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[TheBoy]

Its a skill I would like to learn.

MIG looks easiest (I have done arc welding in the past, but not that good at it).

Any advice on what to get?

[Del Boy]

I wouldn't mind learning this too, always wanted a go never got the chance though.

[CaptainZok]

Got an Aldi special myself, cheap enough to learn with and it keeps small boys amused.


Best tip I can give you is to get a self darkening shield, the Gnome won't use the old green glass type after trying one.

[KillerWatt]

MIG is the easiest way to go, especially as you already have arc experience.

[Dishevelled Den]

Followed this from a post Debs made some time ago

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/

[unlucky alf]

ive got a gasless mig i want to part with TB, ive only used it once so in good nick i have no doubt somebody will say gas is better but to learn a gasless is ideal & can be converted if need be;)

[Pedro]

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Best tip I can give you is to get a self darkening shield, the Gnome won't use the old green glass type after trying one.

Best tip I can give you Captian Zok, is not to weld on a petrol tank!!!!

Bare skin + welding radiation = bloody sore skin.
Always wear eye protection when someone is welding, as the radiation from the arc wil burn your cornea (known as Arc Eye) and feels like sand in your eyes. Simple saftey glasses will stop it OK.

Best welder to get is one that's bigger than you need - 200A will last longer on car welding than a 150 or less, cos it won't be gettign thrashed (bit like driving a 1.0 litre Corsa from Brighton to Edinburgh every day - a big Omega is a far better tool for the job).

[CaptainZok]

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Best tip I can give you is to get a self darkening shield, the Gnome won't use the old green glass type after trying one.

Best tip I can give you Captian Zok, is not to weld on a petrol tank!!!!

Bare skin + welding radiation = bloody sore skin.
Always wear eye protection when someone is welding, as the radiation from the arc wil burn your cornea (known as Arc Eye) and feels like sand in your eyes. Simple saftey glasses will stop it OK.

Best welder to get is one that's bigger than you need - 200A will last longer on car welding than a 150 or less, cos it won't be gettign thrashed (bit like driving a 1.0 litre Corsa from Brighton to Edinburgh every day - a big Omega is a far better tool for the job).

Can't say I ever have, especially on an omega with it being plastic and all.

[ScottieMV6]

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Best tip I can give you is to get a self darkening shield, the Gnome won't use the old green glass type after trying one.

Best tip I can give you Captian Zok, is not to weld on a petrol tank!!!!

Bare skin + welding radiation = bloody sore skin.
Always wear eye protection when someone is welding, as the radiation from the arc wil burn your cornea (known as Arc Eye) and feels like sand in your eyes. Simple saftey glasses will stop it OK.

Best welder to get is one that's bigger than you need - 200A will last longer on car welding than a 150 or less, cos it won't be gettign thrashed (bit like driving a 1.0 litre Corsa from Brighton to Edinburgh every day - a big Omega is a far better tool for the job).

I think that it is a back box or silencer of some sort. I had to look twice though!! 

[CaptainZok]

[IMG]http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/CaptainZok/06060002.jpg[/ING]

Best tip I can give you is to get a self darkening shield, the Gnome won't use the old green glass type after trying one.

Best tip I can give you Captian Zok, is not to weld on a petrol tank!!!!

Bare skin + welding radiation = bloody sore skin.
Always wear eye protection when someone is welding, as the radiation from the arc wil burn your cornea (known as Arc Eye) and feels like sand in your eyes. Simple saftey glasses will stop it OK.

Best welder to get is one that's bigger than you need - 200A will last longer on car welding than a 150 or less, cos it won't be gettign thrashed (bit like driving a 1.0 litre Corsa from Brighton to Edinburgh every day - a big Omega is a far better tool for the job).

I think that it is a back box or silencer of some sort. I had to look twice though!! 

Go outside and look under your car and all should become clear (unless you've had new centre sections).

[Pedro]

 
That'll teach me to look properly next time (probably won't tough! LOL!!!)

[unlucky alf]

That'll teach me to look properly next time (probably won't tough! LOL!!!)

thats what arc eye does for you pedro 8-)

[unlucky mark mv6]

Done mig welding for 12 years making safes,and yes it is the easiest.Arc welding is a nightmare,and a lot more messier job.With mig you can actually fill any gaps and holes,unlike arc it just keeps blowing the edge of the steel if your not careful.

[tunnie]

make sure its student friendly   

[Omegatoy]

come over to swindon in the workshop here got a nice mig welder here you can practice on some scrap steel mate!!
, would have to say as to choice of welder hobby welders by thier very nature are built down to a price,
so you have a choice of sip, clarke, etc etc buy the best and biggest you can afford!!