OK guys, I am an absolute complete beginner. I've done some arc welding in the past but now need to weld some 6061/6082 alloy for a project which I'm working on and have purchased a cheap TIG welder (with pedal) from fleabay.
Having read through the thread, I'm a lot clearer now than I was...
That's a really good idea. I met a local guy the other week who built a custom wheelchair for his neighbour. Following FoxZulu's advice I contacted him last night to see if he'd spend a day teaching me to weld aluminium. He agreed and also asked if I would allow him to inspect any structural...
Have purchased the cheap TIG on ebay as I figured customer service and warranties aren't important for a one-off job. No doubt I'll be in touch once the machine arrives and I start having play. I imagine your aluminium write-up will prove invaluable Richard, thanks for taking the time to write...
Thanks for all of the positive and helpful comments guys, some great responses and I've since found somebody local who's willing to spend a day with me.
I have had some quotes which were in the region of £1,500 for making 6 sets of bicycle forks so in an attempt to simplify the process I...
Hi All,
I'm building my daughter a custom wheelchair for getting into the mountains and some of the quotes I've had for the fabrication are way beyond my budget so I'm thinking of having a go myself.
I have some experience of arc welding steel, but the wheelchair is going to be made from...