LINCOLN SAE 300 REVIEW 6 YEARS & 5,000 HRS LATER

[@GrizzlyAdam34]

I don't know if your still wearing them but today I finally broke down and bought a pair of twisted x driving mocs. best thing I ever did!

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

I run a Miller Trailblazer 325 EFI. I chose it for price, size footprint, 12,000 watt gen power and the built in inverter that gives me 2,500 watts at idle. I’m not a pipeliner. I’m actually in the military but do welding on the side quite a bit. More fabrication, repair, fences. That kinda stuff. It runs 7018 like a dream. 6010 too. I just don’t run 6010 all that much. I just need to learn it. Having never run another engine drive, I will say it burns rods far better than any plug-in stick welder I’ve used. I’m just so happy with the machine and at $6,500 delivered, it payed for itself the first year. I’ve always heard how nice that true DC arc is on a big ol Lincoln. I’d love to run one just to try it out, however, I better not. I may fall in love and get in trouble with the wife again. I’m on probation. Just bought a dozer and an air-ride seat for my 6.0 F350 money pit nightmare. LOL. Love your vids. Like your steady, calm way you speak and explain things.

[@Hick25]

miller for drinking, lincoln for welding

[@arosswelding]

Hahaha I love it. Never heard that one.

[@weldingjunkie]

Austin Ross HTP has drink a miller drive a Lincoln and weld with HTP 🤭

[@iveykennedyyy5250]

@@arosswelding I want to get into pipe welding I can weld never had to do a x-ray test on my weld's but I can say not pullin my own chain but knock on wood I've not had very many of my weld's break in the weld

[@Jacweninger]

Miller for both

[@anthonyvaladez7874]

Hey Austin so I bought my very first welder to learn. I got a millermatic 200. Nothing special but I want to learn and hopefully far down the road by that sa 300. I’m 36 but not letting that deter me in reaching that goal.

[@marksweldingmech.srvcs.9881]

Wireless is an option now on new Lincoln

[@eloyleyva]

Got a cross country on my truck and it’s by far the best machine I’ve welded with but I hear the new pipe pros are more slick.

[@arosswelding]

Right on. Ya my weldin partner has a cross country. He likes it.

[@lben8066]

Hey how's it run compared to say a redface 200? I'm really thinking between this and the classic MP

[@donaldguffey6883]

Glad to see you moved the Course Control on the SAE 300. That helps keep the wiper contacts clean on the DC generator's Series Field Diverter Resistor [the course control].

[@sekiride]

Love my sae300 but some people do hate them.

[@wadewittman8510]

Great review Austin! Thanks for taking the time to share some of your knowledge.

[@arosswelding]

Thanks. My pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@hsmith3844]

In the 80's I had an SA-250 that i liked. They all weld different is right, believe it or no I never like the puddle of a Miller, weird huh?

[@weldingjunkie]

H Smith millers more aggressive crisper I feel with thier arc not as soft as others

[@xtune5731]

i dont do any pipe welding that requires me to be mobile, but what I do use is a miller dialarc 250 series, 0 issues, amazing in my opinion, soft puddle, very crisp, although now we've switched to mig and now spot welders and all this other stuff so i only get to use the miller on trailers and other heavy equipment that I do repairs on, but as for autobody we use a millermatic 211 and a prospot i4, there's no finesse when it comes to working with those machines, anyone can use them. Not to say that it's bad because I just set it up for my porter and have them blast away while I focus on other tasks.

[@cesarflores3902]

Could you help me? I just bought a 300 SAE and I don't know how to run the current in the rods, what is the perfect temperature for welding? 6010, 7010 5/32, 8010 5/32 and what speed thank you very much

[@ericgonzales6582]

Me too man I got a blue star 2E. It welds strong just put a new carb on it . Runs like a beast ! DC only 16 horse Tecumseh

[@jaythemachine3845]

Can you do a video explain all the different machines and which ones are best for certain jobs???

[@garywinters2282]

Always like your positive attitude!

[@lben8066]

Got a 51 shorthood with arc force and upgraded to 7 range selector and honestly welds better than the vantage 300 and classic 300d Perkins I used to have. It may leak a little oil and a little thirsty on gas but I love it!

[@arosswelding]

Hard to beat them 200s

[@philipphillips9649]

I have a 55 short hood

[@chrisjones6165]

Sweet machine but outta my budget. I just got the ranger 250gxt and I like it. I do weld pipe but in mechanical field not pipeline and rarely break 130amps unless I'm Tig welding. Thanks for the video

[@alexludden6657]

Why is there a machete stuck in the side of your welder? I saw rig with the same welder here in missouri the other day with a machete jammed in the same spot! Coincidence?

