Re: Welder advice
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05/09/18 11:33 PM
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In the long run gas is cheaper than buying Flux core wire and grinding disks. Or maybe some dual shield flux...
Matthew 7:6 KJV Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine.... -OFBA, NTA, FTA, TTFHA-
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Re: Welder advice
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05/09/18 11:42 PM
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If youre just going to modiify traps a good 110v wire feed would be good, no need for gas. An arc welder would be difficult just for trap modifying. Not sure I agree with that. I can do any type of mods with a stick welder and do a real nice job. A box of 6010 or even some 7018 will get It done. But I've spent about 50 years under the hood.
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Re: Welder advice
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05/16/18 12:08 AM
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OP here.........
So what's the best way to learn to weld?
I have some welding experience from way back in the 80's when I was putting up metal buildings. We had a big ol' Lincoln stick welder on a trailer that I learned to stick a couple of pieces of metal together by trial and error, and some guidance from a couple of certified welders along the way.
But that was a looooonnngggg time ago!
I live in the Boise area and there is a welder/sculptor/artist in downtown Boise that teaches a two-day, 12-hour class for $225.00. Here is a description of her basic welding class:
"Through discussion, demonstration and hands-on application, you will learn the fundamentals of oxy/acetylene and MIG welding, plasma arc and torch cutting, heat bending, the peripheral metal working tools and we will discuss safety throughout. You will acquire a working knowledge of welding that can be immediately applied. All in an easy, open, fun environment!
All safety equipment, tools and scrap steel will be provided."
Granted, this is for artistic work, but for a basic, start-sticking-pieces-of-metal-together, class, does this sound worth the money and time?
Any other suggestions? Granted, enrolling in a full-blown community college welding course would be the ticket to produce top quality work, but the time it would take, not to mention the money, isn't in the cards for me at this time.
As always, any advice is appreciated.
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Re: Welder advice
[Re: SleeplessKnights]
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05/20/18 10:58 PM
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X2∆∆ No reason to pay anyone to learn mig welding. Scrap and a couoke boxes of rod, along with YouTube and you will be making professional welds in no time.
Look it Jody on YouTube, his site is called welding tips and tricks.
Weldingtipsandtricks.com He has a YouTube under that same name, and he has 100s of very well made and informative videos on very specific processes and situations. Literally any weld you would think about making he has a video on.
Matthew 7:6 KJV Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine.... -OFBA, NTA, FTA, TTFHA-
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