Derek, A small MIG welder should do the job, as the bracket will be thinner metal than the axle and you will not need to fully penetrate the axle to fix it well.
When selecting a welder look for something that uses a Euro connector for the torch, as these will future proof you purchase a bit. Also get something that you can use with a decent sized refillable gas bottle. There are now plenty of suppliers who will accept a deposit on a 90l bottle, rather than monthly rental. By the time you have used a single bottle it will have more than paid for itself compared with using the disposable bottles, like you can buy in Halfords etc. I've actually for 2 bottles from Adams Gas, so I should never run out on a Sunday afternoon (btdt), which isn't too expensive, but could be overkill for most. I've even had quite good results welding stainless, with a stainless wire, using my Clarke device, but there are plenty of better machines out there. Have a look at the forum on mig-welding.co.uk where there is a lot of good information about metal working and associated tools in general. Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Monday 14 Oct 2013, Derek Clews wrote: > Dear All, > > Just had one of the rear axle supports for the rear brake hose rust > through and it now needs replacing. It would be good to not have to > remove the rear axle to repair it. > > I wondered what the thickness of metal of the rear axle is for welding > purposes. Is it thin enough to use a medium size MIG welder on > successfully rather than an arc welder? Anyone know? > > I am thinking about getting a new MIG welder as this is the second small > welding job recently and I have a few projects in mind for the year > ahead. > > Thanks > > Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
