Noob alert - Hello

[Bhoy1888]

Every time I have searched for any info on welding I am always directed to this site.

I own 2 classic minis so I am in no doubt that welding is a skill I will have to and want to learn.

I don't own a welder yet but I am looking around for a decent one as we speak (read/type).

By all accounts it's Mr Weldequip that is the man to know.

Anyway hopefully I'll be like a sponge and absorb all that you have to give.

Many Thanks.

 

[bill_gj]

Hi yer.
With two Minis you're sure to have plenty of material to work on.
Mr Weldequip certainly seems to be 'the Man' with his Portamigs. Everyone thats bought one is full of praise.
I have an elderly BOC/Cebora 130.

Welcome!

 

[Ducky]

Welcome to the forum dude, newbie myself so waiting for my mig to turn up before I can cover everything in splatter! lol

 

[troppo]

Welcome to the madhouse Bhoy.
Always plenty of advice and experience available around here, i think theres a couple of mini projects on the go on here now.
Cheers mate
Troppo

 

[pedrobedro]

Welcome to the forum dude, newbie myself so waiting for my mig to turn up before I can cover everything in splatter! lol

Don't get too excited, it's spatter. I think splatter is something completely different Minis are great for learning on, you can practically build a new shell from repair panels.

 

[Bhoy1888]

Hi yer.
With two Minis you're sure to have plenty of material to work on.
Mr Weldequip certainly seems to be 'the Man' with his Portamigs. Everyone thats bought one is full of praise.
I have an elderly BOC/Cebora 130.

Welcome!

1 mini is in need of some repairs quicker than the other so that'll get my attention 1st. Fortunately there is no shortage of mini panels to practice on.

Welcome to the forum dude, newbie myself so waiting for my mig to turn up before I can cover everything in splatter! lol

Good luck for when it arrives. I am scouring the usual places for a decent 2nd hand one but I am more than happy (not financially of course ) to buy new.

Welcome to the madhouse Bhoy.
Always plenty of advice and experience available around here, i think theres a couple of mini projects on the go on here now.
Cheers mate
Troppo

I have no doubt that once I get the welder I will be 'pestering' this place for information, tips and maybe a new finger or 2.

Don't get too excited, it's spatter. I think splatter is something completely different Minis are great for learning on, you can practically build a new shell from repair panels.

That is the plan, get some older panels for the practice and then move along from there.

 

[cumbriasteve]

Good luck for when it arrives. I am scouring the usual places for a decent 2nd hand one but I am more than happy (not financially of course ) to buy new.

Take your time and buy the best you can in the first place even if you have to save a few months longer, I tried the cheap route twice before I bought a good set, could have saved a fair bit of money if I had listened to my own advice and welding would have been a joy from the start instead of a frustrating nightmare.

 

[Bhoy1888]

Good luck for when it arrives. I am scouring the usual places for a decent 2nd hand one but I am more than happy (not financially of course ) to buy new.

Take your time and buy the best you can in the first place even if you have to save a few months longer, I tried the cheap route twice before I bought a good set, could have saved a fair bit of money if I had listened to my own advice and welding would have been a joy from the start instead of a frustrating nightmare.

Buy cheap buy twice is usually what I live by. Usually

I will be buying the best I can afford for the job I want. I would guesstimate my budget to be £250-£300. I think that should about cover most of my options.

Been looking at Clarke Mig (Turbo) 151Te and things similar.

 

[stuvy]

keep an eye on the for sale section mate there is often some good second hand welders on there. Welcome to the forum, when you start on the mini dont forget to start a post with lots of pics. Your onto a good start already

 

[Ducky]

Don't get too excited, it's spatter. I think splatter is something completely different

S'ok I've calmed down now , thank you for that correction!

 

[Bhoy1888]

I will indeed update pics here and on The Mini Forum. Probably spend more time updating threads than actually doing the work.