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Mon May 06, 2024 11:06 am

scrivyscriv wrote:
That look very much like a rebranded Lincoln Weld Pak 100. Here is an auction picture of one I found online. I've had my Lincoln Weld Pak 100 since '98 or '99.

Mon May 06, 2024 12:00 pm

the eastwood's are nice and at least the old ones were Lincoln SP135+ rebadged - If you go to your local welding shop they probably have parts on hand. the SP135+ was awesome with it's adjustable heat instead of 4 settings

Wed May 15, 2024 1:49 am

EVfun wrote:
That look very much like a rebranded Lincoln Weld Pak 100. Here is an auction picture of one I found online. I've had my Lincoln Weld Pak 100 since '98 or '99.

I looked at the photo, I think they are different welders. The Eastwood has infinitely variable drive and power, but it looks like the Lincoln only has tap settings for power. That’s the main reason I got the Eastwood, because everything else in that price range didn’t have infinite power settings, and sheet metal work really needs it!!

Thu May 16, 2024 8:36 am

busman78 wrote: I too have an Eastwood 135 Mig unit. it replaced my 20+ year old Airco that had very limited adjustments. Can't go wrong with and Eastwood.

I have this same welder. I have had it for about 12 years. I use it about 5 times per year give or take but when I use it it gets heavily used.

I have had 0 problems with it. It does thin sheet metal really well which is what it's really for.

My thickest welds with it have been 3/8" mild steel after heating the parts a little with propane. It does 1/4" no problem.

A lot of online people over the years who have been in and out of these suspect that its most probably built by Hobart in China. Very similar.

The regulator is decent. I bought better gauges from McMaster. It came with the cheap but functional cart, regulator and hoses, basic hand tools and a functional self darkening hood.....for about $350 back in 2012-ish. Ray

Sat May 25, 2024 11:51 am

I used my Lincoln SP175 for several years. The capacitor died recently and at a cost of $250 for a replacement capacitor and $1200 for a new Lincoln welder, I decided to try a cheap Amazon welder ($500 on sale). I don't weld for a living, but I have been welding for 30years. I took a chance on an ARCCAPTAIN Mig200 and have been really impressed with it. It is an inverter based welder so it is light. It appears (my experience) to have a higher duty cycle than my old Lincoln. It also has excellent arc initiation and control. The wire drive is fantastic. It also does stick and TIG (touch start) if you are interested. Worth a look if you are ok with Chinese stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guKjDeTmQko - great description but poor welds from this guy.