Just ordered a MIG welder

"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock) 04/19/2016 at 12:09 • Filed to: None

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Fairly cheap one but more than enough for my needs. I’ve had some basic welding training but that’s it so I’ll need plenty of practice. Also got a 50l 3hp air compressor the other day. I like having the tools to do most DIY jobs.

duurtlang > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/19/2016 at 12:12

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As long as you have Nissan Micras around that welder will see plenty of use.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > duurtlang 04/19/2016 at 12:12

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That’s exactly why I ordered it haha.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/19/2016 at 12:23

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Not much below what I work with - 4 power settings as it has are what I’d consider the dead minimum for being able to work with different thicknesses. I’d recommend using gas with it if you can for thin stuff (if a gas kit is available) and getting a proper helmet - that hand-held face guard business is for the birds.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/19/2016 at 12:26

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I probably won’t bother dealing with gas to be honest but I will upgrade to a decent quality mask. My grandad got welders flash once and is insistent about welding safety.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/19/2016 at 12:46

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How much was that welder? My harbor-freight-tier two-power-level welder is kind of a piece.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 04/19/2016 at 12:48

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£100 including express delivery.

RWS Motorsport > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/19/2016 at 14:48

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Awesome! Welding is something I would love to learn. Sadly i doubt my landlord would look very highly on it. Gonna service the Honda next weekend and have to be super careful not to spill any oil or brake fluid otherwise ill be in the poop.

Good luck - I look forward to seeing the super sexy slow-mo videos of perfect blue welding in no time :D

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RWS Motorsport 04/19/2016 at 14:52

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More like not at all sexy clusters of booger welds haha. I’m not what you’d call experienced at welding...

RWS Motorsport > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/19/2016 at 15:26

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haha Booger welds, thats brilliant.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/20/2016 at 06:25

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I’d advocate going for gas if you can afford it. Flux core wire costs more so you can offset the costs against that (although it will still be more expensive as you need to hire a bottle from BOC).

Much, much easier to get welds that work though. Saves a lot of frustration.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 04/20/2016 at 08:27

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I’ll be working outside the whole time so gas may not even be particularly effective.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/20/2016 at 09:26

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Hmmm, if you're in a place that's breezy the gas does blow away meaning you have to wait for the wind to drop to weld. Probably the only time I'd think that flux core would be the better option...

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 04/20/2016 at 14:57

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Yeah its pretty much my only option, I cant fit a car in my grandparents garage so everything gets done on a driveway.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 04/22/2016 at 09:08

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Yeah me too half the time. I’ve been spoilt by a garage with a hard floor while I was fixing the Citroen though and it makes a hell of a difference :S

Looking forward to how this progresses :)

Clown Shoe Pilot > RWS Motorsport 04/23/2016 at 13:00

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drip trays are available at most auto parts stores. they’re fantastic for this sort of thing.

RWS Motorsport > Clown Shoe Pilot 04/23/2016 at 17:26

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I treated myself to one for this service. You sir are spot on. No spillage at all even including removing the filter.