I got this EWM-508 as an alternative to larger pieces of gear when doing small jobs. This thing is great. I used it to run some 3/32 7014 on 1/8" and 3/16" mild steel, only had the machine at around 30% power. Burned a few lbs of rod, machine did fine. The only thing I did to modify it was get some DIN adapters so I could use my fullsize tweco ground clamp and stinger. It weighs practically nothing and is super simple. Just an amperage knob and power switch.
Compared to a nice name-brand machine, this is not on the same level. Arc starts take a little bit more finesse, and the arc isn't as stable or smooth. You have to keep a very tight distance or your arc will fizzle out. I don't expect this machine to be super reliable, but it's also not a $1300 Maxstar. The carry handle is a bit flimsy feeling.
Overall I expect it to be very useful for small field repair jobs and light fab work.
| Manufacturer | AUTOOL |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 12.34 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 11.4 x 7.9 x 5.1 inches |
| Item model number | EWM-508 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | M508 |
| Material | Metal |
| Power Source | ac |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
