Look y'all, I done welded iyut., My first try... Options

[SGB]

OK. It looks AWFUL. JUST AWFUL. But thes pieces are really and fully attached. Even actually fused like real welding in a few spots. I'm gonna keep practicing a little before I attempt car stuff, I think. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
For a cheapie HF wire feed (not mig), it seems to work OK. Who has some good welding tips? I saw something on the almighty internet that indicated there might be primer of some kind? When do ya use this? What do I need to look out for? It's kinda fun. The biggest challenge is starting "in the dark". How easy is it to burn 914 sheet metal up? This is only a two setting unit- high or low. So far I've been using just low.

So here is my sculpture.
Now I really need a good cut-off tool....

[cooltimes]

I agree with Rusty. Not bad for a 1st time adventure with the welder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
See, in your photo, even the wire stands tall and salutes. That's a joke.
Have to share this link with all of you:
http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/FreeEdIDX.asp
scroll down until you see welding and click. It will teach you to weld even better than Rusty or me. It is a free education site.
Want to get directly to the welding school, click here:
http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/BldgConst/W...elding01_v2.asp
Remember, don't weld on your 914 to practice. Most body shops around have scrap metal of various sizes they will gladly give all you want. BTDT.
Good luck.

Mike Cooley

Edit: Once you click a subject sub frame, to get to the next part return to front page link and click the next sub frame part of the subject. Beats me why you have to do that, but remember, it is free and is quality too..