MiG Welders

[over_head_cam]

I'm looking to buy a new one. I've got about 400 quid to spend, so I'm after some recommendations really

[Savvi]

I buy most of my workshop equipment from these :

 

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categ ... ccessories

 

 

 

They normally have something for everyone good guarantee and have stores all over the country.

[Jiffer]

i must admit i got mine from machine mart and with £400 to spend the world should be your oyster, but i would play them off against BOC who sometimes seem to do some good deals best of luck

[over_head_cam]

I've been using a Clarke 100en from there for a while. It does the job but I need more power and flexibility. I'm still looking

[Tom]

I'll ask my snap on man when i next see him phil, he did a real good deal on mine

[over_head_cam]

Oerlikon Citoline 1700M

 

I've been looking at this one, it has good features for the price. I haven't heard of the make before, but the reviws seem good. Has anyone got one from this manufacturer?

 

 

I'm looking at

Sip Trade Weldmate T140W and Murex Tradesmig 141

 

not so many features, but more recognised names

[over_head_cam]

I'll ask my snap on man when i next see him phil, he did a real good deal on mine

 

Thanks Tom. I've looked at the Snap on/Cebora welders too and can't decide

[Slammed]

heard good comments about the cebora welders phil

 

im still plodding along with my clarke 90en, served me well so far

[johnny_h]

I have been using this for thin plate welding/ bodywork repairs. It's all I need and only 200 ish. Obviously if you gonna spend 400 you will get a lot more for your money.

 

 

[Savvi]

I have the older version of this :

 

http://www.tool-supplies.co.uk/sealey-t ... ts_id/3847

 

 

I bought it around 15 years ago and never had any problems except for replacing the torch inners, it's done loads of work in that time !!!

[over_head_cam]

Hmmmm choices

 

[mk3cokebottle]

I have the older version of this :

 

http://www.tool-supplies.co.uk/sealey-t ... ts_id/3847

 

 

I bought it around 15 years ago and never had any problems except for replacing the torch inners, it's done loads of work in that time !!!

 

this be the same one that we got in our workshop and it is fantastic for everything that we use it for ...including welding up new h frames etc i trust it

[gpcmatric]

Phil any more thoughts on what make you are going for?

[capri71]

£400? thats Portamig money. pm weldequip here - http://www.mig-welding.co.uk

[hellblue]

Dont count out BOC mate go & look in your nearest depot & see what they have i bought a sealey mig which works ok (but had better) then went to BOC a few weeks latter only to find i could have got a lincoln electric mic for £60 more which will crap over the sealey

[SmokeEm]

I find Duck Tape works just as well as my welding

[Dazmush]

Cebora stag 185, brilliant machine

[over_head_cam]

Thanks for you replies so far chaps. I've looked at afew S/H machines too, but I keep getting drawn back to this: http://www.wecs-ltd.co.uk/index.php?pag ... 6&vmcchk=1

 

It's hard to get to a shop or supplier to work out a deal on anything as they're all closed by the time I get in

 

 

 

Dave -

[johnny_h]

That looks good for the money mate.

[Guest cortinamad-gonetoo]

I'm looking to buy a new one. I've got about 400 quid to spend, so I'm after some recommendations really

 

you can buy mine for £400 i will bring it to ford fair lol

[capri71]

Had a look at that welder... dunno whats special about it for thin stuff - lowest setting is 30amp which isn't low enough to say its for thin stuff.

Also, the price you see does not include a torch or line or anything AND ive never even heard of the make soI'll bet its made in china.

 

Do your homework on PORTAMIGS, honestly... nothing to touch them for less than a grand AND they are MADE IN ENGLAND and can go down to like 15amps, so you could weld the thinnest of the thin without warping the workpeice or blowing holes. Oh, and the euro torch is included

[hellblue]

found this site if it helps mate, cant say that one you linked does much for me,& it is very easy to buy a crap welder take your time

 

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/inde ... 6ff4f166ad

[Fiesta Steve]

I use a sealy 190 at work EVERYDAY, its gets used a abused and it never lets me down, I also have bought another one for my own workshop, both are great for the money (£400 should get you one).

 

I do all sorts with mine including repairing lorry chassis's and haven't had any lorrys snap in half yet, lol

[over_head_cam]

Thanks for the comments guys. Apparently the one in the link is made in Holland.

 

TBH this is doing my head in. Some welders have the features, some the power, some the min amps and some the price. Can't find what I want that has a good mix of all.

[w p e]

sealey 180 had mine from new now 20plus years still gong strong cant knock it in any way