Its Christmas

[saltysplash]

Mumsie has been asking what id like for christmas

 

Ive been toying with the idea of a Welder for doing odd jobs and repairs.

 

 

What do folk think of this one ive seen for sale with screwfix?

 

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/53349/Power-...Arc-Welder-130A

 

would it be good enough to say cope with fitting new anodes and repairing those securing bolts for the bow fender?

 

Should I take a welding course or could practice make perfect using old bits of iron

 

 

 

Thanks in anticipation from a person whose only every welded plastic airfix models together using glue

Edited October 24, 2008 by saltysplash

[Bob the welder]

Mumsie has been asking what id like for christmas

 

Ive been toying with the idea of a Welder for doing odd jobs and repairs.

 

 

What do folk think of this one ive seen for sale with screwfix?

 

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/53349/Power-...Arc-Welder-130A

 

would it be good enough to say cope with fitting new anodes and repairing those securing bolts for the bow fender?

 

Should I take a welding course or could practice make perfect using old bits of iron

 

 

 

Thanks in anticipation from a person whose only every welded plastic airfix models together using glue

hi 130A not bad for £50 for the ode job . bob

[bag 'o' bones]

I've got a 20 year old SIP 130 which is very similar which is more than adequate for odd jobs. Ok AC welders are never as smooth as a DC set, but with a decent electrode holder (one of the favourite places where manufacturers like to 'save' money) there good enough.

 

You get away with cheap arc welders - its the mig type you have spend a bit more.

[Barry]

I'd see if you can find a basic welding course at your local adult education centre

 

a small investment might save you money by letting you do a good job when without the course your item would have fallen in the drink

 

besides its very satisfying knowing you can do a good job rather than hoping you can

[Dazzer]

First thing have you got a good enough power supply,you will have to have at least a 5kva gene,or land line.second iam a qualified welder and i would recomend taking a welding course or if you know a welder they might be able to teach you a bit.Regards Darren

[saltysplash]

First thing have you got a good enough power supply,you will have to have at least a 5kva gene,or land line.second iam a qualified welder and i would recomend taking a welding course or if you know a welder they might be able to teach you a bit.Regards Darren

 

 

Cheers,I think a course would be a good idea.

[Proper Job]

Should I take a welding course or could practice make perfect using old bits of iron

 

As Iron is very difficult to weld and needs a specialist I would practice on mild steel

 

Based on that statement - I would get some lessons

 

Have fun with your Chrissy Pressie

[Machpoint005]

It may be Christmas soon, but it's Diwali first.