Racinbob 11,919 #1 Posted March 9, 2016 I took the 854 I’d been working on back to the owner. During our conversation he mentioned a welder that he wanted someone to haul away as he doesn’t weld so we loaded it up. It’s not pretty but it works. It will be repainted and I’ll need to do something with the cables but haven’t decided what yet. There’s a bunch of rod with it. Only part of it is in the bucket. The rest is in the bed. I had a Lincoln 225 when we lived in Indiana and I welded pretty good for an amateur but I’m certainly not experienced with all these different rods. Here’s what I got in rod: 7014 6011 MG745 Dytron 205 The following Eutectic brand: Xuper Beautyweld Xuper Exotrode Staintrode Most of the containers are nearly full. I know about 7014 and 6011 but that’s about it. I did some research and it seems there’s some for cast iron, stainless steel and specific purposes. Any welders here know about some of these rods? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #2 Posted March 9, 2016 woo hoo! Nice! Sorry, I haven't stick welded since I was 16, and barely knew how even then. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,857 #3 Posted March 9, 2016 Great gift! I have had a Lincoln 225 for 40+ years and love it. I also have a Lincoln Wire-Matic 250 Mig, but am so accustomed to the old buz box and not having to do all the fussy stuff that I just grab the stinger and a few 6011s and get-er done! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #4 Posted March 9, 2016 Nice gift . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #5 Posted March 9, 2016 I think every farmer in a 50 mile radius of me has one of the "buzz boxes" like you have. I also have one from my father-in-law, 2 buddies and I built a log-splitter back in the early 80's and we used one of these that belonged to my 1st F-I-L! They used to sell for about $100 40-45 years ago, but probably $350 now,,,just guessing. Nice machine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted March 9, 2016 Didn't miss it too far! Lincoln Electric Stick Welder AC225 K1170 Regular Price: $297.99 Special Price: $279.99 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,636 #7 Posted March 9, 2016 I've had a Lincoln 225 since 1978 and have welded a lot of stuff with it.Always wanted a dc machine but never could afford one.That is until Everlast Welders came along.The powerarc 200 has a 60 percent duty cycle at 200 amps and a variable amp selecter for $349.00.I think learning to weld on an AC machine is easier when it comes to striking an arc.I have always liked my Lincoln tombstone but for the money new I love this Everlast.Any welder will increase you capabilities and that is a good thing. JAinVA 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,919 #8 Posted March 9, 2016 1 hour ago, KC9KAS said: I think every farmer in a 50 mile radius of me has one of the "buzz boxes" like you have. I also have one from my father-in-law, 2 buddies and I built a log-splitter back in the early 80's and we used one of these that belonged to my 1st F-I-L! They used to sell for about $100 40-45 years ago, but probably $350 now,,,just guessing. Nice machine. Ya can't even but the cables for that now. 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: Great gift! I have had a Lincoln 225 for 40+ years and love it. I also have a Lincoln Wire-Matic 250 Mig, but am so accustomed to the old buz box and not having to do all the fussy stuff that I just grab the stinger and a few 6011s and get-er done! Likewise Richard. All I ever did was stick two chunks of steel together. If I remember right I used low hydrogen rod cuz it was easy to lay a nice bead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #9 Posted March 10, 2016 that's a great home welder,you need to go on you tube and research about the rods,you need to know the numbers,some are good for ac,some dc,some for flat work,some for horizontal and vertical,i do remember the first number is strength,the 7 being stronger,but look around on the tube and theres lots of good info there,i too have that exact welder and got it many,many years ago for free too,ive welded boxes of rod with it and it never fails me,i got a small mig for the light gauge stuff and I'm good to go 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #10 Posted March 10, 2016 Here is a forum that will give you more info than you probably want. http://weldingweb.com/ I always seem to end up here when I have questions and they do a lot of restorations too. Nice score on that welder! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
