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hi everyone .could do with your opinion on best mig to buy
It depends what your budget is...
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The world's pretty much your oyster with that sort of budget
you should find something from any of the professional machine manufacturers.A few things to consider, what sort of power supply do you have, single or 3 phase?. Does your budget include gas and safety equipment (mask etc.)?.
ah single phase at the mo .i had a thermal arc years ago until it got nicked .im a pro welder been site welding 20 years ,stik tig, but not sure of best mig for my hard earned money .as im doing more and more work at home need a good reliable plant. many thanks for any imput
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Hi Rob and welcome to the forum,Is portability an issue? or will it be workshop based?
I have a thermal arc 180amp,nice enough machine but there are better machines out there,Lorch are upper end of your budget but are very nice machines,but portamig/oxford would give you good results at the lower end of the budget ,murex etc fall in the middle...With your experience maybe the multi-process machines would be of interest,portable migs with arc and tig,although more to go wrong
What work are you taking on at home car? light or heavy fabrication?,with the right power supply portamig go to 405+amps on 240v
I have a thermal arc 180amp,nice enough machine but there are better machines out there,Lorch are upper end of your budget but are very nice machines,but portamig/oxford would give you good results at the lower end of the budget ,murex etc fall in the middle...With your experience maybe the multi-process machines would be of interest,portable migs with arc and tig,although more to go wrong
What work are you taking on at home car? light or heavy fabrication?,with the right power supply portamig go to 405+amps on 240v
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you wanna be talking to matt1978 he works for lorch and will give you the info you require
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+1, the 252 is a nice bit of kit, well specced & supported.
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I almost suggested the Lorch 252 as a bit of fun thinking you were the typical first-time buyer who wanted an all-singing-all-dancing machine for about £200 all in!
As said, speak to Matt, I'm sure he can point you in the direction of one to suit your budget.
As said, speak to Matt, I'm sure he can point you in the direction of one to suit your budget.
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yeah he's on loads he last posted on the 5th
