My grandfather give me an old tombstone. As soon as I see day light Im gonna pull it out of my shed, dust it off and get it running. Love the upgrades. Thanks for posting these videos for all of us.
Thank you very much. Glad to know some of my rants, sorry, videos, help others projects a little easier. Kevin was at the rand and shot another batch for the summer. Take care and thanks for watching. A
I have two of those welders, one I found at a garage sale for $15,00. the other was sitting on the side of the road with a free sign on it. Both needed new power cables and welding leads. The work great and last for ever.
My brother has the same welder. They are great built very strong and rugged. Wow you take great care of your stuff and it looks like new. Great job Thank Will
I’m 64 years old and my Dad bought one of these when I was 10 years old and the welder is still at his house and it still works and has got a lot of hours on it-especially when I was a kid 😂👍
Funny that something so useful gets passed down the family more than anything else. This will go to my grandson someday and I know it will last a long time with good care. A
Gee, I think I got mine in the early 90's and still works good. I put mine on little 4 wheeled dolly but I like yours better. I paid $199. for it from home depot, now it's $799. Great videos Alec.
I have my Grandpa's Lincoln 225 he bought brand new from Montgomery Wards in 1966. I also have the original receipt and 1 year warranty card for it too.
These are an example of something built well that really lasts. My upgrades were to make it easier for this old guy to use and look even better. I'm sure someday my grandson Henry will be using it. A
I really appreciate the video. Don't take this offensively, but you old-school guys are the gems who can pass off priceless wisdom to young folk. I just got a 1973 one just like yours that my dad and uncle paid halves for back in the day. My uncle (85 years old) said that last time he used it was 10 years ago and he doesn't want it back. Just like you said, it is a heavy puppy. I look forward to refurbishing the family tool so that my sons (my father's grandsons) can start welding. How much money do you think you put back into upgrading? I wonder the if would just be cheaper to buy a new one. Thoughts?
Appreciate your feedback and am glad to share my experiences with others. Don't recall how much the upgrades were but much less compared to a new one which will weld exactly the same as your uncles. Make my upgrades, some paint, a tow handle and you're better than new. Lots more ideas to help make you the smartest guy around. Take care and thanks for watching. A
Beautiful example of something that was made in the USA, very rugged and will last a lifetime so long as you stay within the duty cycle, fortunately is difficult to exeed on a stick welder since with even a 20 to 30% at the max output, the fact that an electrode is consumed in less than one minute, then allowing the weld to cool before chipping off the flux and wire brushing the area, repositioning to get as comfortable as possible, etc, during which time the machine is cooling down before welding is resumed. My great uncle Charles, still has his IdealArc 250 AC/DC welder he brought in 1964 when he had his excavating business and burned lots of 1/4 inch rod when repairing the plow on his excavator, although it's currently collecting dust since Charles is 91 yrs old and his eyesight isn't what it used to be lol.
These are excellent tools and almost family heirlooms! I'm passing mine to my son and probably his son some day. Still use it and actually have a new video coming about taking this to remote work sites. A
The Lincoln AC 225 (including yours) NEVER EVER was made with copper wire windings in the transformer. Never. In fact, Lincoln even has a history of that welder on their website and they specifically state that that model always came with aluminum windings. The ones made today are still made with aluminum wire. The one in the video is NOT the original “Tombstone” welder either. The round-top welders had that’s glorious nickname and produced more current output. The copper wire welders by Lincoln were the round-top “Tombstones” which haven’t been made for a long time now and also produced 250 Amps whereas this one in the video either produced 200 AC amps or 225 AC amps, depending on the model. Today they come in either 225 AC or 225 AC / 125 DC.
@@AlecPeirceAtTheRanch You bet. It’s an honest mistake. I always thought they used to be copper, until I got a tour at one of Lincoln Electric’s facilities in Santa Fe Springs, Ca. They lay out the entire history of their machines there.
Thank You Colt10. I just went through mine from early 70's and know it's NOT copper wound. I was hoping but just not so. I have my Dad's late 70's 225 and his 225 A/C-D/C and just went through my F.I.L.'s 225 which runs and looks like new again. The wheel kit he brags on is just good designing from Lincoln which they used same wheels and 1/2" smooth axle shaft with cotter keys and a short 2x2 mounted in place of shipping board to leveled it off. Detachable cables? Nice I suppose but still must coil cable and store them someplace. Heavy? Yes, weighs about 90 lbs. and always has. The 2 loops up top are handles for moving welder around with or without wheels but what he made is much nicer and would be better yet with brackets to wrap leads around. Great, super reliable, tough welders for sure.
