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What welder?
bambamjj:
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
Mr Alford:
www.machinemart.co.uk theyll talk it through on their website
boss:
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
my two pennies worth
hope that helped
Boss
Mr Alford:
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
muddymud:
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/
good place for tips!
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