You need to be on their list as they do
the vat free sessions during normal closing times, ie sundays and evenings.
Hi
Need some advice.
Looking for a small welding kit that can live in the trailer for trackside repairs (Arn't mudwing mounts a pain..) I am wondering if you can get
such a thing as an Oxy set that works off small (disposable?) bottles or a very small Mig, any ideas anybody?
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Originally posted by JimSpencer
I am wondering if you can get such a thing as an Oxy set that works off small (disposable?) bottles
Ok, i'll define Small..
Able to carry in 1 hand, fit in the trailer with all the other rubbish etc etc.
Just got a card through the door from machine mart - VAT off all clarke kit. Don't know if Clarke do anything suitable for your needs, but worth a look.
You could look at the latest inverter migs. They are small and powerful and some will run from generator power. They are not cheap though.
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Originally posted by JimSpencer
Ok, i'll define Small..
Able to carry in 1 hand, fit in the trailer with all the other rubbish etc etc.
B&Q used to do at little tiny gas set with disposable cylinders about the size of a milk bottle. I think the make was Bernzomatic. These are great
for little diddy emergency jobs.
I would think that the heat output wasn't too great and the gas per litre is expensive.
As mentioned a BOC Portapak with the smallest bottles, on a little trolley or a frame with carrying handle is probably favourite.
stevie B
when does the deal at machine mart run out i was going to get my clarke 151temig at the weekend but might go today if it runs out before the
weekend the only ad i got was spend over £150 and get £30 of vouchers
cheers Davie
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Originally posted by davie h
stevie B
when does the deal at machine mart run out i was going to get my clarke 151temig at the weekend but might go today if it runs out before the weekend the only ad i got was spend over £150 and get £30 of vouchers
cheers Davie
went into machine mart yesterday and asked the guy at the counter said they not doing the no vat deal for a few weeks so will stick with getting the £30 of vouchers UncleFista have you tried to run the mig from a normal plug socket and does it run ok
Thanks All.
That Miniportapak looks just the job, though must go and find out about the Arc Welding with a Car Battery, that sounds really interesting..
You'll not weld arch supports with the mini portapack, it will not generate enough heat for thick metal.
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Originally posted by davie h
went into machine mart yesterday and asked the guy at the counter said they not doing the no vat deal for a few weeks so will stick with getting the £30 of vouchers UncleFista have you tried to run the mig from a normal plug socket and does it run ok
It's vat free day this Sunday and next at our local Machine Mart in Mansfield, not much help for you in Glasgow though.
thanks for that i will get it at the weekend and get the vouchers no doubt they will come in handy for some other tool i will need to get
cheers Davie
i only get invites to the bradford branch, but i got a clark 160te welder last weekend, collecting today! You need to be on their list as they do
the vat free sessions during normal closing times, ie sundays and evenings.
e bay
jim found this on ebay i dont know if its any good for what you need but it might work
[Edited on 20/4/07 by davie h]
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Originally posted by davie h
went into machine mart yesterday and asked the guy at the counter said they not doing the no vat deal for a few weeks so will stick with getting the £30 of vouchers UncleFista have you tried to run the mig from a normal plug socket and does it run ok
got my mig today and had a quick go before i had to go to work works brilliant very good welds i should only need a few go to get the best setting and
away we go cant wait to get started
p.s. thanks to all for the advice