Mr C

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Im looking for a welder, I want to learn the skills , what do I need to start welding seams on my car, what Amps, gas, arc, MIG TIB BIG PIG???? Anybody recommend a make and model that will do most things car wise on a budget, (not thousands£££ ).


What do you use???

xr3iturbo

hi mate i use a sip 150turbo dose the job no probs mate,as for gas u can use this with gas or u can buy flux cored .8mm wire
hope this helps

boost mad

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hi mate, i have one of the above but realy cant get the hang of it. ne tips. im trying gasless first

xr3iturbo

wt u doing mate wt seams wrong with ure weld????????????????

xr3iturbo

hey m8 what wire u using eg make

boost mad

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cant remember make of wire. i just cant seem to cant a line of weld, it just jumps and does little blobs

cocaina_xr2i

at last something im good at for you mate if you are using gas less weld try setting the speed of the wire so it not too fast or too slow also check that the lengh of the wire is no more that 1/2 of an inch, remember if you are doind panel welding in your car you be better of doing little spots and giving it a chance to cool down so the metal won't flex. see I have got two of them 1 gasless and with gas I got them at b&q (cuz of the price) and the work really well they were about £300 for the two of them.

Well done for trying man any help try my E-mail we may be able to use msn messanger

HORNETS7

ive bought a sealey 180 amp mig realy powerfull mig with 0.8 wire or 0.6 will weld upto 7mm thick steel easily and u get a free compressor too all delivered in 2 days !
oh also its best to get a fan assisted welder for continous use as fanless ones loose there power when hot !!!

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bargain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr C

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OK, Ive decided on MIG welding for starters using 0.6 wire, whats the minimum and max AMPS i will need on a shell and panels, 30 AMP low enough- 130 AMP max high enough?
I have my eye on a CLARKE 135TE Turbo, mostly due to the price for the spec, SEALEY equipment looks expensive unless you find a deal you really want/need?

HORNETS7

YEAH I KNOW THE BUDGET CAN BE A PAIN SOMETIMES BUT IVE LEARNT THIS BEFORE , BUY THE BEST AMPAGE ONE THAT U CAN AFFORD ! OR SAVE UP FOR A GOOD ONE AS LIKE ME IVE HAD 3 WELDERS BEFORE I DECIDED TO GET MYSELF A GOOD ONE

WHAT THE HELL!

Rs Gus

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i have a 180 amp snap-on welder made by cebora propper welders are so much easier to weld with