My grandfather give me an old tombstone. As soon as I see day light Im gonna pull it out of my shed, dust it off and get it running. Love the upgrades. Thanks for posting these videos for all of us.
Sounds great! Fix it up and it will last for generations.
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I too am well age seasoned and learned a lot of the skills you have and share with us. I really enjoy and appreciate your videos...thanks
Thank you very much. Glad to know some of my rants, sorry, videos, help others projects a little easier. Kevin was at the rand and shot another batch for the summer. Take care and thanks for watching.
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I ordered the ac/dc model of this yesterday. I like your handle and am going to add that, and the quick connects to mine. Thanks for the great video.
Glad it was helpful! Take care if it and your grand kids will be using it.
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I hear you can get an adapter to run it as TIG without modifying the welder.
I have two of those welders, one I found at a garage sale for $15,00. the other was sitting on the side of the road with a free sign on it. Both needed new power cables and welding leads. The work great and last for ever.
I believe these arc welders may outlive all humans. Mine is fantastic and looks new again.
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Great video. I bought mine in 1973 ! I still use it all the time. This is going to be my next project. Thanks for your information
Glad it was helpful!
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My brother has the same welder. They are great built very strong and rugged. Wow you take great care of your stuff and it looks like new. Great job
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Thanks 👍 I'm planning to pass on all my tools to my son and grandson so they can fix or make anything they need.
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Those quick connects are very nice. Thank you for making this video. Great tips.
It makes it much easier to transport and store without bending the connectors back (did it once). Glad you like it and keep on welding.
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Those are some very good improvements. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like them! Love welding.
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I’m 64 years old and my Dad bought one of these when I was 10 years old and the welder is still at his house and it still works and has got a lot of hours on it-especially when I was a kid 😂👍
Funny that something so useful gets passed down the family more than anything else. This will go to my grandson someday and I know it will last a long time with good care.
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@@AlecPeirceAtTheRanch Yes my Nephew is using it now since I am semi retired 👍
Gee, I think I got mine in the early 90's and still works good. I put mine on little 4 wheeled dolly but I like yours better. I paid $199. for it from home depot, now it's $799. Great videos Alec.
In the welding world, these are the gold standard for staying power. I bet my grandson will be welding with this in 20 years. Thanks for watching.
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some fantastic idears, you can tell you have a passion for good tools.
I try to solve problems to my work is easier (or lazy).
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I have an ancient Chemtron 225 arc welder I bought used 30 years ago. Still use it every week. Those old Lincolns are bullet proof....
Agree fully. This unit will become a family heirloom for many decades to come.
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Thanks Alec! Looks great!
Glad you like it!
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I have my Grandpa's Lincoln 225 he bought brand new from Montgomery Wards in 1966. I also have the original receipt and 1 year warranty card for it too.
These are an example of something built well that really lasts. My upgrades were to make it easier for this old guy to use and look even better. I'm sure someday my grandson Henry will be using it.
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Great Video Alec Real Nice welder it look's Brand new ..
Not bad looking for almost 50 years old. Better looking than I am.
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Great video, built a lot of equip. With that same machine
It would be neat to have a meter showing the hours used. Well maybe not as my wife would know how much time I spend welding than being with her.
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I really appreciate the video. Don't take this offensively, but you old-school guys are the gems who can pass off priceless wisdom to young folk. I just got a 1973 one just like yours that my dad and uncle paid halves for back in the day. My uncle (85 years old) said that last time he used it was 10 years ago and he doesn't want it back. Just like you said, it is a heavy puppy. I look forward to refurbishing the family tool so that my sons (my father's grandsons) can start welding. How much money do you think you put back into upgrading? I wonder the if would just be cheaper to buy a new one. Thoughts?
Appreciate your feedback and am glad to share my experiences with others. Don't recall how much the upgrades were but much less compared to a new one which will weld exactly the same as your uncles. Make my upgrades, some paint, a tow handle and you're better than new. Lots more ideas to help make you the smartest guy around. Take care and thanks for watching.
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There is no need to buy a new one as what you have will do all you need and will probably outlive your needs. They last forever.
Beautiful example of something that was made in the USA, very rugged and will last a lifetime so long as you stay within the duty cycle, fortunately is difficult to exeed on a stick welder since with even a 20 to 30% at the max output, the fact that an electrode is consumed in less than one minute, then allowing the weld to cool before chipping off the flux and wire brushing the area, repositioning to get as comfortable as possible, etc, during which time the machine is cooling down before welding is resumed.
