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quarryman

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  1. We get all our steel from Dyfed. We used to get it from ASD but Dyfed are on average 40% cheaper on all sizes! 01884 266930, speak to either Anya or Carl. Both are really helpfull
  2. The trouble with buying a cheap 'easy to use' welder is that they tend to be quite rubbish for the end user. Soon as you get the hang of welding the thing will cut out. It always pays to buy once, but buy good. You should really be looking for at least 170amp in MIG with the provision to use a DIN valve. Gasless welders are not worth a poo in my humble opinion The higher the amp rating the machine has, the less stress it will be put under so a decednt weld pool can be achieved with minimal trouble. If you're after a stick welder, I'd keep a look out for an old oil cooled Oxford. I have a tiny 100amp one and it will run for as long as I need it using 3.2mm 6013's. Pricing wise, a MIG will be a whole lot more expensive but is far more suited for body work and ease of use. Just don't forget to budget for a reasonable welding helmet and gauntlets The above is just my opinion and based on personal experience
  3. You should really leave the ram alone and have the adaptors fit 'over' the ram instead. Would be much easier and cost a whole lot less than having the ram machined. Our old press at work '60t babcock' has a small grove machined in the ram, this then acts as location for the adaptor when the adaptor bolt is tightened. If you had adaptors made I'd try and use a brass bolt to hold it on the ram. Hope this makes sense, it's been a long day
  4. I've been using the DeWalt 18v for a couple years now running on their 2.4ah batteries. It has proved reliable although a little noisey (the drive unit) The batteries do take an age to charge though, even through the quick charger supplied. I definately wouldn't go any lower than 2.4 ah The cheap ones from Ebay used to be supplied with 1.4ah batteries, not sure what they come with now though. The Sealey cordless guns come with Panasonic batteries as standard and also have the lifetime guarantee.
  5. Teng's air tool range (RACE) is good. I have their 1/2" drive gun and it has been faultless. I'm pretty sure they also come with a lifetime guarantee. Or you could try Atlas Copco - Ingersol Rand - CP they are all the same being from the same parent company.
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