[@eddiehollis7662]

Do you have any info on were to set the ranges on welding pipe and how it works on an sae-300 he

[@jguccijacgucci9160]

I'm thinking about a generator and indoor shop welder Miller 350

[@BrandonSmith-wn9xw]

I have a 2013 sae currently at 3200 hrs The machine was great when I first got it at about 1500 hrs main armature bearing went out but covered under warranty but here recently my OCV keep dropping and I haven’t had time to get it in the shop I love the machine but Lincoln don’t make them like they used to

[@arosswelding]

I agree. Nothin now days is made like it used to be.

[@paintmax1052]

I have been welding 30+ years. Never met a Miller I didn’t like. I have been around a couple pipliners, they don’t weld bad. The ac side was really lacking. I am in Kansas I deal with summer heat and winter cold. Each to their own, pipeliners seam really heavy for what you get.

[@TROUROCKS]

does the purity of the copper in the windings make a difference .. to the puddle . ??? the very old units had very clean pure copper windings

[@youngguns1319]

I got given a miller trail blazer 300 amp dc welder with 10kw ac generator on it with easy arc it weld great for me and heavy equipment repair and farm equipment but i have welded exhaust pipe up with it i like its wide range and smooth welding im not a fan of the easy arc when welding below 14ga it will blow through it really easy if you dont pull back fast enough but all in all i cant complain it was a free machine given to my by the guy i helped every day for 5 years so its sentimental to me needs to be repainted and a cover or two replaced but i love it iv welded 188 inch pipe all day for months on end with it and runs 10 hours a day we never shut it off and never has given any trouble it has 10,023 hours on it as of today lol

[@BC4Lyphe]

if you ever have your machine next to a miller on a skid or a buddys truck could you make a video to try and compare the 2 puddles and differences in settings and stuff? thank you

[@Trokero956]

I love my 200 I bought her with a pretty bad oil leak, I rebuild the engine and haven’t had issues for almost a year that I’ve had it. I’m looking into a diesel swap in the upcoming year or two.

[@robby844]

Never run with the doors off. They are designed to run with them on and will over heat with out them

[@randomsongs8478]

Robert844 man when i first broke out and bought my first machine which i still run.. i didnt have doors or water in the radiator😂😂 for a whole yr!!!!!! Idk how tf this machine still ran. 70 redface

[@randomsongs8478]

It had full radiator whe i bought it but i never checked it!! And bout a whole yr later i decide to check it lmao

[@WestCoastFront]

What's a common breakdown, altenater, water pump or more like electrical problems?

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Thanks for the candid review. Funny how each machine welds a bit different. Hopefully the user can exploit the difference to advantage with a few hours practice. On well worn sa's the armatures become slightly oval and the brushes ever do slightly bounce and I belive it results in inductance that affects arc and puddle quality. In a dark spot look at the amature / brushes. Set amps to approx 170 amps ( 5/32 ) and have a friend hold an arc. See if there are any sparks at the brushes. A tiny tiny sparkling if ok but should therr be any arcing it's time for a visit to the motor shop. The last few sa's had this issue so a no go for my purse. They did weld though but the arc wasn't smooth as the output should be. A worn bearing on the armature can cause this. Also an open in the windings can cause issues too . If you can get an ocilocope on the leads under load it should show dc and no ripple. Hope this is helpful.

[@TheGMan.]

How does that style of amperage adjustment on this machine compare too that of a traditional style machine with the gears. Is it wildly different as far as setting your amperage?

[@iand720]

Hi Austin, may i ask why all of the pipeline rigs im seeing ,yours included have the welder just sitting on the back of the truck exposed to the elements? Given that its such a critical piece of equipment wouldnt it be better to have some sort of weatherproof cover to protect it? Thanks i enjoy your videos i live in Australia and i enjoy seeing how differently you do things

[@haulingfireman1004]

Many of the smaller bobcats and other air cooled machines that have to be more open to circulation have covers on them. The bobcat on my service truck needs one for sure when the snow flies. The bigger liquid cooled machines like that are more sealed against the elements and can handle sitting in the weather, just like a farm tractor or piece of heavy equipment.

[@joncutt872]

What about an old hobart 400?

[@Sneakyjoe69]

Can you run a suitcase on cv on this welder ?

[@scootertrash647]

How does it weld when someone else is running off the ac power at same time,like your fitter grinding while your welding

[@unclesandcrab]

are there any rig or pipeline welders running smaller welders like a Trailblazer 325 ?

