'Free' MIG welder

#1

LHS has a surplus MIG welder that we might be able to have. Only problem is that it doesn’t work at the moment. A few people have tried to fix it, and the latest diagnosis I have is that it might be a failed relay.
Do we want it? Its s decent make and model.
I’d be happy to have a play and see if I can get it working.

Weld all of the things
#2

Electronics waste can always be gotten rid of easily at the local recycling centre.

#3

presumably if it can’t be gotten working?

#4

Nah I like throwing stuff out thats fully working… I’ve thrown out 2 MacBook Pros, 7 iPhones, an iPad, and an entire data centre full of servers this week alone…

Some people say it’s wasteful, but you never can be too careful with all those spys out there!

#5

So that’s a ‘yes’ then?

#6

How big is it? If it can fit under/in a shelf in the snug then I say OK

#7

Short fat suitcase sized. So yes, should fit in the snug. But I’ll take it up to the forge until it’s working.

#8

Oh well in which case, you are welcome to fill your own workspace with as much non-working equipment as you like! :smiley:

#9

Hi, I’m new here. I need to do a spot of welding. Not ‘spot welding’, just a little bit of welding. In more than one spot.

Anyway, are there facilities there for this, and if not am I able to bring something along? Should I come to meet the crew before rocking up or…? Is there even a crew?

Thank you for the info.

Liam

#10

HI Liam!

Welcome, your best bet is to pop along on our regular social evening on a Wednesday. I’m sure there are a few people who are interested in welding (and there is some kit I think in the space? Think it might belong to @adamjpage ?)

#11

I would like to have a look at it and see if i can fix it