Chris Taylor
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- UK, Peterborough
A few years ago I bought a 1956 split screen Morris Minor and after waiting over a year to get the rear cross member, a floor, some sills and front chassis leg replaced by a specialist mechanic, I have given up waiting and have decided to take on the task myself! Gulp.
I am an ex RAF engineer, so fairly competent with spanners, drills and of course aluminium, but I have never welded in my life! How hard can it be!!!!
From my research already, I feel I am going to need a mig welder that uses gas, ideally a single phase welder and probably something up to 150 amps.
I guess what I am looking for is a safe bet welder. You know the VW Golf of mig welders. Something with a little quality and reliability, but not Mercedes or Rolls Royce or at the other end, not something cheap and nasty.
Is there a go to machine that stands out for competent DIYers or semi pro that doesn't cost the earth.
You know, when one comes up for sale, people take notice, so reselling it on later might be a good option when the car is finished?
Any advice appreciated.
I am an ex RAF engineer, so fairly competent with spanners, drills and of course aluminium, but I have never welded in my life! How hard can it be!!!!
From my research already, I feel I am going to need a mig welder that uses gas, ideally a single phase welder and probably something up to 150 amps.
I guess what I am looking for is a safe bet welder. You know the VW Golf of mig welders. Something with a little quality and reliability, but not Mercedes or Rolls Royce or at the other end, not something cheap and nasty.
Is there a go to machine that stands out for competent DIYers or semi pro that doesn't cost the earth.
You know, when one comes up for sale, people take notice, so reselling it on later might be a good option when the car is finished?
Any advice appreciated.