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I Gots To Get A Welder...

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by Maddevill, Oct 15, 2019.

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  1. 458soco

    458soco Sponsor

    I just ordered a Esab fabricator yesterday. I have been getting a friend of mine to do most of my welding and using the old tombstone for the rest. Im pretty excited about getting it but also know I have a lot of practicing to do.
     
    458soco, Oct 23, 2019
    #21
  2. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    Get a 220 mig.
     
    windyhill, Nov 14, 2019
    #22
  3. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    I think your a bit late to the conversation, sounds like he made his choice. (See Above)
     
    IRQVET, Nov 15, 2019
    #23
  4. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    I feel as if I'm fashionably late but still in time:sneak:...Unless he changed his name and moved to Georgia that's someone else...
     
    windyhill, Nov 16, 2019
    #24
  5. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    My attention to detail :n: :lol:
     
    IRQVET, Nov 16, 2019
    #25
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  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Gotta agree. :lol::lol:
     
    Glenn, Nov 16, 2019
    #26
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  7. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I don't agree that flux cored is a waste of money. Gas shield is much cleaner but anything more than a slight breeze can blow the shield gas away and your weld won't be worth 2 cents. They are generally only good for an inside shop type environment.
     
    Glenn, Nov 16, 2019
    #27
  8. Greevesman

    Greevesman Member

    I have a Lincoln 220v MIG. I have used the 110 and think the portability is a good thing. Plug it in anywhere.
    Go to your local community college and take a welding class. Tell them you have no interest in stick welding and would like to skip that.
    Also on the internet "weldingtipsandtricks.com"is pretty helpful.
     
    Greevesman, Nov 16, 2019
    #28
  9. Greevesman

    Greevesman Member

    Glen is right about flux cored and welding outside.
    The best I have used is "dual shield" Flux cored and gas. Weld anywhere, beautiful welds. Expensive.
     
    Greevesman, Nov 16, 2019
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