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Getting rather pished off with my welder (Clarke 110EN Turbo dual purpose) Just as I get it dialed in and start getting decent welds it lures me into a false sense of security and decides it doesn't want to play ball anymore! Stupid thing is I know I can weld 'cos I've used real welders and get good results when mine isn't having a moment I know what the pros say about these cheap welders, that all they do is serve to make you give up welding all together. So I wont be doing this. To spite this damned machine I think I'll upgrade instead. The question I'm posing, though is what machine to go for. I'm not up on makes and models so need some guidance really. From what I've been told I need a rotary current control and a euro torch. I quite like the idea of a butters obviously So.. What would you do?
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Faster. Faster. Until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
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Need a new welder HARDCORE
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There are people on here waaay better equipped to answer your question than me but I wanted to post anyway cos your photo made me pee myself! ;D
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I wouldn't say that the fact your welder is a cheapo one is what is making it curse word. I picked up a (very) secondhand little blue Clarke 120 welder off Ebay and although it has gone off the boil from time to time it's always been something simple to put right.
The feed went curse word on mine, so I changed the liner and the tip, and realised the wire I was using was a little rusty with age, so I changed that and it was better than ever. In fact I've fallen foul of rusty wire twice, but then mine is laid up for longish spells in a damp garage.
It's all relative I guess. I know that the big single phase pro welders are easier to use and get better results, but it all depends on how often you're welding, and how deep your pockets are.
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1967 Morris Traveller 1971 Series IIA Land Rover 1991 Golf GL 4+e 1992 Corrado G60 1986 E28 BMW 528i
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Need a new welder Deleted
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I was about to say... that one's got your name on it ;D
I've got a blue Clarke 150 which seems to be a bit of a step in technology from those smaller hobby welders. It does thick and thin perfectly. Bought it on recommendation from car guys and it's served me well. I wouldn't get the new red and black replacement yet though, not until I've heard anyone say it's got the same internals as the old machine...
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I would idealy be going for something second hand, my dads interested in my old one as he doesnt weld much (well not at all unless he borrows it) so I can always nick it back when he's not looking should I need to. Portamig look good, I was impressed with MM's one. Trouble is, I'm looking on eGay at old pro welders but the brand names mean nothing to me, are there brands to avoid? Looking to spend ~£300 but would stretch to 400 if it was signed by jesus or had sick lightning down the side like those stupidy expensive MAC roll cabs
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Faster. Faster. Until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
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purplevanman
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Mystery machine and myself, maybe others to, both have Portamigs and both happy Clark welders are usually ok, could be something simple like whitby tom says?
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Welder, fabricator, general resto work
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when my trusty old sip mig died the death i picked up one of these.... quite pleased with it, it welds anything i want to weld and (touch wood!!) has been spot on, bad points ?? i guess they would be the torch lead is a bit short and if you weld on its max settings for a minute or so it cuts out for a few minutes, nothing un-usual there i guess oh, and the little 'leg' fell off it and before i got around to screwing it back on i lost it, or used it for a ready made bracket ;D either way not the welders fault
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