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

[doggypaddle]

Originally Posted by 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

Yep thats the one, no self respecting blouse wearing poodle walker should be seen without one

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by 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.

Inverter set with the extra bits for stainless ??

[Rogue Wave]

I'll work on the walk

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by bedajim

Inverter set with the extra bits for stainless ??

What bits would they be and how many ££££££ would be required for all the kit?

Assume that's a TIG?

[Andy B]

I think the best advice i can give it take an evening course in welding and see if you get on with it first,
as that way you will get the best tuition on good equipment.
As your looking to weld both mild and stainless steel your going to need a good arc/tig set-up! But that don’t come cheap!
Here’s a pic of my welder, its small, portable, powerful, and both arc / tig.
But it was £1200 ten years ago so it's quite an investment.

oh and dont worry about the walk,
it'll come natural to you when a bit of red hot metal pops into your overalls!

[doggypaddle]

the little inverter welders do scratch start tig too......

[Downhilldai]

I've done quite a lot of welding over the years, but only arc and oxy/acetylene. Never used TIG and only used MIG a few times. Rather than fork out £1200, my stainless jobs will continue to be 'contracted out' to the bloke down the road.

[markg]

tried this welder today, it works but the on off switch is stuck at on, the last time i used it was a stainless exhaust in 2003, i have put some oil on the switch it may free up, it could also use a new torch, but its free if you want it, mark.

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by doggypaddle

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.

Hold up .. old stick man here, and I can get down to 1.5's no problem on my old pickhill , whats this gear then ?

Has someone reinvented the wheel ?

[PeterR]

I have a tig welder high frequency does stainless british made and have only used it for about 6 hrs in new condition and it would be afordable if anyone is interested.I wont be able to post the details for a few days but let me know if anyones interested