Vintage craftsman arc welder

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This was given to me missing the leads, supposedly it works. Does anyone have information on this and would it be worth putting money into? I have experience with a small wire feed but would like something with more penetration. Figured since it was free I would look into it. Any help or comments would be appreciated.
Reply:Tapped AC buzz box. Not real desirable but if you got cables they could always be used on an upgrade machine down the road. Have to find the right plugs to fit the machine.
Reply:Sounds like a junker then...
Reply:Dont be to quick to call an old machine a junker.The leads were probably sold for scrap.I use an old welder that was built in the 30s.My dad bought it in a junk yard for 10 bucks in the mid 50s.Did a small repair and put a new line cord on it.It is 150 amp and will be running long after new welders have smoked.I have a Lincoln 225S for jobs the old welder cant handle.It wont run 7018s.Your welder has no switch to break on current selection.Open it up and clean out the dust and check the fan.Find a pair of plugs,24 feet of #4 welding cable, a ground clamp and electrode holder.The first 3 numbers in the model number will id the mfg.
Reply:If you are lucky, the LENCO UP-10 connectors may fit those sockets.  About $7. each at weldingsupply.com"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:That welder is new 1970 s wil work for another 50 years. Made by Century a Lincoln company I think.
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumIf you are lucky, the LENCO UP-10 connectors may fit those sockets.  About $7. each at weldingsupply.com
Reply:Has anyone ever used one of these?
Reply:I had one that looked similar. Same chassis, but mine had a slide to select amperage instead of plugging into different tapped outputs. Mine worked great for what it was, but I sold it when I got the bigger Airco machine. Just get a couple connecters to plug into that particular machine, and some leads, and use the darn thing.IAMAW Local 330Airco 300 AC/DC HeliwelderAirco Dip-Pak 200 with Profax spool gunPowr-Kraft AC225Everlast PowerArc 200stBuffalo Forge No.21 drill pressSpeedglas 9100xxAirco, Oxweld, Purox, Victor torchesLincoln Ranger 8
Reply:works fine,lasts a long time..
Reply:I believe that welder was one made by Emerson for Sears.  The first 3 digits of the model number are the manufacturer code. Here are the code numbers:  http://vintagemachinery.org/craftsma...facturers.aspxEmerson is usually 113- though there are other codes for them. Here's an older style Emerson 180 with taps."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:This is mine, made also I believe by Emerson, good little machine.
Reply:On some of those older welders, if they have any patent numbers on the face plate it can be a clue as to manufacturer.  Most all of the ones with a sliding amp lever adjustment have Century patent numbers on them. They were big on that and had many styles. Google has a patent search in the advanced search area.It burns me when I see these old welders without leads.  Or not so much the old tired leads, but missing plugs.  No scrap value there but a cost and nuisance to replace. IF you can get the correct taper plugs."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumIt burns me when I see these old welders without leads.  Or not so much the old tired leads, but missing plugs.  No scrap value there but a cost and nuisance to replace. IF you can get the correct taper plugs.