Yep, a 1500 lb sausage. and, yes, replace the brushes and they will run
another 40 years. I was sad when I saw Ag Mech was getting rid of
them. I guess the powers that be said they needed "up to date"
equipment. Same thing happened in the Industrial Technology metals
lab. It had a dozen Clausing Lathes that were great, but no metric
thread cutting. Someone made the decision that the lab needed "up to
date" lathes. So they got rid of the good Clausings, and put in indian
crap that was a bigger footprint, so they lost 4 lathes, and the indian
crap was continually broken down. Most of the time there were only 4 or
5 that were working, and they had a guy working on them maybe 6-8 hours
a week.
Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mailto:[email protected]>
November 22, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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
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Curley McLain <mailto:[email protected]>
November 22, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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..
On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 5:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <mailto:[email protected]>
November 22, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Its a conversation peace.
--FT
Curley McLain <mailto:[email protected]>
November 21, 2016 at 11:04 PM
Comes with plenty of Witches and LEEDS!
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