Type of Welding help Options

[914outlaw]

Hey guys,

I was thinking about taking a welding course at a local Votech school, but I wasn't sure if the type of welding they offer will help me on the 914. I am looking to weld some patch panels and and fix up the area beneath the hell hole. The course covers the following:

This course emphasizes:
1. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting
2. Electric arc welding
3. Heat selection on machines
4. Rod sizes and numbering
5. Safe and proper use of AC and
DC units
6. Tig and Mig welding demonstrations

I appreciate any advice as to whether or not this would help me. Or should I just buy a How to DVD on MIG welding. I just don't want to spend money on something that won't down the line.

Thanks,
Dave

[nbscooters]

Take the course. All fundamentals and practices will apply. The mig demonstration will be the most useful.. Besides it will be fun fun fun!

This is true.

You can take a specific course on welding period but what you really need is to cover all of the fundamentals. ie you might be able to lay the nicest weld, but if you don't know what it takes to cut the metal, prep it, and weld it, you might be better off having some one else do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)