RobinJI
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"Driven by the irony that only being shackled to the road could ever I be free"
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Nov 26, 2019 13:57:20 GMT
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I've had an R-Tech 180 amp MIG for 3 years now and always got on well with it, very nice and easy to use and it's not had even the slightest hick-up reliability wise. It seems to suit general car-guy stuff really well. I've run it maxed out for extended periods welding up stuff that was a bit thicker than it's really meant for (for work, when we've not wanted to lug our 3 phase machine to a site) and it put up with it happily. Our subcontract welder at work's got one too for site work and that's seen a crazy amount of abuse, including being dropped off ladders and run maxed out for most of its life. Again his hasn't given him any issues and it's a fair bit older than mine. The gas regulator that comes with it isn't the greatest, but other than squealing a bit occasionally mine's never actually given me any trouble and the torch and earth lead have lasted well. The torch feels a touch plasticky but seems hard wearing. I've used mine for a little stick welding too and although I don't have a clue what I'm doing with a stick, when in the hands of a friend who does it did the job well.
The Lotus is all looking awesome by the way!
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Last Edit: Nov 26, 2019 14:02:24 GMT by RobinJI
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Nov 28, 2019 11:35:04 GMT
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I've had an R-Tech 180 amp MIG for 3 years now and always got on well with it, very nice and easy to use and it's not had even the slightest hick-up reliability wise. It seems to suit general car-guy stuff really well. I've run it maxed out for extended periods welding up stuff that was a bit thicker than it's really meant for (for work, when we've not wanted to lug our 3 phase machine to a site) and it put up with it happily. Our subcontract welder at work's got one too for site work and that's seen a crazy amount of abuse, including being dropped off ladders and run maxed out for most of its life. Again his hasn't given him any issues and it's a fair bit older than mine. The gas regulator that comes with it isn't the greatest, but other than squealing a bit occasionally mine's never actually given me any trouble and the torch and earth lead have lasted well. The torch feels a touch plasticky but seems hard wearing. I've used mine for a little stick welding too and although I don't have a clue what I'm doing with a stick, when in the hands of a friend who does it did the job well. The Lotus is all looking awesome by the way! Thanks Robin {?) Very useful feedback. It seems like a good, reliable, machine. Also, thanks for the compliment.
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2019 12:39:36 GMT by nalesutol
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Nov 28, 2019 23:47:22 GMT
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Looking on the R-tech website and they do 12 months interest free credit, my finger is now hovering over the pay now button :-)
What I won't be buying from them, however, is their trolley - £100!. You can get a trolley with 4 drawers for £54 on eBay plus Topcashback :-)
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2019 23:52:51 GMT by nalesutol
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jamesd1972
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 40
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Or you could make it with your nice new shinny welder as a bit of practise ! Not jealous at all James
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Nov 29, 2019 11:06:14 GMT
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Or you could make it with your nice new shinny welder as a bit of practise ! Not jealous at all James I have thought of that, but the time involved isn't worth it as I would have to buy the steel, wheels and chain so the saving would be minimal. I want to make a quick car jack (similar to F1 jacks) which ar more expensive so I can practice on that :-)
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Last Edit: Nov 29, 2019 11:07:46 GMT by nalesutol
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Nov 29, 2019 11:53:57 GMT
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This design is even better. Modify the design to fit my chassis and a pair would lift the car with ease. I will have to do a little practice, however, before attempting the make them :-)
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Last Edit: Nov 29, 2019 11:54:30 GMT by nalesutol
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Nov 29, 2019 13:18:48 GMT
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Looking on the R-tech website and they do 12 months interest free credit, my finger is now hovering over the pay now button :-) What I won't be buying from them, however, is their trolley - £100!. You can get a trolley with 4 drawers for £54 on eBay plus Topcashback :-) Oooooooohhhhhhhhhhh..............
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Nov 29, 2019 21:51:00 GMT
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Looking on the R-tech website and they do 12 months interest free credit, my finger is now hovering over the pay now button :-) What I won't be buying from them, however, is their trolley - £100!. You can get a trolley with 4 drawers for £54 on eBay plus Topcashback :-) Oooooooohhhhhhhhhhh.............. Exactly my thought. £550 with the wire and tips options. £54 deposit and 12 monthly payments of £42. Seems almost free :-)
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Oooooooohhhhhhhhhhh.............. Exactly my thought. £550 with the wire and tips options. £54 deposit and 12 monthly payments of £42. Seems almost free :-) Man maths at its finest!
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Exactly my thought. £550 with the wire and tips options. £54 deposit and 12 monthly payments of £42. Seems almost free :-) Man maths at its finest! But learnt from SWMBO :-)
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Man maths at its finest! But learnt from SWMBO :-) Tell me about it. "Look my new shoes. Buy three pair. One free" The one I love here is stuff like, "Buy Electric Kettle, get two free." Huh? These Flips could teach a thing or two.
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But learnt from SWMBO :-) Tell me about it. "Look my new shoes. Buy three pair. One free" The one I love here is stuff like, "Buy Electric Kettle, get two free." Huh? These Flips could teach a thing or two. Don't understand the last one.
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slater
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Careful with ebay welder trolleys. I bought one and it's like it's from a dolls house. Measure first 😉
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Don't understand the last one. Filipinas are brilliant at justifying spending!
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Don't understand the last one. Filipinas are brilliant at justifying spending! Ahh, right, I was thinking shoes which made no sense :-)
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Careful with ebay welder trolleys. I bought one and it's like it's from a dolls house. Measure first 😉 It's not eBay's fault :-) Like shopping anywhere, you have to know what you are buying and do a little research. When I bought my TIG from Frost Restoration I purchased their welder trolley as I assumed that it was designed for the welder. Mistake, it was simply a universal fit nothing unit. A little bit of modding made it fit. Same with the trolleys on eBay, there are only a few models sold by dozens of sellers and all appear to be universal. Saving £70 odd is a no brainer as they are easy to alter. It will sit in the corner of the garage most of the time and won't be dragged around sites so it doesn't need to be particularly rugged.
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Well, that's the first part made of a new project.
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Last Edit: Dec 11, 2019 20:04:36 GMT by nalesutol
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Dec 11, 2019 20:04:53 GMT
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Second part of project.
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Last Edit: Dec 11, 2019 20:05:27 GMT by nalesutol
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Dec 12, 2019 11:20:34 GMT
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Ah, I thought that that might give the game away :-)
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Last Edit: Dec 12, 2019 12:44:48 GMT by nalesutol
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