Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

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Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by ivaldes1 » Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:58 pm

Hey, I found a lincwelder ac-225-s on the curb. See the picture for the stick holder that is missing the top part. Can the top part be purchased or do I have to replace the whole stick holder handle?
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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by Dallas Landers » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:52 pm

Should be able to purchase entire stick holder at your local farm store pretty cheap. Good score.

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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by ivaldes1 » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:10 pm

Are these standard? I've never owned a stick welder before. Also the clamp is missing is that generic as well?


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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by yukonjack » Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:47 pm

ivaldes1 wrote:
Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:58 pm
Hey, I found a lincwelder ac-225-s on the curb. See the picture for the stick holder that is missing the top part...
Are you sure this is part of a stick holder? It looks like the male half of a cable connector, used for coupling additional lengths of welding cable...try putting 'TWECO cable connector' in a Google search and I think you'll see what you've got there. Regards, Jack

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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by ivaldes1 » Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:40 pm

It could be. I've never had one of these before. So I can get a female adaptor and add an additional length of cable then I hope. Is it 2 gauge or 4 gauge wire that these usually use?
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Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:47 pm
Are you sure this is part of a stick holder? It looks like the male half of a cable connector, used for coupling additional lengths of welding cable...try putting 'TWECO cable connector' in a Google search and I think you'll see what you've got there. Regards, Jack

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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by ivaldes1 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:19 am

I looked at the fine print and sure enough it is a Tweco cable connector!
ivaldes1 wrote:
Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:40 pm
It could be. I've never had one of these before. So I can get a female adaptor and add an additional length of cable then I hope. Is it 2 gauge or 4 gauge wire that these usually use?
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Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:47 pm
Are you sure this is part of a stick holder? It looks like the male half of a cable connector, used for coupling additional lengths of welding cable...try putting 'TWECO cable connector' in a Google search and I think you'll see what you've got there. Regards, Jack


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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by tdump » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:25 pm

cables look to be cracked a bit.Wrap with tape .
Those are tough machines.Shouldn't be much if anything wrong with it other than missing the leads.That is a Tweco quick connect,should be able to get the other end of that pair at any decent welding supply store.Ground clamps,Harbor freights work fine.Should even be able to get the stick holder there as well. Cables are the most exspensive part.
Show the whole machine and maby we can tell more about what is missing.
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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by ivaldes1 » Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:53 am

See the picture. It is heavy. The rheostat dial is stuck so I am probably going to have to take it apart and figure out why. I have some wide and long enough heat shrink wrap that I was going to cover the cable cracks with. Harbor Freight is a good idea I will try them.
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cables look to be cracked a bit.Wrap with tape .
Those are tough machines.Shouldn't be much if anything wrong with it other than missing the leads.That is a Tweco quick connect,should be able to get the other end of that pair at any decent welding supply store.Ground clamps,Harbor freights work fine.Should even be able to get the stick holder there as well. Cables are the most exspensive part.
Show the whole machine and maby we can tell more about what is missing.
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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:51 pm

I don't recall seeing a quick release on the rod holder on those Lincoln's, just direct connection. So maybe don't be looking for something to fit what is there or check eBay.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by ivaldes1 » Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:36 pm

It may have been retrofitted with the Tweco. The cables are relatively short.

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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by ivaldes1 » Sat May 22, 2021 11:42 pm

I got back to seeing if I can get it working again. I opened it up, it had rats nests and crud. I blew out all the crud with a leaf blower and wire brushed the rest of the rodent mess out. I tried plugging it in with the covers opened, something went fritz smelled a little burnt now it won't do anything but I have no idea if it was working at all before. I was able to free up the welding power dial switch. No fan, nothing. For what it is worth here are some pictures of the insides. What should I do? Are these worth repairing?
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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by ivaldes1 » Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:42 pm

Replaced the rotted cable, obtained a clamp and a handle and it works!!! Love curb finds!
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Re: Stick handle for a lincwelder ac-225-s?

Post by Dallas Landers » Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:44 am

Glad to hear you finally got it going. Good things come to those who are willing to wait.

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