Greetings earth people

[ThePirate]

Hi , i`m Pete and i`m a caraholic.
I`ve Gas welded, and Arc welded for miles but never used a mig , havent even got one yet .... so i`ll be needing some sound advice regarding first machine and using it .
I`ve built 6 narrowboats from scratch ... had a business in Cropredy , nr to Banbury for a few years .
I`ve always shyed away from car bodywork , but nows the time to learn .... i`m only 52 !!!

Cheers,
Pete.

 

[TurboShed]

Welcome, I too have never used a Mig welder, but I do own one now!

 

[knoba]

Hello pete ...errr I mean ThePirate Welcome!

It's always nice to see some youngsters on here!

 

[jugs]

Welcome.

We are in Anglesey, where are you?

We have an eleventh share in a 60 foot narrowboat, which works pretty well.
I'm certainly not interested in cars, other than as a mode of transporting metal etc., but there are plenty on the forum who are.

Get lots of good advice on here before you buy a welder.
Search existing threads, and don't be afraid to ask questions, daft or otherwise.

 

[Iain Westland]

welcome, I've used a stick for 9 inches to see what its like and a Mig for 6 years (self taught/abused/bemused) and love it ...

lots of real nice guys here to answer your questions

Iain

 

[jugs]

welcome, I've used a stick for 9 inches to see what its like and a Mig for 6 years (self taught/abused/bemused)
and love it ...

lots of real nice guys here to answer your questions

Iain

Does it hurt ???

I used string & a brick, but @ 10" the end went black

 

[ThePirate]

Thanks chaps .... I`m in Dolgellau , I lived on a narrow boat for a few years .... and if i could afford one I`d be back on one tomorrow.
I`ve lengthened and repaired a few too .... its bloody hard work without the proper lifting tackle , overhead crane , forklift etc ..... but I`d do it again.
I`m off to look for some advice now.
Cheers,
Pete.

 

[Robotstar5]

I used string & a brick, but @ 10" the end went black

The old ones are the best

 

[Iain Westland]

not family friendly but