Lincoln Arc 225

[12Bravo]

Did a search and not a lot of information on this welder. Lincoln Arc 225

What are your thoughts on this machine. I'm not made of money, so get this for only $xxxx.00 amount isn't going to work.

I am looking for a basic Arc welder for around what this machine cost, $300+/-. Never TIG welded so not sure I would be interested in that, but if there is an inverter welder that is worthy of mention around same price, I will listen.

What I am going to be using this for. Farm implement repair fabrications, such as ballast box, bucket hooks and other tie off hooks/pins. Angle iron, square, and round tubing for "Stuff".

No expert nor am I going to be building trailers and stuff. Just simple stuff for around the house.

 

[davesl708]

The Lincoln 225 is a good welder for what you are wanting to do. I owned one years ago and it worked great for the type of things your doing.

 

[12Bravo]

How would it compare to the Everlast 140ST?

 

[Shield Arc]

Doesn't the Lincoln Arc 225 take 15-amp jumps? If so, that would drive me crazy!:confused2:
I'd contact Mark with Everlast and see what kind of a deal he can make you on a PowerArc 200ST.

 

[12Bravo]

Doesn't the Lincoln Arc 225 take 15-amp jumps? If so, that would drive me crazy!:confused2:
I'd contact Mark with Everlast and see what kind of a deal he can make you on a PowerArc 200ST.

Just PM him? Looking at the information on that welder, looks good except the extra $100. But if it's worth it, I think I could swing a bit more, depends on the "Deal" he can make.

I'm tired of thinking "Wish I had a welder for this or that", it's getting annoying now that I could actually use a welder!

 

[Shield Arc]

I've had three Everlast welders to date. For the money they have a very impressive arc:cool2:. Here is what the PowerArc 200ST can do with an LN-25 wire feeder with self shielded wire, and 6010.

 

[Big Barn]

Doesn't the Lincoln Arc 225 take 15-amp jumps? If so, that would drive me crazy!:confused2:
I'd contact Mark with Everlast and see what kind of a deal he can make you on a PowerArc 200ST.

This is my original buzz box I used for 35 years. Notice the 10 - 20 amp jumps between tapped settings. It never drove ME crazy because I didn't know any better!



Plus 1 ^^ on recommendation to consider Everlast.

Terry

 

[Shield Arc]

It never drove ME crazy because I didn't know any better!

Well I'm just a hobby welder, but I know better.

 

[Big Barn]

I'm still WORKING on my hobbyist badge.....

 

[2458n]

Bought the old tombstone Lincoln fresh out of high school. Shop at Dinnerbell Foods had a special price of 99 dollars. Asked the foreman if I could get one. Sure if I had the money. Still have it in the shop today. Even had a helmet.

 

[k0ua]

Doesn't the Lincoln Arc 225 take 15-amp jumps? If so, that would drive me crazy!:confused2:
I'd contact Mark with Everlast and see what kind of a deal he can make you on a PowerArc 200ST.

That is what I would do too. I have the Everlast PA160, I sold my Lincoln AC 225 to a member here. I have not regretted doing that.

 

[stuckmotor]

I use a 225 tombstone and am thinking about one of the Everlast welders. I don't know which one I'd like the best. What I do know is that my Lincoln's paid for.

 

[Arc weld]

The AC225 is/was a very popular machine but with machines like Everlast's at around the same price, you'd be a fool not to consider one. The Everlast will weld so much nicer and be a lot easier to use as well which is the number one consideration when choosing a machine. Then you add higher duty cycle, more choice of rods because of DC current, ability to add a TIG torch for not much money, small enough to easily move around, uses less power, etc.

 

[sd455dan]

If the op was in our area and wanted a nice used Lincoln AC welder for a very affordable price I would consider this

https://spokane.craigslist.org/tls/5386655031.html

If going for a new welder-
agree with checking out a new Everlast, with a 5 year warranty, dc welding, easy to add tig , and portability what's not to like.

 

[Shield Arc]

ability to add a TIG torch for not much money

I have this Tig torch, and my brother-n-law has this flow meter.
WP 26V 25R 25' 200Amp Air Cooled w Gas Valve TIG Welding Torch Ready to Go Kit | eBay
HTP Argon CO2 MIG TIG Flow Meter Regulator Welding Weld | eBay

 

[Ed of all trades]

I have this Tig torch, and my brother-n-law has this flow meter.
WP 26V 25R 25' 200Amp Air Cooled w Gas Valve TIG Welding Torch Ready to Go Kit | eBay
HTP Argon CO2 MIG TIG Flow Meter Regulator Welding Weld | eBay

What machine do you use the TIG torch with? Ed

 

[Shield Arc]

Anyone except my Miller Dynasty 300.

 

[Shield Arc]

Oh, I forgot one!

 

[12Bravo]

Well, got an E-mail from Mark.

I think I will go with the PowerArc 200ST if I can get the funding in order, waiting for a reply e-mail from him and I might be a new owner of a Everlast Power Arc 200ST!

 

[12Bravo]

Just ordered the PowerArc 200ST, should be here in 5-6 Business days!

Now I need to get some steel and some rods to play with and practice. I already have a hood and other tools from my little cheap welder.

What rods should I start with? Just for practice on angle iron.