My great uncle Charles, still has his IdealArc 250 AC/DC welder he brought in 1964 when he had his excavating business and burned lots of 1/4 inch rod when repairing the plow on his excavator, although it's currently collecting dust since Charles is 91 yrs old and his eyesight isn't what it used to be lol.
These are excellent tools and almost family heirlooms! I'm passing mine to my son and probably his son some day. Still use it and actually have a new video coming about taking this to remote work sites.
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I got one of those old Lincolns, dang good welder
Yes they are. With these improvements, good for another 40 years.
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I have a Century welder ac 225/100dc made by Lincoln, love it still have the carbord box it came in use it a dust cover for the welder.
Very cool and still have the box too. I never thought it would last this long but my grandson will be getting this in perfect working order.
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Amazon sells a full wave bridge rectifier for less than 20 bucks. Mount it inside and add 2 more receptacles. Best of both worlds.
Thanks for the tip!
Added a DC rectifier and DINSE connectors to mine similar to your conversion, converting my welder to AC/DC.
It’s a fantastic tool. Love welding for ranch projects.
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Hi Alec, 1:16 common misconception... The transformers have aluminium windings not copper.
Thanks for letting me know and sharing.
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AC 225 welders never had copper transformer windings. They are shellac coated aluminum.
Thanks for the feedback.
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How do I begin welding. I don't see anything to press?
Watch this good starter video to see how welders like this Arc welder works. ruclips.net/video/OWThL97tq3k/видео.html
The price on these have skyrocketed.
They were hovering for on both sides of 200 dollars for decades.
Now they are absurd for what they are.
No idea what a new similar unit costs because I keep upgrading this battleship of an arc welder.
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I think they're about $430 at Home Dep.
I just bought one looks old going to make it look like yours
Treat it right and these will last almost forever. A great investment if welding a lot.
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The current model uses an aluminum transformer. Copper is better obviously, but I'm not sure aluminum is a problem.
Should work fine. Don't think after all these years they would destroy
an excellent reputation by skipping testing.
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@@AlecPeirceAtTheRanch Agreed.
The Lincoln AC 225 (including yours) NEVER EVER was made with copper wire windings in the transformer. Never. In fact, Lincoln even has a history of that welder on their website and they specifically state that that model always came with aluminum windings. The ones made today are still made with aluminum wire. The one in the video is NOT the original “Tombstone” welder either. The round-top welders had that’s glorious nickname and produced more current output.
The copper wire welders by Lincoln were the round-top “Tombstones” which haven’t been made for a long time now and also produced 250 Amps whereas this one in the video either produced 200 AC amps or 225 AC amps, depending on the model. Today they come in either 225 AC or 225 AC / 125 DC.
Did I mention copper windings? Been 20 years since I last found the owners manual so will use your information going forward. Thanks for the update.
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@@AlecPeirceAtTheRanch You bet. It’s an honest mistake. I always thought they used to be copper, until I got a tour at one of Lincoln Electric’s facilities in Santa Fe Springs, Ca. They lay out the entire history of their machines there.
Thank You Colt10. I just went through mine from early 70's and know it's NOT copper wound. I was hoping but just not so. I have my Dad's late 70's 225 and his 225 A/C-D/C and just went through my F.I.L.'s 225 which runs and looks like new again. The wheel kit he brags on is just good designing from Lincoln which they used same wheels and 1/2" smooth axle shaft with cotter keys and a short 2x2 mounted in place of shipping board to leveled it off. Detachable cables? Nice I suppose but still must coil cable and store them someplace. Heavy? Yes, weighs about 90 lbs. and always has. The 2 loops up top are handles for moving welder around with or without wheels but what he made is much nicer and would be better yet with brackets to wrap leads around. Great, super reliable, tough welders for sure.
The angles were made to hang on a wall.
Might be but mine is so heavy, its wheels on the floor for me.
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the windings on all ac 225 lincolns are aluminum not copper. so now you know
Thanks for the clarification.
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Boy, you didn't do many improvements for all that talking.
Compared to a new model, that's a lot of changes to make it really handy and portable.
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just adding the dense connectors was a big improvement.
Surprised you didn't turn it into an ac/dc machine.I saw other videos where they did it cheap.
Keeping it working just like it was made. No problems with this at all.
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