Looking for a welder

[stinka]

2nd hand If poss, off ebay etc

What should I be looking for ?

how many amps etc?

I'm thinking 100 amp gas mig welder ?

just for welding up to 4mm plate and bits and pieces on to chassis etc

 

[Fez_uk]

what stuff do you plan to weld to the chassis?

 

[stinka]

Not sure yet, thin plate, or perhaps even 5mm+ thick mountings for a full sas conversion, depends how good i get at welding :lol

But 4mm walled box section say for starters

 

[Fez_uk]

if your welding serious stuff like that get a proper welder.

if you want to practise something like 120-140a will do for 4mm ish

 

[stinka]

Would something like this do for most applications ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

 

[Fez_uk]

yea

 

[solarman216]

Would something like this do for most applications ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Yes but not at £150 used, too much, I bought a 195 new for that, but be care full if you go high as it may not go down low enough for thin sheet welding, I had a 170 from a good name that went low enough for thin sheet and had enough omph for heavier plate, but it went missing, Rick

 

[stinka]

So a 150 amp from a top brand is ideal ?

 

[cncfabs]

So a 150 amp from a top brand is ideal ?

150 amp from a top brand is ideal but clarke isnt a top brand:thumbs if your looking for a top brand need to be looking at miller kemppi esab murex. clarke is a diy make

 

[solarman216]

So a 150 amp from a top brand is ideal ?

yes, a point that many fall down on though is the wire feed if this is a crap system then you will have nothing but trouble, most unfortunately now rely on plastic crap that is not up to the job long term, so remember to remove the tension after you finish each time or it will eventually become distorted and not be able to feed at the correct rate, Rick

 

[stinka]

Ffs it's a mine field

 

[solarman216]

150 amp from a top brand is ideal but clarke isnt a top brand:thumbs if your looking for a top brand need to be looking at miller kemppi esab murex. clarke is a diy make

Agreed, Rick

 

[stinka]

Anyone want to link me up, copy and paste ? £150 budget ish

 

[R1cho]

you won't get a top welder on that budget, example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MUREX-TRA...737?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a74dae529 but for 150 notes u can get a decent diy welder 2nd hand

 

[melissachels]

we have a 150amp for car repairs(thin metal) and a 210 for roll cages when we get started but it'll blow holes in thin metal even on the lowest setting!

 

[Fez_uk]

you won't get a top welder on that budget, example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MUREX-TRA...737?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a74dae529 but for 150 notes u can get a decent diy welder 2nd hand

yes but thats a 285a mig.

He's looking for something a little lower powered.

I picked up a miller welder for about £120. 130a I think, metal roller etc.

Works well for me.

Have a look here: http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/

 

[stinka]

Will yours do 4mm stuff then ?

 

[Kamsin]

Iv been looking for a while for a new one too, iv got a 90Amp Pro and it very good for what iv used it for, now iv learned how to bloody weld.
But have been on the lookout for something around 180amp - 250amp for doing some heavey stuff. I was looking at welders hitting the £500 mark but could to justifiy spending that much for it to sit in the shed when iv finished with it. Dont say sell it, i never part with tools once iv got them, you never know when your going to need it again.:doh

 

[Kamsin]

yes but thats a 285a mig.

He's looking for something a little lower powered.

I picked up a miller welder for about £120. 130a I think, metal roller etc.

Works well for me.

Have a look here: http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/

And its 3 phase, no good for home use, unless like me you have 3 phase at home.:thumbs

 

[stinka]

Them sip ones are cheap, I know they are DIY but I've had loads of sip stuff over years, can't be too bad :nenau