Everything I need to start a MIG welding setup

[Chill]

1) MIG welder, torch, earth clamp
2) gas
3) helmet, gloves, protective overalls, boots
4) spool of wire
5) plug socket capable of handling the amperage that the MIG welder demands. **Online calculator link??**
6) fire extinguisher/well ventilated area/sand bucket
7) Materals, angle grinder, tin snips, cutting disks, grinding disks
8)Spare nozzles, shrouds, mig torch service kit...
9)Regulator, hose and flow meter for said gas

 

[Barking Mat]

Kettle, tea / coffee, sugar, milk, biscuits.

Seriously....

Materals, angle grinder, tin snips, cutting disks, grinding disks, etc....

 

[Matchless]

fist aid kit, electrical tape for larger wounds

 

[Barking Mat]

Spare nozzles, shrouds, mig torch service kit...

Good evening @Chill in Jamaica!

 

[8ob]

Some steel


Bob

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

t-shirt and slippers seem to be off the list!

I think you need a good idea of what you'll be welding...if mild steel then gas would be argo shield. If car repairs then probably lower power mig (sub 200A) so would run off a 13a plug....just examples.

 

[DavidL]

Regulator, hose and flow meter for said gas

 

[Chill]

t-shirt and slippers seem to be off the list!

I think you need a good idea of what you'll be welding...if mild steel then gas would be argo shield. If car repairs then probably lower power mig (sub 200A) so would run off a 13a plug....just examples.

Can I run a more powerful MIG off a 13a plug as long as I keep it below a certain amperage? If so what is the max a 13a plug could handle

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

Yup that would work (provided it's 240v not 400v).I run the Kemppi off a 13a and it's never blown....think the welder is 200a max.

Welders do vary though...so one Vs another welding 4mm would need different amps.

If you are doing car repairs it's the low end you'll be using the most....that has to be low enough otherwise you'll blow holes everywhere.

I usually only use the mig up to 4mm-6mm...above that I tend to use a stick welder.

 

[Barking Mat]

Get a bigger cable and fuse from your fusebox, would be better. RCD?

 

[skotl]

1) MIG welder, torch, earth clamp
2) gas
3) helmet, gloves, protective overalls, boots
4) spool of wire
5) plug socket capable of handling the amperage that the MIG welder demands. **Online calculator link??**
6) fire extinguisher/well ventilated area/sand bucket
7) Materals, angle grinder, tin snips, cutting disks, grinding disks
8)Spare nozzles, shrouds, mig torch service kit...
9)Regulator, hose and flow meter for said gas

10)plasma cutter
11)anvil
12)lathe
13)extraction system
14)more grinders
15)mill
16)dehumidifier
17)another arc welder
18)multiprocess welder
19)another arc welder
20)a different lathe
21)power hacksaw
22)bigger vice

...oh wait... that must just be me. I'm sure your list is complete

 

[Country Joe]

Doesn't Jamaica run on 110v?

All the Best,
CJ

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Doesn't Jamaica run on 110v?

All the Best,
CJ

Yes

 

[henry Kadzielski]

10)plasma cutter
11)anvil
12)lathe
13)extraction system
14)more grinders
15)mill
16)dehumidifier
17)another arc welder
18)multiprocess welder
19)another arc welder
20)a different lathe
21)power hacksaw
22)bigger vice

...oh wait... that must just be me. I'm sure your list is complete

You forgot plasma cutter on a cnc table, benders, shears, Tig, not to mention another welder (you can never have enough welders). They don't even have to work as long as they look good, you can impress your mates WITH ALL YOUR STUFF

 

[My Old Landy]

You forgot plasma cutter on a cnc table, benders, shears, Tig, not to mention another welder (you can never have enough welders). They don't even have to work as long as they look good, you can impress your mates WITH ALL YOUR STUFF

If you can still walk in your workshop, you don't have enough tools

 

[Mart63]

10)plasma cutter
11)anvil
12)lathe
13)extraction system
14)more grinders
15)mill
16)dehumidifier
17)another arc welder
18)multiprocess welder
19)another arc welder
20)a different lathe
21)power hacksaw
22)bigger vice

...oh wait... that must just be me. I'm sure your list is complete

More grinders for sure. I currently have 5 and would buy more if I saw them at the right price.

 

[Dan Brown]

You also require attention man!
because in most cases went careless about themselves and don't wear safety welding boots, and other safety stuff even if they have. You need to use everything when it is required. Update your list according to the suggestion. Best wishes.

 

[Arc Tourist]

A Several items not previously mentioned.
1.) A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. You don't want the powder type as once you crack open the valve it will not close completely until its fully discharged, and then there is the mess; Carbon dioxide leaves n residue.
2.) A pair of side cutters for trimming wire.
3.) Pliers for picking up hot stuff.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Chill]

You also require attention man!

Worst superhero ever

 

[Parm]

Clamps
Magnets
Hammers
Scribe
Chalk
More clamps
Bigger hammers
Longer clamps

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