[@hugofranco4386]

I love my SAE 300 where can I get the flapper for the exhaust boss????

[@williambanas2831]

Tractor Supply, Farm & Home or any farm supply store will have them.

[@davidmartin2231]

Big Blue 400

[@okiedoke6373]

I don't have the 300 I have an SAE 350 definitely a beast 60s or 70s or something I don't know how old it is what I do know about it is the smoothest 7018 arc I've ever had I can drop the voltage set it at 300 amps or so and weld bolt Clips on i-beams all day long leaves the most beautiful 3/16 bead you ever seen

[@andresanaya598]

Hey Austin do you have a link on where to get those cloth doors? I've been without my doors for a while and looking for some protection on the engine

[@Texasbroski512]

Since you don't have a fuel gauge do you just fill up everyday to be safe?

[@dnvautoperformancewelding445]

great reveiw, love the machete stuck in the hood of 300

[@arosswelding]

Thanks.

[@JakeHughes-vs8uq]

Are you still running this machine?

[@ryanlaney2643]

What’s your thoughts on the miller pipeline pro?

[@drums2god]

What is the smoothest welding machine you’ve welded with? My current favorite is a vantage 300, I’ve used them on several shut downs and refinery projects. Smoothest puddle I’ve found, but I have never gotten to run a sa200 yet...

[@arosswelding]

200d

[@roncreach753]

Question: you prefer CC or CV? How will these settings affect your welds?

[@yurimodin7333]

stick is cc....mig is cv

[@sethhewett2171]

What amp outlets does one of these machines have?

[@ChrisLawley43]

To do a little clearing for some. You can get a old sa 200 and do a diesel conversion to them, there way way more reliable after that I find and weld really well and hardly burn any fuel. I did one and really like it, welds the same as the gas motor just burns less fuel,

[@Dave_Menz_p4p_number_1]

do you need to change voltage up or down while welding on the pipeline?

[@ChrisLawley43]

they weld the same as the gas motor

[@ericgonzales6582]

Your videos are really good man . Keep it up 👍

[@codbeastmode1233]

What about vintage 300 do u like that one

[@nathanharris6677]

how do you keep your welding truck and welding machine and your def fluid from jellying up and freezing in the winter

[@johndobson9011]

When it comes to looks the cross country welders look fine

[@tnhnt]

Austin, where do you set your big dial when putting in your bead? You said you leave it in one place and adjust your fine control. I got a SAE 300HE and still haven’t found the sweet spot on that dial and I got mine in 2014. Thanks, love the videos keep up the good work!

[@eloy9563]

Quick question...what is it with pipeliners and having a machete on the side of the machine...do you use it as a quick pipe spacer????

[@arosswelding]

On rehab work we use them to get old pipe dope off. And it’s just always good to have a machete handy... never know what you’re goin to come across... tree limbs ect

[@eloy9563]

Austin Ross oh ok now i understand

[@stout8807]

Don’t let him fill you, we use them on pesky inspectors XD

[@shaunybonny688]

Thanks for that delightful bump in the volume at the end 😑

[@thomasmarin7541]

Difficult changing that faceplate? Are the rheostats connected to it?

[@davidbilly3766]

I'm just starting out with a flux core welder am I going the wrong way

[@billmcyrus]

Practice, watch and think about what you're doing and the results as it comes out in the bead. Learn to read your puddle as you go.

[@deltamikeaviation931]

The next question would be would you upgrade to a four door truck or is a single cab sufficient?

[@arosswelding]

Single cab all the way lol. For now anyway.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

What are these gears u speak of? Do you mean preset detents on the control?

[@Intell3ctualProperty]

I need Kayla to get on that Torn shirt.

[@rentonarc]

Love my classic 300d !!

[@giogiovanni9530]

Austin I recently bought a sae-300mp and I’m driving myself crazy trying to find it’s sweet spot. I don’t know when to move the left dial and when to move the right one. *the fine tuner* for instance would I move the right one depending on the size of rod and pipe? Or would I just leave it at 150 and just move the right one? If you could do another review explaining that please. Nobody on here has done a full review on when and how to move your dials . Really wish I could find how to weld and see all the good things I’ve heard of my machine but I’m having a lot of trouble figuring it out. Thank you

[@rickyburton4642]

Where did you get the face plate??? 😳😳😳👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@codetalker3135]

Need some advice my friend, I’m a combo welder, single hand. I’m planning on getting a mobile home trailer, I need some advice about pulling a trailer I’ve never really pulled anything, I have a ‘15 tundra that I’m sure can pull most anything. But I need some advice about Do’s and dont’s about pulling trailers or mobile homes.

