6wheeler 668 #1 Posted April 15, 2012 I need some help from you welding guys. I just aquired a Powermate gasless wirefeed welder. It is model #117032. Ser. #C584959. What I need is a trigger switch for the gun. I works pretty well (I hotwired what was left of the switch, do not try this at home). It feeds well and strikes a good arc. I don't know who made them, Lincoln I think. I think they were maybe sold as Coleman welders but, mine just has Powermate on the front of it. I would appreciate any help for this. Thanks Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #2 Posted April 15, 2012 The model number shows up as a CRAFTSMAN.... Not sure on the serial number $50 for the switch http://parts.sears.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Welder-Parts/Model-117032/0247/0753000/00044299/00002 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 668 #3 Posted April 15, 2012 Perfect, thanks for the help. I just ordered it and it will be here by Friday. All of the members on here are just the best. I have gotten so much help on here. I cannot even begin to express my thanks enough . I don't know how you found it KC9KAS, but thanks. I've been looking for 2 days . I should have just asked here. When will I learn . Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #4 Posted April 15, 2012 You are welcome....I just hope that is the right one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 668 #5 Posted April 21, 2012 KC9KAS, thanks again. The switch came yesterday. It is the right one AND the only part left available for that welder from Sears. It came in a Lincoln bag so I can get parts from Lincoln. It is a little tricky to get the wire to feed right . It is a little tangled on the spool. I think longer tips will help as well. It welds, Albeit nothing heavy. But I think it will do well on exhaust repairs. I think there is a gas kit for it too. I don't like flux core. I just can't seem to make it well cleanly. Since there is no amp. adjustment on this particular box, I will just have to learn to be a better welder with it . Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted April 22, 2012 I too like the gas feed migs better than the flux core wire. Glad you got the part you needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites