MIG welding to fix a van floor - advices please

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luv this forum!

 

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other answer found in this thread
"0.6 wire and gas is the way to go"
although "0.8mm wire, seems to feed better with smaller migs"
"lowest power on machine wire speed at lowest setting"
"thin car body's ain't easy and will need to be stop start to minimise heat and burn through"

(I know im answering myself now. just helps me remember where i got answers from... and share with future readers ;P)

After spending 5hours here I understand so much by now I can see how I should have done with the arc welder...

 

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found those kits.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/135te-turbo-mig-welder
or cheaper but 90amp only
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro-90-mig-welder
opinions anyone?
Are these kits worth it? Can those be used with refilables too pr need some adaptor?
Would it be better to buy a 2 gauges regulator as this one might be only 1 gauge...

 

[Wallace]

Both those machines use the disposable bottles and need an adaptor to use a full size Argon or Co2 regulator. The type of regulator you need might be depend on the bottle supplier as the valves can be top or side entry.

 

[Tman]

Bo

found those kits.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/135te-turbo-mig-welder
or cheaper but 90amp only
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro-90-mig-welder
opinions anyone?
Are these kits worth it? Can those be used with refilables too pr need some adaptor?
Would it be better to buy a 2 gauges regulator as this one might be only 1 gauge...

both come with disposable setup.best way for hobby welder is to get hold of a pub co2 bottle from your local about £10-£15 (lasts about 5+1/2 hours) and a conversion kit of eBay.
Them disposables cost around £10 and some can last 15min.

 

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Was lucky. My mate s uncle generously let me use his gear EIFI MIG 700 and gave me tutorial.. great learning day. Cost me very little and was a good time. My weld s ugly but its solid and the van s fixed.

 

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used scrap metal. made me wanna do more... will post a pic of my ugly welding to get feedback. was not easy to not blow holes on such thin floor but that industrial machine s settings options helped a lot..

 

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ERFI 700