Lincoln AC-225-S Rebuild and Clean Up

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I have this old 225 and thought that I would do a little cleaning and give it a new coat of paint to make it look better. I have olny had this welder for about two week and after I checked that every thing worked it was time for a little cleaning. Picture #100_2178 Small.JPG100_2179 Small.jpg100_2180 Small.jpg100_2181 Small.jpg100_2182 Small.JPG This is what the welder looked like when I brought it home.More pictures to follow Attached Images
Reply:Picture # 100_2183 Small.JPG   100_2184 Small.JPG  100_2185 Small.JPG  100_2186 Small.JPG   100_2187 Small.JPGThis is what it looked like after bead blasting and getting it cleaned up Attached Images
Reply:Picture #100_2188 Small.JPG 100_2189 Small.JPG 100_2190 Small.JPG 100_2191 Small.jpg 100_2192 Small.JPGAfter primer sprayed on all the parts. Attached Images
Reply:Picture # 100_2193 Small.JPGThis is how the faceplate looks before cleaning.   When I get color on it I will post more pictures, it will most likely be this weekend. Attached Images
Reply:Wow, someones goin' all out [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:You must really like that welder...you've even guide coated it, just kidding....looks goodLincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:You're doin' it right, I'll say that!Lincoln Pro Mig 180Everlast PowerARC 200
Reply:You're doing it way too in depth, way too thorough, way too by-the-book.  You're fired.  The rest of us can't post anything else now because it'll be half-assed compared to this.  Thanks a lot.  Nice work.  That finish should last a pretty good while.Lincoln AC225 and CartLincoln WeldPak HD and CartOne hand
Reply:Originally Posted by Monica...The rest of us can't post anything else now because it'll be half-assed compared to this.  Thanks a lot.
Reply:Ok, we still got a chance Lincoln AC225 and CartLincoln WeldPak HD and CartOne hand
Reply:Unless he sands that out of the primer paint and puts of a finish coat you can see your face in! Then too he may use my arguement... that's on the inside where no one will see it! Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:Good eyes Rick V. you found the run that I have in it. You are right it is in side so I will not be sanding and fixing it. I did get a little color on it this evening and will be shooting more in the morning. Thanks for all the comments, this has been fun so far but I am ready to get it back together and start burning some rods. Attached Images
Reply:That's going to be as good as new...actually better because of the satisfaction of a job well done and some money saved."These instructions are at our present level ofknowledge. Legal requirements do not exist.Technical issues subject to change."_________________________________________Lincoln MIG PAK 180Lincoln AC-225
Reply:What the Heck colour (color) is that? Is that ... PINK????  PORKY-THE-PIG PAINT !!!Wait, that looks like Amaranth!According to Wikapedia...  Amaranth is a reddish-rose color that is a representation of the color of the flower of the amaranth plant.So what happened to International Red or Universal Red or even Fire Engine Red?Last edited by Rick V; 09-16-2011 at 11:53 PM.Reason: got away from meRick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:Well since you asked, it is a mix of Carnival Red and Leather Brown.  It did NOT look that pink in person. I didnt like it either so I went and got some Safety Red, I like it better.   Does this look more like a Lincoln Red? Attached Images
Reply:IMO it looks Way Better in that colour (color)!  Hmmm... Safety Red?   Given your logo, I was expecting Fire Engine Red. Now... do I detect orange peel?    Is there a rougher surface to that Safety Red paint compared to the previous shiny gloss you had with the Porky-Pig-Pink?Hey Firefighter, I'm just yanking your chain - just funning and no offence intended.  Monica and I went through refurbs on our respective AC-225s - that's why the pokes of fun.  I found that getting a good final finish was a challenge.  Since you took it down to bare metal, you had/have the best chance of puling off a super finish - so we are all expectant.Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:I dont know what happened, and yes it is orange peeled. The only thing that I can think of is that the Rustolum Paint has some kind of krinkle to it. Any way it is better than PINK!!!!!!!
Reply:Originally Posted by Firefighter615I dont know what happened, and yes it is orange peeled. The only thing that I can think of is that the Rustolum Paint has some kind of krinkle to it. Any way it is better than PINK!!!!!!!
