For all you crackheads in the audience who want to correct me, the AC-225 was first introduced in 1961, making it 60 years old. Mine is probably in the region of 40-50 years old, it's just pretty difficult to find information about it because of where i live.
I purchased a Lincoln "(Tombstone) in 1971. Used it in shop for several years. It never missed a beat. I've also had several engine drive DC welders. But for as far as in shop jobs the Lincoln AC225 has been as good as they come. It's no longer my "go to" welder, but when I us it, it come alive for me and doesn't stop until I do.
The Tombstone takes 50 amps here in the U.S. You can use it on a 30 amp dryer plug, but it doesn't get very far without tripping the breaker. I use mostly AC welding.
My dad built many a wrecker bed and bbq pit and numerous other repairs and projects as have I with this same 1970’s Lincoln 225 welder. Give me a stick welder over a wire machine anytime, I can do more work with one than any pretty wire machine. Nothing wrong with these machines for general work.
I bought a Century AC 230A for $175. A great machine for beginner and the experienced welder. I had to wire up the breaker box myself, but was not difficult nor was there any problems.
I don’t know where you heard that they don’t sell the AC225 anymore! They are widely available in the states, and Lincoln Electric cranks out thousands of them a year! Most popular welder in history, with several million sold since 1960! They go for $350 - $400 at several of the big box stores and tool companies
Wow! thats awesome! Unfortunately in Australia they cost around $900 each and it requires paying a similar amount for shipping fees. Transformers were common over here about 15 years ago but almost no one sells them new anymore.
I dont know anything about welding but I want to learn and your videos are definitely moving me in that direction. I saw a Lincoln 225 for 250 bucks on offer up. The thing that surprised me was that id have to have an electrician wire up 220 for me in my barn since I only have standard power going to it but I think itd be worth it.
Nah man, i want one it's just the difficulty is that the only real available engine drive welders cost over $10k. Probably the cheapest USED one you could find would be a (lincon) vantage 400 and that would run you 10-15k. Miller welders are hard to find where i live. There are cheaper ones that start at maybe 5 or 6k but they typically are verrrry old and it would be a pretty big gamble purchasing one. The only other option i would have is to get a 200 amp one for around 3k without an electric start and about 4k with one. I really want one though but i think i'll hold off until i can get some more usage out of one. Right now i'm just sucking down fumes all day for the next 4 years and hoping one day i'll get to do some real welding.
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For all you crackheads in the audience who want to correct me, the AC-225 was first introduced in 1961, making it 60 years old. Mine is probably in the region of 40-50 years old, it's just pretty difficult to find information about it because of where i live.
I purchased a Lincoln "(Tombstone) in 1971. Used it in shop for several years. It never missed a beat. I've also had several engine drive DC welders. But for as far as in shop jobs the Lincoln AC225 has been as good as they come. It's no longer my "go to" welder, but when I us it, it come alive for me and doesn't stop until I do.
The Tombstone takes 50 amps here in the U.S. You can use it on a 30 amp dryer plug, but it doesn't get very far without tripping the breaker. I use mostly AC welding.
The world needs a lot more brilliant young men like this.
My dad built many a wrecker bed and bbq pit and numerous other repairs and projects as have I with this same 1970’s Lincoln 225 welder. Give me a stick welder over a wire machine anytime, I can do more work with one than any pretty wire machine. Nothing wrong with these machines for general work.
I bought a Century AC 230A for $175. A great machine for beginner and the experienced welder. I had to wire up the breaker box myself, but was not difficult nor was there any problems.
I don’t know where you heard that they don’t sell the AC225 anymore! They are widely available in the states, and Lincoln Electric cranks out thousands of them a year! Most popular welder in history, with several million sold since 1960! They go for $350 - $400 at several of the big box stores and tool companies
Wow! thats awesome! Unfortunately in Australia they cost around $900 each and it requires paying a similar amount for shipping fees. Transformers were common over here about 15 years ago but almost no one sells them new anymore.
@@MiklthePikl sad to hear price
Hello from south Texas
I dont know anything about welding but I want to learn and your videos are definitely moving me in that direction. I saw a Lincoln 225 for 250 bucks on offer up. The thing that surprised me was that id have to have an electrician wire up 220 for me in my barn since I only have standard power going to it but I think itd be worth it.
Thank you brother, yes getting 220 volts installed is a pain but machines that can run on it are far cheaper and more powerful, i wouldn't hesitate.
You may compare the duty cycle on inverter vs transformer.
Another great video thanks
Thanks brother
Keep up the work.
My Home Depot still sells the ac225
Home depot online lists them as closeout.
The AC DC is $800.
Great video! I recently got an old Lincoln AC 180s that works great. Very hard to find info on date of manufacturing with regards to Lincoln welders.
They still make these things here in the US
Very good welder,btw do you have an engine drive welder?ive got a Miller big 20 on my truck used to run a sa-200
Nah man, i want one it's just the difficulty is that the only real available engine drive welders cost over $10k. Probably the cheapest USED one you could find would be a (lincon) vantage 400 and that would run you 10-15k. Miller welders are hard to find where i live. There are cheaper ones that start at maybe 5 or 6k but they typically are verrrry old and it would be a pretty big gamble purchasing one. The only other option i would have is to get a 200 amp one for around 3k without an electric start and about 4k with one. I really want one though but i think i'll hold off until i can get some more usage out of one. Right now i'm just sucking down fumes all day for the next 4 years and hoping one day i'll get to do some real welding.
@@MiklthePikl do they even have sa200s in Australia
@@flippknight3298 I don't think so
@@MiklthePikl do you know what it is?
@@MiklthePikl that’s too bad,they were the standard in pipeline for going on 60 years
I was confused when what you were you talking about then you said in the us because i see them all the time at home depot.
I have an AC 225 machine, is an excelent welding machine.
Your vids are great 👍
Just bought a used but may as well be new one for 200 bucks !!
it will outlast any inverter machine. my buzzbox went underwater and still works fine
Good information
Transformers over inverters any day of the week. I prefer connecting a transformer welder directly to a diesel engine.
Good job!
Nice shop
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Glad you liked it bro XD
Best welder ever
AC welders are cool but that's about it.