Nory, I don't know the specific unit, but have seen similar pieces, even
owned one in the dark ages. It is very low power. limited capability
device, which will not do any welding of consequence, but you can have fun
playing with it. John
Nory wrote:
> You guys are such a wealth of information, I thought I'd run this one by
> ya - I just bought, used, a JC Penney Model 73 home-shop welder, 115
> volt, 50 amp, Mini Welder. The front says it's 2 welders in 1: 1. arc
> welder 2. carbon flame torch. It appears to be old, but in good
> condition. Cables don't seem worn at all, and the torch looks in good
> condition. Also, included in the deal was a Craftsman Arc Torch Model
> 190.20073 and a book: Arc Welding Instructions for the Beginner, by the
> Lincoln Welding Foundation (1973 edition).
>
> >From what little I know about welding, I wouldn't ordinarily consider
> spending my hard earned cash on an arc welder (would have preferred
> mig), but this puppy was only 10 bucks at a garage sale, so how could I
> go wrong?
>
> Anyhoo, I was wondering if anybody out there is familiar with this unit,
> and might be able to tell me if it's any good, or what decade it may be
> from, or if I just threw away 10 bucks on a small pile of scrap metal?
>
> Also, anybody got a welding helmet & gloves they wanna unload cheap?
>
> -NORY
>
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