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I have always fancied havinga welder.
My project bike may be the perfect excuse. I think in its previous state of neglect the battery leaked. There are a couple of little holes in the frame where the acid ate through. The center stand has some serious holes in it. I think it is all structurally ok, but while I have it in bits, maybe I should fix it a little more permanantly.
The problem is that I dont know enough about welders. I am also trying ot aviod spending too much money.
I can buy a cheapo arc welder - single phase - new for $100. I suspect that for thinner stuff I will only blow holes with it. Some of the parts I need are probably pretty thin.
I see lovely MIG welders. Serious coin!! Some possibilities on Kijiji. Do I need gas??
How about flux core??
Anyone got suggestions??
I have always fancied havinga welder.
My project bike may be the perfect excuse. I think in its previous state of neglect the battery leaked. There are a couple of little holes in the frame where the acid ate through. The center stand has some serious holes in it. I think it is all structurally ok, but while I have it in bits, maybe I should fix it a little more permanantly.
The problem is that I dont know enough about welders. I am also trying ot aviod spending too much money.
I can buy a cheapo arc welder - single phase - new for $100. I suspect that for thinner stuff I will only blow holes with it. Some of the parts I need are probably pretty thin.
I see lovely MIG welders. Serious coin!! Some possibilities on Kijiji. Do I need gas??
How about flux core??
Anyone got suggestions??