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WTD or Recommend a MIG welder...
StevieB - 26/9/09 at 08:46 PM

I figured it was about time I had a welder - now that I've actually finished my build but have loads of ideas for improvements/new projects...

So, I'm after either a second hand one or a recommendation for something half decent at a reasonable price (no figure in mind, but just needs to be something that would cope with wishbone/chassis fabrication etc.)

marcjagman - 26/9/09 at 08:50 PM

I always reccomend the model I have, as we all do I suppose. I have a giant 195 amp, bought new 3 months ago for ONLY £139, not a sale price or a special o0ffer, the guy sells them on ebay. Mine only has 4 power settings and I would say that it was worth the extra £25 and buying the model he sells with 6 settings. He's located in Leicester and does delivery for £15. No problems with mine at all.

coozer - 26/9/09 at 09:11 PM

Funny that, just spent the last hour or so trawling round the web looking for the best buy..

Portamig from Weldequip on the mig welding forum??

zilspeed - 26/9/09 at 09:23 PM

Coozer.

I bought an old Clarke.
It only takes a spool the size of an oil drum and all the wiring is point to point like a 1960s Marshall 100 watt valve head.

I think I love it. I've welded 1mm stainless and 3mm mild with it.

If you're spending new money, the Portamig is well respected.

mad4x4 - 4/10/09 at 05:05 PM

^^ Second PortaMig - Excellent piece of equipment. HAd a SIP 180 before and it was not worth £10 let alone what I paid for it.

londonsean69 - 4/10/09 at 06:04 PM

quote:
Portamig from Weldequip on the mig welding forum??


I have one, it wasn't cheap, but f**k me was it worth it. I laid down a kilo of wire the other day, and it didn't make a sh1ts worth of difference to the machine.

BUT - you must also factor in the cost of gas. I have a 30l bottle of Argoshield light, not cheap, but worth it, especially when compared to those sodastream bottles sold by machine mart and others

Sean

Peteff - 4/10/09 at 10:34 PM

I bought a Kemppi Minarcmig 180, it's a tiny thing and welds beautifully. I don't do as much welding as I used to and it is ideally suited to what I do use it for, I don't get a hernia putting it in the car boot.

mad4x4 - 5/10/09 at 06:24 AM

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Originally posted by londonsean69
quote:
Portamig from Weldequip on the mig welding forum??


I have one, it wasn't cheap, but f**k me was it worth it. I laid down a kilo of wire the other day, and it didn't make a sh1ts worth of difference to the machine.

BUT - you must also factor in the cost of gas. I have a 30l bottle of Argoshield light, not cheap, but worth it, especially when compared to those sodastream bottles sold by machine mart and others

Sean


I agree - I have a Airproducts contract for a BIG Bottle of CO2 makes all the difference. Thoes "sodasteam" sizew bottles only last about 1hour if that.