Crftsman 90A mig what is it?

[skipnsb]

There is a local for sale Craftsman 90A 110v mig with a bottle about 14 inch high. Made in 2005, pn 20676.

Where do I look to see who actually made this? I assume parts are available if needed? If it works I will likely buy it for $150.

I am in Florida, is there any state laws governing the ownership of the bottles? He said he just paid $60 cash (filled) when he got it from the welding shop 3 years ago, they didn't take any id or address or anything.

Is there a registry of bottle serial numbers? or what do I need to know about bottles/refilling them? Thanks Skip

 

[Merkava_4]

What kind of material and thickness will you be welding?

90A isn't going to get you anything very thick. Besides that, I'd suggest you look into a Lincoln, Miller, or Hobart; something you can get parts for easily.

 

[Paladin]

I think Clarke made Craftsman mig/wire feed machines. Maybe somebody here can confirm that?

+1 on what Merk said! I have a Lincoln 140, and it's the smallest mig machine I'd buy. 90a is really only going to be worthwhile if you are buying it for sheetmetal work alone.

 

[Kona Cruisers]

Boooo 90 amp

horray 135 + amp

 

[94yj]

dont waste your money on a 90 amp unless the material your welding is going to be super thin i hat to think what the duty cycle is on that i would hold out for a better welder jmho

 

[vssjim]

Century/Solar used to make them but now Lincoln has bought them out and parts come from Sears parts and say Lincoln on the bags they come in. I have one I bought for 50 bucks that they didn't know how to put together. They were a "tuner shop" so some of their work was pretty poor and they are now gone. It's only good fore light duty work, I also have a Lincoln Power Mig 255

 

[r6_cannibal]

I have that same welder. It's good for learning or doing body work on a car, otherwise step it up to 135+ amps like everyone is saying. I think that one is made by Clark, but have no way of confirming. I'd suggest Miller, Lincoln, or Hobart like others have mentioned. Think about it, those companies make welders and only welders.
The c-man welder is ok, if you open it up and there's no fan in the back you can toss in a 120mm computer case fan and wire it in, effectively bumping up your duty cycle a good amount.