Thin Metal Technique
OK - tried the thin metal technique today... :welder:
I had an old dented spare door for a Mk1 golf lying around, so took the grinder to it.
Cut out the outer skin off to keep as patching material.
Cut out some of the inner panel to attempt to weld it back in again...
Excellent!
Torch was canted over slightly, just to help with viewing etc. Probably not more than 20 degrees or so. Did these using the "Push" technique as found this easier to see where I was going with the weld...?!?!
I bought an Auto Darkening helmet off ebay.
I know all of the posts...
After posting on here for the first time a little over a week ago, I fired up the new welder for the first time today!
Not as easy as it looks!
Clarke 110E.
Amps set at 2/Min or 1/Max (the middle two of four settings).
Wire speed around 6 ish.
Gas (Disposable) reg set at about 3.
Metal...
OK - Called into Machine Mart today and guess what, they had a VAT free day on!
Unfortunately, no matter how hard I tried, they couldn't do anything without a card and a barcode to scan into their system...:(
Anyway - Registered with them for future VAT free days which I am sure will be of...
OK - Duty cycle seems to be one of the main considerations.
Despite not being a "Turbo" cooled, the Pro 90 comes in at:
100% at 24A, 60% at 30A and 8% at 90A
100E in comparison:
100% at 30A, 60% at 40A and 8% at 100A
So welding at low power shouldn't be a problem with either...
I'm...
Thanks for all the responses so far guys...
OK - so the yellow sealy's are pants.
Bit of googling proves that to be true!
Clarke seems to be recommended by all, so Clarke it will be.
Given that I want to do mainly car body work and that the power should be set down to around 30A, are...
Thanks Cumbria Steve...
OK, so I'll leave the Wolf alone.
I have had a few Clarke tools in the past and have always bought them because they are cheap. I wouldn't say Clarke as a brand are anything to write home about, though perhaps their welders are different?
Sealy are another long...
Hi All,
I have just joined after finding your website/forum last night. It looks like a mine of useful information!
I am looking at buying a MIG to do some basic bodywork repairs on my little toy:
DSCF6834 by www.pix-al.co.uk, on Flickr
I have been doing some very light resto work...