Is $100 a good deal for Lincoln AC/DC 225/125?

[MossflowerWoods]

From CL...

"Lincoln AC/DC Arc Welder Model AC/DC 225/125 . This welder is used,in good condition and 25 lbs of 7018 rod included."

Not sure it is still available...

Also, there is this one for $300 "Lincoln stick welder, idealarc 250, dc-, dc+, & ac polarity. Some extras to go with the welder..."

I have NO EXPERIENCE welding, looking to get started, looking for deals...

Thanks in advance,
David

 

[tractorworks]

Yes on the first one, not famailiar with the second one.

 

[Fixemall]

Careful, welders are like tractors...before you know it you have several.
Both sound like a good deal but I would test the waters with a lower cash offer.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

Yes on the first one, not famailiar with the second one.

Thanks!

Is the 1st one a light, medium, or heavy duty? Will it be enough for a guy who will be doing basic maint and only VERY simple fabrication?

Here is a pic of the 2nd one... Just in case that helps... Personally it would have to be AMAZINLY better to justify three times the price...

Thanks again,
David

 

[MossflowerWoods]

First one is sold already.

Not as interested in the second due to cost.

David

 

[jonyyuma]

BTW,second one is commercial type, has a lot longer duty cycle and a lot more power..

 

[dntfxr]

I think the old ideaarcs are really good welders.

 

[JB4310]

Thanks!

Is the 1st one a light, medium, or heavy duty? Will it be enough for a guy who will be doing basic maint and only VERY simple fabrication?

Here is a pic of the 2nd one... Just in case that helps... Personally it would have to be AMAZINLY better to justify three times the price...

Thanks again,
David

I'm not sure, but going by the info you gave if the first one was only 125 amp on the DC side then that's not big enough for general maintenance and fabrication.
And if the second one was 250 amp on DC then that's more than what you need and is worth that much more, even though it does look pretty ancient

This is what you need right here and the price is very good as well.

MILLER THUNDERBOLT AC/DC STICK ARC WELDER | Brighton | eBay Classifieds (Kijiji) | 13710799


If you can find one of these, you would be all set.
I'm kinda partial, I have the same welder, I bought used for a very good deal too.

JB

 

[deereman75]

the second one is my all time favourite stick welder. Those lincoln idealarc 250s are bullet proof, and will last forever. The diference between the two machines is the first one is a 20% duty cycle, and the second one is a 60% duty cycle (I think), also, the second one has 2x the dc amperage. That is a very good deal for an idealarc, and it is an old one as well (that is very good). If the second one is still on there, buy it now, it is well worth it. (you will need a 100 amp breaker though, for max output)

 

[MossflowerWoods]

the second one is my all time favourite stick welder. Those lincoln idealarc 250s are bullet proof, and will last forever. The diference between the two machines is the first one is a 20% duty cycle, and the second one is a 60% duty cycle (I think), also, the second one has 2x the dc amperage. That is a very good deal for an idealarc, and it is an old one as well (that is very good). If the second one is still on there, buy it now, it is well worth it. (you will need a 100 amp breaker though, for max output)

Will it run on a lower amp circuit? I do not think my house will support a 100 amp circuit.

I have two 40's tied together for the dryer, and that is all. I have 2 30's for the stove and I am considering changing to a propane stove and freeing that up for the welder...

I do not know how to increase the pull into the house...

David