Mystery Machine
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The time has come to have a go at some welding.
With a few projects starting and various other projects 'on-going' I am finding a greater and greater need to get behind some metal melting!
I've never done it before and I am willing to take my time & practice on lots (and lots) of scrap bits until I am happy with my technique before tackling a vehicle.
Despite never having done it before, I am pretty handy and a fast learner so not too worried about the welding itself. What I would like advice on is buying one.
I don't want to buy cheap (false economy in the long term) but I won't be welding for a living either and this means I don't need a full on 3phase piece of kit, so I'm looking for a good quality welder that will help a novice (if that makes sense??)
Budget - probably around £600. Happy to look second hand and ideally a bit less than £600 because I will need to kit myself out with visor/gas/clamps/tools etc...
Has to be MIG (not gasless) but other than that, I am all ears.....
I will be doing some bodywork but also welding brackets and other mild plate up to 6mm/7mm thick (winch mounts etc...) so need something that will cover both sides of the spectrum.
I don't want to buy something that I'll want to upgrade too soon but also don't want to buy something that is too excessive to my needs. Second hand is probably preferable because I'll be able to get more for my money (and probably a few accessories/spares with it)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions....MM
With a few projects starting and various other projects 'on-going' I am finding a greater and greater need to get behind some metal melting!
I've never done it before and I am willing to take my time & practice on lots (and lots) of scrap bits until I am happy with my technique before tackling a vehicle.
Despite never having done it before, I am pretty handy and a fast learner so not too worried about the welding itself. What I would like advice on is buying one.
I don't want to buy cheap (false economy in the long term) but I won't be welding for a living either and this means I don't need a full on 3phase piece of kit, so I'm looking for a good quality welder that will help a novice (if that makes sense??)
Budget - probably around £600. Happy to look second hand and ideally a bit less than £600 because I will need to kit myself out with visor/gas/clamps/tools etc...
Has to be MIG (not gasless) but other than that, I am all ears.....
I will be doing some bodywork but also welding brackets and other mild plate up to 6mm/7mm thick (winch mounts etc...) so need something that will cover both sides of the spectrum.
I don't want to buy something that I'll want to upgrade too soon but also don't want to buy something that is too excessive to my needs. Second hand is probably preferable because I'll be able to get more for my money (and probably a few accessories/spares with it)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions....MM