Arc Gouging with an SA-200??

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2022
  • Hey guys, Here goes nothing! Many people say you shouldn't arc gouge with a Lincoln SA-200 welding machine. Is this true?? Well, Hang around and see if It is possible without ruining your machine. Todays project has us removing the factory mounting brackets on this small Kubota Excavator bucket and replacing them with customer provided units to fit his machine. There are some decent video clips of the gouging and welding for your viewing pleasure. ha. Either way, Kick back, enjoy and hopefully you are able to pick up a couple/few pointers to add to your toolbox of knowledge. Thanks for the support in advance and Please consider subscribing. It helps make these videos worth the effort.
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  • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
    @CuttingEdgeEngineering Рік тому +301

    A new IC Weld video *puts down tool* must be time for a smoko break 😂looking forward to watching 😎👊

    • @ShainAndrews
      @ShainAndrews Рік тому +19

      Same... and I don't even smoke. LOL.

    • @ricktricksfixx5970
      @ricktricksfixx5970 Рік тому +1

      Puff,Puff,Pass Klitoris

    • @kurtswayze
      @kurtswayze Рік тому +26

      Lol will be watching the CEE upload after this 😂 love both you guys!

    • @quinspruell2630
      @quinspruell2630 Рік тому +23

      Liked both of your guys videos today. Got into CEE because of Isaac now you are both some of my favorite channels. Merry Christmas from Idaho.

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +75

      Same here. Ill be watching Kurtis tonight.

  • @stevewarner8880
    @stevewarner8880 Рік тому +6

    I love to hear my old 1966 SA200 working. Music to my ears. Lincoln got it right with those

  • @neiltryhard1307
    @neiltryhard1307 Рік тому +19

    Thank you for showing the old SA 200 arc gouge, the machines that helped glue this world together, love it

    • @philbert006
      @philbert006 Рік тому

      I think maybe they did more tearing it apart 😂 seriously tho, what a cool old machine? Do you think they used that same model machine the factory putting new ones together, or used some really ancient tombstone machine? Of course now, robots do it all. But 40 or 50 years ago when they were really cranking that stuff out.... Maybe they were using an old Miller diesel machine? Would explain how the sa 200 managed to stay together that long. 😅😂🤣

  • @bayoutrapper3782
    @bayoutrapper3782 20 днів тому +1

    Looks like a great job to me. SA-200 are the best welders ever made for their purpose. And I truly don't think any other company can beat the legend. God bless.

  • @garytompkins3761
    @garytompkins3761 Рік тому +16

    Great video. Retired Cat mechanic here..We air arced and welded with big 7018 sticks all day long with SA-200's and no problems other than the longer the longer they ran the hotter the arc got. Anyways I think the interstate highway system was built with these Lincoln welders!

  • @badger305
    @badger305 Рік тому +6

    That SA-200 is a fine machine, I used one for years on heavy equipment repairs. It's the standard many other machines are made by. Just hearing it idle up and back down brings back memories.

  • @pshodean
    @pshodean 8 місяців тому +6

    I like that "if you can step across it, you can fill it" . I'll remember that phrase. It's fun watching you weld and your dry sense of humor is icing one the cake. I'm new around here, but one video and I'm in.

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  8 місяців тому

      I appreciate it man. thanks for the support

  • @abcertweld
    @abcertweld 4 місяці тому +2

    I like watching the entire process. I miss doing this kind of work.

  • @hfraat25
    @hfraat25 Рік тому +8

    Something therputic about watching you work. Pure class job. 👏

  • @metagoat
    @metagoat Рік тому +9

    That's a good customer giving you everything needed for the job in high quality. It's amazing how easy you make these heavy duty jobs look.

  • @brian_2040
    @brian_2040 Рік тому +1

    When you see the slag peeling up like that, you know you got everything right. This guy is good as they come for a man like me.

  • @arturocruz1993
    @arturocruz1993 Рік тому +2

    I strive to be half as good as you Isaac. I learn a lot from your videos.

  • @buckhorncortez
    @buckhorncortez Рік тому +4

    Lincoln Pipeliner. There's a local welding repair where I live that refurbishes Pipliners, puts new controls, etc. and then custom paints them. Works of art that can make works of art...

  • @timothypirnat3754
    @timothypirnat3754 Рік тому +15

    Issac, you are a legend because you do things right. You strive to do your personal best. What a great role model for your son.

  • @Davemte34108
    @Davemte34108 Рік тому +5

    Memories, at one point in my varied work life I was a certified welder using the SA-200 in the same way. Great job!

