If the welder is one of the original SP-100 models it is the
equivalent of the current SP-135. Check the service manuals on the
Lincoln Electric website. They will help you identify the welder.

The original SP-100 is a solid 110v MIG with a good duty cycle for
this type of welder. It's possible that the build quality is a bit
better than the SP-135 but I haven't checked.

The price is a little high but only a little. If it has really only
been used 5 time in 10 years it should look brand new.

I wouldn't challenge the seller on the price of the welder but I would
ask him if he would sell it without the $100C roll of wire. In fact,
..030" hard wire isn't very useful, generally, in this welder. You
would be better off with .023".

Obviously, I'm pretty happy with my SP-100, which dates from around
1990.

Cheers,

Kelley

On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 01:12:54 -0230, "Lucifer"
wrote:

Going tomorrow to look at a 10 year old Lincoln Machine (I think Lincoln).
Guy says he bought it at Canadian Tire 10 years ago for 700.00 bux? Does
this sound right?
Anyway, guy says he only used it like 5 times cause he hurt his back shortly
after buying the machine and has been out of work ever since on disability.
The guy wants 350.00 for it? He said it was a 110 volt, 100 or 120 amp, has
extra Full Wheel of .030 wire (paid 100 bux for).

Am I getting ripped or should I offer lower? It's a 10 year old machine!!!
Ohh yeah, I'm a 1st year apprentice welder, so this would be a good machine
for me to start with. I already have a 70 amp Arc Machine.

Thanks.