Cost of welds

[Plasticman]

yes

[boatbuilder]

Looks like a pretty big job you have there. Similar to mine. I started it a year and a half ago and I'm probably about half way through! Depends how fussy you are though!

[aulday]

yeah im going to have to patch up/build up with weld on the worst areas for now, then return to it in a couple of years for sill replacement if it gets worse. it's my only option at the moment

have you photographed any of the job you've done?

[aulday]

yes

hi micky, an ideas why? I heard clarke are good but want to make sure im getting something decent!

http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-355427/clar ... elder.html

thanks

[sarran1955]

Hello,

IMHO your little plant is going to cause you tears.

If you are a welding novice you are going to struggle with gasless, because of the polarity.

It hasn't got a euro coupling torch, so when you short circuit it with crud in the shroud, where do you get a new one from.

You need 170 amps max rating on single phase. 15 kilo spool capacity, 8% co2/argon mix, a swiss or swedish wire drive motor.

SIP machines near Loughborough are UK manufacturers of good little sets.

Cordialement,

[aulday]

the polarity is reversible and I have gas for it already so that's okay. the old man can weld properly, I'll just learn on the easy bits. will try not to short it but surely you can get the parts it's a Clarke. Several people told me 130a will be fine for 2mm steel and this is 145 (with the duty cycle of course).

im not building a new van just doing some small repairs I think it'll be adequate but thanks

[jimpainter]

Stay away from sips. The old machines are good but the newer stuff is of questionable quality. If your not sure type sip into the search bit into mig-welding.co.uk
You cant go far wrong with a clarke on gas. It is what i use for all my work, and 130 would be more than enough for what your tackling. I have a little clark welder that flies through 2mm steel.

[aulday]

phew cos I ordered the lot. the only thing I need now is the pipe from small gas regulator to the welder's input.

I may convert to big gas bottle later but for now I have to go this route. Any ideas on easy place to get the 4mm pipe and any necessary fittings?

thanks!

[jimpainter]

Any welding supplies kind of place, or machine mart

[aulday]

ooo it arrived today. it's like a whole new skill waiting in a box, I can't wait to learn! thanks guys for the advice so far

[sarran1955]

ooo it arrived today. it's like a whole new skill waiting in a box, I can't wait to learn! thanks guys for the advice so far

Yeah, the first 35 years are the worst


Cordialement,

[jimpainter]

If your welding underneath.....Ear plugs. Strange to hear but a bit of spatter down the ear isnt the nicest feeling. I know from experience.

[Plasticman]

and keep your mouth shut.
mm

[aulday]

all advice taken thank you! I won't breathe or listen for 35 years, then I'll be respected

[aulday]

If your welding underneath.....Ear plugs. Strange to hear but a bit of spatter down the ear isnt the nicest feeling. I know from experience.


That sounds painful!