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    Lincoln Tig 250 low stick welding output

    Ok first thank you for all of your support. Sometimes just talking about it makes things come to mind. I figured out what the issue was. As I mainly Tig weld with this machine I never thought to change the current control from remote to machine. I had full amperage in Tig mode but only 60 amps...
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    Lincoln Tig 250 low stick welding output

    It’s is a IdealArc Tig 250/250. I should have mentioned it but I did check the contacts and they did have some wear but but nothing major. I cleaned them up best I could anyway. If they were bad I’m sure I would have low output in either mode. I only have low output in stock mode.
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    Lincoln Tig 250 low stick welding output

    When in stick mode the main contractor is closed all the time. When you switch the toggle to Tig mode on the front panel the main contractor is opened and only closes when you depress the foot pedal to start an arc. There is no changing of leads or wires. Other than that it’s just polarity...
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    Lincoln Tig 250 low stick welding output

    After testing with an amp meter I have 260 amp when Tig welding and on 60 tops when stick welding both on high range. Anyone have any ideas? Thx
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    Lincoln Tig 250 low stick welding output

    Ok so changing the leads to known good ones didn’t help. I’m now wondering even though I can weld using tig I wonder if I’m getting the amperage I think I am. I’m going to throw a clamp on amp meter on the leads and see what I have while Tig welding and stick welding. If it’s way off compared to...
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    Lincoln Tig 250 low stick welding output

    Thank you all for the suggestions. I will try them out and post the results. FYI I opened up the unit and didn’t see any obvious issue. Bad lead’s definitely sound plausible as there is really no difference in how the machine operates in either tig or stick other than how the contractor is...
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    Lincoln Tig 250 low stick welding output

    I’m welding EP positive and all leads are in the correct location. As I mentioned it welds fine if I’m Tig welding just won’t put out enough amps in stock mode. Thx for responding.
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    Lincoln Tig 250 low stick welding output

    I’ve got a 1980s Tig 250 AC/DC machine. It’s wired properly for 208V single phase. It Tig welds fine and operates normally in the Tig welding mode. However when in stick welding mode the output even at the highest setting will barely allow me to make a bead with 3/32 6011 rod. The low output is...
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    Graziano Sag 180 TDI

    I did see that they were helical but I didn't make mine that way as I just wanted to see if I even could fashion a gear out of thin air. Kind of a waste of time but Im going to make a new one with your dimensions out of brass.Finding a gear to mesh with our lead screw is impossible. I can't...
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    Graziano Sag 180 TDI

    Thank you very much for all the work. Im currently trying to post pics of the one I made. I will use your pics to fine tune my TDI.
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    Graziano Sag 180 TDI

    Well here is the TDI I made for my lathe. I’ve seen a bunch of people asking about them so I figured I would post this. I originally wanted help with the measurements but pushed thru with it and made something that works. I’ve included some pics but if anyone needs real dimensions I would be...
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    Graziano Sag 180 TDI

    Graziano SAG 180 Thread dial indicator build Ive spent the last hour looking for a feed screw or gear to match the screw on my lathe. What the hell kind of screw is this thing. I know it doesn't really matter but it bothers me when I can't figure it out. I guess its a 1 3/8" x .375 acme...
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    Graziano Sag 180 TDI

    Thank you for responding. I did find those pics and they helped with getting started on the gear but pretty hard to scale. Now that you clarified the feed screw for me I can look for gear dimension online. If you wouldn't mind could I get the diameter of the gear. I have begun making one...
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    Sag 180 TDI measurements

    Could some help me with the dimensions of the thread dial indicator gea and it’s thread pitch. I know I don’t need one to cut threads but I’m looking for a project to do. I can see that the feed screw is 3/8 pitch but I don’t understand what that stands for. I’ve searched the web for screw...
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    Graziano Sag 180 TDI

    I could use some help with a project. I was given a Sag 180 and surprising its in fair condition. Got a VFD to run the 3 phase motor on single phase. I fixed a bunch of leaks on the apron and gear box so Im feeling kinda good about the whole deal. It didn't come with any attachments like...
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    Any of you guys good at adjusting Graziano clutches SAG 180?

    Ive read the manual and tried to adjust the clutches but I think Im making it worse or missing something. I warm the machine up and loosen the screw on the adjustment nut and tighten it a small amount. Ive done this for both forward and rev. My problem is the control handle gets nice and...
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    Graziano 180 questions and English manual?

    Thank you for the reply. One more question why the 5 positions? I see the stops under the bed but probably a dumb question if I stared at it long enough. Also thank you for the manuals and wow what an archive!
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    Graziano 180 questions and English manual?

    Hello everyone I just a got a SAG 180 and got her dialed in but Im new to lathe work and can't read Italian. I was able to locate the manuals for both the SAG 180 and 14 but they are vague at best to describe the parts and functions. Ive managed to turn a 5/8"-11 threads just messing around...

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