Rincewind35
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Hi, a few of you may have seen me introduce myself a few days ago.
I would just like to say what an invaluable resource this forum has been, instead of jumping in on ebay and buying the first cheap setup I have narrowly avoided buying unsuitable equipment by reading all the helpful comments - I have been able to realise that welder a with min 35 or 55amp will be no good for me as I am mainly going to be using metal of 2mm or below.
So this morning I have been and purchased my first welder - it was second hand but came with a reel of wire an auto darkening mask and a boc
Regulator whilst cost was important to me I wanted something that would cover as many situations as possible- the machine I bought was a snap on turbo 160 (I know they are a re badged cebora) but at £130 for the machine and accessories it fit my budget.
My first job (after I have tried a few practice pieces) will be to try to repair the frame on my little 5x4 trailer - the angle metal is rusting - will it be acceptable to plate over the sections that have rusted away ?
I would just like to say what an invaluable resource this forum has been, instead of jumping in on ebay and buying the first cheap setup I have narrowly avoided buying unsuitable equipment by reading all the helpful comments - I have been able to realise that welder a with min 35 or 55amp will be no good for me as I am mainly going to be using metal of 2mm or below.
So this morning I have been and purchased my first welder - it was second hand but came with a reel of wire an auto darkening mask and a boc
Regulator whilst cost was important to me I wanted something that would cover as many situations as possible- the machine I bought was a snap on turbo 160 (I know they are a re badged cebora) but at £130 for the machine and accessories it fit my budget.
My first job (after I have tried a few practice pieces) will be to try to repair the frame on my little 5x4 trailer - the angle metal is rusting - will it be acceptable to plate over the sections that have rusted away ?