Hi all.

I'm thinking about a new build - very small buggy for the my youngs to be powered by a GX200 engine - and I'm after a MIG welder.

Would you consider this one?

I'll - most probably - be using it without gas, for small projects, as I already have my (not so) locost. I'm not experienced welder.

What is your opinion?

Thanks in advance,
Joćo

Looks like a bargain fan cooled as well, more than ample for your needs.
Cheers,
Bob

Very high minimum current of 60amps so not suitable for very thin metal. An euqivalent Clarke welder minimum current would be 30amps. This makes it less versatile.

If you are only welding tubes for a buggy it should be ok but sheet body work would be a problem. It would blow holes in the metal.

Looks very like a re-branded SIP similar to the ones that B&Q used to sell ----- I would never buy another SIP welder

I like the way it's a "195" but max amps is 180

But for chassis works I'd say it's cheap. It does indeed look like a SIP.... Depends if you're going to do bodywork, if not no problems!!

i have the exact one. had it for nearly 2 years. used it loads on various projects and thicknesses 1mm up to 6mm steel. never put a foot wrong since i've had it. if you pick it up and pay cash they can be very generous on the price

I'd say even at that price its a bargain but would recommend using gas, you'll get a better weld in my opinion, even if its a small disposable bottle you can get at most motor factor.

Cheers

Rich

Looks like a "cosmos" b+q jobbie. Looks cheep but expect problems with wirefeed etc.

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Originally posted by prawnabie
Looks like a "cosmos" b+q jobbie. Looks cheep but expect problems with wirefeed etc.

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I've got one, absolutely brilliant piece of kit, good welds, keeps going all day, a lot beeter than some very expensive units around.

Hi.

Thanks for all your inputs.
I'm between this cheap unit and a more versatile one - though I won't be doing any body panels...

Regards,
Joao

A big problem with the SIP welders was non-existent voltage regulation which made the wire feed speed vary as you were welding. Fairly easily fixed by installing a separate supply for the motor controller though.