Welding

Cirrus · Feb 9, 2013

Just had some serious welding done to add box section, rock sliders and tree sliders in place of rotten sills. Cost a small fortune and got me thinking about learning to weld myself so that I can do simple patching etc on the Disco.

Just after a bit of advice as wouldn't know where to start, what welder - Tig, Mig, Arc etc. How to practice and what to practice on for instance. Any help appreciated.

Pikey · Feb 9, 2013

Click the link to the welding site in my signature.

Cirrus · Feb 9, 2013

redhand said:
Click the link to the welding site in my signature.

Genius.

300tdistu · Feb 9, 2013

Cirrus said:
Genius.

Dont call redhand things like that

Cirrus · Feb 9, 2013

Hahahahaha I have to - he's sorting me a seatbelt out!

Pikey · Feb 9, 2013

Cirrus said:
Hahahahaha I have to - he's sorting me a seatbelt out!

It's in Beasties workshop waiting to be collected

Cirrus · Feb 9, 2013

Nice one, will get in touch with him and sort. Cheers

cammo45 · Feb 9, 2013

Hi Cirrus, bought myself a Mig welder from Machine Mart a few years ago, saved myself a fortune doing repairs etc to my old classic rangie. Practice makes perfect.

Cirrus · Feb 9, 2013

cammo45 said:
Hi Cirrus, bought myself a Mig welder from Machine Mart a few years ago, saved myself a fortune doing repairs etc to my old classic rangie. Practice makes perfect.

Good shout - that's what I'm hoping to do!

chunkymunky · Feb 9, 2013

redhand said:
Click the link to the welding site in my signature.

Can't see your signature on my phone

Pikey · Feb 9, 2013

chunkymunky said:
Can't see your signature on my phone

Hangon while I shed a tear for ya.. :mooning:

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/

Cirrus · Feb 9, 2013

redhand said:
Hangon while I shed a tear for ya.. :mooning:

MIG Welding - The DIY Guide

Hahahahaha cruel.....

Oldseadog · Feb 9, 2013

Take a 10 week welding course at your local college.

Cirrus · Feb 9, 2013

Oldseadog said:
Take a 10 week welding course at your local college.

Would but no time - run two businesses which take up the entire week!

chunkymunky · Feb 9, 2013

redhand said:
Hangon while I shed a tear for ya.. :mooning:

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/

Hahahaha.

Ain't got a laptop. All on phone

chunkymunky · Feb 9, 2013

That's pretty helpful!

So it's mig I am likely to do

Pikey · Feb 9, 2013

chunkymunky said:
That's pretty helpful!

So it's mig I am likely to do

yep tis what they usually teach. Personally I wouldn't mind getting hold of some oxy/acet gear. But it's either too pricey or fooked on Ebay.

Not that I've got the dosh at the mo.

chunkymunky · Feb 9, 2013

Ditto. That and I currently have

80m of waterproof forest green fabric for roof.
17 closed cell sleeping mats.
New set of head light bowls.
New set of headlights with side lights inc.
2 rear seats to fit.
Set of modular wheels to shot last and paint.
Set of tyres to fit to them.

Ain't got time to do anything

Ryder · Feb 9, 2013

Kai and I have started to practice welding. Been at it off and on for a little over a year. The gasless mig is OK but the results are a bit dodgy. Strangely... Kai seems to get a much better result from the arc welder that was donated to him when he turned 12... it's a decent one and I think that makes all the difference.

We still get some crappy results.... but hey ho... once in a while we get a good one too!

That site in Redhand's signature has some really good stuff on it.

adam300tdi · Feb 10, 2013

about how much did all that cost as i need the same doing on mine before its to late

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