01-17-2010, 04:54 PM | #11 |
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Mig ftw! Yea, when I use a stick welder, it's NOT pretty and will require extensive grinding! Also, you need to decide what materials you want to work with. Iron/steel is a lot easier to work with IMHO but because you are just starting out, perhaps you would be better served starting with aluminum.
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01-17-2010, 04:56 PM | #12 |
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cool shit guys... thanks!
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01-17-2010, 05:00 PM | #14 |
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Exactly how I learned! FWIW I've seen welders for well under$100 that would be good for practice and small projects. I didn't bother to look at Derf's chart but I'd imagine that it deals with wattage/amp/metal thickness and possibly ac vs dc welding. Good luck bro! Oh and get a decent helmet, gloves and always wear long sleeves...I can post pics if you want. Nasty!
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01-17-2010, 05:02 PM | #15 |
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01-17-2010, 05:11 PM | #17 |
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I got a great mask from harbor freight, on of the auto darkening ones, there truly is nothing better. I also usually wear an old BDU shirt and a pair of gloves.
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01-17-2010, 05:16 PM | #18 |
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Yep $39.99 auto darkening ftw! hell, I saw a welder at Walmart. Buy it, practice with it for a month or two and return it. Otherwise, hf has some pretty good deals on small welders.
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01-17-2010, 05:20 PM | #19 |
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yeah I think I'll pickup a welder next month or so... don't have the $ at the moment...
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01-17-2010, 05:30 PM | #20 |
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Check with the hobby shop first, they might have a welder you can use instead of buying one.
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