Good homeowner welder?

[rcowan]

I hate to seem like a dummy but it's driving me nuts.

When you guys are talking about "Tombstone" are you talking about the AC/DC 225 that looks like a Tombstone?

RC

 

[deereman75]

I hate to seem like a dummy but it's driving me nuts.

When you guys are talking about "Tombstone" are you talking about the AC/DC 225 that looks like a Tombstone?

RC

Yep. Ac tombstone is the lincoln AC 225. The AC/DC tombstone is the lincoln AC/DC 225/125.

 

[Soundguy]

all my info just came from looking at one that looked identical to the northern one for a few mins at a tool store. This one was a unison brand, made in china. I bet it is the same one just in black.

I got a northen tool in the next town up.

I work near the interstate and store is by interstate 3 exits up... I may run down at lunch one day this week and grab pictures and take a caliper with me and measure cable diameter, and whatnot for comparison. ( note: I don't doubt for a minute, anything you posted. It really does sound like a lower than bargain basement unit if that bad.. etc.. )

soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

Yep. Ac tombstone is the lincoln AC 225. The AC/DC tombstone is the lincoln AC/DC 225/125.

didn't they also make a ac 225/dc 160? or am I not remembering correctly?

I know the dc enabled version of my hobart can be had as ac235/dc 180 I think.. ( or was THAT one the 160??? )

soundguy

 

[deereman75]

didn't they also make a ac 225/dc 160? or am I not remembering correctly?

I know the dc enabled version of my hobart can be had as ac235/dc 180 I think.. ( or was THAT one the 160??? )

soundguy

I think the hobarts are 160 dc. I recall hearing something about a higher amperage tombstone, but I am not sure. I think it was 150a DC or something like that.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

The Everlast 160 is probably the most powerful dual-voltage you can get.

That or the Longevity or Everlast 140 seem like the ticket for your situation. Plug it into a normal outlet for most tasks and get a 10gauge cord to run to the dryer outlet for the big stuff.

 

[Green4310TLB]

I have a lincoln 110V gasless MIG unit I like really well, great with small material sizes and sheet metal welding. However... be sure you run a heavy (10 ga) enough wire to the welder outlet and circuit breaker - 20 amp. But do your own research, I am not a professional electrician. Same would be true of a larger welder 220V, get a really heavy wire - better then dryer wire size.
(Not sure of the rated amps size) and the check the welder cord before you get the outlet, they may not be the same.

Just a reminder, you get what you pay for (name brand welder ).

 

[Soundguy]

I think the hobarts are 160 dc. I recall hearing something about a higher amperage tombstone, but I am not sure. I think it was 150a DC or something like that.

i'll have to see what we have at work.. I know we have an ac / dc tombstone.. I've used it before..

 

[Coyote machine]

Try this site: www.freeweldingforum.com I found it on the Longevity welder site...don't know anything about it, or welders- just reading this thread 'cause I too may be in the market for a welder suited to my personal farm needs, cutting and patching etc.

 

[k0ua]

The Everlast 160 is probably the most powerful dual-voltage you can get.

That or the Longevity or Everlast 140 seem like the ticket for your situation. Plug it into a normal outlet for most tasks and get a 10gauge cord to run to the dryer outlet for the big stuff.

+1 on this advice. I have a tombstone I would love to sell you but If I were you I would look at the newer Inverter DC welders.. Lots more potential, and you can put them in a drawer. I have an Everlast PA160, and it is a very good machine. New models come out all the time.. check around.

James K0UA