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Welding

  • 29-03-2013 10:55pm
    #1
    steadyeddie101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hey, looking to start a bit of welding, gates brackets etc. small bits and pieces around the farm. what sort of welder would i need to but and what sort of money would it cost?


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  • #2
    King Mallie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭King Mallie


    I would buy an inverter welder. You can get some great deals on done deal if your not looking to spend a huge amount.
    Inverter is the best if your going to be moving around a farm as it will work of an extension lead for a short period of time.


  • #3
    tommy2bad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭tommy2bad


    Depends on what you want to do. Sounds like small repairs and fabrication is what you have in mind so a medium sized stick welder will do all that and run off a 13amp plug. 100 to 150 euros will get you started with a light unit if you only use it a few times a year. Spend 250 if you intend to use it say every week or so.
    Advantage of the stick is they can be run from an extension cable (unwind it all, don't leave any wound up, the current draw will melt the cable if it cant cool)
    If you intend to work in a shed and do a lot of work go for a mig welder. Oh and take the time to learn how to weld, it's a skill and takes practice.


  • #4
    King Mallie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭King Mallie


    Do not use a medium size stick welder with an extension lead this is very dangerous. Big risk of electrical shock as load going through cable is too high


  • #5
    tommy2bad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭tommy2bad


    King Mallie wrote: »
    Do not use a medium size stick welder with an extension lead this is very dangerous. Big risk of electrical shock as load going through cable is too high

    Yeah, he is right on that, if you must, get one of those transformer boxes.
    I'v done it myself but never for more than a quick bit of spot weld as a quick repair.


  • #6
    BolgerLAD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭BolgerLAD


    Hello ..i realise this may be a bit late into this forum.....but does anyone know of any places taking on people for work experience?doing a course in fas at the moment ...i have the 2F and 3F for mma..nd 2f for MIG and TIG......any help pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated .... cheers in advance...


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  • #7
    vinnie13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭vinnie13


    King Mallie wrote: »
    I would buy an inverter welder. You can get some great deals on done deal if your not looking to spend a huge amount.
    Inverter is the best if your going to be moving around a farm as it will work of an extension lead for a short period of time.

    i have a inverter welder i got new for 250ish off ebay and it was the best investment ever,they dont have the huge draw normal welders do.


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