Welder wanted

makeitfit · 10-12-2011, 23:23

My son's just finished his first mechanics course in local college and has really shone at welding

I'd like to get him a welder for crimbo . Advise please

He's mad about cars and modding them, so I thought something that's good for body work, but doesn't cost a fortune

extreme-4x4 · 10-12-2011, 23:43

i have a welder you can borrow for a while, try before you buy kinda thing if its any use

kitchenman · 10-12-2011, 23:55

Aldi & Lidl had them recently, I think my local Lidl had some last week in Southend

larson · 11-12-2011, 09:15

if hes not doing much i would look at gasless. the only problem is you pay through the nose for the wire. i did buy one from screwfix that was gas and gasless and it seems ok.. £150 @ 150amp if i remember corectly.

i would look at a secondhand welder on ebay. search nearest first as everybody is skint and with christmas around the corner they will be some bargains to be had..

spudd · 11-12-2011, 09:44

yes and plenty of rot box terranos to practise on.

supergnome · 11-12-2011, 10:35

If he 's used to college welders he may not be happy with just a stick. I would go for gas/gasless. Deep pockets may be required. David.

10-12-2011, 23:23	#1
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Welder wanted My son's just finished his first mechanics course in local college and has really shone at welding I'd like to get him a welder for crimbo . Advise please He's mad about cars and modding them, so I thought something that's good for body work, but doesn't cost a fortune

10-12-2011, 23:43	#2
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	i have a welder you can borrow for a while, try before you buy kinda thing if its any use

10-12-2011, 23:55	#3
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Aldi & Lidl had them recently, I think my local Lidl had some last week in Southend

11-12-2011, 09:15	#4
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	if hes not doing much i would look at gasless. the only problem is you pay through the nose for the wire. i did buy one from screwfix that was gas and gasless and it seems ok.. £150 @ 150amp if i remember corectly. i would look at a secondhand welder on ebay. search nearest first as everybody is skint and with christmas around the corner they will be some bargains to be had..

11-12-2011, 09:44	#5
spudd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: coalville leics east mids Vehicle: 1 terrano 1 proper 4x4 Posts: 539	yes and plenty of rot box terranos to practise on.

11-12-2011, 10:35	#6
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	If he 's used to college welders he may not be happy with just a stick. I would go for gas/gasless. Deep pockets may be required. David.