  • @rhinomite5203
    @rhinomite5203 9 місяців тому +2

    With zero classroom or training, I had only heard the term arc gouging a few times, never really payed attention to it. After watching this one and another you did where you removed and replaced a trailer coupler, I'm definetly paying more attention. I only weld for myself to fix and repair because of the area I am in and lack of youngsters interested and availabllity of help. I have removed and replaced 100 or more trailer couplers and that gouging technique will be my next for sure, very cool video. MAtter of fact, you can't wathc your videos without learning something, sometimes not about welding lol.

  • @Thrash155
    @Thrash155 Рік тому +5

    I'm telling you, when the SA-200 started up It made me smile.. :) Nice Issac.

  • @fls360
    @fls360 Рік тому +5

    When I was a young man my father once told me to never criticize another mans way of doing things unless you tried and it failed. Excellent video IC! Weld done Sir!

  • @larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477

    Always a pleasure to watch the Maestro.

  • @thomasgoad3695
    @thomasgoad3695 Рік тому +3

    That engine running brings back memories. I run a tack rig some on pipeline, on steep hills in west Virginia

  • @cojones8518
    @cojones8518 Рік тому +4

    Didn't click in my brain until you welded the pins that you modded the bucket for a quick attach.
    Nice video, liked the hug view where you could see the separation line progressing as you gouged.

  • @d.jensen5153
    @d.jensen5153 Рік тому +3

    Speaking of old welding machines, I weld with a machine I purchased in 1973 with paper route money. It's still my favorite.

  • @CSWmanofsteel
    @CSWmanofsteel Рік тому +25

    Great video🤙🏼
    I am presently working on a 8 ft loader bucket for a local dealership it’s a JCB 4 in 1 bucket and I’m using a big 40 Miller tow welder and it’s amazing for air arc and great for stick welding. All the younger guy were asking “what’s all that noise”?😁 they’ve never seen this used before. I love it for removing brackets and plates exactly what you’re doing. Great job Issac 🤙🏼🙏🏼

  • @chadneely5632
    @chadneely5632 Рік тому +7

    I have a Miller Bobcat 250 myself, but the ranch I worked when I was teenager and early twenties we had sae 200 I always loved the sound of exhaust on them. They have a unique sound to them when you hear it you know it's sae 200.

  • @robertmanley7556
    @robertmanley7556 Рік тому +9

    Those are a good old tough Generator welders ......Arc Gouging is one of the things theses old Generator Welders were made for !! Very nice work my friend clean strong welds as alway's !! In my younger days I production welded buckets like this of all sizes.... Mig of course ....Robots have moved in and have taken those jobs away now ....sad for me I have always love to weld and take pride in my work . Also have done a amount of out of position welding when I was younger as well. I was a Boiler Maker for sometime and have used a few old Generator welders like this very good machines . Always a joy to watch you work you take pride in your work and do a fantastic job !! 👍👍

  • @hskim099
    @hskim099 Рік тому +2

    You keep saying "a little out of practice". You're just being humble (as always). Thank you for sharing another great video.👍

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +1

      I havent been stick welding as much as I have before lately. Ill be doing more of it to get back in the swing of things. especially with this SA-200 It welds pretty good.

  • @deansweigert3158
    @deansweigert3158 Рік тому +2

    I enjoy watching a professional work. Been welding and fabricating for 40 yrs and I still learn from you. Thank you.
    BTW, I believe the saying is " ain't no hill for a stepper!"

  • @kelleypack1000
    @kelleypack1000 6 місяців тому +2

    That ol machine sure sounded good when you cranked it up.

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle Рік тому +20

    A fine video to learn from young man so thanks for the upload. That Lincoln SAE 200 sounds fantastic, what great machine. Great work on the bucket too!

  • @htownblue11
    @htownblue11 Рік тому +15

    Always a fun watch learning from you IC. And I saw Kurtis commented too! That’s awesome to know someone else as skilled as you respects your work.

    • @TalRohan
      @TalRohan Рік тому +3

      Got to say my welding has improved a lot from watching Isaac and I do a lot more stick than I used to now too. I almost always used mig even for big stuff and now I'm going the other way and even using stick for small stuff

  • @KarnesMobileWelding
    @KarnesMobileWelding Рік тому +22

    You inspired me to start my own welding business. Your attitude and outlook is the motivating positive thing. Thank you man

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому +11

      Just remember to keep on top of the bookwork.

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek Рік тому +24

    If you can step across it you can fill it. 😂 Another excellent video. That old engine welder did just fine and as you said, if you don't do a lot of interrupted or broken welds/gouges it should handle it without a problem. Thanks for your efforts to share your expertise with us. I is appreciated.

