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I'm currrently restoring a 27" Aluminium boat & she's gonna need some welding. Already got an R Tech 260 Tig & a wee Esab rebel 215 , but am also gonna be needing a bigger single phase Mig. I know that the 1ph Mig's I'm looking at are going to struggle with some of the stuff I intend on welding , but it's rare enough localy to get the premises I need & can't be picky with the power supply , it's got a 32a thankfully.
The boat is mainly 4-5mm alloy built 1969 , but will also be lapping in some 10mm on the transom & engine mounts
Looking at the Warrior 250 & Parwelds XTM 252 & 255 , obviously the Warriors claimed duty cycle is more enticing but in reality probably wont be doing a huge amount of long runs. Hooked the Esab up to a new 6m Kemmpi weldsnake & it welded quite sweetly although obviously lacking oomph (I am not a welder) but I get by.
Also got a HTP RSG 508 spool gun for my Murex Tradesmig 252 , I've never used it personaly but my mate has & he rated it. What do you reckon on that for suitibility?
So I know a 3ph machine with pulse would be more suitable but I am hoping to be able to keep to the budget of the above machines.
I'm currrently restoring a 27" Aluminium boat & she's gonna need some welding. Already got an R Tech 260 Tig & a wee Esab rebel 215 , but am also gonna be needing a bigger single phase Mig. I know that the 1ph Mig's I'm looking at are going to struggle with some of the stuff I intend on welding , but it's rare enough localy to get the premises I need & can't be picky with the power supply , it's got a 32a thankfully.
The boat is mainly 4-5mm alloy built 1969 , but will also be lapping in some 10mm on the transom & engine mounts
Looking at the Warrior 250 & Parwelds XTM 252 & 255 , obviously the Warriors claimed duty cycle is more enticing but in reality probably wont be doing a huge amount of long runs. Hooked the Esab up to a new 6m Kemmpi weldsnake & it welded quite sweetly although obviously lacking oomph (I am not a welder) but I get by.
Also got a HTP RSG 508 spool gun for my Murex Tradesmig 252 , I've never used it personaly but my mate has & he rated it. What do you reckon on that for suitibility?
So I know a 3ph machine with pulse would be more suitable but I am hoping to be able to keep to the budget of the above machines.