Newbie Welding thread, Help me get started - what do i need and need to know |
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Newbie Welding thread, Help me get started - what do i need and need to know |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 15 2015, 10:27 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I need help! I cant afford to pay someone else to do all the little things that are cropping up on my Build-off thread car, and eventually need to do the longs in my other car, - also too cheap to pay someone else and then not be satisfied with the work, or the time it takes, it always seems to be that way.
So I need a lsit of supplies, what type of mig welder, etc etc. , where to look, or find a used one maybe... any advice will be appreciated: brand and supplies, then how to practice, safety issue and advice- etc etc. Thanks - and the I can post my ugly buildoff pictures !!! |
BeatNavy |
Oct 15 2015, 03:16 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The vo-tech class is a worthwhile effort, but nothing beats practice, especially, as George says, on thin gauge sheet metal. I did a class at the county adult ed place last winter/spring, and we spent a couple of classes on oxy/acetylene, a couple on SMAW, and then a few on MIG. Most of the welds were on fairly thick pieces of metal ("coupons") that don't require a whole lot of finesse or touch. What I'm saying is that it was all worthwhile, and I highly recommend it, but again, nothing beats practice with what you'll actually be doing. Learning stick welding was cool, but I doubt I'll be throwing I-beams together anytime soon. Get a decent MIG setup, buy some 18 and 20 gauge sheet metal, and practice.
If you do go the class route, have a "project" ready that you can practice on while you're there. I wish I'd planned it better and repaired my suspension console or something else there while I had access to a bunch of the tools and welders. |
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