Welding

Mattstorey · Apr 27, 2013

Hi,

I have a 300tdi. It is a weetabix.

I have no previous proper experience of welding. What should i be looking at learning? MIG? TIG?

Is it worth trying to attend some sort of course? Or just get some kit and sheet metal?

Or is it worth just trying to get a mobile welder in once i have cut all the rust out?

TIA, M

robint · Apr 27, 2013

youve answered your own question there !
i got a feeling if you attempt it yourself you be a dab hand of filling burn holes in

Mattstorey · Apr 27, 2013

robint said:
youve answered your own question there !
i got a feeling if you attempt it yourself you be a dab hand of filling burn holes in

: )

I feel i should learn tho.

Oldseadog · Apr 27, 2013

Try contacting one of your local colleges, as many of them have 10 to 12 week evening class courses in basic welding.

Mustbemental · Apr 27, 2013

I did a night learning course in basic weldin yonks ago
Evening classes Welding courses in UK & Welding classes | Hotcourses

Dippypud · Apr 27, 2013

Oldseadog said:
Try contacting one of your local colleges, as many of them have 10 to 12 week evening class courses in basic welding.

Mustbemental said:
I did a night learning course in basic weldin yonks ago
Evening classes Welding courses in UK & Welding classes | Hotcourses

+1 ^^^^

What they said ... then you'll know what to get and better how much to pay for it ...

This will give some idea, but it's better to be shown in person - hence the night course suggestions ...

MIG Welding - The DIY Guide -good luck

cptbeefheart · Apr 27, 2013

Mattstorey said:
Hi,

I have a 300tdi. It is a weetabix.

I have no previous proper experience of welding. What should i be looking at learning? MIG? TIG?

Is it worth trying to attend some sort of course? Or just get some kit and sheet metal?

Or is it worth just trying to get a mobile welder in once i have cut all the rust out?

TIA, M

what area do u live ive got a very very good welder thats mobile at a decent rate i`ll give u his addy then if hes up for it after hes seen pics ofcourse

cpt

matthew2riches · Apr 28, 2013

Where are you?

Dr_evil · Apr 28, 2013

If you're near cumbria I can do repairs

Grimmer · Apr 28, 2013

Dr_evil said:
If you're near cumbria I can do repairs, as long as its nowt to do with V8's, I really struggle with them to be honest

Thor1950 · Apr 28, 2013

Originally Posted by Dr_evil
If you're near cumbria I can do repairs, as long as its nowt to do with V8's, I really struggle with them to be honest

Grimmer said:

:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi:clap2::clap2:

Mattstorey · Apr 28, 2013

South Manchester. Going to look at courses. Mr. Noisy lives near me and he has kindly said he will come round to have a look.

Not the worst but not the best. Considering tray backing it.

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Dr_evil · Apr 28, 2013

Definitely seen worse

pressbrake · Apr 28, 2013

Dr_evil said:
Definitely seen worse

Ive definitely bought worse once or twice

Dr_evil · Apr 28, 2013

pressbrake said:
Ive definitely bought worse once or twice

S'alright for you though

you's got all the kit to fix it

Bede · Apr 28, 2013

I'm based in Stoke on Trent so not too far from you. May be interested in patching it up for you or giving you a few welding pointers to do it yourself. I'm a fabricator / welder by trade.

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