Those are Lincoln MG (motor generator) welders. Also known as “sausages” due to their distinctive shape. Truly the W123 of the welding industry - the cockroach of welders - give it power to spin and it will weld.
I repaired and rebuilt (a very loose term, as the only thing on these to “rebuild" are brushes and possibly the field rheostat) these for a part time job in tech school. Virtually indestructible. Dan > On Nov 22, 2016, at 1:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > <[email protected]> wrote: > > You sayin' my (ubiquitous) Lincoln 225 A buzz box is not heirloom quality!? > </tongue in cheek> > > The nicest arc I ever worked with was from a huge old 3 phase motor generator > that Ag Mech had for their welding classes. That made a beauteous DC arc. > (6010 forever!) I think they were WWII vintage. > Instructor was a WWII Marine DI retread who always reminded me of Sgt. Carter > on TV. 99% of the students hated him and didn't learn much. I respected the > guy and learned a LOT. I ended the quarter submitting a project to Lincoln > and won a Arc Welding Award from them. > > I saw him maybe 20 years later at Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, and he > seemed shocked that I remembered him. To Andy Anderson, Slainte´, Prost, or > whatever trips your trigger. > >> G Mann via Mercedes <mailto:[email protected]> >> November 22, 2016 at 11:28 AM >> It's the quality of welder that will ensure your great grandchildren will >> have a welder that works.. >> >> I have one that was my dads from a little later of that era.. still works >> like is was designed to .. In fact.. out welds all the newer welders I own >> or have used.. the arc stability is much better, and duty cycle capacity >> far better.. All it needs is electricity and it's ready to work... >> >> Looks like it's been well cared for, from the pictures.. >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
