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> OT:New to me ARC welder, Need some advice/help
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post Aug 25 2007, 05:25 PM
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Ok, I got this welder today from my landlord, it used to belong to my grandpa and my landlord doesn't weld. I needed an Arc welder so it is now mine. This thing is probably from the turn of the century if I know grandpa. I figure I will clean it up a little and use it. The problem I have is it is 220 which is not really a problem as my compressor is also 220.

The plug on it is different however and won't plug in, so my question is what or how do I resolve this little predicament? Any suggestions are welcome.



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post Aug 25 2007, 06:07 PM
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Put a new plug on it that matches the configuration of the outlet.
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post Aug 25 2007, 06:14 PM
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post Aug 25 2007, 06:37 PM
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Scott, call me.... Thats why the State of Kalipornia gave me an electrical contractors license. I can help you blow those breakers faster than a rabbit screws a turkey.... (ummmmmm... Huh...?????)

I am down the street at the coffee house.....

The male plug and the female receptacle have differant amp ratings.

For instance: Thats what keeps ya from plugging a 40 amp draw piece of equipment into a 30 amp circuit. And heating up the wires and popping a breaker.... There is a reason to the madness........

It's all about wire gauge and amperage.

Cause I am from the guberment.. And I am here to help... (right)

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post Aug 25 2007, 06:40 PM
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Dude... You already have a MIG. What ya gunna use that thing for...?????

You have some thick stuff you need welded? The last 3 of those U had I gave away... Dam... I shoulda pulled the copper out of em first.

YEA... To the recyclers we go...!!!!!!!

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post Aug 25 2007, 07:02 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That welder will draw some serious amps so you need it wired with some good heavy wire and heavy plug. This machine is great for heavy stuff but is also GREAT for a scratch start air cooled tig set up which you can get for about $200. Then, there is no limit to your madness! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Aug 25 2007, 07:16 PM
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Problem solved... the neighbor has a gas powered stick welder.
Scott is gunna borrow it. That saves from buying 30 feet of 8 gauge. A 50 amp breaker, a 50 amp receptacle, and keeps me from getting my hands dirty....!!!!!

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post Aug 25 2007, 07:50 PM
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Gonna weld some flairs on with that thing? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Aug 25 2007, 07:55 PM
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Perfect holes for bondo to adhere to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Aug 25 2007, 10:09 PM
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No welding on the car, I needed to do some welding on the rotisserie. This gas powered one is really loud so I will have to wait till tomorrow to do any more. Looks like I may be working tomorrow so it may have to wait till Monday. Either way, I will have my car able to rotate by next weekend. Then I can make some really good progress.
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Thanks Clayton, I will get with you when I get all the stuff to wire that thing up in the garage.

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I'm am here to wire up anything you need...

Will cost ya 2 reach arounds and a BBQ......

Ok.. Forget the reach arounds.... But the BBQ sounds right.
And no that doesn't mean frozen BBQ chicken TV dinners again..... WTF???

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post Aug 25 2007, 11:27 PM
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you charged me 3 reach arounds!

sounds like i got screwed..... (or you did?)

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Geezzz dude..... You don't have to get jealous in a public venue...

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post Aug 26 2007, 12:02 AM
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cha.... like... hope scott has chapstick and kneepads....
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Uhhh... Crap.. I have to call him and check on that... Tanks for the reminder...

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post Aug 26 2007, 07:42 AM
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QUOTE(skline @ Aug 25 2007, 04:25 PM) *

Ok, I got this welder today from my landlord, it used to belong to my grandpa and my landlord doesn't weld. I needed an Arc welder so it is now mine. This thing is probably from the turn of the century if I know grandpa. I figure I will clean it up a little and use it. The problem I have is it is 220 which is not really a problem as my compressor is also 220.

The plug on it is different however and won't plug in, so my question is what or how do I resolve this little predicament? Any suggestions are welcome.


Its a good old buzz box. Worth keeping for 1/8" mild and above.
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post Aug 26 2007, 12:35 PM
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This thing is probably from the turn of the century if I know grandpa.

So its 7 years old. Must have been a hard 7 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Aug 26 2007, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Aug 26 2007, 06:42 AM) *

QUOTE(skline @ Aug 25 2007, 04:25 PM) *

This thing is probably from the turn of the century if I know grandpa.


Its a good old buzz box. Worth keeping for 1/8" mild and above.


Lincoln has been making this buzz box for a lot of years, and I think it remains unchanged today. I bought that same welder about 25 years ago. Yup, good old buzz box.

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post Aug 27 2007, 10:59 AM
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Hope the holes on the plates match up before ya start burnin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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