Best welder for 300 quid?

Ratlook '70 · 25-09-2008, 06:17 PM

im eyeing up the Clarke 151 turbo as it seems perfect for what im gonna use it for. Hobby use for anything car related and maybe other jobs should i need it.
Clarke MIG Welder (Turbo) - 151TE - DIY MIG Welders - Machine Mart

anyone else got any recomendations in this price range 250-300?

ta muchly.

kris v-dub crazy · 25-09-2008, 06:33 PM

Hi mate, it's ok 4 thin metal up to 4 or 5mm

Ratlook '70 · 25-09-2008, 06:35 PM

yeh i know dude im just after any other suggestions of good welders before i go out n buy this one.

kris v-dub crazy · 25-09-2008, 06:46 PM

I've got a clarke 175-TE (turbo) and its been a good mig, there ok

**Roadrunna** · 25-09-2008, 06:56 PM

As you know Dave, the 151TE's done me proud

Not had anything it hasn't been able to weld yet and it's worked on doing my chassis a treat

**fbiiburton** · 25-09-2008, 06:57 PM

Get ya self an arc

Tricky · 25-09-2008, 06:59 PM

yeah - and we'll call you Noah

Tricky · 25-09-2008, 07:03 PM

Mines a Ferm 180 turbo from screwfix about 6 yrs ago. Great for Car stuff, even replaced a full 03 frame head

Its rated 16A - but just about runs on a 13A plug

**Roadrunna** · 25-09-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris v-dub crazy

Hi mate, it's ok 4 thin metal up to 4 or 5mm

@ Thin metal

**Roadrunna** · 25-09-2008, 07:05 PM

Don't forget you'll need to sort out your regulator and gas on top of that