Welders

[peterbilt]

How do O.S.F dudes looking to buy a mig welder seen some in ALDI 100 QUID 130AMP NO GAS 3 YEAR WARRANTY OR machine mart 199 quid 150amps GAS NO GAS what would you all say

[Jimbob-Squarepants ©]

I have always preferred a proper MIG with gas. One mate of mine swears by his no gas MIG, and another mate has always used gas MIG's (but that is his trade). It's what you're used to I suppose.

 

My welder is a Clarke 151 TE Turbo MIG which is the updated version of the Clarke 150 Turbo. These are both gas MIG's, with my mate owning his 150 Turbo for about 10 years now. One thing I will suggest is that you buy a proper aftermarket earth clamp... the meatier the better. It does make a hell of an improvment

[over_head_cam]

Gas is best, but gassless will get you out of trouble if you run out of argon, or if like me you have to weld out on a windy driveway

[trevb]

I started welding about 4 months ago, and got a clarke 160 gas/ no gas mig welder.

 

It was worth the extra money, ive had no problem at all setting it up, no problem with the machine and was getting a good weld within 20 mins of first starting, I dont think it would have been the same if i'd got a cheap one.

 

I'd say spend a bit extra, but i'm no expert.

[countrybumpkin]

i have a clark 151 turbo as well great welder, mine has done the work tht most industrial welder would never get to do. i definatly recomend using gas yes it is more expencie but you do get a nicer weld

[Stu_B]

I've just started welding with a gasless welder, I'm getting on ok with it but reading up about them it does seem to be harder to weld without gas... the way I see it is If I learn with gasless I'll be shithot when I try a proper mig

[peterbilt]

Thanks very much for all your feedback on the welders much appreciated looks like i will go with A gas\ no gas welder then got the best of both

[keithcdb]

Have a read at this site mate

 

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/tutorial.htm

[flyingbanana]

or get one which can use gas or no gas

[Mick The Mig]

I've said it before on this type of post. BUY THE BEST MASK YOU CAN AFFORD. You only get one set of eyes in this life.

[trevb]

I wist I had spent out on a mask that reacts to light!

 

For a newbie it can make a big difference!

 

[Fiesta Steve]

It has to be gas

[countrybumpkin]

I wist I had spent out on a mask that reacts to light!

 

For a newbie it can make a big difference!

 

 

ues they are good but personaly i wouldnt totch the cheap ones as they dont seemm to react quick enough i would rather spend the extra and buy a speedglas there expencive but the best

[billynogloves]

ive had the clarke 151 turbo for a few years now cant fault it for the cost agree with the earth clamp issue tho tried gasless couldent get on with that. if your thinking of buying a welder heres a tip for you go down your local machine mart start spending a few quid on grinning discs and consumables before you no it you'll be invited to vat free days

[keithcdb]

ive had the clarke 151 turbo for a few years now cant fault it for the cost agree with the earth clamp issue tho tried gasless couldent get on with that. if your thinking of buying a welder heres a tip for you go down your local machine mart start spending a few quid on grinning discs and consumables before you no it you'll be invited to vat free days

 

And check out the bargain basment

[Guest cortinamad-gonetoo]

i had a clarke gas mig it was great cant remember what amp it was think it was about 150 but after plenty of use it had seen better days so now i have a little sip gasless welder i bought it brand new for £100 and its great but im always welding outside so i swear by it (the gas doesnt blow away lol )

 

both very good though