MIG Welding Forum http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg MIG Welding Forum http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/ <![CDATA[When's the next VAT free offer?]]> http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15785&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:44:14 GMT Anyone know when Machine Mart's next VAT free offer is likely to be?

Got a list of things now and I'll be an unhappy bunny if I now place the order only to find the next week they're discounted! ]]> Compressors and Air Tools fungus http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15785 tig welding stainless/alloy advise/which tig?? http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15784&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:35 GMT after some advise if anyone can help ,, as i know theres differnt types ,which im unsure how they work , as im after it for more of a hobby use with... after some advise if anyone can help ,, as i know theres differnt types ,which im unsure how they work ,
as im after it for more of a hobby use with tiging stainless and alloy?
so assume i need a ac/dc tig welder around 160/200amps max single phase
things im unsure about
say im tig welding with alloy
do i use a alloy rod?/argon gas/make sure the alloys clean?
or is it best to heat the alloy up with oxy/propane ]]> TIG Welding powernut http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15784 photo section http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15782&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:57 GMT Probably been asked for and declined before, but how about an ugly mugs section where we can post a pic of ourselves? Not that many people would want... Probably been asked for and declined before, but how about an ugly mugs section where we can post a pic of ourselves? Not that many people would want to see my fat face and squint nose (too many broken ones through rugby)
What do you think?
daz ]]> Suggestions, Feedback and how to use the forum dazdidge http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15782 Newbe http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15781&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:54:25 GMT Hi All:waving: New to site and new to welding, I did my apprenticeship in the civi side of the REME which included alot of welding of different... Hi All:waving:

New to site and new to welding, I did my apprenticeship in the civi side of the REME which included alot of welding of different kinds but never MIG or TIG, I will be about to start doing some blacksmith work and welding. I am looking at a Cebora boxer on ebay have put a bid in and at the moment winning, if not I will be looking again. I hope to be asking your advice in the near future hope I don't blow myself up or burn my nice new garage down.

All the best

"Live long and prosper":rolleyes: ]]> Introductions PAPPY http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15781 Mig Welding on a lathe http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15780&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:53 GMT Before I do this I want to ask.... I want to add material to some tubing, can I chuck the tube up on a lathe and while its rotating slowly, add the... Before I do this I want to ask.... I want to add material to some tubing, can I chuck the tube up on a lathe and while its rotating slowly, add the material with a mig welder? Where do I clamp? directly to the lathe? Or the strap? and let the clamp slip on the tube?

-Mark ]]> MIG Welding mechdesign2k4 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15780 Opinions on the SIP P160P ac dc tig please...... http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15779&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:25 GMT :dontknow: :dontknow: ]]> Buying a Welder phasesonix http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15779 Is this a Guede welder? http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15778&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:38:39 GMT Hi, can I pick your brains please? I was thinking of getting an inverter, not for serious stuff, just for garden bits and pieces and I came... Hi, can I pick your brains please?

I was thinking of getting an inverter, not for serious stuff, just for garden bits and pieces and I came accross a neat little inverter from Güde (or Guede if you don't have a ü). Here is the website http://www.guede.ws/cgi-bin/twinklec...=page&tid=8000

The GX 100 model seems to tick a lot of my boxes, small, light and around €120. Comes with leads but no rods/mask/etc.

It seems like it's made in Germany but doesn't explicitly say so but neither does it say those dreaded words ¨Made in China¨
What does the team think? ]]> Arc Welding PierreZFP http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15778 Is this a good deal for a murex tig? http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15777&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:45 GMT A Murex Transtig 200 AC/DC Tig with cooler and foot control and 6 months warranty 700 quid. A Murex Transtig 200 AC/DC Tig with cooler and foot control and 6 months warranty 700 quid. ]]> Buying a Welder phasesonix http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15777 is a cooler needed for welding 3mm aluminium? http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15776&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:13:08 GMT is a cooler only needed for thicker more powerful welding? is a cooler only needed for thicker more powerful welding? ]]> TIG Welding phasesonix http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15776 Spatter http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15775&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:05 GMT OK, so much as I solved my lap joint problem by using the Lorch 2040, and more volts, I was having a problem with excess spatter. I tried... OK, so much as I solved my lap joint problem by using the Lorch 2040, and more volts, I was having a problem with excess spatter.

I tried experimenting with wire speed and fine volts, but no joy.

The (bigger) Miller machine I've used was much cleaner - does this vary from welder to welder, or are there any tips you can give me?

