MIG Welding Forum http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/ en Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:27:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg MIG Welding Forum http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/ Quoits http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21556&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:27:09 GMT Has anyone made, or knows how to make metal Quoits (the kind of metal ring hoopla game) Has anyone made, or knows how to make metal Quoits (the kind of metal ring hoopla game) ]]> Metal Forming iwoo http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21556 which of the three http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21555&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:58:14 GMT I’m not a welder by trade but have been arc welding for years, at one stage I was welding for a friend oil tanks for central heating. I’m now... I’m not a welder by trade but have been arc welding for years, at one stage I was welding for a friend oil tanks for central heating.
I’m now looking for a mig to do bodywork on an old car of mine and not only.
I think I narrowed it down to the following three.
But which of the three, and why, is my question
The more I look the more confused I get

PORTAMIG 235 Amp
Lincoln Powertec 231C
LORCH M-PRO 210 Synergic MIG Welder ]]> Buying a Welder greek79 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21555 Why is my regulator wrong for my BOC Canister?? http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21554&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:48:14 GMT :mad: Honestly I cant believe this, finally managed to save enough to sort out and afford the volkzone offer, just got home with the cylinder... :mad:

Honestly I cant believe this, finally managed to save enough to sort out and afford the volkzone offer, just got home with the cylinder pleased as punch, other than the fact they didnt sell the cylinder key (so that'll be ebay) but I've just gone to fit my regulator and set up to find the following!



and



aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrgh So now I have to wait for both a key AND an adaptor to come in the post.

I knew that the regulator I have came off a BOC cylinder, I didnt know there were different connections between argon and co2 cylinders!

Why the hell is this or is my usual cynical brain right this time that it's so they can make more money!! ]]> Shielding Gas Donnie http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21554 <![CDATA[Some general 'rules' gleaned from years of experience?]]> http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21553&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:56:04 GMT Hi guys and gals, I've got a couple of questions I'm hoping some of the experienced welders can help me with.

Warping; to seam or not to seam.
I'm talking about car body work here so fairly thin metals. So far from my limited experience I've never dared try and seam things for fear of too much heat warping the panel. The car that I've been working on is an old e36 BMW and the thinnest metal I've found on external skins is about 1.2mm or so, so I could get a seam going without blowing holes, it's just I choose not to. Instead I build up tacks while pausing every little while.
Obviously if it's soo thin that blowing holes is an issue then the thin metal technique should be used and therefore no chance of a continuous seam, but what about when it's that little bit thicker? Experience of warping? Any general rules you guys follow?

Thanks ]]> Learning MIG Welding Sphinx http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21553 Going To Do an ABC Level 2 Award Welding Course http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21552&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:20:51 GMT I was having a scan on the net last night and noticed Chesterfield College did a variety of Welding Courses, so i gave them a call today and had a... I was having a scan on the net last night and noticed Chesterfield College did a variety of Welding Courses, so i gave them a call today and had a chat with one of the lecturers and have decided to enrol on one. (i have checked with SWMBO and i've been given the green light)

I explained to the chap it was purely to imrove my skills for my hobby as opposed to needing to gain a qualification for a job\employment. I said i've done some MIG but i'd really like to improve my TIG welding so he suggested a Level 2 ABC Award would be best as its much more pracital based with little written work required.

It runs for 13 weeks 2 nights a week for 3 hours each night and costs £330 which i didnt think was bad at all.

It starts in a weeks time and i'm really looking forward to it!

Wish me luck!! ]]> The Brew Room M@tt http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21552 How Much Paint? http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21551&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:29:42 GMT I'm going to respray my Ford Anglia, but I don't know how much paint I'll need.

I've stripped the underside to bare metal, painted it in epoxy primer and then stone chip. However, the rest of the shell needs painting including the engine bay, interior, and inside the boot.

How much epoxy primer should I buy for the entire shell minus the underside, and how much base coat and lacquer for everything including the underside?

Thanks in advance. ]]> Paint and Metal Coatings Steven E http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21551 Wanna to learn Arc welder http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21550&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:49:17 GMT Anybody know could teach me how to operate Arc welder? Anybody know could teach me how to operate Arc welder? ]]> Arc Welding shadowwu http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21550 which way should a compressor turn? http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21548&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:13:34 GMT I have an old Pennine 200l belt driven piston compressor that i'm about to wire up (3phase), but it doesn't have a direction arrow for the pumps rotation.
Is there any test i can do to determine the correct direction of rotation?
I was thinking the flywheel/fan would be a clue but i'm not sure if it should draw air away from the pump or blow air over it? ]]> Compressors and Air Tools fbc http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21548 Looking for a plasma welder http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21549&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:10:12 GMT Would like to find a America plasma welder to import, suppose will purchase big quantity as a dealer. Can somebody give a suggestion, mean brand, and... Would like to find a America plasma welder to import, suppose will purchase big quantity as a dealer. Can somebody give a suggestion, mean brand, and price and where I can buy them? Thank you! ]]> Other Types of Welding shadowwu http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21549 Buyers rights, Sellers Obligations http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21546&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:12:13 GMT Would it not be a good idea to have a page, where Buyers rights and sellers obligations (be it new or second hand) are laid out. Where people can be... Would it not be a good idea to have a page, where Buyers rights and sellers obligations (be it new or second hand) are laid out. Where people can be made aware of legislation to protect them against bad sellers.

