Recent content by stihlman

They are very simple welders. We have never found one that we couldn't fix. Basically we clean then, check and clean all connections and powder coat the sheet metal. We even have some custom diamond tread hoods we put on some. Like this:

Here's a Dialarc set for 230 volt

I would watch Craigslist and classifieds for a used Lincoln Idealarc 250 or Miller Dialarc 250. The AC/DC versions can be picked up from $300-$600 in good shape. They are bulletproof machines that will last a lifetime. Take them home, remove the covers and blow them out with compressed air and...

Hi and Welcome. I purchased a new RTV500 last summer. I installed a Superwinch Terra 4500lb winch with steel cable. It was a big job that took me a full day. If you don't have a big variety of tools and wiring/fabrication experience you might want to hire it done. I just did my 50 hour service...

I am a hobby welder that stumbled onto a barn find 1966 Redface SA200 last summer. Mechanically it was great, basically just cleaned the fuel system and it ran and welded fine. Then the long cosmetic restoration started. The SA200 machines are true classics, they can make hobby welders like me...

I fabricated a frame for the welder to set on that allows me to lift it in and out of my truck with pallet forks on my Kubota tractor. So far it all works sweet. Here are some pictures:

I tried my hand at a welder restoration this summer. I had a chance to buy a 1966 Lincoln SA200 straight out of a farmer's barn where it had been sitting for years. Fortunately it had no major mechanical or electrical problems, just lots of cosmetics to deal with. Here are some before/after pictures

I have had my 72" King Kutter tiller for about 5 years and really like the job it does with my L3830 Kubota. The only issue is the tine shaft seal on the gearbox side have leaked since it was new. My TSC store that sold me the tiller gave me the replacement seals for free and I continued to use...

The indicator light in the hazard flasher switch on my 3830 doesn't light when the flashers are on. Is there a replaceable bulb or does the switch need to be changed? I think this is the only failure in 6 years of service. I knew I should have bought a Deere! Just kidding! Thanks in...