What welder to buy?

sparkywig · Mar 2, 2008

I'm looking for a mig welder to keep the costs down on my resto.
But the amount of machines out there is a bit confusing.
Can anyone recommend a welder for me?

froggy · Mar 2, 2008

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/index.php
If you have a look on here it might help to make your mind up, they normally recommend Clarke for DIY/Hobby use.
Have a look on MachineMart website to get an idea of specs etc then PM weldequip on the welding forum as he will beat there price and the after sales is second to non. Depending on your budget, but i recently bought a Clarke 135TE (130 Amps) from weldequip (steve) ordered on Monday afternoon, invoice came in Tuesdays post and Welder was delivered on Wednesday

Guest · Mar 2, 2008

definetly ask weldequipe (steve) on mig-welding.co.uk before you buy, very very helpful bloke, i bought a Portamig 181 from him, top notch welder for the cash but if your on a budget he can recommend the right machine for you.

Joval · Mar 2, 2008

Yeah, I was going to buy a welder from weldequip but getting it here was an issue for him. Clarke 151 was recommended, got one elsewhere - great machine. :wink:

Guest · Mar 3, 2008

Joval said:
Yeah, I was going to buy a welder from weldequip but getting it here was an issue for him. Clarke 151 was recommended, got one elsewhere - great machine. :wink:

i was never a fan of An Poste, mind you royal mail isnt much better :? .

Joval · Mar 3, 2008

JohnnyÃ¢â€žÂ¢ said:
Joval said:

Yeah, I was going to buy a welder from weldequip but getting it here was an issue for him. Clarke 151 was recommended, got one elsewhere - great machine. :wink:

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i was never a fan of An Poste, mind you royal mail isnt much better :? .

I was the supplier/courier that wouldn't do it, AFAIK he gets them shipped direct from Clarke distributors. :roll:

I have a set of Porsche centre caps missing between Royal Mail and An Post.