welding set wanted

[Rogue Wave]

I need a welder as it's about time I learnt to do it properly, yeah I know might take a while. If anyone is upgrading or has a surplus welder please send me a PM
I'm happy to pay cash and collect... I drive to Aberdeen fairly often so distance isn't a problem

[markg]

what type? i have an old arc welder in the shed

[Downhilldai]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JB-WELD-WORLDS...item3cadff34a0

[Rogue Wave]

How many amp supply does that JB stuff use


Mark Anything will do really as I don't nrrd to have one with go faster stripes until I have a feel for the material.

[markg]

i will check it still works its a while since i last used it, you can have it if its ok

[Andy B]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Mark Anything will do really as I don't nrrd to have one with go faster stripes until I have a feel for the material.

As with all things,
Try and get the best quality set-up you can.
You’ll do yourself no favours learning on a crapy set!

Absolutely no offence ment

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Andy B

As with all things,
Try and get the best quality set-up you can.
You’ll do yourself no favours learning on a crapy set!

Absolutely no offence ment

Seconded. If you learn on a crap set you won't know if it's you or the set that's not right.

[doggypaddle]

While a cheap AC set from machine mart is OK for small jobs, and learning the basics, you havent welded until you have used a high frequency inverter set.
the difference is night and day! and they are very small and compact.
the real advantage is that being high frequency your arc doesnt have 2 chances every second (50hz) to blow the arc out and stick the rod to the workpiece. its a bit more like DC but without the other issues like arc blow etc.
My mate has an inverter set sealey one and thinks its the poodles privates!
and i think i agree, i managed to weld a patch on a car with it using a 1.6 rod with no slag traps or holes burnt, just like using a mig!
its the ability to sustain the arc at low current that makes the difference.

[Downhilldai]

What would people recommend as a basic set for welding stainless, up to say 4mm? I'm not talking regular use here, just the odd hour or so, every now and again, making boaty stuff like A-frames, backrests, grabrails, etc.

[Rogue Wave]

Is an inverter the one that looks like a mincers shoulder bag? I ve seen guys climbing inside them inside Clutch assembliess on ships and yep they certainly do workwell

Problem is once I get a good one It doesn't give me much room to blame the tools for bad workmanship