[TheForge] Buzz Box Blues

[Peter Hirst]

Well, its not that old.  One of the few tools I have ever bought new, in the 
mid 70's.  But it is cool.  A true classic, and the bargain of the century I 
think.  In fact, Lincoln is still making them.  I saw one at Lowes that 
looks exactly like mine -- 225 A, AC only -- for 60 bucks more than I paid 
for mine in the early 70's.

Peter

Keziah's


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer" <artgawk at thegrid.net>
To: "Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:17 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Buzz Box Blues


> An old " tomb stone" buzz box? Cool...Wonderful machines.
> My vague recollection is that the windings slide up and down on rails 
> which have to be clean and aligned parallel.
> When you take the case off it'll be evident. They are simple, durable 
> machines.
> Ought to take the top off and vacuume them out every now and then anyway. 
> Also worth taking apart any connection that isn't pristine and cleaning it 
> to bright metal before reassembling it.
> Doubt you'll have any trouble....pf
>
> Peter Hirst wrote:
>> I have a Lincoln buzz box that has served me well and faithfully for over 
>> 30 years, but has developed one mechanical problem. The  amperage 
>> selector dial is suddenly really sticky.  I have to crank it so hard to 
>> move it that it is almost impossible to stop it on the correct stop. I 
>> assume its rust in the stops, but am not sure how to get at it or what to 
>> lube it with, if anything. Is there a way to free the thing up without 
>> opening it up? Anything else I need to know before venturing into the 
>> buzz box? Besides unplugging it???!!!!
>>
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