1st post.question on older Craftman ARC

By bigbadbowtie Date 11-01-2005 18:53

Does anyone know who used to make Craftsmans AC arc welders???
The reason I ask is for parts reason.

I found one that looks maybe 80's vintage black with red/white front and has in big letter 35-230 on the front.

It has a dual range adjustment on top.
I can get the welder for less than 100 with 2 helmets and various rods. Leads look like they are good shape.

I currently have a 110 hobart 140 mig but need to do some repair on my car trailer and I don't think its up to the task.

Ray

By Arcandflash (**)

Date 11-01-2005 20:27

If it is just an AC only welder and works why worry about parts since there is typically only a transformer, fan, switch. If it doesn't work then why buy it - you don't want to spend the money to replace the transformer and the other parts can probably by "created/found" in the junk box.

By supermechanic (**)

Date 11-01-2005 23:33

If you are takling about the unit I think you are, it is a 'century'.
They made abit of stuff for the catalog stores maybe 30 years back. No clue if they are still in business.

By Century ASC Date 11-02-2005 04:07

Lincoln Electric bought the Century division from Clore. They can be reached at 866.236.0044, option 3 for parts.