I have the Lincoln 3350 4C hood. It is the best purchase I have made in a long time. I had trouble seeing the puddle and flux ridge due to cataracts, multiple images and stars. The 4c is like HD tv compared to black and white. My first thought was Wow I can see again. The view is large and a very co...

The following link has the service manual for the SQ 175. It might not be the same code number but is full of schematics, troubleshooting procedures and repair procedures. Type in the search box Lincoln welder or other descriptor. I downloaded the manual and it is clean with no virus or malware. Als...

And thank you for caring about us.The reception upon returning home from Viet Nam was kind of cold. People like you are what makes this the greatest nation on the planet.

Roy

I use onlinemetals all the time. If you sign up and spend I think $300 in a quarter you automatically get 15% off coupon codes.
They ship fast. Usually takes 1 or 2 days to get here in Oklahoma.

I don't have experience with the Alpha, but the garage journal is having a group buy on it. They are trying to get a very low price and consumables. The thread is :
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/show ... p?t=285092

Yes the clamps you linked to are the ones I was referring to.

Roy

I purchased 2 of them at $44.00 each(with 25% off coupon). They are a light duty table, but are well worth the price I paid. Assembly instructions are a little screwy and some extra parts - bolts and washers. Some of the weld nuts need to be chased(mainly for the locking handles). The table coating ...

Lincoln 3350. 4 sensors, replaceable 2450 battery, very large view, comfortable headgear. Basic black around $180.00 on line and local. Also accepts snap-in magnifiers. My son and I have them and are very happy with them. The harbor freight hoods really hurt my eyes.

Mike wrote:Welcome to the forum Roy.

Thanx Mike! Bunch of great guys here.

AKweldshop wrote:Wow! you sound like a salesman.
Welcome to the forum, and thanks for your service.

~John

Thanx John! Never sold anything in my life, not that I made money on.
Roy

paul_s wrote:Welcome to the forum from another retired Viet Nam vet.

Thanx! Paul. Thank you for serving your country during such a trying time.

Roy First and foremost thank you for your service to this country!!! Welcome to the forum. Give us a review on the stick welder when you get the time. -Jonathan Thanx Jonathan! The smarter tools welder? Model S-200i IGBT Inverter anti-stick technology and arc stabilization Its rated at 20-200 amps ...

Hi to all. I'm a retired welder/fitter/mechanic/electronics tech. I'm a Viet Nam vet with disabilities (agent orange ate my heart). I'm now a hobbyist. I presently have a smarter tools 200 amp inverter stick box( don't laugh it actually is a decent box) price was right $200.00 US at home depot. I'm ...