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| scottb |
 Sep 8 2004, 10:08 AM
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who wants a PEZ?!  Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States  |
i have exactly zero welding experience but would like to learn. i have yet to buy a welder as i am not certain what type would be the most useful for car/home use. i am certain all have advantages but the best 'all round' one would be what i would like.
so what do those in the know say? thanks in advance.... |
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| balljoint |
Sep 8 2004, 03:24 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
I started with a Lincoln flux core, wire feed arc welder(110 v). Got pretty good at laying down fairly clean beads with it but when I bought the MIG conversion the welds got a lot prettier.
With little shop welders the most important thing is having the cleanest surfaces to weld and have a continuous arc. I found that even "Weld Through" primer was a problem, as was the zinc coating on Galv-anneal steel, but now everything gets the grinder or wire bruch treatment. I have never taken lessons, I probably should but once I got the knack for it I have been making good welds. One thing to do for sure, if you don't take lessons, practice lots, then have someone who knows what they are doing check your welds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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