New tutorial: Welding 101, theory and practice.
Elder User
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From: Sterling, Virginia
Many thanks to the both of you.
Looking forward to practicing this weekend. Another motivated student, Ax.
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Sterling, Virginia
Bumped up this thread because I want to thank Ax for suggesting the easy grind mig wire. Using your excellent instructions it was easy to install and adjust the welder for the new wire. The stuff works great and is much easier to grind and sand.
Also bumped it up in case some newbies haven't seen it. Great thread, thanks again Ax
Also bumped it up in case some newbies haven't seen it. Great thread, thanks again Ax
Senior User
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Well wow! I never knew about the ez grind. Would have been great to know before I did my rockers in my chevy truck! I have a Miller 135 that I figured I would retire/sell now that I have my Tweeco 211i. But I may just keep that one for sheet metal work and leave the ez wire in it.
I sure like that Tweeco machine so far. It's actually lighter than my Miller.
I sure like that Tweeco machine so far. It's actually lighter than my Miller.
Cargo Master
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I printed this thread off about a year ago and revisit it time to time. I actually read through it today after lunch sitting by the fire. I am glad Ax took the time to put it together, this one and the patch panel repair thread. Thanks Ax, Merry Christmas.
JB
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Tuned
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Pinckney Mi.
I am in !
Been a machinist for 49 years, always had somebody close(in the same building) that could/would weld anything I needed, I never learned.
I am bound and determined to learn on my 51.
Thank you very much.
Greg
Been a machinist for 49 years, always had somebody close(in the same building) that could/would weld anything I needed, I never learned.
I am bound and determined to learn on my 51.
Thank you very much.
Greg
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Michigan
Thankful guy!
I have been making OK welds and crap welds for years-mostly luck when it worked out. I have learned a ton and now have the easy grind wire.
Just got a TIG from Eastwood and hope to practice on some "coupons" over break.
I love the techniques and the theory!
Thank you!
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all!
Doc
Just got a TIG from Eastwood and hope to practice on some "coupons" over break.
I love the techniques and the theory!
Thank you!
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all!
Doc
) So I'm reading this through carefully. Learning lots.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Rockingham, VA
I read this through several times before I bought my welder and took a welding class. My coworkers bought the class for me when I retired. Guess they were glad to get rid of me after 42 years.
I refer to it frequently. Thanks again Chuck.
I refer to it frequently. Thanks again Chuck.