Hello everyone
First post here having just found the website and what a great website it is - I've learnt alot just browsing. To be honest I am new to welding - and I havent got a clue about it, I do abit of hobby mechanicing and now I want to take on a project to keep me out of mischief. I want to have a go at restoring an old VW beetle and it will need panel repair (1mm sheet steel work) as well as sills and floor pan replacement etc - nothing too heavy on there.
I would appreciate some advice on choosing a welder to suit my needs, and was think about one of the following http://www.welddirect.co.uk/welding_info.php/products_id/130
The only reason I am thinking about this make is that there is local shop selling this model. Would this be a welder which would do my job? or should I go for something better? Also would this welder run of the mains house supply? and what determines whether any welder will run off the house supply as I want to avoid any extra expense if I can as this is just a part time hobby for me.
All the best
Andy
First post here having just found the website and what a great website it is - I've learnt alot just browsing. To be honest I am new to welding - and I havent got a clue about it, I do abit of hobby mechanicing and now I want to take on a project to keep me out of mischief. I want to have a go at restoring an old VW beetle and it will need panel repair (1mm sheet steel work) as well as sills and floor pan replacement etc - nothing too heavy on there.
I would appreciate some advice on choosing a welder to suit my needs, and was think about one of the following http://www.welddirect.co.uk/welding_info.php/products_id/130
The only reason I am thinking about this make is that there is local shop selling this model. Would this be a welder which would do my job? or should I go for something better? Also would this welder run of the mains house supply? and what determines whether any welder will run off the house supply as I want to avoid any extra expense if I can as this is just a part time hobby for me.
All the best
Andy