| Dan_s_young |
Hey guys,
Im looking to use a mig welder for a day or two. I just need to weld up my exhaust and weld in some pieces of metal for rust repair. I don't want to really go out and buy a mig for only like 2 days of usage so im wondering if anyone knows of a place in town that may rent out one?
Thanks alot! |
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| ehos |
Yes, TONS of places.
Even rona does :) (Well the west end one does). |
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| 2003specv |
| Make sure you have access to 220V. Any welder that runs on 110V is garbage. |
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| sparkycivic |
quote:
Originally posted by 2003specv
Make sure you have access to 220V. Any welder that runs on 110V is garbage.
Meh!
for the kind of stuff you're welding... it's ideal. it's no 3/8 plate, on the exhaust pipe, or body panels, so a 110V unit (w/gas) should make a very nice job. |
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| 2003specv |
| Fair enough. But as a proffesional I don't fuck around with equipment.;) |
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| ehos |
quote:
Originally posted by 2003specv
Make sure you have access to 220V. Any welder that runs on 110V is garbage.
Lies.
For autobody, it's more than enough. I have a mig welder that usually will burn through 18Ga at 50% power settings.
What you want is a quality welder. Lincoln is pretty good (works perfectly for over 3 years, no problems).
AND GET GAS! :) Without it, good luck. |
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| 2003specv |
quote:
Originally posted by ehos
Lies.
Yeah, okay buddy.:rolleyes:
Are you a ticketed welder? Do you weld every day at work? STFU. |
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| F[r]iend |
quote:
Originally posted by 2003specv
Yeah, okay buddy.:rolleyes:
Are you a ticketed welder? Do you weld every day at work? STFU.
As a ticketed welder you should know that a 110v welder would do just fine for any autobody work. Even if you did have a 220v you'd have your voltage set at a level that the 110v could easily reach.
Just take your time and keep your work as cool as possible (without quenching it) to minimize distortion. And make sure you've got sufficient gas flow for the job. Also, ideally you'll want to have it in a draft free environment so your shielding gas (probably argon, or a argon/CO2 blend) doesn't blow away on you which will cause porosity in your welds. |
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