Incoming MIG welder query

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Murray
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Re: Incoming MIG welder query

#31 Post by Murray » Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:34 pm

Flatlander wrote:In my case, I was taught welding in tea breaks, lunches etc by someone that could. His welding was way, way better than mine. Even so, I've decided to post an example of a bit of ally welding I did a couple of years ago. Going off topic a bit, as it is TIG-welded.
I know it's TIG welded but if I can get a quarter as good as that I will be a happy chap.
I've cleaned the garage,put some new lights up and been to collect my welder.
just need a few bits and pieces and I should be attempting my welding by the weekend.
I have noticed the small gas bottle so I may take the above advice and invest in a bigger bottle.
Regarding the storage of a gas bottle at my house, does it need to be outside?
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kevin
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Re: Incoming MIG welder query

#32 Post by kevin » Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:49 pm

No, the gas is inert.
It's fine indoors, just get in the habit of turning the gas off once you have finished welding as it tends to find even the smallest leak and the cylinder will be empty in no time at all

Kev
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Murray
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Re: Incoming MIG welder query

#33 Post by Murray » Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:00 pm

kevin wrote:No, the gas is inert.
It's fine indoors, just get in the habit of turning the gas off once you have finished welding as it tends to find even the smallest leak and the cylinder will be empty in no time at all

Kev
Cheers kev
I'm sure I will be asking some inane questions in the next few weeks.
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Flatlander
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Re: Incoming MIG welder query

#34 Post by Flatlander » Thu Dec 10, 2015 3:58 pm

Murray wrote:
I'm sure I will be asking some inane questions in the next few weeks.
No such thing as inane questions...but there could be a lot of inane replies! :roll: :D
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Re: Incoming MIG welder query

#35 Post by tractorman » Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:15 pm

Flatlander wrote:
Murray wrote:
I'm sure I will be asking some inane questions in the next few weeks.
No such thing as inane questions...but there could be a lot of inane replies! :roll: :D
Oh no, not on this forum surely :roll:
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Re: Incoming MIG welder query

#36 Post by alabbasi » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:59 am

I have a Clarke 190EN, I bought it because I was familiar with the Clarke brand from when I lived in England. It welds OK but the feed is not smooth and the drive mechanism is rubbish. I'm not looking to buy a Hobart Ironman which is a pretty nice American made welder.

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Re: Incoming MIG welder query

#37 Post by rich. » Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:31 pm

Flatlander wrote:
Murray wrote:
I'm sure I will be asking some inane questions in the next few weeks.
No such thing as inane questions...but there could be a lot of inane replies! :roll: :D
i dont know what you mean! :o :lol:
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