Hey, Highbeam...it works!!!

sandman2234 · Sep 8, 2006

So I guess I can run my Tombstone on the lawn mower generator I recently bought!
My lawnmower powers a 10k surge, 7200 continous generator, which should be enough for portable welding.
David from jax

tanglefoot · Sep 8, 2006

David,
Yes, I would think so.
Butch

rdln · Sep 8, 2006

After replying to the previous related post and linking the lincoln website faq page about this. I tried my ac/dc lincoln buzzbox again with my 10hp 5500 watt continuous generator and made sure I tried both ac and dc current settings and still cant start an arc. As the FAQ page mentioned The electrode sticks alot. Are any of you successful at this using an ac/dc unit?

Highbeam · Sep 8, 2006

Careful RDLN, your about to hit 1000 on your post count, Yipee!

I have not tried an AC/DC unit. I would gladly trade you for my AC only unit though so that you can weld off of your generator.

sandman2234 · Sep 9, 2006

Highbeam,
Are you also willing to pay shipping on both of those units, also?
Getting one to him would be one thing, getting another back would have to start getting expensive! Those things are not light in any form or fashion.
David from jax

RDLN, congradulations on the 1K post.
David

Captinjack · Sep 12, 2006

RDLN

Make sure that you have fresh rods of the correct size and that all your connections are tight.

Highbeam · Sep 12, 2006

sandman2234 said:
Highbeam,
Are you also willing to pay shipping on both of those units, also?
Getting one to him would be one thing, getting another back would have to start getting expensive! Those things are not light in any form or fashion.

Good point. Shipping might be pricey and my really old tombstone might be of the rumored more substantial construction than the newer ones. DC would be so nice though.

Defective · Sep 12, 2006

Highbeam said:
DC would be so nice though.

Highbeam,

You may like this link...
Google Groups: rec.crafts.metalworking

rdln · Sep 12, 2006

bought new about '95 from quality farm and fleet, rods work great powered on the "grid". Oh well.

5030tinkerer · Sep 13, 2006

Captinjack said:
I've never welded higher than 125 amps on my tombstone and the current draw at that level is mucho below the draw at the full rated 225 amps AC.

I plan on using a 5500 W generator with mine, but haven't had the strength to move the heavy bugger yet. I tried to by a bargain HF unit that they gave me a rain check on, however, they discontinued stocking the welder and my rain check is worthless. They advertised a 80A/160 amp inverter welder for $80 that I was going to use at camp, but struck out. Still looking.

I picked up the 5700W HF cheapee (US General Thunderbolt, item 3708) and made a cord for my Hobart 175 welder - it works great! I really, really wish that the generator had an auto-idle function, though.