fletch Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 22 minutes ago, niswhale said: Been looking at one of these, https://www.arcweld.co.nz/itemdetails/Hugong-Carimig-200Wd-Welder---Euro-Connect/3419.aspx Duty cycle looks good, also 3 year warranty. Anyone had any experience with this brand? One of our guys in the heavy fab shop has a hugong something like that ad. He uses it for tig and stick. Usually wound right up. For hours at a time. Has had a few minor issues. He purchased through duroweld in new plymouth. The 3 years commercial warranty was the main selling point. Any issues he just takes it back and they have sorted it. 2 Quote
elbrownos Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Toolshed own brand welders look like rebadged Hugong welders and also have a 3 year warranty. I'm about to buy the 180 amp arc/tig. It's on special until Sunday ($329 normally $399). Quote
oldrx Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 Lots of Chinese welders look similar, I get the feeling price is the only real indicator of quality or lack there of Quote
oldrx Posted October 31, 2018 Posted October 31, 2018 Supplementary question - how much MIGing do you get out of a D size argoshield bottle? I see Bunnings are advertising $99 swap with $200 deposit. Picking up my new (to me) MIG in the weekend! Quote
mjrstar Posted October 31, 2018 Posted October 31, 2018 A lot more than you do running a tig! If you were building a trailer from scratch get a bigger bottle, if doing occasional odds and sods it'll last a decent length of time. Remember to check for leaks and turn gas off at the bottle when not in use. 1 Quote
kyteler Posted October 31, 2018 Posted October 31, 2018 3 hours ago, mjrstar said: Remember to check for leaks and turn gas off at the bottle when not in use. This is key. 2 Quote
smokin'joe Posted November 1, 2018 Posted November 1, 2018 4 hours ago, mjrstar said: Remember to check for leaks and turn gas off at the bottle when not in use. funny you should mention my common mistake !! went to weld up the crate on the scrub truck, and realised i done it again. just as well the bottle was only 1/4 full, and the refill is free on the BOC Home D plan Quote
NickJ Posted November 1, 2018 Posted November 1, 2018 1 hour ago, smokin'joe said: funny you should mention my common mistake !! went to weld up the crate on the scrub truck, and realised i done it again. just as well the bottle was only 1/4 full, and the refill is free on the BOC Home D plan They're dishing out home d to their customers now? Quote
smokin'joe Posted November 1, 2018 Posted November 1, 2018 7 hours ago, NickJ said: They're dishing out home d to their customers now? might as well be. i'm not fit for public display Quote
a.craw4d Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 On 01/11/2018 at 08:47, oldrx said: Supplementary question - how much MIGing do you get out of a D size argoshield bottle? I see Bunnings are advertising $99 swap with $200 deposit. Picking up my new (to me) MIG in the weekend! From memory, D size bottle is 2m3 so 2000L, if you're running say 10 liters per minute that'll give you 200 minutes welding time. = a good length of mig weld, not so much tig. 1 Quote
Raizer Posted December 1, 2018 Posted December 1, 2018 They are gas and gasless, @GuyWithAviators has the same one. https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/cigweld-cigweld-weldskill-135-inverter-plant---mig-arc-w1008135/554061.html Just over $100 more ATM, but the inverter makes it a much nicer machine. Quote
GuyWithAviators Posted December 1, 2018 Posted December 1, 2018 Yeah I have one of those. I’m not very good at welding but I’ve birdpoo’d a few things together with it. Seems to go fine. I’m using sodastream co2 bottles with it at the moment. Quote
GuyWithAviators Posted December 1, 2018 Posted December 1, 2018 https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-gasless-mig-welder-120amp_p00463438 Spot the difference. 1 Quote
Truenotch Posted December 1, 2018 Posted December 1, 2018 27 minutes ago, GuyWithAviators said: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-gasless-mig-welder-120amp_p00463438 Spot the difference. Gross. Those are well overpriced. $499 gets you a 150a gas/gasless Bossweld. They’re an inverter machine and come with a gas regulator. Good welder for the money: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/bossweld-150-amp-m150-gas-gasless-mig-inverter-welder_p08911795 1 Quote
oldrx Posted December 15, 2018 Posted December 15, 2018 Any recommendations on a auto helmet under $250? Quote
Truenotch Posted December 15, 2018 Posted December 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, oldrx said: Any recommendations on a auto helmet under $250? Weldsafe Titanium. 4 sensors, tig capable, 98x87 viewing area, replaceable batteries, all the adjustments, good headgear, cheap replacement lens covers. Moortool have them on special for $139. Most others will be $200 or so. https://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/manufacturing-metalwork/helmets-safety-gear/auction-1870266604.htm Quote
oldrx Posted December 16, 2018 Posted December 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Truenotch said: Weldsafe Titanium. 4 sensors, tig capable, 98x87 viewing area, replaceable batteries, all the adjustments, good headgear, cheap replacement lens covers. Moortool have them on special for $139. Most others will be $200 or so. https://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/manufacturing-metalwork/helmets-safety-gear/auction-1870266604.htm Nice thanks man Quote
elbrownos Posted December 21, 2018 Posted December 21, 2018 On 16/12/2018 at 11:55, oldrx said: Any recommendations on a auto helmet under $250? You can get this very well reviewed helmet from Amazon for $100 including shipping https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWAEYV8 1 Quote
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