Ian Prudence
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Hi
I'm new on here, not so new to welding, used to weld cars (body repair), and a little bit of thicker stuff sometimes, but always used mig, That was until all my welder got stolen in a garage break in about 5 years ago, I havent welded since but have now been asked to weld 8 x 10mm thick lugs onto a 5" thick steel shaft that is 8 foot long.
I have my helmet and other bits still, but no welder !, So i'm not very experienced with arc welding, but am thinking with the location (in the middle of a working waterwheel) i'm better off with an arc welder, and i'm looking at the parweld XTS160 mma at just under £200
And, which electrodes should i be using ?, 3.2 or 4mm ?, i think the 160amp output will be borderline on a 4mm electrode ?? is this right ? and whats the best make to go for ?
Sorry for all the questions straight away, but i'm doing the job on monday !, and want to get the kit ordered so i can get some practise in at home before i do the work on the waterhweel shaft
Cheers
I'm new on here, not so new to welding, used to weld cars (body repair), and a little bit of thicker stuff sometimes, but always used mig, That was until all my welder got stolen in a garage break in about 5 years ago, I havent welded since but have now been asked to weld 8 x 10mm thick lugs onto a 5" thick steel shaft that is 8 foot long.
I have my helmet and other bits still, but no welder !, So i'm not very experienced with arc welding, but am thinking with the location (in the middle of a working waterwheel) i'm better off with an arc welder, and i'm looking at the parweld XTS160 mma at just under £200
And, which electrodes should i be using ?, 3.2 or 4mm ?, i think the 160amp output will be borderline on a 4mm electrode ?? is this right ? and whats the best make to go for ?
Sorry for all the questions straight away, but i'm doing the job on monday !, and want to get the kit ordered so i can get some practise in at home before i do the work on the waterhweel shaft
Cheers