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| familienauto |
 May 25 2008, 12:27 AM
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Volksporsche  Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 5-November 06 From: UW Seattle Member No.: 7,156 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I know absolutely nothing about welding. Wish I did.
I understand there are different types of welding (mig, tig, etc. are names that I see). If I want to learn to weld, should I take a class or is it something that you can learn better by practicing a lot by yourself? Been considering a project VW, and hate being totally scared away by rust. Want to learn how to fix it! Zach |
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| abbott295 |
May 25 2008, 07:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 237 Joined: 20-January 07 From: Georgia Member No.: 7,468 |
Like the Cap' says, or maybe local high school adult education. That's how I learned: oxy-acetylene and arc (stick) welding, back in the mid 70's. I didn't take the next semester that would have been MIG welding. MIG welders were way too expensive for the average farm or home shop.
Now, in spite of everyone saying MIG is easier to learn, I have trouble getting the hang of it. The thinner the metal, the more problem I have. I need to practice more. And that is what you will be doing in class - practicing a LOT, but you have an instructor making sure you are getting it right. Practicing wrong doesn't help much. |
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familienauto OT: School me on welding May 25 2008, 12:27 AM
Cap'n Krusty Take a couple of semesters at your local community... May 25 2008, 01:17 AM helios I'll second what the Cap'n says. It's... May 25 2008, 01:41 AM bangingears I was lucky enough to grow up with a dad that use ... May 25 2008, 02:30 AM Rotary'14 I picked up a welder to practice on. I found a re... May 25 2008, 09:54 AM 9146986 If you purchase a MIG welder, make sure it's g... May 25 2008, 10:19 AM
Vacca Rabite I had every intension of taking a welding class wh... May 25 2008, 01:59 PM |
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