Lincoln 180 Idealarc welder

8850dave · Jul 30, 2016

I picked up an old 1958 version of this Lincoln welder in working condition are any of you guys familiar with these welders ?

Paul from MI · Jul 30, 2016

I learned to weld on one 50 years ago. It was a better welder than I was. A good old AC machine, reliable and rugged.

UncleTom · Jul 30, 2016

I have one i bought at auction from a high school for $50. Like new. Have owned it for 30 years. Inside the date says 1955. It is a good welder for sure. I see some manufacturing companies still use one.

Blackhole49 · Jul 30, 2016

Not a Lincoln, but I still use this beast and it is way older than 1958.

Mike(NEOhio) · Jul 30, 2016

I started working at Lincoln in '73 and retired in '14. Those are probably much better than the 225s, back when the transformers were wound with copper. If it's AC stick with 6013 rod and normal positioning.

Lincoln 180 Idealarc welder

8850dave

Member

Paul from MI

Well-known Member

UncleTom

Well-known Member

Blackhole49

Well-known Member

Mike(NEOhio)

Well-known Member

Similar threads