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Just picked up my first welder

  1. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #268 Sep 2012, 12:07 AM

    I picked up a tank with some gas today, some .035 and some material, going to play around this weekend and try to build a little cart to hold my welder. I'll let you know how it goes.



    Huck

  2. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #2710 Sep 2012, 9:29 PM

    well i didn't have a lot of time this weekend but I get get to connect the gas and take a crack at it. I only built part of the frame for my welder cart so not much to report. I don't think my welds look very good, but after some practice I believe I am getting good penetration. I don't think they look very good but after I take the grinder to them they look clean.



    I am still interested in having a welding clinic to see if there are any tips or suggestions some of the pros on here could help us noobs out with.



    Huck

  3. Guest former user
    #2829 Oct 2012, 9:10 PM
    "huck271" wrote: well i didn't have a lot of time this weekend but I get get to connect the gas and take a crack at it. I only built part of the frame for my welder cart so not much to report. I don't think my welds look very good, but after some practice I believe I am getting good penetration. I don't think they look very good but after I take the grinder to them they look clean.

    I am still interested in having a welding clinic to see if there are any tips or suggestions some of the pros on here could help us noobs out with.

    Huck





    I'd be interested in a clinic 🙂

    I've started looking at welders and checked yours out you have a nice set up from what I've read.

  4. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #296 Dec 2012, 4:47 PM

    So when is this Welder class going to happen? We should put a date on the calendar and everyone bring thier welders and some scrap metal. If we do it at my house lunch is on me. It doesn't have to be on the weekend either it could be a Thursday night or something. If we do a night thing, then I'll order Pizza and people can bring drinks.



    Huck

  5. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #306 Dec 2012, 5:11 PM

    My hobart 210 is close to your miller, and too heavy to lug around. I'd just use yours if that's ok (and the class is at your house).

    Kathleen and Brad
  6. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #316 Dec 2012, 5:51 PM

    That will work.. You would still want to bring your own helmet and stuff though. I have gas and 030 and 035. We just need to pick a date.

  7. Tom Subscriber
    #326 Dec 2012, 6:03 PM

    This sounds like it will work. I'd love to be part of this.

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  8. Guest former user
    #336 Dec 2012, 7:02 PM

    Lets do it. Here are today's welds. I could always use more practice.

    Attached files

  9. huck271 started this Subscriber
    #3420 Dec 2012, 10:50 PM

    Anyone around on the 27th? I'm off the next two weeks and a day or two after Christmas would work for me.



    Huck

  10. Guest former user
    #3521 Dec 2012, 11:29 PM

    Ill be at Disneyland. Maybee after the first

  11. Tom Subscriber
    #3626 Dec 2012, 3:10 PM

    This is just a BUMP to keep Rig Welding 101 on the front burner. :weld:

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  12. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #3726 Dec 2012, 7:38 PM

    I'm working tomorrow. Sorry.

    Kathleen and Brad

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