Thoughts on a Lincoln Square Wave TIG 300
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:48 pm
Hello All
I have a shot at buying a full function 1989 Lincoln Square Wave TIG 300 with spot timer, gas and water pre and post flow controls, Pulse control, crater fill etc. It will be a bare machine and assuming everything works would be my go-to machine for light fabrication for things like making smokers and puttering around the shop.
I'll call Lincoln to see what the parts availability situation is before making an offer. The machine seems to be in good shape without a lot of use or abuse. I won't be able to run it before buying it and don't yet know if I can work a deal where if it doesn't work I can bring it back.
If i get it I'll sell a couple of Miller Dialarc 250s I have and use the leads from them for stick welding but will need to track down a TIG torch (or two...), water cooler, foot pedal, flowmeter etc but I'll have to do that eventually anyway when I upgrade.
If anyone has experience with these or similar machines or any other thoughts I'd appreciate your input. I have a week or so before I have to pull the trigger.
Thanks and best regards
Lance
I have a shot at buying a full function 1989 Lincoln Square Wave TIG 300 with spot timer, gas and water pre and post flow controls, Pulse control, crater fill etc. It will be a bare machine and assuming everything works would be my go-to machine for light fabrication for things like making smokers and puttering around the shop.
I'll call Lincoln to see what the parts availability situation is before making an offer. The machine seems to be in good shape without a lot of use or abuse. I won't be able to run it before buying it and don't yet know if I can work a deal where if it doesn't work I can bring it back.
If i get it I'll sell a couple of Miller Dialarc 250s I have and use the leads from them for stick welding but will need to track down a TIG torch (or two...), water cooler, foot pedal, flowmeter etc but I'll have to do that eventually anyway when I upgrade.
If anyone has experience with these or similar machines or any other thoughts I'd appreciate your input. I have a week or so before I have to pull the trigger.
Thanks and best regards
Lance