old helmet

[Robotstar5]

There is usually a display like that at Welland steam fair in the UK. Always very popular

That was at Welland

 

[bourbon]

That was at Welland

I thought it was the OP that posted the picture! That will teach me to look at whose posting. That's a great event. Even better than GDSF in my opinion.

 

[Robotstar5]

I thought it was the OP that posted the picture! That will teach me to look at whose posting. That's a great event. Even better than GDSF in my opinion.

Welland is on next year, but the GDSF has been cancelled.

 

[Geoffm]

As a matter of introduction,I'm Hans,71 years old,and a former bus driver.I've always been interested in mechanical things,and models in particular.My welding experience is minimal,being just an enthusiast having a go.I've had a 140A arc welder unit for 30 odd years,with only minimal use.Recently,on facebook there was an ad for a super cheap 5-in1 welder,so i though I'd risk it,and ordered one.According to the tracking,it's supposedly on the slow boat from china,so we'll see what happens.At $50,I thought it was worth the risk of it being a con.My intention is mainly to weld up to 2mm sheet metal into bodies for 1/14th scale radio control trucks,now my main hobby.
I think I'll just bin the old helmet,and fork out $40-50 on a new one.Apparently they are much better quality then even 15 years ago.

Where are you based? You can get a co2 bottle for $nz250 on trademe. Tank test in Manukau can test and fill.
I am in Auckland

 

[clogs]

Well,i gambled,and i lost.My $50 welder turned up in the guise of a $2 fake silk scarf
So i did the right thing,and bought this machine as an early xmas present to myself:

https://www.machineryhouse.co.nz/w1100.

I'm going to start with flux core wire,maybe invest in the gas gear later.That will cost as much as the welder,so it'll have to wait.
The welder was on sale as a "black friday" special,so with the money I saved,I bought a portable welding table,also on sale.
One happy boy

 

[clogs]

Where are you based? You can get a co2 bottle for $nz250 on trademe. Tank test in Manukau can test and fill.
I am in Auckland

I'm in christchurch.My best option appears to be ezyswap through machinery house.But I'm not in a hurry to add the gas option.

 

[Geoffm]

Down your way, Southern Gas in Rolleston refill all owner bottles including CO2, argon, oxy and mixgas. Weldplus do CO2, as do some fire extinguisher service companies.