new to welding

[smfcpacfp]

I don't think anyone mentioned this but I think you should consider taking a course at a local school. Safety is an important issue in welding and that is usually stressed in a class. You would also get to look at different kind of welders and hands on instruction from someone who knows how to weld.

The "just start welding" approach can be a very frustrating way to learn how to weld.

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[k0ua]

I don't think anyone mentioned this but I think you should consider taking a course at a local school. Safety is an important issue in welding and that is usually stressed in a class. You would also get to look at different kind of welders and hands on instruction from someone who knows how to weld.

The "just start welding" approach can be a very frustrating way to learn how to weld.

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Yeah, but with the instruction thing, you miss out on those Ah-Ha moments you get every few years when you go it alone, like "So that is that puddle thing they are always talking about":laughing:

James K0UA

 

[Gizmo2]

I don't think anyone mentioned this but I think you should consider taking a course at a local school. Safety is an important issue in welding and that is usually stressed in a class. You would also get to look at different kind of welders and hands on instruction from someone who knows how to weld.

The "just start welding" approach can be a very frustrating way to learn how to weld.

Good post. I guess we all missed that part of helping out. Good for you.

 

[rcowan]

+1 on taking a course at the local CC. You also gain access to their equipment so you will know what to buy yourself next mothers day, wifes birthday etc.:thumbsup:

RC

 

[candyman]

thanks i`ll check out the classes, in the mean time

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