Identify this machine - can't find info anywhere!

[samfry]

Hi. I've acquired a mig welder called an Autoweld 130. I cant find any info anywhere or even find a photo of a similar machine.

It looks like an old Butters and the torch is branded Butters but I can't find any reference to it anywhere online

I have an issue where the wire drive seems to have no torque at low settings. The speed of the wire is correct but the motor seems to have no 'shove' to it at all and the slightest resistance causes the motor to stall. Any suggestions? I'd love to get this old thing back on its feet as it seems in good nick.

 

[Cobbler]

Strip the gears, maybe the grease in there has gone hard making it stiff to turn. Someone will be along in a bit that recognises it.

 

[samfry]

Thanks Cobbler, I'll definitely give that a go.
Hoping someone will come along that recognises it as I could do with some info on it.
Unusually it doesn't have a data plate so I don't know anything about the different amperages or other settings.
It's measuring about 15.5V on lowest setting whilst welding so assuming it's about 30a on the low end but someone more knowledgeable than me may be able to enlighten?

 

[Cobbler]

@samfry I’ve just put autoweld into the search, (top right on the end of the blue band) & a load of posts come up, you might find something there.

 

[Wozzaaah]

Butters definitely did an Autoweld and it's the correct colour but it's not one I've ever seen anywhere else.