welder

[mark1a]

I'm going to start a welding course later in the year and thought about getting a welder to practice with. just seen lidl have this https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=12830 Would that be a good little welder to practice with? what thickness would it weld?


thanks

 

[jj4091]

Do your course first & learn about the different types of welding machines there are. You will be in a better position to decide whether you want MIG/TIG or an arc welder then

 

[scbk]

^^^What he said

I've never had any training on the subject. I started out with a cheap "buzzbox" arc welder, like the lidl one. The best thing I ever did was to buy an inverter arc welder, it's like night and day.

Arc welders are no good for bodywork but they're ideal for diy use as they're pretty basic, and you don't need gas.

 

[Keithmac]

All depends on what and where you are welding as to which welder is best (if that makes sense!).