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I don't think there are any known issues with any Clarke machines so you should be pretty safe with it as long as it's in reasonable condition. You've been on here for a while so you already know who to see for spares. Are you able to test it before shelling out?
I reckon you should be able to do 5-6mm with the proper edge prep. Don't get misled by the model number, it's only 180A, not 205
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I reckon you should be able to do 5-6mm with the proper edge prep. Don't get misled by the model number, it's only 180A, not 205
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If you don't mind me asking, is it being advertised on ebay by a chap up in Edinbugh as ex-display? I was interested in a 230 he had up for sale, and found him most unhelpful 
Wouldn't answer questions properly - ie., had it been used or just displayed. Funny some of these ebay sellers, you woldn't think they were trying to sell you something! Having said that, the 160TE I've just bought is a cracking little welder 
, and thats a few down the range from the 205. Weldequip mentioned gearbox problems on a few 230s (wire fusing to the tip - he put it down to user error), would be worth asking him if it is likely to affect this model too.
Wouldn't answer questions properly - ie., had it been used or just displayed. Funny some of these ebay sellers, you woldn't think they were trying to sell you something! Having said that, the 160TE I've just bought is a cracking little welder , and thats a few down the range from the 205. Weldequip mentioned gearbox problems on a few 230s (wire fusing to the tip - he put it down to user error), would be worth asking him if it is likely to affect this model too.If you don't mind me asking, is it being advertised on ebay by a chap up in Edinbugh as ex-display? I was interested in a 230 he had up for sale, and found him most unhelpful
Yep thats the guy and as you said I also found him quite uptight over any questions I asked him.I will definately be giving it a miss
