Cornish Rattler Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Hi guys I've just bought this mig welder off ebay so just gave it a go on some scrap steel ( never welder before ) what do you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Looking ok, could do with a slightly hotter arc though by the looks of it Also if you've never welded before you would be better laying weld runs down on a piece of flat plate to get the hang of things, then go for butt welding 3mm plate and that will give you an idea others you're at with weld penetration regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: Looking ok, could do with a slightly hotter arc though by the looks of it Also if you've never welded before you would be better laying weld runs down on a piece of flat plate to get the hang of things, then go for butt welding 3mm plate and that will give you an idea others you're at with weld penetration regards Stephen Yeah was just trying different things as i didn't have much in steel but yeah i will get more practice in 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Just ordered a new welding mask as the one that came with it was one of those hand held ones so ordered one that goes from light to dark when you go to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Mask came just before i went to work so will try it out in the week and see how it is 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 The welds look very good for a first squirt , with an auto mask and a bit more practice you will be ready for a rusty project. Is it gasless wire or CO2/Ar bottle ? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 1 hour ago, steve b said: The welds look very good for a first squirt , with an auto mask and a bit more practice you will be ready for a rusty project. Is it gasless wire or CO2/Ar bottle ? Steve Its a gas / gasless / stick welder but will mainly be used for mig 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I know the machine is I meant the welds you have done Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 3 hours ago, steve b said: I know the machine is I meant the welds you have done Steve Sorry mate missed the word wire 🙈 Yes gasless wire 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 New welding mask, only a cheap one off Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Nice big light sensitive screen and 4 sensors by the look of it . What shade range does it have ? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, steve b said: Nice big light sensitive screen and 4 sensors by the look of it . What shade range does it have ? Steve Think it just has two light and dark but i haven't used it yet for welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, Cornish Rattler said: Think it just has two light and dark but i haven't used it yet for welding. The knob on the left hand side will vary the darkness, the range will be around the knob possibly 9-13, it may also have a grinding mode. regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Cornish Rattler said: Think it just has two light and dark but i haven't used it yet for welding. Yes Son had ago and messed about with the knob and it does change the shade, its funny as when i used the mask that came with welder my face was red and i was tired buy after using the new one i was fine no red face or tiredness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 The red face and tiredness is UV burn and arc eye from striking the arc while the fixed shade mask is out of place . Shade should be at least 9 - 13 , with 13 being dark . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 12 hours ago, steve b said: The red face and tiredness is UV burn and arc eye from striking the arc while the fixed shade mask is out of place . Shade should be at least 9 - 13 , with 13 being dark . Steve Ok i will try it at that and see 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Welding wire, got a couple of holes to cut out and weld in on son's Disco 2 chassis, a patch on a rear wheel arch as well as the front wheel arches to weld what size wire is best to do chassis work and body work please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Cornish Rattler said: Welding wire, got a couple of holes to cut out and weld in on son's Disco 2 chassis, a patch on a rear wheel arch as well as the front wheel arches to weld what size wire is best to do chassis work and body work please. 0.8 mm is a good application size, this is all I ever use with my mig regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Cornish Rattler said: Welding wire, got a couple of holes to cut out and weld in on son's Disco 2 chassis, a patch on a rear wheel arch as well as the front wheel arches to weld what size wire is best to do chassis work and body work please. Some advice make sure area to be welded is clean otherwise you will find it very difficult to weld, with stick you could burn through rust up to a point but not advisable with mig regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: Some advice make sure area to be welded is clean otherwise you will find it very difficult to weld, with stick you could burn through rust up to a point but not advisable with mig regards Stephen Yeah we have used a flat disc and or wire brush and drill to remove paint and stuff 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Some more practicing today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Looking good , you do have a bit too much heat now , indicated by the undercut on the edges . Next thing to look at is keeping a constant tip travel speed and a small even weave. The ripples in the bead should be more new moon shaped. Very good progress Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 18 hours ago, steve b said: Looking good , you do have a bit too much heat now , indicated by the undercut on the edges . Next thing to look at is keeping a constant tip travel speed and a small even weave. The ripples in the bead should be more new moon shaped. Very good progress Steve 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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