ie sale of goods act 1979 ]]> Suggestions, Feedback and how to use the forum Shox Dr http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21546 Looking To Get a Welder. http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21545&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:37:26 GMT Hi I'm a complete newbie, but I am looking into doing some modifying to my truck in the near future that will consist of a lot of welding so I would like to start learning.I will be welding a few 1/4" brackets to axles, to the frame, and the rest will be 3/16 inch steel. My question Is a 140 welder good enough or should I step up to a 180 ish welder? I don't have 220 and I cant get it pulled in my current place(shouldn't be here much longer though). Also what is the current opinions on Hobart? Is a good welder? I'm a newbie and a beginner so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! ]]> Buying a Welder GeorgiaRedfish http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21545 Sorting the shed out for welding http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21544&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:38:56 GMT I'm gonna be buying a 200a ac/dc single phase welder. The problem I have is that I don't think the wiring in the shed is good enough, and I'm probably going to burn it down...
Can anyone help with any information on the size of wire I need to run from the house to the shed, trip switches, fuses, things like that?
Any help or pointers to books or whatever is greatly appreciated! ]]> Projects Burf86 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21544 help needed http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21543&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:13:25 GMT I have just got hold of a 'KENDE Mag-150R' Mig welder (see attached photo 1) & I can't seem to get the set-up right !!!
I've tried adjusting the wire feed settings (see attached photo 2, for what seemed to work best) & every time I get close to a sizzling bacon sound it stops feeding & jams !!! Can anyone help/advise me ??? PLEASE ???
I've tried it on 17V & 18V and I can't get any decent penetration either !!! All I get is a tall weld on the top of the plate & a small scorch mark on the back !!!
I'm running it on CO2 (at about 40 litres per minute) as well NOT Gas-less !!!
I've looked through the tutorials Over & Over & Over but I can't seem to replicate them !!!
Also I'm not getting a 'weld pool' in the metal either !!!

I'm completely stumped as to what I'm doing wrong - HELP ME PLEASE !!!

Thanks in advance,
Aaron.
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]]> Learning MIG Welding Nashy http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21543 Trailers http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21542&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:20:48 GMT Trailers again!

My renewal from Saga has just come through with the following alteration

"Glossary of terms

Trailer

A single-axled road vehicle of standard manufacturer's construction towed by a motor vehicle adhering to all towing regulations and fitted with a standard 50mm towball, excluding mechanically propelled vehicles, caravans, trailer tents, vehicle transporters food bars and horse boxes."

Doesn't leave much choice!

Might be worth checking your policies as they are renewed. ]]> The Brew Room rtbcomp http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21542 welds improvement!! http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21541&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:11:07 GMT I've got a Clarke 150 turbo welder and for years I've all ways used co2 pub bottle gas and the cheapest wire that I could find.
these type of consumables are OK for wrought iron etc .
but for motorcycle grab rails etc well let say I wanted some improvements.
on heavier stuff I needed to get heat into the job for it to penetrate and consequently got a built up off welds .
which I had to grind the surplus off.
I got told by Gordon(forum member from Skelton) to try Lincoln wire so I did.
got a hell of a improvement ..better welds and less spatter.
I then ran out of co2 gas:mad: at the time I had a lot of work to get out.
anyway ask around to where I can get it refilled ..no luck at this point.
then a guy in the bike shop said he has a large bottle of argon/co2 mix that I can have for £30 and it was full.
connected that up and started welding WOW I could not believe it!
my welds are so smooth/neat and a good penetration to .
you can see the penetration from the other side of the plate(the scale was lifting of which I never got before)
you would've thought I should have known this after more than 35 years of welding,not time served mind.(well I did but it didn't occur to me that this would be better for my DIY stuff to)
and I thought I was a shitty welder at home but good welder at work:whistle:
now I know why.
mmm do I really need that portamig??
I'm going to get it any way(portamig) after reading good write up on it.
I'm not very good at this waiting game Hurry Up weldquipe! ]]> MIG Welding johnakay http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=21541