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Diggerdavey
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Hi. Got a small welding job to do where not practical to drag a mig to. Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent portable inverter welder suitable for welding 6mm steel together?
Lancs Lad
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plenty of cheap ones but my money would go here on something like this.
bet you'd flog it for not much less on ebay after.
engweld.co.uk
bet you'd flog it for not much less on ebay after.
0705002006 Esab Rouge Es 151Ip Mma Welding Machine 0705002006 0705002006 0705002006
The Rogue 151ip ES is a robust and durable power source for the professional welder. The machine provides state-of-the-art welding performance and reliability.
engweld.co.uk
Bri963
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X 2. One of these is my go-to at work. I tried a Fronius recently and the ESAB knocks spots off it.plenty of cheap ones but my money would go here on something like this.
bet you'd flog it for not much less on ebay after.
0705002006 Esab Rouge Es 151Ip Mma Welding Machine 0705002006 0705002006 0705002006
The Rogue 151ip ES is a robust and durable power source for the professional welder. The machine provides state-of-the-art welding performance and reliability.
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6feetdown
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Looks a good buyplenty of cheap ones but my money would go here on something like this.
bet you'd flog it for not much less on ebay after.
0705002006 Esab Rouge Es 151Ip Mma Welding Machine 0705002006 0705002006 0705002006
The Rogue 151ip ES is a robust and durable power source for the professional welder. The machine provides state-of-the-art welding performance and reliability.
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Smiffy
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I have an r tech one and would thoroughly recommend. The welders are at the better end of budget but the service is brilliant. If you order over the phone they will throw some consumables in or give you a bit of an upgrade. I got 3 meter leads thrown in f.o.c
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
+1 here -- newer version of my Caddy -- been faultless for 20+ years and has done all sorts for me -- been using mine all day todayplenty of cheap ones but my money would go here on something like this.
bet you'd flog it for not much less on ebay after.
0705002006 Esab Rouge Es 151Ip Mma Welding Machine 0705002006 0705002006 0705002006
The Rogue 151ip ES is a robust and durable power source for the professional welder. The machine provides state-of-the-art welding performance and reliability.
Thermal Arc or Parweld are also worth consideration
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Canal Navvy
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Jasic are worth a look 
Bri963
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I’ve had a couple of Thermal Arcs at work, and have the older version of th Parweld at home. The older Thermal arcs weren’t too good off a generator, which was why we bought the ESAB, but if that’s not a requirement for you, there’s not too much difference in how they perform.
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Diggerdavey
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Well thank you all for your input. I’ve ordered the ESAB that lancs lad recommended at the start. It should be here in the next fees days
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
bought a Thermal Arc for the BIL a few years ago ... he's been well happy with it
doobin
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Another vote for r-tech, I have three. Backup is great.
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Diggerdavey
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Well. Esab ordered and paid for. No show after 7 days so contacted them. No stock. Expecting a delivery. Hoping to receive stock mid to end of August. So 7 day wait for a refund and I’ll look at some of the other suggestions. I don’t know why they wouldn’t contact at point of order to say no stock
Lancs Lad
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That's naff this day and age...
Tbf I do seem to remember mine taking a few days but they told me that at point of ordering.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
tried anywhere else, like a welding supplies dealer ... that is bloody annoying
Lancs Lad
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I'd have to agree with Doob that 2nd choice would be R tech they were very helpfull on the phone a few times on other stuff I've called them about .
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Diggerdavey
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Why advertise special offers on stock you don’t currently hold? It was a good deal but I can’t really wait a month or more to get the job done as summer might be over by thentried anywhere else, like a welding supplies dealer ... that is bloody annoying
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Diggerdavey
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RTech ordered. Next day delivery promised. £30 cheaper than ESAB. Fingers crossedWhy advertise special offers on stock you don’t currently hold? It was a good deal but I can’t really wait a month or more to get the job done as summer might be over by then
Lancs Lad
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And that is how you get a good rep....wtf can't companies realise that doing what you say is how you get repeat business ...
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6feetdown
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Hate that they take your money but don't have them!
heritage machining
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I have a cheap 50 quid one I got on eBay it's ok and will weld bits together adequately but my uncles decent one (which I can't remember the brand of) is loads better only thing is inverter welders don't like long extension leads or generators very much
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