Go for it mate....best move I've ever done....great weather, great beaches, easy going people very laid back and everyone speaks English..... I'm married to an Aussie so my visa application was reasonably straight forward but if you are focused on your dream you will succeed.....
Plenty of work over in Western Australia due to the natural resources boom...The Gorgon Project alone is worth $48 Billion and counting...Try seek.com.au for a job search.
I packed in my previous career (Marine Construction/Piling) when I came over 5 years ago and took a more leisurely job in...
I've spent many years welding in the Marine Construction game and as the other lads have said you shouldn't have any problems. One important factor is to identify what is on the other side of the hull/bulkhead you welding to. Oh yes, nearly forgot, have a fire extinguisher close to hand and have...
I've seen a few over here that have started to rust around the rear side windows. I would have a browse on some of the Land Rover forums they would have a definate answer.
Come on lads.... there must be one of us 'Ozzies who can help Alan out??? I'm Queensland I'm afraid so too far... It's like going to the Ukraine from Doncaster in our terms...
All the best Chunko in your quest..
Zealous
Welcome Gazza to the forum, there's plenty of info for an aspiring welder here, make sure you have a good read through all the relevant sections. It can be difficult to learn how to weld without first having a few reference points.
Whereabouts in QLD are you, I'm on the Sunny Coast.
Zealous
As hotrodder says mig welding can appear at the first instance to be an easy process to pick up. But to produce a high quality weld in any method takes time, skill, persistence and above all a desire to achieve the best that one can do. Each process has its limitations and expectations and it...
Ah the joys of scavenging!!!... Primeval instinct methinks... sort of like a hunter/gatherer thing. A few months ago I managed to scavenge a 5ft Pillar Drill....very happy with my scavenging skills with that one...
Hi, what is your joint preparation for your weld? As Weldquip as stated you might try dropping down to a 2.5mm rod and also try a V prep and a root face on the joint, this would enable you to get full penetration into the weld using less amps and a smaller diameter rod.It will take you longer...
Thanks for the welcome lads.
I have recognised a few reffo's from the 'other' forum, and to be honest I think you are all appreciated far greater on here. It used to be a good board with a great degree of wit and wisdom but sadly over the last couple of years it has deteriorated.
Well lads and lassies I've been a lurker on here for over two and a half years so I think it's only right that I say g'day and start being an active member. I only actually joined last November prior to that I just viewed as a guest. I must say that this forum has developed into a truly...