Old Welder

[metalmeltr]

Airco 180amp AC

[Guest]

Yup, that's what it is...looks like it is well cared for, too.

[metalmeltr]

It was my grandpa's then it sat for years in his garage. Then he gave it to my dad. It is now in storage. It has only burnt 1/2lb. of rod since we have had it.

[Zrexxer]

It has only burnt 1/2lb. of rod since we have had it.

Sounds like it's time to rectify that situation.

[cope]

Sounds like it's time to rectify that situation.

I don't think that one has a rectifier, it's an AC only.

It is a nice clean machine, made by Miller IIRC.

[Hotfoot]

Oh...I saw that heading, and thought it was a message for me...

[usmcpop]

Oh...I saw that heading, and thought it was a message for me...

Fart starts with an "F".

[metalmeltr]

Anyone have any idea on the value of this? Ground and work leads are complete and in good condition considering age.

[usmcpop]

Unfortunately the leads and the copper in it are probably worth more than the welder. Maybe $100. Location is everything.

[4sfed]

My grandfather had one like it . . . first welder I ever used. I have no idea where it is now.

[metalmeltr]

In that case it may just stick around a little bit longer

[Stick-man]

It is now in storage. It has only burnt 1/2lb. of rod since we have had it.

Take it out and use it. Don't worry, you won't wear it out!

[metalmeltr]

We really have no use for it. We have a MIG welder and every bit of welding that we normally do is automotive, primarily sheet metal. A machine such as this is little more than a paper weight to us. In fact I feel that with the MIG technology that arc welding is an archaic outdated process.

[Stick-man]

In fact I feel that with the MIG technology that arc welding is an archaic outdated process.

Maybe for the automotive industry. But try migging outdoors with a breeze. I've done it, but you always seem to get a gust of wind right after you pull the trigger.

And fluxcore works, but do you really want to hook up the feeder for a small project. To me, it's easier to just pull the leads and use a stick. Stick welding will not be archaic or outdated, not in my lifetime.

[Sberry]

While it is true that stick may not be out dated its often of no real need for most common garages with a mig. The fact that they are in auto related work even makes it more so. Unless there is some special need those machines collect dust. Even I would rarely use it and I got more bigger broke shate than most people. If I had any kind of real need would likely want a DC one anyway. I use a little stick mostly when its convenient or out the door but could easily get by with a feeder if its what I had.