Yea sounds good, best qoute i got for a half decent mig with gas, 150 or 160a i think was 410 euro, does that sound reasonable, I can get the gas less ones alot cheaper but ive beeen told unless your experienced at welding to stay well clear. Any opinions folks?
Arc Welder?
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, Mar 29 2012 05:20 PM
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:10 AM
thb, that sound very expencive as there are sealey ones with 150 gas for £255 dunno what the exchange rate is but sound quite expencive http://www.ebay.co.u...746802056&ps=54
also i dont see much wrong with a gassless one aslong as it is high amps you should be fine
also i dont see much wrong with a gassless one aslong as it is high amps you should be fine
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:12 AM
also if you want to see the mess i mead with an arc welder look at my build thread 
its soo bad haha but quite strong
its soo bad haha but quite strong
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 07:15 PM
Gasless welders are absolutely dreadful on thin metal, and best avoided. This topic has been done to death here many times. But a welder which allows you to use gas or gasless is fine, only save the gasless option for something thiscker and cruder than a Mini shell.
Filthy, ugly welds, dangerous fumes, lots more finishing work....
95% argon is the way, especially for the inexperienced.
Filthy, ugly welds, dangerous fumes, lots more finishing work....
95% argon is the way, especially for the inexperienced.
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 08:18 PM
Gasless welders are absolutely dreadful on thin metal, and best avoided. This topic has been done to death here many times. But a welder which allows you to use gas or gasless is fine, only save the gasless option for something thiscker and cruder than a Mini shell.
Filthy, ugly welds, dangerous fumes, lots more finishing work....
95% argon is the way, especially for the inexperienced.
Gasless welders are absolutely dreadful on thin metal, and best avoided. This topic has been done to death here many times. But a welder which allows you to use gas or gasless is fine, only save the gasless option for something thiscker and cruder than a Mini shell.
Filthy, ugly welds, dangerous fumes, lots more finishing work....
95% argon is the way, especially for the inexperienced.
Thanks for all the replies, just bought a second hand clark 135 TE turbo for £195 , i shall get practicing!
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 09:48 PM
I do believe you have picked one of the best models for DIY use. Have fun!
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