Electric mig welders

[gemsdad]

Yeah i dunno what one to get. was looking at one and it says u can't even run the #### on house hold mains whats the fking point in that lol?

listen bud,before you go fecking about with welding sets i think you should at least read a book on using welders.or maybe go to night school to get some experience.

 

[Dr_evil]

I gave him the link to the mig welding forum gems, thats got some helpful tips on it although as you say night class would work better!

Youtube has some good tutorials too

 

[Hunter92]

il get neighbour to teach me gotta learn somewhere ey

 

[gemsdad]

I gave him the link to the mig welding forum gems, thats got some helpful tips on it although as you say night class would work better!

Youtube has some good tutorials too

ok,but like you said on another thread,it is better to get hands on experience rather than looking at pictures.

 

[gemsdad]

il get neighbour to teach me gotta learn somewhere ey

ok,but is he a welder,or just someone who can lay down bird **** welds??

 

[Dr_evil]

ok,but like you said on another thread,it is better to get hands on experience rather than looking at pictures.

True!

Someone nearby him on the forum may be able to teach him ?

Sure theres someone near bucks who will be a welder on here

 

[gemsdad]

True!

Someone nearby him on the forum may be able to teach him ?

Sure theres someone near bucks who will be a welder on here

dunno,up to the op now innit.

 

[Dr_evil]

dunno,up to the op now innit.

James and I did warn him about a cheap welder too


Just been looking on ebay for a TIG to play with and a snap on mig popped up, looked to have the same kind of power range and button layout as the one he has, 4 different settings and £90 opening bid………brand whores will be after that purely for the name rather than because its a good one!

 

[gemsdad]

James and I did warn him about a cheap welder too


Just been looking on ebay for a TIG to play with and a snap on mig popped up, looked to have the same kind of power range and button layout as the one he has, 4 different settings and £90 opening bid………brand whores will be after that purely for the name rather than because its a good one!

yes i know you both warned him,but he never took any notice did he.
yes bods will buy anything with the right name on it,whether tis any good or not.

 

[DiscoPol]

yes i know you both warned him,but he never took any notice did he.
yes bods will buy anything with the right name on it,whether tis any good or not.

errrr Land Rover Freelander

 

[Dr_evil]

yes i know you both warned him,but he never took any notice did he.
yes bods will buy anything with the right name on it,whether tis any good or not.

Gaylander Mk1 comes to mind


I'll probably end up getting a second hand snap on tool chest tbh purely as they're designed well but wont be paying more than £100 for one given that it's just going to get scratched up.
On brand name stuff got a britool evt3000a torque wrench second hand for £30 (3% out after no calibration for years) rather than paying £70 for a new Teng one or £130 for a Norbar and it goes to show you're better shopping around for a good second hand item than buying new as well!
But every local garage swears on britool torque wrenches so they must be worth a shot and probably why they're so expensive new!

 

[Dr_evil]

errrr Land Rover Freelander

Bastid I just typed that!

 

[gemsdad]

errrr Land Rover Freelander

no probs as long as you weld the doors on.

 

[Thor1950]

find a 180 amp miller/hobart(same company) or lincoln all about the same quality, and service

 

[gemsdad]

Gaylander Mk1 comes to mind


I'll probably end up getting a second hand snap on tool chest tbh purely as they're designed well but wont be paying more than £100 for one given that it's just going to get scratched up.
On brand name stuff got a britool evt3000a torque wrench second hand for £30 (3% out after no calibration for years) rather than paying £70 for a new Teng one or £130 for a Norbar and it goes to show you're better shopping around for a good second hand item than buying new as well!
But every local garage swears on britool torque wrenches so they must be worth a shot and probably why they're so expensive new!

you got a costco near you doc??.look in there for a great tool chest.my nephew bought one for his commercial workshop.very very pleased with it.

 

[Dr_evil]

you got a costco near you doc??.look in there for a great tool chest.my nephew bought one for his commercial workshop.very very pleased with it.

Nearest ones manc but got a costco card and they now do home delivery

will check their site

 

[gemsdad]

find a 180 amp miller/hobart(same company) or lincoln all about the same quality, and service

ok,they might be good but they are more for industrial/professional use.not to learn on.

 

[Thor1950]

James and I did warn him about a cheap welder too


Just been looking on ebay for a TIG to play with and a snap on mig popped up, looked to have the same kind of power range and button layout as the one he has, 4 different settings and £90 opening bid………brand whores will be after that purely for the name rather than because its a good one!

And how many of us have warned YOU DOC about your lawn decoration,,,,,,,,,,,,, did you listen FOOK NO YOU DIDN'T. and you became right ****y at times

 

[Dr_evil]

find a 180 amp miller/hobart(same company) or lincoln all about the same quality, and service

Theres a few hobart/butters/nbc/millers on ebay atm some single some three phase, was looking at them earlier

starting bid about £75 then 20% VAT on top but no bids yet, be worth it even if you need to buy a transformer for another £75

 

[gemsdad]

Nearest ones manc but got a costco card and they now do home delivery

will check their site

yes i use the one near the TRAFFORD CENTRE.