[@arosswelding]

I’ll make a video on this subject.

[@xtune5731]

trailer brakes, weight distribution, having proper amount of tongue weight, and knowing your trucks and your own skills limits.

[@permagrin8742]

So, answer to the question on the clickbait- No, would not repurchase? Just wondering. With the hours on the machine, it has served well I would say. But sounds like you are looking for maybe a few bells and whistles at upgrade time. My buddy does gas company pipeline with oxy-fuel. Is training up for arc on the bigger pipes. Loves his SA200, bunt hasn’t had to rely on it day to day. I like the review, good long term insight.

[@jguccijacgucci9160]

Can you hook your Weld machine directly to your 5th will and power everything

[@JkCanvas]

Thank you Austin. Enjoy your channel

[@arosswelding]

You bet. Thank you for watching

[@tekoahawkins7527]

Austin Ross same here love your channel I have been running with the Miller trailblazer 325 for about 4 years now best engine driven welder I’ve ever used. Was wanting to know if you could do a how to video on a pipe beveling machine I know a lot of people who would really like to know how to use them

[@JkCanvas]

Austin Ross where did you find the music? Love it. Might need to find a similar sound for my channel

[@michaelalbro6856]

You always have the coolest music in your videos

[@Dave_Menz_p4p_number_1]

Have you ever used a Sa-200 with all copper windings and how did you think it performs to modern welders?

[@Dave_Menz_p4p_number_1]

@austin ross

[@fusionwelding4719]

What quick connections do you use for you oxy-Acetylene for you torch?

[@johndunn9819]

no ones ever regretted buying a good ol' 200...

[@flippknight3298]

They are pretty much the best you can buy when all ya gotta do is weld

[@Ruben901]

I have, endless money pit that machine was to me, every month the ocvs kept going up or down, machine only wanted to strike an arc on high idle only (that wasted alot of gas), somehow it overheated within 15 minutes even though the water pump, hoses, thermostat and head gasket was in good condition, somehow the distributor had something to do with it. I couldnt keep up with the maintenance plus the job was slow, so i sold the machine. Got me a new Ranger 305G that powers drills, lights, chop saws, 100% duty cycle so i can burn rod after rod all day, love it.

[@joshuabalcom4430]

What is the best advice you could give someone that wants to get into welding that has never done it before

[@arosswelding]

Go check out our “new to pipeline” series on our family channel Austin and Kayla. Full of info. We are also working on an E book that will have lots more info on the pipeline life style and how to go about getting into it.

[@trentrichards2262]

Love learning from ur videos teaching me a lot of what i want to do welding and what all goes into it thank you!

[@arosswelding]

That’s awesome. I love hearing from you guys. That’s what keeps me goin. I’m glad the videos are helpful.

[@iveykennedyyy5250]

I've welded with both Miller and Lincoln by far the best welder I've came across to weld with was the old Miller blue star

[@scootertrash647]

One of the smoothest machines I've ever run was a older miller with the kubuta diesel

[@taylorcovert567]

Is 5000 hours living on borrowed time just picked one up with a Kubota at the same hours

[@aaronplaster5818]

What do you think about the vantage 300?

[@bogstar75]

What was your reason or reasons for ditching the 200s? oil leaks?

[@arosswelding]

Ya, that and diesels get better fuel consumption.

[@boydhuffman4500]

? How about 225 Lincoln electric welder with generator 9000 watt vs Lincoln electric eagle 10,000 plus for pipeline

[@mikeg3666]

Austin I have a few questions. What trailer do you Live in? Size? Likes? Dislikes?

[@arosswelding]

I’ll make a video on this subject. Thanks for asking.

[@jerediswatching6563]

Austin, honest question. when you say you've tried machines that weld a bit smoother you didn't specify... Like pipepro 400s? Because of things like dig range? Or am I way off?

[@arosswelding]

Ya those 400s and just other Lincoln’s. But yes those millers help with all the adjustments you can make.

[@jerediswatching6563]

@@arosswelding thank you for the response. I love your videos and trust your content. Big thumbs up.

[@josecortes6458]

Where did you get the flap exhaust?

[@williambanas2831]

Tractor Supply, Farm & Home or any farm supply store will have them.

[@austongrellgrell9485]

So I'm in school right now getting my structural and pipe certs and I was wondering how to get into pipeline like your doing are you union, contractor, or what.