Reply:Could also be the solvent carrier in the red paint attacking the still not fully cured pink paint.Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:The gun was not HVLP, I dont have one  It is a cheap Buffalo Gravity Feed with a 1.4 tip.  After an hour or two the orange peel is gone and it is looking good. I will send more pics once it has cured. As I am putting this back together I will take more pics. P.S. I did clean and oil the fan motor, clean and wire brush the screw heads this afternoon.   I am just waiting on the paint to dry.     This is about as much fun as watching the grass grow.
Reply:Originally Posted by Firefighter615...I am just waiting on the paint to dry.     This is about as much fun as watching the grass grow.
Reply:I understand, I hope you are not like a friend of mine. He would purchase two of the same thing when he purchased anything.  Dont ask me why but he always did. He has now passed but when I saw that you had 2 welders just alike that reminded me of my friend. Thanks for joging my memory.
Reply:Final post on the 225 Clean upAs you can tell by the pictures that it is all back together, Yes It Still Works. Thanks for all the very nice comments. Talk to all soon Attached Images
Reply:That's the colour (color)!  Congratulations Firefighter - Nice Job!Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:Originally Posted by Firefighter615The gun was not HVLP, I dont have one  It is a cheap Buffalo Gravity Feed with a 1.4 tip.  After an hour or two the orange peel is gone and it is looking good. I will send more pics once it has cured. As I am putting this back together I will take more pics. P.S. I did clean and oil the fan motor, clean and wire brush the screw heads this afternoon.   I am just waiting on the paint to dry.     This is about as much fun as watching the grass grow.You will have to thin it with mineral spirts to be able to spray it.
Reply:Originally Posted by Firefighter615You will have to thin it with mineral spirts to be able to spray it.
Reply:I start with 20% thinner 80% paint out of the can... and see how it sprays.  If it globs around the nozzle or spits lumps, I add more thinner.  Too much thinner and the paint will run bad on vertical surfaces. Every paint is different and you really have to find your own optimum ratio - and that also depends upon the temperature and humidy and on how far you hold the spray gun from the work - farther back and more thinner evaporates from the paint before impacting the surface.Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:hay one of them other two welders is turned up tooooo high.Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:Firefighter, you did an amazing paint job in that Buzzbox!!!!   How's the welder performing???? "Hey I didn't come to look and learn, I came to turn and burn.... If I can't light up, I'm gonna light out!"-JodyIdealarc 250 "Fatman"MM 252MM 211 "Little boy" Victor Torches
Reply:Bro, this is an awesome project!!!! You've given me a great idea!!! I'm going to buy a cheap Lincoln AC-225 welder and restore it!!!! However, I'm going to paint it gloss blue and order Miller decals on it!!!!! How cool would that be to have a Lincoln BuzzBox all painted up with Miller colors?!?!?!?!?  I'll post the pics when I'm done with the project!....Craig's list, here I come!!!!!!!Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:This old welder works like a new one at 1/3 the price. I would not trade it.Lincoln AC225 Stick WelderSolar 2175 MIG Welder
Reply:SuperArc that's a neat idea, but be careful if you post that anywhere near a Miller forum. They will attack you with torches and pitchforks. -Alex-AlexSears/Craftsman 230A Buzzy BoxSears/Craftsman 180A Buzzy BoxChicago Electric 80A InverterALL STICK...ALL THE TIME!I spent a lot of time with the square peg and round hole.
Reply:Originally Posted by Rick VI start with 20% thinner 80% paint out of the can... and see how it sprays.  If it globs around the nozzle or spits lumps, I add more thinner.  Too much thinner and the paint will run bad on vertical surfaces. Every paint is different and you really have to find your own optimum ratio - and that also depends upon the temperature and humidy and on how far you hold the spray gun from the work - farther back and more thinner evaporates from the paint before impacting the surface.
Reply:Originally Posted by MonicaYou're doing it way too in depth, way too thorough, way too by-the-book.  You're fired.  The rest of us can't post anything else now because it'll be half-assed compared to this.  Thanks a lot.  Nice work.  That finish should last a pretty good while.