  • @gordjohnson70
    @gordjohnson70 3 місяці тому +4

    Fellow Welders...... Hey guys, tell all your friends about this channel. More "likes" = more $$$ for Isaac.

  • @garethjudd5840
    @garethjudd5840 Рік тому +4

    9pm here in the UK.
    Have a great day 👍

    • @mandylad
      @mandylad 3 місяці тому

      10am here in co Donegal in Ireland.have a great day too 🇨🇮

  • @ShainAndrews
    @ShainAndrews Рік тому +6

    Operators... If Issac shows up and hands you a card. You're doing it wrong. LOL.

  • @aserta
    @aserta Рік тому +6

    Proof is in the pudding. Your arc gouging technique is beautiful.

  • @garymurt9112
    @garymurt9112 Рік тому +2

    It seems that Everytime I watch one of your videos I learn something new. Like using the pipe wrench or Cresent wrench for an arm support.

  • @memorynscars1985
    @memorynscars1985 Рік тому +2

    It's always nice watching your handy work with the reverse welding!

  • @bettybert
    @bettybert Рік тому +1

    Still learning at 73, "GREAT VIDEO". Artistic style and professionalism. BEST WISHES AS ALWAYS FROM ACROSS THE POND.

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @billarroo1
    @billarroo1 Рік тому +1

    Always a pleasure watching a pro weld, great job. Thanks

  • @Christopher-iu6lg
    @Christopher-iu6lg Рік тому +3

    Thank you for providing a real look at the gouging process. That is very helpful.👍👍👍

  • @petermccuskey1832
    @petermccuskey1832 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely beautiful job . I still relied on stick very much due to wind. Great to see the SA 200 working. The machine I first started with many years ago. Stay safe .

  • @johne189
    @johne189 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the tour, IC!
    Sorry I'm late, but the video was just now recommended.
    Thought I might share my CAG experience to anyone who wants to read free recollections worth darn near their cost.
    I worked with heavy carbon steel plate, usually crack gouging and weld removal. I worked with round and flat carbons, usually in the 400 amp range. Application charts give recommend settings; usually DC, Straight Polarity - that's work clamp positive. Carbons of 5/16 round are probably recommended to run in the 400 amp range.
    My experience is different than what I watched in the video. I don't recognize the electrode holder shown, but they're all of the same principle - carbon brings the metal to melt, air blast ejects the molten metal.
    Typically my technique didn't involve any forward/back "pumping" of the electrode, although sometimes a side-to-side weave, or wash. Never had to preheat the carbon to get fast light-off. Typically I would position the electrode nearly flat to the work, hopefully with a good clear exit path for the firestorm. Lol I recall the intensity being much worse and more brutal than seen in the video.
    Something else I noticed... in my experience electrodes would quickly burn to a needle-sharp point and the most intense burn-off would be concentrated at the point. Not seeing the "pencil point" in IC's video.
    So... I wonder about polarity, adequate amperage and available air volume as demonstrated?
    All that said, it's tough to argue with success, and as demonstrated the bucket's ears were nicely removed. All I'm saying is that the technique is different than what I used.

  • @joemehere1151
    @joemehere1151 Рік тому +3

    You have a great sense of humour. I laughed so hard at this: "Relax, it's not falling off"! I have to remember that if anyone ever criticizes or complains about the looks of my welds. Thanks Isaac

  • @jameswalshjr
    @jameswalshjr Рік тому +1

    Another excellent video. No matter what the project, simple or complex, there is tons of detail, great explanations, and demonstration of techniques. But never boring. Looking forward to the next video, the next project or technique. Great content as always. Keep up the good work!

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 Рік тому +2

    Got to love the sound of the welder(engine) kicking it up when you start welding. Have a great week end and thanks for the video.

  • @edwardsmith9049
    @edwardsmith9049 Рік тому +5

    Thank you so very much. I really appreciate you taking time to show us how you do arc gauging I never really new how you found the seam it all looks very hard. Thank you again.
    A nother great videos. Keep up the great work.

  • @ercoconnor6806
    @ercoconnor6806 Рік тому +1

    Just finished up on a 988 bucket, loved that pipe wrench idea that would’ve helped, thanks again for the info!

  • @LittellFarms
    @LittellFarms Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your time, welds look very nice

  • @dennymarreesr6187
    @dennymarreesr6187 Рік тому +5

    Another fine job Isaac!! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holiday!

  • @ls2005019227
    @ls2005019227 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for another awesome gouging/7018 burning video! People get addicted to a lot of different things......& I am clearly addicted to watching your videos- Great job on the repair and the video (especially the ultra clear arc shots!) and thanks again.

