New Engine Drive, Lincoln 305G

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Well I finally said uncle and threw in the blue towel with this purchase. All I personally own is miller equipment but have used some Lincoln engine drives in the past, so I already knew what I was up against. After comparing prices I decided to go with a lincoln  and very glad with my purchase. Just got around to playing with her and what a sweet machine! Only got a chance to play around minimally with arc settings and stuff and it could only get better with some tweaking. I've been wanting to build a outdoor welding table strictly for stick work in the fresh air so I used her for her first project and very satisfied. I added pads under the legs the next morning, and shes done now, I have a bunch of vises laying around so I may add one later on. 304ss top 1/2" that I bought from a new member here, Extrememetalworks! Dynamite guy, and I really hit it off well with him. Figured I would share a few photos. Figures first test run was in the rain and snow! Yes, first time I witnessed a 50* blizzard in the sun that could'nt amount to nothing. Strange. But anyway guys, i'll give a full report on her when I get a chane to play around more.  Attached ImagesI hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:MORE KNOBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I WANT MORE KNOBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Looks good mike! I like the look of the digital readout too. Did you bite the bullet and get the suitcase also? Nice looking table top btw...hahaha...but whats up with the steel legs? enjoy your shiny new toy                                                Tom
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammMORE KNOBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I WANT MORE KNOBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Originally Posted by xtremetalworksLooks good mike! I like the look of the digital readout too. Did you bite the bullet and get the suitcase also? Nice looking table top btw...hahaha...but whats up with the steel legs? enjoy your shiny new toy                                                Tom
Reply:It's a beauty, I hope you'll enjoy it (yeah right  probably have to pry your cold dead hands from the stinger)Good purchase"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:There went your retirement nest egg ROFLMAO"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammIt's a beauty, I hope you'll enjoy it (yeah right  probably have to pry your cold dead hands from the stinger)Good purchase
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammThere went your retirement nest egg ROFLMAO
Reply:Congrats on the new machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looks real purty..........use it in good health.......Of all the things I lost I miss my mind the most...I know just enough about everything to be dangerous......You cant cure stupid..only kill it...
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Reply:Hey Mike ,                 Another thing from my own experience I hope you have that thing padlocked or bolted down to the bed of your truck or chain the dog to it because the rock smoker's will surely be looking to make easy pickens of that machine. And  I agree we coulda shot the **** for another 4 hrs had I hadn't had date plans with the wife. We will have to get together again over the summer!
Reply:Damn, Mike!!That's what I call steppin' up!! http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Just be careful with the toggle switch on her.   I have a brand new one as well that hasnt seen 4 hours of use but has 45 hours on the hourmeter due to the switch being knocked on...   Otherwise a kick A$$ machine.   I love mine on open root pipe.   Makes open root pipe easy to weld...Journeyman / Red Seal Welder (What a useless test)Miller CST 280Miller XMT 350Miller 12vs XtremeEvolution Evo 28 mag drillEvolution 380 Dry Cut saw
Reply:Thanks guys! Been busy as heck, sorry for the late reply. I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Awesome machine, I got one just like and love. She welds like a dream.
Reply:Congrats Mike!!! Nice choice. Which LN-25 model did you get? Take some pics inside and out."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:They have a nice mig, and tig arc too. I bought one in 2006, so those things have been around quite sometime..It's been king of the hill in mid sized engine drives, since it first came out.. Still is IMO.. (Proven)Esab/Lorch ET-220iEsab 160i caddyThermal LM-200 Lincoln feedersThermal Pee-Wee 85sThermal 60i- 3phase /RPC powered (Beast)Thermal Drag-gun 35CINE 1500 Klutch 140i
Reply:You'll love it! I have that same machine and it welds great. I bought a lift arc tig setup for.it and it is sweet!Ranger 305gMillermatic 140 AutosetDewalt Chopsaw2 grindersMy Fists
Reply:New toys are always cool. And the table is not to shabby either.Will   Supports Autism Awareness                            My ToysBobCat 225 PLusMillermatic 130Miller Spectrum 300 CutmateEverlast Power Tig 185 Micro April is Autism Month .
Reply:Originally Posted by SteelwillNew toys are always cool. And the table is not to shabby either.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Cool bananas mate....Maybe another 5 year plan in action???...
Reply:I have over a hundred hours on my 305g and LN-25 Pro you will love them. The oil for the 100 hour service came out clean.
Reply:Originally Posted by AceI have over a hundred hours on my 305g and LN-25 Pro you will love them. The oil for the 100 hour service came out clean.Originally Posted by weldermikeAwsome ace! Im very pleased with the purchase, cant wait for the ln25. Nice package!
Reply:Wow, that is BEAUTIFUL [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Some day when I learn to weld I'm gonna buy one of those too!- MondoMember, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:I wonder if one of those would make my stick welds look like that... Damn near appears to be that magik wizardry stuff! Looks good.Bruce
Reply:Originally Posted by Bruce AvisonI wonder if one of those would make my stick welds look like that...
Reply:Thanks buds! My home computer is down and im limited to my phone  but thanks for the replies I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPThose welders are really sweet. But it's still what's between the shoulder, and the holder!
Reply:My instructor has a new machine like this, and he let us try it out in the shop to break it in. pretty nice machine ill say!
Reply:Thanks CEP and rest of the guys! Yes i'm very happy with her and I only bought the machine not the one pak package, I got a good deal from my LWS and wanted to pull the trigger before they thought I was just window shopping. But, like I said LN-25 pro coming soon. I may put the order in this week. I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys