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Lincoln Electric Handy MIG Flux-Cored/MIG Welder with Face Shield — Transformer, 115V, 35–88 Amp Output, Model# K2185-1

Item# 29999
Lincoln Electric Handy MIG Flux-Cored/MIG Welder with Face Shield — Transformer, 115V, 35–88 Amp Output, Model# K2185-1

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Lincoln Electric Handy MIG Flux-Cored/MIG Welder with Face Shield — Transformer, 115V, 35–88 Amp Output, Model# K2185-1

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  • Face shield is included for protection while welding
  • Cold contactor safety feature keeps welding wire electrically cold until gun trigger is pressed
  • Performs both MIG (shielding gas sold separately) and flux-cored welding processes
  • Welds up to 1/8in. mild steel
  • Operates off any 115V, 20 Amp household outlet

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Product Summary

This Lincoln Electric Handy MIG Flux-Cored/MIG Welder with Face Shield is a compact, lightweight welder that makes a great choice for home repairs and hobby projects on light gauge mild steel.

What's Included

    (1) Lincoln Electric Handy MIG Flux-Cored/MIG Welder with Face Shield

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Features + Benefits

  • Face shield is included for protection while welding
  • Cold contactor safety feature keeps welding wire electrically cold until gun trigger is pressed
  • Performs both MIG (shielding gas sold separately) and flux-cored welding processes
  • Welds up to 1/8in. mild steel
  • Operates off any 115V, 20 Amp household outlet
  • DC output voltage
  • Amperage output: 35–88
  • 20% duty cycle @ 70 Amps
  • Adjustable wire feed speed control
  • 6 ft. power cord and 8 ft. clamp cable
  • 12 3/4 in. L x 8 3/4 in. W x 18 in. H
  • Includes: face shield, welding gun and cable assembly, work cable with clamp, gasless nozzle for flux-cored welding, gas nozzle, gas regulator, hose for MIG welding, 1-lb. spool of 0.035 in. flux-cored wire, 2-lb. spool of 0.025 in. solid MIG wire, three 0.035 in. contact tips, three 0.025 in. contact tips, welding handshield and chipping hammer/brush

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

29999

Brand

Lincoln Electric

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year Limited Warranty

Ship Weight

50.0 LB

Volts

115

Max. Amps

88

Multi-process

Yes

Welding Processes

Flux-Core, MIG

Max. Weld Thickness

0.13 in

Max. Welding Wire Diameter

0.035 in

Duty Cycle

20% at 70A
AttributeSpecification

Weldable Materials

Mild steel

Min. Amps

35

Wire Feed Speed Control

Yes

Cart Included

No

Mig Ready

Yes

Power Cord Length

8 ft

Clamp Cable Length

8 ft

Regulator and Gas Hose Included

Yes

Shielding Gas Required

Yes

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

12.75 x 8.75 x 18 in

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Questions & Answers

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  1. What size generator is recomended to run this welding machine?

    1. A 2,500 watt generator is recommended to run this Lincoln Electric Handy Mig Portable Welder.

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    2. 2500 watt generator.

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  2. Will this weld aluminum?

    I was wondering if this welder is capable of welding aluminum? What additional items would I need?

    1. It is not recommended to weld aluminum with this Lincoln mig and flux cored portable welder.

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    2. We do not recommend welding aluminum with this model.

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  3. How long is the mig torch cable 6 or 10 ft

    1. This welder has a 6' gun and cable assembly.

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    2. The k2185-1 Handu Mig has a 6 ft gun and cable assy.

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  4. what voltage is it

    1. This Lincoln Electric Handy Mig Portable Welder is 120 volt.

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    2. The K2185-1 Handy Mig is 120V

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  5. Can you youse 10 pound or bigger wire spools on this machine.

    1 answer

    1. A 10 lb. spool is the largest this will accept.

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  6. can you weld ss ? if so what thickness and with what shielding gas ?

    1 answer

    1. The welder can weld up to 1/8" thick stainless steel with tri mix gas.

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  7. Is this a MIG welder that uses CO2 as a shielding gas?  I do not want flux core only machine.

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    1. This welder would use shielding gas.

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  8. Do I need gas with this?

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    1. This does not require shielding gas if you are welding with flux-cored wire. Any other MIG welding with this unit will require shielding gas.

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  9. can this run .30 solid wire

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    1. This welder is capable of using 0.30 solid wire.

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  10. Is this made in America?

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    1. This Lincoln Electric Handy Mig Welder is imported from Poland.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year Limited Warranty