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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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| IronHillRestorations |
May 25 2008, 10:19 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,793 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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If you purchase a MIG welder, make sure it's got the gas regulator otherwise it's not a true MIG, it's just a stick welder with wire electrode instead of a stick and you'll have slag to give you trouble. Years ago I found a good price on a Century (110v) unit, and while it's not the best for heavy stuff, it works just fine for anything you'd be doing on a 914, and you don't have to worry about trying to wire up a 220 outlet for it.
You will also find that a welder with infinately adjustable wire and voltage (without click stops) will be easier to tune in. I'll 3rd the night class on welding. Do not practice welding on your car! Practice on scrap and don't weld on the car until you are making nice welds. |
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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 abbott295 Like the Cap' says, or maybe local high school... May 25 2008, 07:05 AM Rotary'14 I picked up a welder to practice on. I found a re... May 25 2008, 09:54 AM
Vacca Rabite I had every intension of taking a welding class wh... May 25 2008, 01:59 PM |
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