OK, so this is what I did for the best bang for my buck. I purchased these... Hobart Handler 140 Welder Process Type: MIG, Flux Core Welding Amperage Range: 25-140 A Input Voltage: 115 VAC Weld Thickness: 24 ga. - 1/4 inch - Single Pass Duty Cycle: 20% @ 90 A, 19VDC Width: 10-3/4 in. Length: 19-1/2 ...

OK, dead end on the electric start. Briggs does not make or stock the flywheel I need. I searched around and I cannot find one. My flywheel will not accept the ring gear they have. I am definitely going to purchase a new welder. Maybe one to replace the Lincoln. This means I would also need to purch...

i find in automotive welding that some projects can just be too dirty for tig. fluxcore, is usefull, and the wire should be inter changable with mig wire in that sort of setup, so you get the best of both worlds. When your metal is too rusty or thin for a fluxcore(FC needs more heat) I use the mig....

Why not look at an electric starter? Sorry it's taken so long to respond. I've been busy. I have searched through Lincoln/B&S stuff but can't find a direct straight answer for the model and or serial numbers I have. I need to take my numbers to a service center for B&S and have them help me...

Thanks for the input. As far as the hard to start it is relative to me being short and the stroke of the pull start being long. This is augmented by the fact that it sits on a raised shelf under my welding table ~6" up. When I pull it I am lucky to get 1 rev it seems to like 2. If I put it on t...

Hi all, I have a Lincoln stick welder/generator along with a set of torches. My welding skills and knowledge are limited and I do not weld much. The Lincoln is a hassle because it is an 8hp Briggs which is hard for me to pull start and it is loud, this is the reason for lack of skills because of no ...