I am planning to teach my self to weld very soon. Can anyone recommend a good book or some online resources to help me to do this?
Also what is a good entry level welder under 300 pounds anyone could recommend?
I plan to get a bit of practice in before letting myself loose on the E30, but I figured this is a better time than any to learn this vital skill.
Re: DIY Welding books and resources
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:11 pm
by Grrrmachine
Best head over to the mig-welding.co.uk forum. That taught me everything I need to know.
Key things with choosing a welder is the lowest amp rating for car body steel (30A) and your choice of gas supply. Don't even think about using the little disposable gas bottles, or gasless.
Re: DIY Welding books and resources
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:14 pm
by ThomasBellamy
fantastic, thanks for the link.
Re: DIY Welding books and resources
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:55 pm
by universal
try machine mart for the Clarke range, good diy welders at reasonable cost and spares availability. they also have vat free days every now and again.
try your local evening schools for a C&G welding course, much better than reading books and the internet.
Re: DIY Welding books and resources
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:21 am
by scott180gtb
Have a look on Youtube as well. Lots of little hints and tips.
Re: DIY Welding books and resources
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:37 am
by Mo13
As above get yourself a welder from machine mart and go through a few clips on YouTube, practice makes perfect...I'm still leaning had someone show me how it's done and watched a few clips on you tube
Re: DIY Welding books and resources
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:57 am
by snakebrain
Re: DIY Welding books and resources
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:04 am
by G-Bear
As Grrrmnachine says, mig-welding.co.uk is a good forum to look through..
Total BMW did a review on home mig welders last month. They rated this best buy