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Here are some pictures of the wire. If y’all need more or different angles let me know. Thank you all for the help

From what I could tell it was a lot of dust and dirt on the wires. I will be able to take a closer look at it tomorrow.

Ok I did not know that the wire wrapped around the transformer was original. I have never welded before or opened up a welder and at first glance it looked like it was out of place.

Yes it is the copper wire which is making me question the condition of the unit. I know the model is from the 70’s or 80’s where things were built better and could be repaired if needed. But I also just curious is that a normal repair or normal problem having the original “conductor” replaced if...

Was given this welder after a neighbor passed away. At first inspection it looked a little rough and figured it needed a little tlc. I opened it up to see what it would take to update the welding wire and came across the low range rapped in copper and wonder if it is safe to use or will this be...