Thanks for the reply. The mig i'm looking at doesn't require gas http://www.cigweld.com.au/pages/images/product/welding/022.pdf
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is the gas for? and would the above mentioned welder be appropriate for my needs? Good idea re the tafe courses, thanks i'll give that a try. cheers, Adam > I personally would buy a mig, but It really depends on how much/ what you > plan to do. > > here are my thoughts > > Mig is only really easier if you can get the settings right for the weld. > Mig you usually need a gas, stick you dont' , ie mig has ongoing costs of > bottle hire. > The weld wire (mig) is cheaper than rods (stick) if you plan to do alot of > welding. > MIg usually doesnt produce a slag, stick depending on the rod ( and how good > you are) you spend more time with a chipping hammer that with the welder. > > I Could I recommend checking out your local tafe to see if youe run night > time welding courses. I have just finished one cost about $250/per semester. > and if you get to know the teachers well, they ussally dont mind if you > wander in on a different night there is a class and uses the gear, ( and > probably even help) > > Cheers, > Steve. --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
