Raizer Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I was with boc, but wasn't using enough for the D plan to be worthwhile. Bunnings still seems to be the go from what I've seen, at least for me barely using a D bottle every year or more. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Owner cylinders can still work out ok depending on gas usage / type. I get mine tested every 5 years for around $100 with a fill of CO2. At my current usage rate that will last till next test. Might have to read back a few pages, but I think the Bunnings deal is pretty sweet. BOC took the piss on pricing for years so i'd personally never use them. Their pricing is why I purchased a cylinder to start with, no regerts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I want to get a petrol arc welder, if any one knows of one forsale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysickness Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 10 hours ago, SOHC said: I want to get a petrol arc welder, if any one knows of one forsale? I wonder if @ThePogstill has that sweet Mosa 2 stroke welder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, sidewaysickness said: I wonder if @ThePogstill has that sweet Mosa 2 stroke welder Oh yes i remember that thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Na that went to @Geophy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geophy Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Yeah its under my bench, just need to finish off the new terminal connections. Will post updates once ive finished it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Hello welders, TIG filler rods. What type and diameter would I need for the following: Mild steel exhausts, panel steel and motorbike frames. BOC seems to only offer 1.6 and 2.4mm diameter. 1.6 fine for what I need? Stainless exhausts (is this usually 304?) Hearts Where is the best place to get this from online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Not online, but global welding supplies in the hut sells it by the length/weight so I just bought half a dozen of each size as I don’t know what I’m doing and didn’t want to buy by the kg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Goat said: Hello welders, TIG filler rods. What type and diameter would I need for the following: Mild steel exhausts, panel steel and motorbike frames. BOC seems to only offer 1.6 and 2.4mm diameter. 1.6 fine for what I need? Stainless exhausts (is this usually 304?) Hearts Where is the best place to get this from online? I got my tig stuff from these guys, just because it's all online. https://www.prolineindustrial.co.nz/cat/welding-equipment/tig-welding/tig-filler-wires I am still a novice, but I used 1.6mm for my mild steel exhaust. It went okay, you have to be really crazy with cleaning the weld area, any trace of oil or dirt and the weld fills with bubbles then you have to grind out and start again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 1.6 mild good for most stuff. but kinda need to match the filler rod to the material thickness. sizes i used most of are: 1.6mild. 1mm stainless and 2.4 ali. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geophy Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Agree with KPR, 1.6 mild steel is the general rod For stainless most of what I do is fine pipe work so I use a 1.2mm give a real tight weld. Have 2.4mm mild steel as a back up for big gap craft jobs or things requiring filling up. Stainless rod on mild steel is a good get out of jail card, its probably naughty but it welds yucky mild steel without going all poopy. Good if you are repairing old exhausts etc. Really like the silicone bronze rods, makes pretty welds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 24/09/2021 at 20:11, westy said: Threw one in the back seat today. He had to leave it outside for me to pick up cause he couldn’t bring it inside for some reason. Finally managed to get to bunnings today, only to find that Porirua has no full bottles of MIG gas, havent for weeks and have no ETA for more. I did grab a regulator, some 0.6 wire and a couple of extra cut off disks though. Apparently Petone has some bottles, so will give them a try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Geophy said: Agree with KPR, 1.6 mild steel is the general rod For stainless most of what I do is fine pipe work so I use a 1.2mm give a real tight weld. Have 2.4mm mild steel as a back up for big gap craft jobs or things requiring filling up. Stainless rod on mild steel is a good get out of jail card, its probably naughty but it welds yucky mild steel without going all poopy. Good if you are repairing old exhausts etc. Really like the silicone bronze rods, makes pretty welds. I know many pro welders that use a dab of stainless when shit gets bubbly.. never even seen a failure coz of it. Never used silicone bronze but looks so damn nice. You'd like stainless stick welding. Super easy and it comes out delicious looking 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 7 hours ago, flyingbrick said: You'd like stainless stick welding. Super easy and it comes out delicious looking Yea just mash it in there and it looks like a pro did it.. +1 for a bit of ss wire on some crusty mild. Also, like sheepers said, dont need a foot pedal. Just set the downslope and when things start getting a bit spicy, let off the trigger and back on before it shuts off. Couple of them to get you out of trouble and youre away again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 10 hours ago, flyingbrick said: I know many pro welders that use a dab of stainless when shit gets bubbly.. never even seen a failure coz of it. I must get some stainless rod and try this! I assume that unless you are welding safety critical parts for NDT, it won't matter using a bit of stainless? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geophy Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Wouldnt think so, the materials arent that dissimilar. Havent had one break on me yet and I use that trick alot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I used to arc weld ports onto factory cast manifolds for RFB owners using stainless rods plenty of heat in manifold and throw it in hot oven to cool slowly, never had one fall off or leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 If anyone wants to swap a AC/DC TIG for my 170A Mig pm me. Currently inundated with MIG welders at home and I want to do alloy and some stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivaspeed Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Gas. So for various reasons I have two MIG welders at opposite ends of the country. My owner D size Argo bottle is with one of them and the other is set up gasless but it’s a bit shit. Don't do much with it, but was considering getting one of those mini bottles of CO2/Argon from Toolshed or wherever. Those ones that run a 10mm threaded connector and mini regulator. Anyone run those or have any feedback on them? Do they leak out or anything seeing how they don’t have a proper valve on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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