Advice much appreciated,

Chris ]]> Learning MIG Welding MM6CMC http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15775 STEL Thor 61 Plasma Cutter http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15774&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:09:15 GMT Has anyone been using a STEL Thor 61 Plasma Cutter? If so what are your thoughts on the machine or on the STEL machines in general. TIA Greg Has anyone been using a STEL Thor 61 Plasma Cutter? If so what are your thoughts on the machine or on the STEL machines in general.

TIA
Greg ]]> Plasma Cutters meyerga00 http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15774 my first TIG welds, Critique and advice please http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15773&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:32:37 GMT please be as harsh as you want, i'm here learn not to be patronised or encouraged

here is the steel using 2.4 ceriated tungy on 3mm mild steel plate

and below is my attempt at ally (not so good)
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]]> TIG Welding skinned knuckles http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15773 Plumbing question http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15772&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16:50 GMT My better half has decided that we need a heated towel rail in the bathroom. Despite my insistence that this would be no problem for me to do, she... My better half has decided that we need a heated towel rail in the bathroom. Despite my insistence that this would be no problem for me to do, she sees plumbing as some sort of dark art and has, therefore, commissioned a local plumbing firm to do the work.

Well, in fact, she has now commissioned two local firm - the first one missed their first appointment (to provide a quote) by exactly one week. Three weeks later (after we phoned them) they finally provided the quote and which we duly agreed to proceed with. Three weeks further on, they phoned us (two days before they were due to fit said radiator) to say that the part would not be in on time so they wouldn't be fitting as agreed!! After a very blunt call from me to their boss, it turns out that the issue was more around manpower than availability of parts, so I told them to return my deposit - I would do the job myself.

Of course, the missus still wasn't happy with that proposal, so she sought a quote from another local plumbing firm. Now, these guys did make their appointment to provide a quote and rang back the same day to quote us - all looking good - job booked.

They were due to fit yesterday and we had arranged for them to be on site at 09:30. Well, their 'engineer' arrived at 12:45. He then removed the old rad and replaced four tiles before announcing that he needed to go out and get the rad valves. Given that out local Screwfix is a ten minute drive away, I am surprised that it actually took him a further two hours to return. Then, at 15:45, he announced to my wife that it was, "getting a bit late" and duly f***ed off.

Of course, he wasn't using the time to fit in his own little PJs, was he!!! Anyway, I got on the phone to his boss and duly blew my top. He agreed that it's not acceptable - but won't do anything about it, "I'll speak to him" was his best response.

They say there's a recession on - but - based on my experience - that surely can't be the case for the plumbing trade. I'm now at the end of my tether - I have to take (another) day off of work to accommodate their incompetence / work shy staff!!!

So, this weekend, I really think I'll do the job myself.

Sorry for the rant but (getting to the question here) our system is a sealed combi boiler system. I'm pretty comfortable with draining this - turn off boiler, turn off all power and gas to the boiler, attach hose to the drain point in the hall, open the drain tap and drain externally. I just wonder if there is anything that I may have missed with that.

Also, refilling shouldn't bee too hard - all drains and bleed valves closed, fill via filling loop, get pressure up to about 1.5 Bar, bleed rads - repeat until all the air is out and the system maintaining 1.5 Bar. But, again, would be grateful for any words of wisdom that may save me from disaster.

Sorry for the rant - and sorry if you're a plumber - I'm sure there are good ones out there (just not in our area, it would appear).

Cheers,

Ian. ]]> The Brew Room Porschemaniac http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15772 Need a welder to rake my hardtail chop http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15769&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:53:08 GMT Hi everyone , i was wondering dose anyone reckon its possible to rake this headstock being a pressed headstock.Its a Honda CB 750 frame. Or could it... Hi everyone , i was wondering dose anyone reckon its possible to rake this headstock being a pressed headstock.Its a Honda CB 750 frame.
Or could it be cut off and weld on another and rake it out.
If so,anyone out there capabe and would be willing to do it for a fee.
Many thanks



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]]> Tools, Materials and Techniques allkarma http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15769 Sip 150 wire issues fixed http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15767&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:25:30 GMT First i'd like to thank the guys that have been working on the SIP wire feed issues, you were a great help.

Today after reading some posts on sticky wire feed i decided to have a go at sorting mine out, I've had the welder for about 12 years and its never really welded how i want.

So with the help of the info on this site, i fixed my wire feed issue with a bit of ali plate to brace the wire feed bearing and some curtain wire for a new torch liner.

The SIP now welds better than when i bought it, and all for the grand total of .... dig this ... 99p and a trip to dunelm :D:D

Thanks again guys. ]]> themininut http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15767