MK II Mark Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Whats the best DIY welder, I don't want to spend to much just incase I can't get to grips with the dark art
over_head_cam Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Buy a cheap second-hand mig. 120 amp ore more. Just to get used to how they work. After you teach yourself to weld well on a budget machine, when you use a better one you will be like a welding demon ;) Do read up on welding techniques and have a look for some online tutorials too.
lee_capri Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 nice to see heath and safey in action there if i was you mate just buy a cheap welder like above and have a go do you no any-body who can weld,my dad showed me and he phsl when the first plate fell on the floor once you have the hang of it it is easy and the hardest part is making your plates to what you have to cover because they not all flat
lee_capri Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 ive done that my-self when been in a rush we have all done it but not with a weilder from the dark-ages
MK II Mark Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Posted July 17, 2007 Cheers Guys. I know that guy in the pic and his is for sale so I'll make a bid
v6pop Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Get yourself a cheap(ish) new welder and have a go.If your only going to weld sheet metal(panels ect)then you may find thats all you need. Second hand welders sound a good idea but if its faulty you may be blaming your lack of skill for the crap welding when its not you thats at fault. The more expensive units (£300-£600)will give you a much wider range of welding and are nicer to weld with(better hand set,wider range of amp control,etc) I bought a £600 unit 20 years ago and its still going strong today,I also bought a £180 a couple of years ago for use at work and that handles small jobs (panels) fine. Cheapish welder. The dogs daggle!
cledus Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Mate, I have recently bought a Butters-AMT 170 amp MIG. Lovely little welder. Would recommend it. Check out their website. Also, if you're new to welding, check out mig-welding.co.uk. Cracking site with loads of helpful hints, tips and a good forum.
MK II Mark Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Posted July 17, 2007 Cheers Pop, But I have just bought Mustafa's for £250..... He said it is of a good quality and I should be still using it when I retire.
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