Thank you very much for your detailed reply (and I'm sorry to hear about your tea), I've done a bit more research and reading other forum posts on both welders and decided to just buy the R-Tech. The MMA option means I'll be able to get rid of my cheap buzz box and make a little bit more space...
Hi CJ, thanks for the link, that's definitely in my watch list and I'm considering going to have a look. I'm located in Gloucester which isn't far really. It looks quite old and searching for the model there don't seem to be many around, is that because people love them so much and don't sell...
Just out of interest why did you change welders? Just fancied something different?
Also in terms of buying a used welder what parts can wear other than the torch?
I've recently bought a car and just found that there's an awful lot of rust beneath it and it will require a lot of welding. I've got a cheap Arc welder which I'm happy using for most things but MIG welders are much better suited for the thin sheet metal on a car.
A few years ago I bought a...