Lobster wrote:

I've always wanted to try welding... this thing is cheap enough to buy
it just to have a bash: any comments from anyone who knows *anything*
about welding?!

http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/product_388.html

Couple of things to note: get a decent face mask rather than the hand
held plastic thing that comes with these.

The "plug not fitted" note is a probably a good indication that it can
draw more than 13A and ought to be wired to a dedicated circuit.

Other than that, it will probably stick things together if they are of
decent thickness (or make a swiss cheese of them if not). ;-)

If I were buying one again I would get a mig and not an arc welder.

--
Cheers,

John.

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