[@arosswelding]

Go check out our “new to pipeline” series on our family channel, Austin and Kayla. We made several videos with lots of info on the pipeline life. We are also working on an E book that will have even more info about the pipeline life style and how to go about getting into it. You can go to arosswelding.com and put your email in to get updates on when it will be out, along with anything else we get into to.

[@mikec.9177]

Back in my day you could buy an SAE 200 and it would last for ever

[@adriancampolla2807]

Muy bonito equipo tienes gracias por compartir tus Videos

[@coke80686152]

Amazing video, keep up the good work! Question, between an sa-200 black face and ranger 250gxt which one would be the best choice?

[@arosswelding]

Sa 200 for pipe welding.

[@chrisjones6165]

@Garth Land I have the250 gxt and weld pipe in mechanical field. I have no doubts I could pass x-ray with it

[@petejones2570]

Go Blue Austin they are smooth used to be a lincoln person just try the Blue !!!!!!!!!

[@arosswelding]

I’ve thought bout it. They ain’t bad.

[@Sneakyjoe69]

Why is it 30,000 for that machine now?

[@nathanharris6677]

were is the best place to get a welding bed

[@stout8807]

Bob King builds slick beds, there is another guy in Dallas, but can’t temper what the company is called

[@stout8807]

Hot Shot Welding is one other place

[@nathanharris6677]

bob king I don't know how reliable and really expensive

[@stout8807]

He’s a very well known bed builder. They’re really not that expensive if you’re buying one, otherwise you’re better off building it your self

[@harrydietrich3854]

Thanks ARoss

[@NoPaintGarage]

Kind of off topic, but where did you get that jacket? Is it a welding jacket?

[@arosswelding]

It’s just a shirt. It’s lapco brand. There is another video I made talkin bout the shirts and a couple other pieces of clothing I wear and have tried. Here on this channel.

[@sheddogotis6508]

why do you have a machete on your welder

[@chaseallen9707]

can you make a vid making a hoosier pole

[@SMILEYBOMB17]

Hey Austin, quick question i have. I always see rigs with the gas cylinders on their sides, but in my welding class they told us to keep the cylinders upright. So why are they on their side for rigs?

[@SMILEYBOMB17]

Mark Jacobs thank you

[@arosswelding]

The acetylene is the only one that has to be stood up. Safety is the concern they are prob talkin bout there in class. A lot of welding trucks have their bottles standing up, oxygen and acetylene, for safety and to meet DOT regulations. Which is again, be cause of safety. Ok have to do a video talkin bout this. Thank you for the question.

[@arosswelding]

I’ll *

[@SMILEYBOMB17]

Austin Ross thank you for the response, keep up the great vids

[@jacksonrolin993]

Great vid man!!!

[@arosswelding]

Thanks

[@Nick-ih5em]

Anyone ever use the Eagle 10,000 plus?

[@keithparady2594]

Just saw one on Craigslist 1960 day 200 for 1000 bucks needs a starter

[@mexicanwelder5967]

What makes a better welding rig Dodge, Ford, or Chevy

[@patrickhorvath2684]

I drive 10,000 miles a month. One ton light trucks I see broken down on the side of the road are Dodge, Ford, Chevy, . In that order.

[@noride11]

@@patrickhorvath2684 I drive 20,000 miles every 2 weeks. The trucks I see broke down on the side of the road are Chevy, Ford and very few dodges in that order...

[@patrickhorvath2684]

@@noride11 Are you sure you dont drive 40,000 miles a week ?

[@noride11]

@@patrickhorvath2684 let me check! Yes, you are right. It’s 40,000 and I actually never see any dodges broke down either..

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

Ford idi all day long 😂

[@billarroo1]

Thanks for the information

[@downhilldaddy5282]

Time for an update video

[@texaspipeliner9432]

I too am thinking about switching over to miller. I like the wireless remote idea. I'm open to anything that makes me more cost efficient and work effective.

[@chriswelds9889]

Matt Covey my buddy has a cc with the wireless remote, pretty slick

[@xaviergonzales7808]

There’s a guy on instagram his name is tigninja and makes digital wireless remotes for Lincoln welders

[@arosswelding]

Absolutely. Ya that wireless remote would be handy.

[@texaspipeliner9432]

Thank you for the information.

[@roberttittle945]

Austin I really like you and most all of your content, but I can't hardly stand that loud obnoxious music that you add to your videos. Sorry I just had to say something ☺

[@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071]

Now you need a gantry crane to get the unit off so you can service it better :-) and faster too