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Offline bambamjj

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What welder?
« on: August 06, 2008, 07:59:48 »
Hi all.

gonna invest in a welder, but have only ever Arc welded and not done this for 5 or 6 years, can you recommend a welder for use on a Landrover, Only ever used arc welding on Chassis etc and now feel it can be a bit harsh.  should i use Mig Gas or gasless what gauge wire is the gas easy to get hold of etc etc.  And any good places to buy

any thoughts appreciated
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Re: What welder?
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2008, 17:58:36 »
www.machinemart.co.uk theyll talk it through on their website
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Re: What welder?
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2008, 18:02:47 »
i have a sealey 150super MiG. its a good budget welder, but if you want smooth runs every time and a welder that can weld 10mm plate without over heating i wouldn't bother with one. you should always weld with gas, i believe its the law when it comes to auto repare. i use 0.8mm wire you can get .6 but that's like welding with fishing wire and not that good really. if you want a cheap one get a sealey, all the parts are available from the UK and there pretty quick when it comes to sending it out, if you were to invest in a goooooood one get a migatronic, Lincoln or a kemppi, have used them all and rate them very highly.
Clarke is another alternative for the cheap option but i don't think much of them. i think if you get yourself one like mine you'll be fine :D
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Re: What welder?
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2008, 18:06:46 »
i have a wheel along boc 180 automaster its a monster can penetrate up to 20mm but its a little overkill but very useful for the big welds
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Re: What welder?
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2008, 18:49:03 »
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/

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Re: What welder?
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2008, 20:12:04 »
gasless mig 150te welds anything from 0.6 - 8 mm and less than 200 quid
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Re: What welder?
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2008, 20:17:42 »
gassless seems to be popping up alot lateley, it isnt as good as a gas shield. it is a flux coated electrode which correct me if im wrong is MMA!
technicley they shouldnt be called migs becasue it stands for manual innert gas.....should be a MI welder.
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Re: What welder?
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2008, 16:21:42 »
 i bought a gas clarks te 135 turbo and its done everything ive asked of it allso with the colling fan it means i can weld larger welds as the unit isnt overheating     the gas and wire are easy to get hold of most auto shops sell them if that  helps
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Re: What welder?
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2008, 17:02:24 »
150, 180, 190, you dont need masses of amps to weld - decent amps combined with a good duty cycle are important.
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