got mine but it was $599 with a spool gun plus tax and shipping, I had to pay shipping and tax so overall it cost me about a hundred out of pocket which I'm okay with considering that they honor the warranty way past due so I'm cool with it
It looks like you could add a spacer, to space out the bottle from the welder.
Is it still working good?
still good? I am getting ready to buy one to start welding
Yes, still working with no issues or complaints
You mentioned Alsip, you in Alsip IL? I work in Crestwood down the street from Eastwood. Just ordered the MIG 140, hoping for a good little welder
No I'm about 45 mins away from Alsip.
Super helpful
Still running good?
Yup still working great, no issues. I should make a follow up video now that it’s been a few years.
How long did your 175 last before it 💩 the bed?
Over 10 years, I know I ran through several 5 pound spools of wire at least a dozen 80cu bottles with it.
@@cap42 I just bought the 180.. do you suspect it will have the same longevity?
@@kevkamo6289 I would hope so, it's lasted almost 3 years with no problems thus far.
THATS WHY I BUY LINCOLNS!!!!!!
I got a Eastwood 135 Mig and it seems no matter where I set the settings when welding 16 gauge metal it just wants to burn holes through I turned the Volts down it seems fine when it starts to burn holes that turn the the gas up more seems like it's gonna work than i t doesn't , it's intermittently to much time spending on trying to adjust the welder than I actually get to weld this welder sucks! I've used other mig welders l didn't have any problems like this junk
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Got one. Didn't work.Brand new out of the box. QC is a little lax I would think. 🖕Eastwood!
Can't argue the QC, but their customer service for me has been really good. Hopefully they can get you up and running melting some metal soon.
Eastwood has about the same amount of back up for their welders as does Harbor Freight. If you are considering a welder, steer clear of Eastwood. My experience with the company and their MIG 175 is not good. Screw Eastwood.
Please, STOP even considering Chinese products!!!
Normally I would agree with you (I have a Lincoln 180 DUAL for my main MIG welder) - but in this case I have not successfully found an American made 140-180amp inverter MIG/FLUX/MP welder with standard analog infinite controls and dual input voltages under $1000.
I search & search for American made products when I buy something - but SO much stuff is made in China now your options can be significantly limited. And I'm considering this welder for a camp/trail welder which I simply can't afford to buy a Miller for at $2000. (That's twice what I paid for my Lincoln even)
They say it's made in the USA