On Sunday, 15 September 2019 08:36:59 UTC+1, Archibald Tarquin Blenkinsopp Esq wrote:
On Sat, 14 Sep 2019 15:34:49 -0700 (PDT), tabbypurr wrote:

Gasless wire MIG is a joy to use. I 'grew up' on arc & to a lesser extent oxy.

I always wondered if one could use CO2 or even flame fumes in lieu of argon, I presume not.

Leaded solder is still used in electronics, just less so. Handy for large non-potable plumbing joints that are a pain to heat.


NT

Any experience of Aldi/ Lidle el Cheapo welders?

I have a couple and tried to use one a few months back with zero
success.

Not sure if what I was trying to do was practical i.e replage a
damaged M5 threaded rod on a stove glass holding clip.

AB

Some but not a lot. Poorer arc stability compared to better ones, harder to strike, but did the job.


NT