Can anyone recommend a machine for around £250 ? Need to build chassis for a Locost and repair bodywork on my kids cars.

I like Clarke Migs and a new 135te is around that price, personally however I think I'd look for a second hand 150/151te which would probably leave enough spare in your budget for gas/spares/booze etc.

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>Linky< for Pumawesties decent Ebay suggestion below

[Edited on 4-3-10 by flibble]

Check out Ebay item 180473493943

The same item in Machine Mart is more expensive

I got my Clarke 151te for less than £250 and its a great bit of kit

I asked the same question on the mig welding forum a few days ago and was recommended the Clarke 160TM. Its a bit more than I wanted to shell out but I've bit the bullet and ordered one this morning. The cheapest I found it was here

I just need to sort me some gas now....

I bought a 151TE from Machine Mart day (cost £199.00)

how did you manage that, they are showing on their web site at £293 inc vat ?

Holy Moses!!!!

I just went online to check you where looking at the right welder.

I bought mine about 5 or 7 years ago for 179 tax free!!!!!