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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 !!! |
jmitro |
Oct 15 2015, 11:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None |
For some reason I love welding; I'm not that great at it, but I can do a pretty good bead when I get the settings right. But it takes a lot of practice to get the right voltage, wire speed, angle, proximity, etc etc.
I have a basic 120v 135amp Hobart Mig welder with gas. Don't use flux core - it makes a mess. Get a good auto-darkening helmet and practice a lot before you start on your car. Thin sheetmetal is more difficult than welding angle iron or rollcage tubing. A lot of things can be found used in good condition as posted above. |
draganc |
Oct 15 2015, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
For some reason I love welding; I'm not that great at it, but I can do a pretty good bead when I get the settings right. But it takes a lot of practice to get the right voltage, wire speed, angle, proximity, etc etc. I have a basic 120v 135amp Hobart Mig welder with gas. Don't use flux core - it makes a mess. Get a good auto-darkening helmet and practice a lot before you start on your car. Thin sheetmetal is more difficult than welding angle iron or rollcage tubing. A lot of things can be found used in good condition as posted above. The Hobart 135 will do most of the 914 job. I have the same and love it. If you have the time take some classes, if not, do a search on YouTube. A lot of great vids. Under NO circumstances buy a Flux welder! !!! Gas is the only way. Before you fudge-up your car, simulate the weld on scrap metal. Have fun mister... |
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