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[Daviewonder]

Hello All
 
I feel it's time for my procrastinating to end and my restoration project to begin. I've been collecting up the bits I need over the last  few years in between saving for a house and I think I'm about there.
 
I've made a list of the bits I've got so far. Can anyone see anything that I'm missing that would either be vital or make life a bit easier?


Mig Welder
Argon Mix
Mig Wire
Leather Gloves
Metal Cutters
Gas Regulator
Electric Angle Grinder
Electric Drill
Grinding Discs
Cutting discs
Poly Abrasive Discs
Goggles
Assorted Grips
Spot Weld Drill Bits
Overalls
Steel Toecap Boots
Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
Air Drill
Air Punch and Flange Tool
Air Sabre Saw
Small Air Grinder
200 Litre Compressor
Air Lines
Steel sheets
Trolley Jacks
Axle Stands
Fire extinguisher

Dust mask with filters

Ear defenders

Goggles with face shield

Zinc primer and Etch primer

Butt welding clamps

Electric belt sander

Leather apron

Steel rule

Scribe and pick set

Air chisel

Random orbital sander and discs

 

Many thanks, Dave :)

 

*Edited to include recently bought items.

Edited by Daviewonder, 24 September 2016 - 09:07 PM.

[alex-95]

Ear defenders, Makes grinding and using air tools so much better. 

[BusheyTrader]

Cleco pins. For positioning panels being spot welded / plug welded

Power file belt sander for grinding down welds in awkward areas. Silverline prepared over B&D.

Die Grinder bits. Also for grinding down welds in awkward areas but these fit in a drill

A proper dust mask to keep grinding dust out of your lungs.

Fire retardant overalls when welding

Lots of practice on steel off cuts

Lots of patience - not always readily available

Edited by BusheyTrader, 28 May 2016 - 10:27 PM.

[mini-auto]

+1 on ear defenders & patience.

Garage

Weld through primer, etch primer

Seam sealer

Fire extinguisher

Sticking plasters

Radio

jacks, axle stands

[Daviewonder]

Thanks for the fast replies.

I see there are a few bits I've missed. Can anyone recommend me a dust mask please?

[smudger068]

Atco do a good one for about £20-30 you actually breathe fresh air can come with a different range of filters, theres a wholesaler in Basildon, Essex. Im sure you could order or advise with a quick google search 

[MrBounce]

Proper welding gauntlets are a must. Cheap ones from Machine Mart are only £4.

[sledgehammer]

ear defenders can also stop sparks getting in the ear - painful

 

old leather jacket put on back to front when welding upside down

 

something to lay on / kneel on & a rag in water to put out under seal fires 

 

bright directional light that can be clamped near welding site , so you can see with mask down before striking up

 

a place to store flammable's , out of the way of welding

 

- IMPORTANT - someone else near the garage incase something bad happens - don't rely on a mobile somewhere in the garage 

 

my neighbour was working on a pickup in a garage next door to me

 

he knocked it off axle stands while jacking it up to get it higher , broke his collar bone & slight crush injury , but was pinned under car for a while

 

mobile was on table at other end of garage , everyone was at work so no one to help , think he cause himself more damage dragging his self out

Edited by sledgehammer, 29 May 2016 - 09:27 AM.

[BusheyTrader]

Top tip on the welding gauntlets there......

Fire retardant overalls needn't be expensive. I've picked my last 2 pairs up at shows for £20 or less. They will hold back welding spatter but don't expect them to stop a big ball of molten metal if you're welding from underneath. Most of the welding masks don't cover the top of the head. A welder's cap can stop spatter from stinging your scalp.

[smudger068]

A good bottle of factor 50 suncream to stop UV burning your skin, common burn through collar around your neck

[CityEPete]

Good thread, I'm about to embark on a weldathon and that list is handy. Good luck.