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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Stanley, VA
If you get a welder, do yourself a BIG favor and get an auto-darkening helmet. When you're trying to do tack welds on sheetmetal you can get really frustrated trying to flip the helmet up and down while trying to keep your mig gun in the right position (at least I do). I bought an auto-darkening helmet from Northern Tool a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't believe the difference. At rest the helmet lens is about a #4 or 5 shade, easy to see what you're doing. As soon as the arc strikes it darkens to a 9 or 10 shade.
For what I do, I bought the "cheapie", $45.00 and well worth it.
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Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Calgary
Theres youtube videos if you want. The main thing is getting used to wire speed and amperage, but most welders come with a chart/guide. 2 - 3 hours of honest practice and you'll be all smiles.. If you use the gas outside make sure your wind sheltered. I got an old canvass tent at the thrift store for $10, took out the door flap and cut out the floor. Looks goofy but it works for me.
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Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Sunny Florida
I've been through Raiford a few times, IIRC Main Street is SR121.
If you get a welder, do yourself a BIG favor and get an auto-darkening helmet. When you're trying to do tack welds on sheetmetal you can get really frustrated trying to flip the helmet up and down while trying to keep your mig gun in the right position (at least I do). I bought an auto-darkening helmet from Northern Tool a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't believe the difference. At rest the helmet lens is about a #4 or 5 shade, easy to see what you're doing. As soon as the arc strikes it darkens to a 9 or 10 shade.
For what I do, I bought the "cheapie", $45.00 and well worth it.
If you get a welder, do yourself a BIG favor and get an auto-darkening helmet. When you're trying to do tack welds on sheetmetal you can get really frustrated trying to flip the helmet up and down while trying to keep your mig gun in the right position (at least I do). I bought an auto-darkening helmet from Northern Tool a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't believe the difference. At rest the helmet lens is about a #4 or 5 shade, easy to see what you're doing. As soon as the arc strikes it darkens to a 9 or 10 shade.
For what I do, I bought the "cheapie", $45.00 and well worth it.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Lynchburg, VA
+1 Welding Tips and Tricks - TIG, MIG, Stick and a pantload of other info
GMAW/FCAW welding is alot like using a caulk gun. Just takes a little practice to get everything dialed in and get the hang of it. It'll eventually become like an extension of your hand
GMAW/FCAW welding is alot like using a caulk gun. Just takes a little practice to get everything dialed in and get the hang of it. It'll eventually become like an extension of your hand
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