On Tue, 05 Apr 2005 22:58:09 +0100, Heds
hedleyDOTphillips@SPAMcomsaDOTcoDOTuk wrote:

Only a few millimeters, maybe some scaffolding poles/foot plates, bits
of scrap I pick up from skips.

I used to mainly just use 2-3mm steel plate.

Hi,

In that case an arc welder should do, especially for overlapping 'lap'
joints. Maybe worth hiring or borrowing one first and practising on
some scrap to see how it goes.

Well worth reading up on how to weld, if welding galvanised or rusty
steel it needs to be ground back to clean steel first. Also keep the
welding rods dry, dry them out in an oven if necessary.

A local welding supplier should be a cheaper place to buy rods than
somewhere like Halfords or a tool hire place, plus be a good source of
advice.

cheers,
Pete.