andyborris
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Aldi have a small inverter welder for sale at £40. It's claimed that it can weld 2.5mm rods, I understand that a 2.5mm rod will weld 2.5mm thick steel when on a arc welder, is an inverter welder the same? I'd like to build a swing away spare wheel carrier for a 4x4, so I'm hoping this will be up to the task? I know I can hire, but my welding skills are very rusty, weren't too good to start with, so the hire charges as I relearn how to weld will be quite high.....! Unless there's some kind soul who'll join the bundle of metal I've cut together for a few beer tokens.....? aldiAnd what's the difference between inverter and arc? Thanks |
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Nov 18, 2018 11:54:50 GMT
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that is an arc welder.
not especially suitable for car stuff, ok for farm and building site construction and heavy pipe work, car stuff is typically mig welding.
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brachunky
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Nov 18, 2018 13:17:33 GMT
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I bought one at that price simply because its so portable and light. Your spare wheel carrier will be made of thicker steel than a cars body so should be fine for that job. As said, no good for car panels & thinner materials.
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Nov 18, 2018 13:44:30 GMT
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As above good for 2-3mm steel - thicker with multiple passes, practice and bevels. However in my experience an inverter welder Arc or Mig is a LOT easier to use to get good results. - Make you look like you know what you are doing ! You will need to allow another £20 or so for an auto darkening mask though as those hand held things are pointless and you will just get frustrated. Take a look at the stick (arc) welding tutorial here www.mig-welding.co.uk/arc-tutorial.htm |
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Last Edit: Nov 18, 2018 13:45:41 GMT by wightfug
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andyborris
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Nov 19, 2018 19:32:54 GMT
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Good call about the auto darkening helmet, will this do? link |
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Probably. At the bottom end of the price range they are all much the same (though never seen one that cheap!)- don't expect it to last long but it should work. I suggest more safety kit than the demo guy.
Make sure you take the protective film from BOTH sides of the screens though..
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andyborris
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Nov 20, 2018 16:21:14 GMT
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I suggest more safety kit than the demo guy. Yeah, my six pack is in the fridge getting cold, so yeah, a bit more clothing when I'm welding! Thanks for the advice, about the helmet...…… |
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andyborris
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Nov 24, 2018 12:06:46 GMT
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And I ordered one, only for a refund to appear in my bank account a couple of days later. Sold out! B**l*cks.
There are machines that look identical on Ebay, but from dispatched from China, it's a long way to go, to get a refund if it fails.
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Last Edit: Nov 24, 2018 12:07:25 GMT by andyborris
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