Don't want to excite anybody, but just noticed Aldi are selling their well-known buzz-box arc welder next Thursday 27th October at £35. The usual quality, with a 3-year warranty. It's here.
Probably only good for 2.00 mm rods up, as the lowest output is 55 Amps. They say it does 1.6 mm rods, but they'll be a bit hot at 55A minimum.
Goes up to 160 Amps, probably in very short runs.
Input capacity 8kw? Hope that's just inrush current, or it will need a special plug.
Comes complete with earth clamp, rod holder, and the famous hand-held face shield. Plus a few of the delectable Aldi rods to get you started.
Just about okay for anyone stuck for something cheap to weld shortish runs of 2.5 mm m/s upward, if your mig only goes up to 2-3 mm; and handy for the odd bracket or gate repair. Be prepared to practice though, and buy some decent rods, as their offer of 90 mixed size electrodes for £4.00 is not good value; these rods can be of very mixed quality, as some on these forums have found out in the past.
For any new hopeful would-be welders reading this, NO, they won't be any good at all for car repairs...
Probably only good for 2.00 mm rods up, as the lowest output is 55 Amps. They say it does 1.6 mm rods, but they'll be a bit hot at 55A minimum.
Goes up to 160 Amps, probably in very short runs.
Input capacity 8kw? Hope that's just inrush current, or it will need a special plug.
Comes complete with earth clamp, rod holder, and the famous hand-held face shield. Plus a few of the delectable Aldi rods to get you started.
Just about okay for anyone stuck for something cheap to weld shortish runs of 2.5 mm m/s upward, if your mig only goes up to 2-3 mm; and handy for the odd bracket or gate repair. Be prepared to practice though, and buy some decent rods, as their offer of 90 mixed size electrodes for £4.00 is not good value; these rods can be of very mixed quality, as some on these forums have found out in the past.
For any new hopeful would-be welders reading this, NO, they won't be any good at all for car repairs...