Hobbyweld
Hobbyweld 5 (Original)
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Hobbyweld 5 (Original) is a bestselling MIG shielding gas, ideal for thinner sheet steel. It’s an argon tri-mix, roughly 93% argon, 5% CO2 and 2% oxygen, sometimes called an argon shield, and the lower CO2 content makes it well suited to mild steel under about 7mm, such as car bodywork and light sheet work.
Compared with straight CO2, it reduces the chance of porosity, spatter and oxidation, which gives a cleaner, sounder weld at a low cost. That’s why it’s a favourite for vehicle restoration, classic cars and motorcycles. This is the Original cylinder: 9 litres at 137 bar.
A cylinder of this type needs a suitable regulator to set your flow. We deliver across our defined Reading area, so check your postcode is covered, or call the yard on 0118 9242888.
Please note that if you cannot exchange an empty cylinder on a like-for-like basis then you must purchase a cylinder deposit.
Please remember to check if we deliver to your area before adding products to the cart! All our deliveries are limited to the area around Reading. In order for us to make a delivery, your delivery address must be one of the Post Code areas.
Hobbyweld 5 (Original) is one of the most popular shielding gases for MIG welding, and it’s the one to choose for thinner steel. It’s a unique blend of argon, carbon dioxide and oxygen, roughly 93% argon, 5% CO2 and 2% oxygen, often called a tri-mix or argon shield. The lower carbon dioxide content makes it particularly suited to sheet metal and thin sections of mild steel under about 7mm, like car bodywork and light sheet work.
The mix earns its keep on quality. Compared with straight carbon dioxide, Hobbyweld 5 reduces the chance of porosity, welding spatter and oxidation, so you get a sound, tidy weld at a low cost. That makes it a firm favourite for vehicle restoration and bringing classic cars and motorcycles back to life, as well as general light fabrication.
This is the Original cylinder, with a 9-litre water capacity at 137 bar, used with a suitable welding regulator to set and read your flow. If you weld thicker steel as well, Hobbyweld 15 is the higher-CO2 mix for sections from around 7mm up.
We deliver across our defined postcode area around Reading. Check your postcode is covered before ordering, or call the yard on 0118 9242888 to talk through the gas, the cylinder and how to refill it.
FAQs
What’s Hobbyweld 5 used for?
It’s a MIG shielding gas for thinner steel, with 5% CO2 in an argon tri-mix. It suits sheet metal and mild steel under about 7mm, such as car bodywork and light sheet work, and it’s a favourite for vehicle restoration. It gives a cleaner weld with less spatter than straight CO2.
Should I use Hobbyweld 5 or 15?
Use Hobbyweld 5 for thin sheet under about 7mm, like car bodywork. Use Hobbyweld 15, with its higher 15% CO2, for thicker steel from around 7mm up. Both are argon tri-mixes for MIG welding. The difference is the CO2 content and the steel thickness they suit.
What size is the Original cylinder?
The Original cylinder has a 9-litre water capacity at 137 bar, used with a suitable welding regulator to set your flow rate. Call the yard on 0118 9242888 if you’d like help with the regulator or how to refill.
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