I recently bought an Old Craftsman stick welder, a 225 Amp model. It has the fine adjustment dial on it and you move the stinger lead to set the co**** amperage. The stinger lead is missing the plug that goes into the machine. I can't find the original Sears unit, so I ordered a general replacement, but it's too loose in the receptacle. I did a search on the 'net but couldn't find much at all. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks.
Every stick welder I've ever seen used a 'standard' plug, although there are several sizes (and they aren't similar sizes). So if it's loose, it's worn out
Crazy Vern is right, century made sears welders and I think Panasonic did too. Go to your local weld store they might help, sometimes a miller plug will work
I won't be using it much at all so it's not worth replacing it. The previous owner had just stripped the cable end then just shoved it in the receptacle. Even like that, it did a good job. But, I just can't do it that way.
The male "plug" is br***, and probably "split", right? If it's split, then shove a flat blade screwdriver into the split to spread it some (carefully !!!). I have an old Sears Craftsman buzz box welder I bought used from a friend for $75.00, about 42 years ago. It also came with a bunch of rod, mask/shield, gloves, chipping hammer, and a Mickie Mouse dryer plug arrangement. Tossed the dryer plug, got the right plug, and made up a 50 foot extension cord. The welder still looks new, and gets used every couple of years or so. It's probably one of the best deals/tools I've ever bought. Or does yours have multiple "female" receptacles for different settings? I am Butch/56sedandelivery.
The first three digits of the model number are the code for the manufacturer. Sites like this one will give the codes and manufacturer: http://vintagemachinery.org/Craftsman/manufacturers.aspx
Try this if you haven't all ready, I worked at a Sears home store in AZ for some friends so I could live there for the winter in warm weather temps, a lot of customs would come in with some really old equipment and by going into sears website under tools parts and putting in the part/model # I was amazed that I found a lot of parts that they still carried and some of the parts I could order. Might be worth a try good luck
i have one i got in the 60s...it looks like a lincoln....same color..front panel...ckeck with them....
My cable didn't have any plug on it at all. The one I bought is solid br***. I made a sleeve out of light br*** tubing and soldered it over the plug. It works, but I would rather do something more "factory". Thanks though for your suggestion.
Thank you all for your replies! Hopefully I can this old gal back in shape. I used to have a Lincoln tombstone years ago and a Miller 210 mig. But my health was failing fast, and it looked like I wasn't gonna make it. So, I sold off almost all my garage stuff so it wouldn't be a burden to my wife. But, I recovered nicely (thank you Lord) and that left me tool poor. I can't do what I used to, but I can do a lot more than if I was dead. Thanks again.
OK. I got a photo. I cannot find a serial number anywhere. The machine is pretty banged up so it might have gotten knocked off it.
I have an old John Deere made by Century in the 70s-80s I think. Get a pair of calipers and measure the male plug. There are a lot of different ones. some only .012" different. This place had Lenco the connectors I needed for $7.25 EA. Just click "More Info" for the drawings. You can find something that will fit your machine. Or you can change everything out to a modern connector. https://weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?PNUM::1:UNDEF:OR:05270
Your welder was manufactured by Emerson Electric, the Sears model number begins with 113, and it is a 113201370. Here's a link to the Sears Parts Direct listing for it, you need items 52 and 58. https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/113201370/0247/0753000.html
Check with E-Bay, they have all kinds of used Craftsman welding equipment listed; might have the same model. I am Butch/56sedandelivery. WOW !!! The HAMB has come through, once again. I'm always amazed what this group of guys can do.
THANK YOU !!! You guys ROCK! Thanks Fordors. I ordered my parts last night. Thanks to all for all your help.
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