  • @billbray5995
    @billbray5995 Рік тому +8

    The master at work, great job as always.

  • @robbybachmann332
    @robbybachmann332 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for using the SA 200, the same welder I use around the farm

  • @ffgig153
    @ffgig153 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the point of views. Good work on the bucket.

  • @kevinknight470
    @kevinknight470 Рік тому +2

    Used the older Lincoln and Hobarts for years doing production welding and carbon arc, never had any major problems. They were good tough basic machines. Thanx for sharing.😄

  • @emtfireman813
    @emtfireman813 Рік тому +2

    I can honestly say I've never seen that. Excellent work!!!

  • @coupster5464
    @coupster5464 Рік тому +1

    Learnt on a old Lincoln decades ago.. neat to see a stick at work.. Thanks Isaac.. like the background music track too

  • @woldridgefencing9021
    @woldridgefencing9021 Рік тому +1

    I like these kinds of projects, quick and simple but you have to know what your doing. Gouging is something i haven't not done a lot of.

  • @denniscarter483
    @denniscarter483 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful work as always !

  • @patrickcolahan7499
    @patrickcolahan7499 Рік тому +13

    Always like watching you weld and gouge. Learn little techniques every time. Thanks very much for sharing.

  • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
    @bombardier3qtrlbpsi Рік тому +5

    I have one of those beautiful machines only thing is mine's a 1967. Just a little older. Runs great. Nice job 👍

  • @4speed3pedals
    @4speed3pedals Рік тому +2

    I like the arm rest you used. Great idea. Thanks.

  • @michaelweatherhead9470
    @michaelweatherhead9470 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Issac for the video your great 👍👍. Take care of yourself and family ❤️❤️

  • @davidmunro1469
    @davidmunro1469 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Isaac . You are so lucky to have that machine. I have seen one work.😊😊😊

  • @metclassroomforform4and541
    @metclassroomforform4and541 Рік тому

    Enjoy watching you work

  • @bigguns45acp
    @bigguns45acp Рік тому +1

    Nice work as always. I have a similar job coming up where I am fabricating a root ripper for my tractors backhoe. It will be 1" thick ripper blade made from two 1/2" plates welded together, then hard faced. Which will be welded to a 3/4" base, then to fab up the pin plates and weld them on. Should be a fun project. I'll get plenty of stick/7018 practice in.

  • @ArcticBlues1
    @ArcticBlues1 Рік тому

    Thank you for another very educational video!
    Also, its good to see your Mini in there after school :)
    You are a really good Dad and I am proud of you!

  • @michaelwuest9944
    @michaelwuest9944 Рік тому +1

    I like your improvised steady rest!

  • @madmodifier
    @madmodifier Рік тому +2

    Awesome! I am getting a short hood sa-200 going and I had wondered about arc gouging.

  • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
    @bombardier3qtrlbpsi Рік тому +1

    I see your # 1 helper came just in time.😄😄 When the job was done.

  • @Asomesauc
    @Asomesauc Рік тому +1

    I learn something new every video brother thank you and God bless 🙏🏻

  • @kerrygleeson4409
    @kerrygleeson4409 Рік тому +1

    Ace job as always Isaac thanks for sharing

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp Рік тому +1

    Good job 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe 🇨🇦

  • @metalman065
    @metalman065 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Isaac, I always look forward to watching your videos, relaxing to me, I always tell my wife, I chose the wrong career, I should’ve chosen welder, I Love it, been welding off and on since i was around 12 till now at 57. I Still very much enjoy it. I enjoy learning and watching your videos. Thanks

    • @ICWeld
      @ICWeld  Рік тому +2

      I appreciate that. I always wonder if its worth the effort but comments like yours help keep me at it. Thanks man.

  • @Daniel_cheems
    @Daniel_cheems Рік тому +2

    Great modification and an excellent job, as usual :)

  • @Bigmike3406E
    @Bigmike3406E Рік тому +1

    I have and weld with an old Lincoln SAE 400 amp with a six cylinder continental engine . It has never failed me for over 35 years . Still burns rod with the best of them . A lot of hard facing hrs and welding cracks up on Cat scraper cushion hitches , first gouging them out and then welding them back ,great video and thanks for sharing . Your a top hand just like Kurtis I watch y’all’s videos and haven’t missed a one . It’s awesome that your son is following in your steps. Both my sons also are mechanic welders out here in Southern California working on large dirt spread subdivisions keeping the machines in the dirt day in and day out . 😎. That excavator noise is called job security!LOL

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Рік тому +1

      Is California going to have any hills left with the way those crews attack hills and turn them into housing subdivisions?

