Windmill John
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Recently finished a Six evenings, two hour a time welding intro course.
Tried all four main types
Had pre conceived ideas, initially thinking I want gas, then Arc, then wow isn't mig easy
Anyway, whilst I didn't have any specific reason to get a welder, things came up on my bikes and knew that a welder would one in handy.
Anyhoo, having spent a while looking on this forum, I decided not to spend £50. I know it works for some, but lots of people poo pooed. Also low price migs, feed jams blah blah.
So, decided to go for it, knowing initially that arc would do, but with the benefit of tig later, went for the Parweld.
I didn't want to spend £200, but after lots of reading, hot start benefits, tig ability, current range, I'm glad I got it
After trying four test runs, suddenly today, I was faced with a proper job. Riding home this morning, I heard a rattle and my pannier bracket had cracked clean through. So, ****** the practice, 70 amps, 2,4 rod and here you go, no experience.
I am aware it is slightly off centre, but as the course tutor said, you shouldn't need to bend things to suit. I decided not to line it up and stress the joint, but weld as it was; obviously slightly badly built the first time.
Seems very strong and with no practice, oops! I'm pleased.
Steve from Weld Equip was very helpful when I bought it and I have to say it strikes up beautifully, very easy and I am very happy.
Tried all four main types
Had pre conceived ideas, initially thinking I want gas, then Arc, then wow isn't mig easy
Anyway, whilst I didn't have any specific reason to get a welder, things came up on my bikes and knew that a welder would one in handy.
Anyhoo, having spent a while looking on this forum, I decided not to spend £50. I know it works for some, but lots of people poo pooed. Also low price migs, feed jams blah blah.
So, decided to go for it, knowing initially that arc would do, but with the benefit of tig later, went for the Parweld.
I didn't want to spend £200, but after lots of reading, hot start benefits, tig ability, current range, I'm glad I got it
After trying four test runs, suddenly today, I was faced with a proper job. Riding home this morning, I heard a rattle and my pannier bracket had cracked clean through. So, ****** the practice, 70 amps, 2,4 rod and here you go, no experience.
I am aware it is slightly off centre, but as the course tutor said, you shouldn't need to bend things to suit. I decided not to line it up and stress the joint, but weld as it was; obviously slightly badly built the first time.
Seems very strong and with no practice, oops! I'm pleased.
Steve from Weld Equip was very helpful when I bought it and I have to say it strikes up beautifully, very easy and I am very happy.