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Old 19th May 2010, 11:26 PM
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A tad low on power I would say .... It would be OK for the chassis tubes but would struggle on the platework !!

You really need to be looking for something with at least 150 amps.

I am ging to stick my neck out here .... Almost certain sure, that welder will be a re-branded Chineese import .... Some are quite good & some are dreadfull
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Old 20th May 2010, 07:35 AM
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Spend a bit more and get at least a 160Amp unit, preferably with a Euro torch and one that can take the larger 13KG rolls of wire. Mine is an Italian unit rated at 160Amps made by CEM but its poor quality for what it cost. It doesn't have the Euro connector for the torch and only takes 5KG rolls which unwind themselves and get tangled too easily. The feed motor is too small, I've had to replace the main power selector switch and the wire feed control rheostat is dodgy so stay away from CEM too . It has been in regular use for over twenty years though

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Old 20th May 2010, 02:08 PM
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Just to add a bit of fuel to the fire
I tried a chinese mig and most have probs with the wire feed motor/mechanism as they are really shit and not worth the bother unless you can get somebody to recommend you a good one that they have.
I just bought a 170 amp inverter arc welder as this is what we use at work(mine site).It is a quality brand Cigweld and has 3 year warranty etc,anyway the best part is the price as it cost me $399 about 240 quid and is absolutely fantastic.The quality of the welds is excellent and even my 3 year old could strike an arc with it as its basically one touch onto the workpiece and it arcs up.Although i will admit it is easier to tack your chassis with a mig
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Old 20th May 2010, 02:18 PM
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Think I am going to get A Clarke mig, of around 150 amp, just gotta unload stuff on ebay first
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Old 20th May 2010, 07:10 PM
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I have just blagged a welder on long term (read years) loan money will get spent on a chassis kit instead of a welder
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Old 20th May 2010, 07:14 PM
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I have just blagged a welder on long term (read years) loan money will get spent on a chassis kit instead of a welder
Nice one ( you,re having a good week )

What size ( power ) Mig welder have you sourced?

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Old 20th May 2010, 07:16 PM
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Nice one, when are you getting your steel or are you flat packing it?

Now if someone will spray my chassis orange for me that would be just great. Got quoted £500 today.

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Old 20th May 2010, 10:32 PM
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Will be getting a few bits of scrap to re-learn on, then will probably get a flat pack next month (ebay sales permitting)

Its a 170amp mig which should be OK, not sure on make, but I trust the owner.
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Old 23rd May 2010, 09:54 AM
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is this stuff ok to build with?

http://www.parkersteel.co.uk/Product...5+EN10305+E220

(Amazon still haven't delivered my damn book!!)
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