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Jeff(KS)

10-28-1999 07:20:15




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Local auction has a 225 amp Lincoln Stick Welder. Can someone explain to me what the amperage does? Does this have anything to do with the voltage? Any comments on this type of welder, either good or bad would be appreciated.




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Gustavo Gonzalez

09-15-2003 12:50:42




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 Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Jeff(KS), 10-28-1999 07:20:15  
need a electrical diagram for a lincoln ac 250 with a perkins 3 cylinder



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Robert

06-09-2000 17:41:19




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 Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Jeff(KS), 10-28-1999 07:20:15  
Amp rating on welders determinds the heat and thickness of material you can weld with the higher the amps the hotter you can weld sounds like a good deal



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Steve

10-30-1999 09:32:46




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 Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Jeff(KS), 10-28-1999 07:20:15  
Hi Jeff,
I'm in the welding business over 20 years now and offer this to you. The Lincoln 225s is one of the most reliable 'buzz boxes'. The main difference between it and something like the Miller thunderbolt is this. Lincoln's amperage adjustment clicks from one incremental setting to the next. Sometimes you may be too hot or too cold and can't get in between settings like the shunt type adjuster on the Miller machine will. Just a thought for you. There are ways to get around this that I will tell you if you are interested. Also, the shunt type tends to vibrate and move itself after a few years of hard use. That's the down side to it. The amperage you asked about is the setting that determines the amount of heat generated for the the proper sized electrode and a given joint thickness. For example; You should try to match the thickness of the material being welded with the diameter of the electrode as closely as possible. Welding 1/8" steel with a 1/8" rod will take between 90 and 120 amps. No two machines are exactly the same in this regard. There are many reasons for that. There is no voltage setting. That voltage is critical however if you buy a m.i.g. welder. You will also change the voltage through arc length even on your buzz box to some degree. The longer the arc, the higher the voltage goes. The higher the voltage, the less penetration and the more spatter you get. This is really noticable in wire feed welding. The other big difference between wire and stick is this. If you can caulk a window you can probably wire weld. The stick welder requires a good deal of expertise and practice to master. Especially on thin sections and out of position applications. A big advantage to stick over m.i.g. is that you can buy electrodes in small quantity. The m.i.g. wire is in predetermined spool weights and often requires various gas mixtures for different applications and metals. This might make m.i.g. impractical if you have to invest in all these different products for welding several types of metals. Here's the difference betwween AC and DC-/DC+. On AC, 1/2 the heat is in the rod and 1/2 in the metal being welded. On DC+, 2/3 of the heat is in the rod and 1/3 in the metal. On DC-, 2/3 heat is in the metal and 1/3 in the rod. If you are new to welding I would suggest you look into the electronic helmets. They are a big asset when learning to weld. If I may plug my own site, you can see one of these helmets at http://www.usalloysweldtech.com. We also have many other products and some are very cutting edge. Be glad to help more if I can. The welding Gods will love me for it.

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David

10-29-1999 20:17:30




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 Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Jeff(KS), 10-28-1999 07:20:15  
The 225 is a good welder. You don't want to weld 1/4 or 5/16 thick very long it will burn up. As for buying one that is used you might be buying someone else's problems. I have a lincoln pipeline portable, but for restoring tractors and my old Chevy pickup, a wire welder is better.It doesn't need to be turned up as high to weld the same thickness.



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Interested

10-29-1999 17:02:39




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 Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Jeff(KS), 10-28-1999 07:20:15  
I also have been thinking of buying a stick welder, a Lincoln with AC-DC options. They are in good repute however I seriously think that even with lots of practice I could weld thinner material ( ie. 1/16" sheet for example)You have to buy a small Mig ( Lincoln's also are good) and by the time you buy the nessesary extras they are quite a lot more than a Stick. Just my idea however.



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another jeff in ks

10-29-1999 07:45:00




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 Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Jeff(KS), 10-28-1999 07:20:15  
The lincoln 225 amp cracker box is usualy powered with 220volt service. Next is it a a/c only or an a/c-d/c machine? You can buy an a/c only at SAMS for around $209.00. & a/c-d/c for around $350.00.



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Dave

03-11-2000 17:38:50




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 Re: Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to another jeff in ks, 10-29-1999 07:45:00  
I have 1966 Lincoln welder and I need to know how to correctly time it. Its a gas motor with a magneto???? I would appreciate any help.



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shawn

08-02-2001 09:40:21




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 Re: Re: Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Dave, 03-11-2000 17:38:50  
i have a 1970 modle welder i need to know how to brake the motor from genterator so i can put new motor in



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Bob

11-03-1999 15:20:45




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 Re: Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to another jeff in ks, 10-29-1999 07:45:00  
I have the Miller 130 wire with gas, and just love it. One advantage is it's only 110 volt, and very portable. Excellent for restoring your tin work. I also use it for some pertty big jobs, but you have to take your time due to the duty cycle. Bob.



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Aaron

10-28-1999 12:50:04




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 Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Jeff(KS), 10-28-1999 07:20:15  
The amps relates to the thickness of the material you can weld. For example, 60 amps may be all that is needed for light steel, but the full 225 may be needed for 1/4" thick or greater material. This also relates to the thickness of the rod you are using. Thinner rods would use less amps, thicker rods would use higher amps.
Aaron



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Greg

10-29-1999 01:55:56




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 Re: Re: Lincoln Stick Welder in reply to Aaron, 10-28-1999 12:50:04  
These welders are one of the best all purpuse welders built. Good one to start with, and return to....



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