Kai Robinson
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Hi - just joined up, mainly as i thought it wouldn't hurt to get some advice from the professionals!
Now, i'm principally looking to weld for automotive purposes, but i want to be able to do it WELL. Car bodywork is something thats become more important now i own TWO 20 year old cars (both Toyota's), and i'm finding that bodypanels aren't made for these cars (Supra Mk3) anymore, even Toyota stocks are running thin on the ground, and once they're gone, they're gone!
Anyway, the thickness of the metal i'm going to be welding, is 0.8mm. I've done a bit of research and seen that i'll need an Argon/CO2 mix in order to get a proper job done - no gasless/flux cored for me!
Would 0.6mm wire spool be adequate for the job, and what current rating should i be looking at? Someone mentioned that 130amp would be more than enough, and might even be TOO high for what i need.
I've seen on the forum that SIP Migmates are to be avoided - but are there any good 'mid range' welders i can get that won't make my bank manager rub his hands with glee?
Anyway, thanks in advance, and please, throw your recommendations/knowledge at me chaps!
Now, i'm principally looking to weld for automotive purposes, but i want to be able to do it WELL. Car bodywork is something thats become more important now i own TWO 20 year old cars (both Toyota's), and i'm finding that bodypanels aren't made for these cars (Supra Mk3) anymore, even Toyota stocks are running thin on the ground, and once they're gone, they're gone!
Anyway, the thickness of the metal i'm going to be welding, is 0.8mm. I've done a bit of research and seen that i'll need an Argon/CO2 mix in order to get a proper job done - no gasless/flux cored for me!
Would 0.6mm wire spool be adequate for the job, and what current rating should i be looking at? Someone mentioned that 130amp would be more than enough, and might even be TOO high for what i need.
I've seen on the forum that SIP Migmates are to be avoided - but are there any good 'mid range' welders i can get that won't make my bank manager rub his hands with glee?
Anyway, thanks in advance, and please, throw your recommendations/knowledge at me chaps!