oxford arc set

[ben8vgte]

hi i've just brought a oxford oil filled 160a welder to go in the workshop for heavy stuff and to back up the inverter, i'm going to collect it but there's no leads does any one know what ones i need to take to try it out?

cheers ben

 

[Paul.]

The welding leads on the old oxfords fit on with a large ring terminal held on with a bakelite knob, unlike most modern machines that use the bayonet type Dinse connectors.

 

[mishka]

Hi Ben,

What you are looking for is something like these:

Welding leads

I'm not recommending this supplier in any way, more for you to look at some pictures as to what you'll need. You will need both a welding arc lead and an earth lead, both rated for 160A (the smallest on that site is 175A), with cable lugs (not Dinse), probably for 10mm studs (but do check - its 10mm on my little 110A Oxford).

If you can, find a good local supplier and support them with your trade.

Hope this helps.

 

[ben8vgte]

The welding leads on the old oxfords fit on with a large ring terminal held on with a bakelite knob, unlike most modern machines that use the bayonet type Dinse connectors.

cheers i was going to take my inverter leads but they are small dinse plugs, i'll have to go get some tommorow

 

[Paul.]

You could make up some short adapter leads with a lug on one end and a female Dinse on the other, then use your original inverter leads

 

[Robotstar5]

I'd take some decent heavy duty car jump start leads - croc clips onto terminals and rod in the other, saves buying leads if welder not bought
(my jump leads are home made with 50mm² cable!)

 

[ben8vgte]

I'd take some decent heavy duty car jump start leads - croc clips onto terminals and rod in the other, saves buying leads if welder not bought
(my jump leads are home made with 50mm² cable!)

good idea i made my jump leads for hgv's so should do the job nicely

 

[zardoz]

This is my oxford 300 arc set.

 

[GeorgeB]

This is my oxford 300 arc set.

Does its performance justify the size and weight involved?

 

[Drains]

Does its performance justify the size and weight involved?

I'd have said - "Does its performance justify the size and weight and cost involved?"

 

[GeorgeB]

I'd have said - "Does its performance justify the size and weight and cost involved?"

I normally take cost into account but, whilst expensive new, I've seen them go for quite reasonable prices on eBay when in quite tatty condition, but reported as still working, or a bit more when fully reconditioned.

 

[weldequip]

I normally take cost into account

Like it's your only consideration George! I fear you are now about to tell us that your £15 buzz box & £5 car boot attachment will perform equally as good as a legend in Arc welding equipment?
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[ben8vgte]

if mine works it was only £40 not bad for 160A and a good duty cycle

 

[Drains]

George, you are a hard nut to crack! (a true Doubting Thomas, no less)

The answer to your Oxford question is Yes! New or used.

How many people have to tell you that Oxfords (or Pickhills, or Cytringhams) are good welders before you will believe them? Go and buy one if you are not convinced, and see for yourself. At least if you don't like it, you can sell it on for what you paid for it.

 

[weldequip]

I think George got p*ssed off with my comment, put his annorak on & took the dog for a walk!
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[Drains]

Steve, you have to admire George for his perseverance in trying to prove the best out of kit the rest of us would happily bouyancy test in the local canal. I can't quite see the logic in doggedly trying to prove that cheap ****e is not ****e, but you never know! - he might be right (but I doubt it).

 

[weldequip]

Steve, you have to admire George for his perseverance

I do! And I said that in another thread...somewhere...10/10 for having a go. But it's not, it's somebody trying to challenge ALL conventional wisdom & technique...from Aldi, Books & t'Inernet; as I said, take the dog out
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[madkayaker]

I have a buzz box and it does what i want but if i could ever get a better inverter i would jump at the chance. Its like multi meter i have a fluke t5-600 and its dogs wotsits but student constantly tell me their 2 for a fiver do the same job until i show them the safety video of what happens when your on the wrong range mine beeps there explode.

 

[GeorgeB]

George, you are a hard nut to crack! (a true Doubting Thomas, no less)

The answer to your Oxford question is Yes! New or used.

How many people have to tell you that Oxfords (or Pickhills, or Cytringhams) are good welders before you will believe them? Go and buy one if you are not convinced, and see for yourself. At least if you don't like it, you can sell it on for what you paid for it.

Simon - I'm sorry if it wasn't clear where I was coming from. From what little I know about them, I'm sure they are first class welders. I'm not seeking to run down Oxford welders at all - quite the opposite. I was simply trying to ascertain what it is, exactly, that makes them so good, given I already trust that they are a first class design.

 

[weldequip]

I was simply trying to ascertain what it is, exactly, that makes them so good

Oil cooled, 100% duty cycle...bullet proof...lasted a lifetime; what did for them in the end
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