Oh I wish I had $350 available right now

[k0ua]

After selling ALL my welding and fabricating stuff last year after getting hurt, I have been in the market for a stick welder for about a month. The broken metal is accumulating

Today I SCORED a almost unused Thunderbolt 225 XL AC/DC for just under $200. Guy was cool, said his dad's business closed and he no longer needed a welder, he only bought it to help him out from time to time.

The potential pitfall is we could not test it, he did not have a single 220 outlet in the place. Given the condition, I am sure it will be fine and for that price, I can afford to fix it if needed.

Nice thing about the Thunderbolt is the continuously variable current control. Very useful if you might put a TIG torch on it.

 

[Freakingstang]

Love my newer AC/DC lincoln stick... it is a newer one (within the last 20 years, but it was free from work). Work gave it to me after we got a mig since no one knows how to used a stick anymore.....

Weld DC all the time for cutting edges and cast. haven't put a fig torch on it yet, but I will as stick welding aluminum is a PITA at best.

 

[ModMech]

After installing a new plug to match my "big power" outlet, I tried it out on some scrap I-beam and it welds GREAT and actually better than the Hobart Champion 10,000 I had.

I can really start burning rods when my new autoshade and gloves get here.

 

[dragoneggs]

Earlier this year a fellow had an older Lincoln Idealarc 250/250 listed for $550. We communicated via email for several weeks with my $250 standing offer supported pretty much by 'woodlandfarms' quote as to why he would have difficulty with his asking price. Long story short, he ended up delivering to my shop for $350 when he was going to be in my area anyways. It would have cost me over $100 in gas if I had picked it up. Here's a pic of it restored. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/welding/447018-oh-i-wish-i-had-image-2396645886-jpg"/> Best part of the transaction was meeting a pretty cool guy. Terry

I'm not much for one word replies but... Beautiful!