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craig5

posted on 25/6/15 at 09:29 PM Reply With Quote
welder

im looking at getting a 2nd hand welder to do odd job on car as for 1 not happy with front mud guard frames as there very weak so what best to nuy a mig or arc?
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talkingcars

posted on 25/6/15 at 09:55 PM Reply With Quote
Have you welded before?

They say that MIG is easier than arc but I found it to be the opposite.

It is easier to use arc outside.

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cliftyhanger

posted on 25/6/15 at 10:01 PM Reply With Quote
Arc good for thick metal (4mm??? plus) Mig way better for thin stuff. But lots of duff types around. Look on teh mig welding forum for best advice
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mark chandler

posted on 25/6/15 at 10:06 PM Reply With Quote
You will need a mig, 100amp ones are not worth it look for 150amp.

You also need to budget for a proper gas bottle and gauges as the little hobby bottles do not last and cost £££

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craig5

posted on 25/6/15 at 10:08 PM Reply With Quote
have welded over the year and would have free supply of wire/rods as i work in steel works
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craig5

posted on 25/6/15 at 10:13 PM Reply With Quote
theres 2 local a sealey arc welder and a kennedy 120amp mig
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Digimon

posted on 26/6/15 at 07:46 AM Reply With Quote
This R-Tech ticks both boxes and the customer service is amazing, they even do 0% Finance over 6 or 12 months

http://www.r-techwelding.co.uk/welding_equipment/Mig_Welder /Mig_Welder_R-Tech_IMIG180

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dilley

posted on 26/6/15 at 07:59 PM Reply With Quote
Buy a good secondhand one. I have a murex 251, biggest available on single phase, cracking welder!
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