Helo all, novice here to learn.

[Stephen Potter]

Hi folks

I have a Cosmo 130 amp MIG and have been trying out on various mild steel sections to gain skill and technique. Gave up on the gas though after the first bottle leaked and I lost the lot. Going to try fluxed wire next.

It's all to produce a replica Lotus 25 F1 car of 1964. Not as much welding as you might think though as the car is an aluminium monocoque riveted together. Some steel welding needed for the bulkheads and suspension/drive bits.

I'll be watching the threads for relevant help.

Incidentally I notice some folks have talked a bit about Hillman Imp engines; that's going to be my first choice for the power unit if I can find one - F1 Coventry Climax V8's are a bit scarce and about 1000 times my budget!

regards all,

Stephen

 

[zardoz]

Dont give up on the gas too soon. Rent a co2 bottle if you dont want to sign up to BOC etc and get an account. Lots of people seem to get them swapped at their local boozer. Carbon dioxide is ok to weld with but it can give a more untidy spalttery weld to the learner. Though some seem to swear by it, many think the best thing to use seems to be co2/argon mix which does not burn as hot as co2 welding and gives a cleaner weld.
PS: welcome to the forum.