MIG Welders.

[spyder]

I have two good arc welders and am reasonably competent with them on benchwork, but hate working under a car with them.

I used to use a 3 phase Co2 welder and again could hold my own with it.
I am looking at a single phase Clarke or Sealy 150 MIG unit to do some welding on the 45 and can foresee repairs to the 75's rear tail gate gas strut.

Has anyone used a similar unit for sill etc., it would be easier than the arc welder for exhaust work as well I would assume.

Any advice welcome.

[wullie480]

Mig will be a lot easier to weld bodywork with as you can turn the amps nice & low. For bodywork make sure it can down to about 30amps.
I've used those sort of migs & there ok for the odd occasion. I've toyed with the idea of getting one for some projects but having no where to keep it at the moment has prevented me from buying.
I was looking at getting R-Tech or gys smart mig although probably the R-Tech.

http://www.r-techwelding.co.uk/mig-w...tech-i-mig180/

https://www.weldequip.com/gys-smartmig-162.htm

Worth a read through http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/ gives reviews etc on different welders but avoid gas less ones.

[JonMs]

I've got a Clarke (100 I think it is) that I've had for decades. Used it for full restoration of a Triumph Spitfire, so lots of thin sheet metalwork, and also thicker chassis work. Used it with great success to weld up the R75 exhaust. It's never missed a beat.

[breakfastinsmethwick]

Originally Posted by wullie480

Mig will be a lot easier to weld bodywork with as you can turn the amps nice & low. For bodywork make sure it can down to about 30amps.
I've used those sort of migs & there ok for the odd occasion. I've toyed with the idea of getting one for some projects but having no where to keep it at the moment has prevented me from buying.
I was looking at getting R-Tech or gys smart mig although probably the R-Tech.

http://www.r-techwelding.co.uk/mig-w...tech-i-mig180/

https://www.weldequip.com/gys-smartmig-162.htm

Worth a read through http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/ gives reviews etc on different welders but avoid gas less ones.

I have an R-TEC Mig and can't fault it, it's excellent and in my humble opinion much bettter value than a cheap mig.

[Cable Tie]

I've had sip welders for many a year I can't fault them in any way,a 150 amp turbo will weld chassis with ease and to a good standard too so for what you want it will be well powerful to do the job in hand good luck and hope this post helps

[Sonic ZS]

I bought a BOC Migmaster 130 about 25 years ago and it's still going strong to this day. I believe it was also sold (re-badged... now there's a coincidence... ) as a Cebora, Taskmaster, etc. Great little machine that welds thin bodywork with ease.

The structural parts of 45's, 75's, etc, are actually a little thicker than the skins of bonnets, wings and the like, so worthwhile having your amperage set a bit higher, to ensure decent penetration No point in having a pretty weld if it just sits on the surface.

And for those that like a bit of excitement, here's an action shot...

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[spyder]

Thank you for all the replies.

I will not be looking at gasless one at all, really don't see how it is better than a stick-welder at all.

The welding forum and other places do mention that a 13amp plug will not get upto 180A, although I can use it on a 16amp ring main if need be, I may stick to 150 anyway.

Sonic, where do you get your gas bottle or refills from?

Craig.