Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder

   / Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder #11  
Here is some helpful info:

6013 broken down means... (60) 60,000lbs tensile strength, (1) is (I think) the positions you can use it on... ie flat, verticle, overhead. (3) is the coating on the rod.

Some coatings are... (4) is iron powder (E7024 rod), and usually ran flat, (8) is low hydrogen (E7018) and it's been too long to remember the others.

So... E7018 = 70000lbs, all position, low hydrogen coated.

A good starting point for current is to take the rod value (fractional such as 1/8") and convert it to a decimal and .125 becomes 125 amps. This is only a starting point because most machines aren't calibrated, and might be way off on the actual current.

Look in tractor supply for rods, and only get rods approved for AC voltages. For dirty, rusty painted metals, 6011 is hard to beat. Slowly move the rod foward and backwards pausing on the back stroke to create a scaled appearing weld that looks like scales. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( (left to right)

Have fun, and do not weld on sealed pipes, cans, or any fuel containers as all will explode and KILL you.
 
   / Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder #12  
Have fun, and do not weld on sealed pipes, cans, or any fuel containers as all will explode and KILL you.

Or wheel rims with tires still mounted (Tire Pyrolysis) Ka-Boom!

James K0UA
 
   / Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder #13  
Ok... You got me... I noticed all the views and then checked the posting date:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :D
 
   / Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder #14  
I have a wards 23 welder that I have used about 20 year ago. It was a good welder. Now it has been dismantled and I need a copy of a manual to put it back together. Do you happen to have a manual?
 
   / Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder #15  
I think that I bought mine aroud 65 or66, The slide on mine is just a knob that is loosened, slide then tightened. I done a powerful lot of welding with that little machine. Mine ground cable is hard wired into it(no plug-in). Also the lowest mine will go is 40 amps on the low scale.

Bought mine around the same time. Need a copy of the manual or a copy of the electrical schematic to re-assemble the welder. Can you help?
 
   / Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder #16  
I have the exact same welder. I have been searching for a manual for it, but have come up empty. I am a rookie welder, but, the only way to get better is to do. Besides, my grinder can help me fix many mistakes. I have a wire feed, and the practice improves your skill has proven quite effective, as I am getting good with it. It just is not heavy enough to weld on my bucket and implements. I am considering taking a welding class at my local trade school to assist me. If any one knows of a site that I can get the manual, please post or email me a link. Thanks.
 
   / Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder #17  
I have the exact same welder. I have been searching for a manual for it, but have come up empty. I am a rookie welder, but, the only way to get better is to do. Besides, my grinder can help me fix many mistakes. I have a wire feed, and the practice improves your skill has proven quite effective, as I am getting good with it. It just is not heavy enough to weld on my bucket and implements. I am considering taking a welding class at my local trade school to assist me. If any one knows of a site that I can get the manual, please post or email me a link. Thanks.

I think the welder was made by Century for Wards. Century is now Lincoln. Century also made Solar brand welders of which I have one. I contacted Lincoln with my welder info and they emailed me a pdf manual.
There is also a site to download E manuals but you have to sign up. Don't know about the site so not sure if they are free or have to buy.
You can also contact the OP. He got a similar manual from Hobart.

Wards Powr Kraft 230 Manual.pdf
 
   / Wards Powr-Kraft 230amp stick welder #18  
I may have a manual for the Montgomery ward power kraft 230. Picked one up from my father in law last weekend. He keeps all the books on everything. He was gonna dig through his files and have it for me the next time I see him
 

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