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=== Extra things we may need / consumables === | === Extra things we may need / consumables === | ||
* gas [http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=89 small] [http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=664 refillable] [http://www.albeegascylinders.com/suppliers.php no-rental] [http://www.lindegas.com/international/web/lg/com/likelgcom30.nsf/docbyalias/homepage rental] | * gas [http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=89 small disposable] [http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=664 refillable] [http://www.albeegascylinders.com/suppliers.php no-rental] [http://www.lindegas.com/international/web/lg/com/likelgcom30.nsf/docbyalias/homepage rental] | ||
* apron http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=374 | * apron http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=374 | ||
* static masks for onlookers / trainees http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=102 | * static masks for onlookers / trainees http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=102 | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 10 September 2010
Quite a few people think it would be handy to join more heavy weight bits of metal than you can manage with a soldering iron or brazing torch.
News
A welder has been donated \o/.
We now need to get moving on the essential PPE, and determine how to provide a supply of shielding gas (see options below).
The items
* A small MIG welder * Personal Protective equipment (At least 1 mask, apron, gloves) * Additional stocks of wire & gas for welding with.
The PPE is likely to set us back as much as a small welder initially, but it's entirely reuseable if/when we get a larger welder, and entirely essential. (Setting yourself on fire is not amusing - I speak from experience here)
I think we also need a ceiling-mounted welding curtain to protect other peoples' eyes - these seem to be about £50-60. We'd probably want to curtain off the far corner in the dirty shop. Russ 10:29, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
- Not sure what welder was targeted but these are 250-300 for anything above the really minimal. It's hardly ever worth buying at the bottom of the range .. though an offer at Lidl, Aldi, Costco etc. might be worth looking out for if this welder is only a stepping stone to an industrial one.
Things we have already
- regulator (may come with welder) disposable refillable
- spare tips etc.
- gauntlets [1]
- angle grinder
Things we are planning to buy
- Welding screen - £105
- Automatic head shield, variable - £50
- Welding Leather Apron - £9 x 2
- Mig welder - £258
- Total Target - £431
Extra things we may need / consumables
- gas small disposable refillable no-rental rental
- apron http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=374
- static masks for onlookers / trainees http://www.welduk.com/Details.asp?ProductID=102
- bucket of sand
- clamps etc. [2] [3] I have some of those clamps which I will drop into the space once I find them. I also have magnetic angle blocks, again they will need finding! --Nigle 21:13, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
Pledges
- £50 --t0m 09:27, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
- £20 --Russ 10:29, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
- £20 --Harry 10:39, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
- £20 --Jonty 10:51, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
- £100 -- Steff 09:57, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
- £20 --Solexious 23:23, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
- £20 --Teabot 17:06, 26 July 2010 (UTC)
- £40 --V21 08:49, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
Running total: £290
Approximate target: £450 (inc VAT + most delivery)
Needed: £160
