11 replies to this topic

[frankiebateman]

Im looking at getting this welder sometiem soon i was just wondering would it do to learn and use to weld the panels on the mini ? thanks

[not for sale sorry]

Im looking at getting this welder sometiem soon i was just wondering would it do to learn and use to weld the panels on the mini ? thanks

i am wondering the same thing please some one help us both out please!!

Edited by not for sale sorry, 05 October 2008 - 11:25 AM.

[panelbeaterpeter]

Yes that one would do fine for a starter. You can't get such a nice weld with gasless but they're ok.

[frankiebateman]

Thanks im not realy fused on how good the weld looks aslong as it sticks

[panelbeaterpeter]

PENETRATION is the key, Frankie old chap.

[dave21478]

Hmmm, "range 60 - 90 amps" it says. if you look at the picture, its just got a high or low switch, so the power is either 60 or 90 amps!
imo 60 amps is far too high a minimum current, and the complete lack of adjustability will make welding thinner sheets (mini bodywork is thin, often less than 1mm sheet)difficult.
I would recommend looking for something that gives a lower minimum. 40, or preferably 30 amps would be good. You are unlikely to need more than 100 amps max for minis and general fabrication.

This one looks a better bet if you are set on No-Gas welders....
http://www.machinema...sin-mig-welders

They stock several normal gas mig units...
http://www.machinema...diy-mig-welders
buit most are closer to £200 - £250


Have a look on www.mig-welding.co.uk for buying info and guides.

[HARBER07]

I Have This One

Very good welder but it depends on your price range really. You get the best of both worlds too !

[Shifty]

Hmmm, "range 60 - 90 amps" it says. if you look at the picture, its just got a high or low switch, so the power is either 60 or 90 amps!
imo 60 amps is far too high a minimum current, and the complete lack of adjustability will make welding thinner sheets (mini bodywork is thin, often less than 1mm sheet)difficult.
I would recommend looking for something that gives a lower minimum. 40, or preferably 30 amps would be good. You are unlikely to need more than 100 amps max for minis and general fabrication.

This one looks a better bet if you are set on No-Gas welders....
http://www.machinema...sin-mig-welders

They stock several normal gas mig units...
http://www.machinema...diy-mig-welders
buit most are closer to £200 - £250


Have a look on www.mig-welding.co.uk for buying info and guides.

He's right, however I would suggest that the min current would be 30 especially for a novice.

[john1.2pearl]

And stay away from those units which dont have a variable wire feed, this is critical to getting a good weld

[kez_19]

as a welder i can say that the small machines that dont have many settings are not ideally suited to welding cars with as they are hard to finally tune to weld thin sheet for example 0.75mm but if you go up a bit in price so that you can adjust the wire feed and the power a little bit then you will be so much happier with the machine and be able to do so much more with it

as said by some one penetration is the key dosent matter how the weld looks as long as it penetrated

michael

[BLITZBODYSHOP.CO.UK]

with a welder.. just spend as much as you can afford on 1 really.. will make your time using it soo much eaiser/better..try to avoid anything under 150 really..go for a second hand 1,will get more for your money if on a budget etc..

[frankiebateman]

thanks guys i think ill save up abit more money then spend around £200 on one