    • @Bigmike3406E
      @Bigmike3406E Рік тому

      @@markfryer9880 Well yeah lol . If we run out of mountains we will just dig up the valley floors and make them 😎. Need low areas anyway to trap water instead of letting it just flow to the ocean . Water is getting a might scarce around these parts .

  • @HardwayRanch
    @HardwayRanch Рік тому +2

    POV behind the hood is fantastic - thanks!

  • @coolHandLuke5150
    @coolHandLuke5150 Рік тому +2

    The Sound of a SA200 is that of money and freedom

  • @samuelspencer9194
    @samuelspencer9194 Рік тому +2

    My dad used to use an old Lincoln oilfield special it originally had a red seal Continental engine on it and he put a 4 cylinder model engine on it the only trouble was he had to turn the amperage up a little bit more because the motor did not turn up as fast as the Red seal and he used it for years and years and years love your videos be safe have a great day and a very Merry Christmas Sam

  • @TheThebinman10
    @TheThebinman10 Рік тому +1

    We used to use lincoln welders for air arc gouging all the time where i used to work at i loved doing it

  • @wirenut003
    @wirenut003 Рік тому +2

    Because it,s an old welder does not mean it is terrible, it will probably do a better job than the new ones. Great job again now the contractor can get back to work to earn that money to pay you.

  • @eddiemumau1155
    @eddiemumau1155 Рік тому +1

    Great video! You tell it like it is... The best part!!

  • @Jake1973_
    @Jake1973_ Рік тому +1

    Nice work, as always 👍 I've never been able to pull off decent stick welds outside a small radius like those pins. I would have definitely cheated and used the mig there lol

  • @Digginok
    @Digginok Рік тому +2

    That settles it, I'm getting an arc gouger! Nice work!!!

  • @dcolb121
    @dcolb121 Рік тому

    Amazing workmanship.

  • @SootyDiesel81
    @SootyDiesel81 Рік тому +1

    Great job 👏🏻 at work I am fabricating a Ossilator turntable for a heavy hall truck, they say 1” of weld is good for 500kg

  • @stevenakn1
    @stevenakn1 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic work man 💯🔥🔥🔥

  • @petepeeff5807
    @petepeeff5807 Рік тому +3

    Great trick with the pipe wrench. A friend who was nuclear certified told me to get comfortable if at all possible so you can concentrate.

  • @richardellis3141
    @richardellis3141 Рік тому +1

    nice work, great machine too, thanks for the lesson.

  • @Zak6959
    @Zak6959 Рік тому +1

    1:57, The old girl sounds pretty good and mean, don’t disappoint her.16:40, maybe give them two cards. Lol 26:40, I was just thinking that before you could’ve shimmed it to do the perfect weld, but you can’t lay a piece of equipment on it’s side for that but you could always do that if it’s just a bucket unattached. That’s why you are a great teacher.

  • @georgetarabini6552
    @georgetarabini6552 Рік тому +1

    Fun to watch and educational too, how can you go wrong

  • @valtimontejr8071
    @valtimontejr8071 Рік тому +2

    I have a SA-200. Don't use it much anymore but they sure are dependable that's why I keep it around.

  • @kennygray9013
    @kennygray9013 Рік тому +1

    Sold my old SA200 pipeliner today. Didn’t use it much and have a weldanpower 8000 too. Can’t beat the old pipeliners.

  • @7018dreams
    @7018dreams Рік тому +1

    That old Lincoln is beautiful!

  • @planeiron241
    @planeiron241 Рік тому +1

    I used a Pipeliner like that, I always thought it laid really nice beads I don't know alot about welding but the pipeliner was smooth with a great arc👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kevinmccarthy9780
    @kevinmccarthy9780 Рік тому +1

    Wow love the sound of that continental engine, need to get mine back out and dust it off.

  • @darrenblattner2508
    @darrenblattner2508 Рік тому +4

    I used to call mine my Lincoln Continental, lol. Hard to beat those 200's, they'll do anything a 400 amp Miller or Hobart will. Just don't plug your AC grinder into it.
    Keep smilin Issac.

  • @bansheerestore
    @bansheerestore Рік тому +2

    Nice job as always!

  • @davidsnyder2000
    @davidsnyder2000 Рік тому

    That bucket came out nice👍🙂 Nice work

  • @richardkawucha1232
    @richardkawucha1232 Рік тому +2

    Adjusting your angle can result in a smooth, and steady gouge, as opposed to your current method. This will also mean a smoother gouge and less work cleaning up. Had a job removing an oil channel around it. The boss wanted us to use an oxy/acetylene torch to remove it. Once I set up the gouge, the entire piece was off, in a matter of minutes, with minimal cleanup.