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This is a discussion on First welding attemt(s) within the Welding/Fab General Discussion forums, part of the Welding / Fabrication category; Larry, Congrats on the attempts. I am part way through a stick welding 101 class (we are doing vertical up ...
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03-09-2008, 11:57 PM
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Larry, Congrats on the attempts. I am part way through a stick welding 101 class (we are doing vertical up and headed towards overhead) and I learned early on that those that are good at it make it look super easy Next time I go to class, I will take some pics maybe. I will agree with what has been said already, speed is key, and watch your puddle.
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03-10-2008, 10:35 AM
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03-11-2008, 10:46 PM
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Short email back to you.
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04-17-2008, 01:47 PM
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if you don't have anything else, you can use the welding rods. just knock the coating off and you have wire! i've used all manner of wire, including wire hangers. move the autohelmet up the list... makes all the difference when learning...unless you just want to wreck your neck flipping the hood all the time. remember too that much welding is done with no helmet...no room to get both it and your hands in to where the weld needs to be. i learned much mechanicking from a blind man...welding can be the same, going by sound...stay away from braille welding! |
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04-17-2008, 02:19 PM
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The sound of a *good* weld in progress is very distinct.
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04-17-2008, 06:12 PM
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yes larry...listen for the fry...pay attention to the sound of the weld as it's made; it's more important than what you can see... you'll get to recognize it quickly like any musical tone |
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