Hit the weldwell site - there's some really good info there.
Also, hit google videos and search for welding tutorials or something like that. There's a lot of stuff tucked away in there too
Hit the weldwell site - there's some really good info there.
Also, hit google videos and search for welding tutorials or something like that. There's a lot of stuff tucked away in there too
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Once I have had a read of the relevant websites I think it will be time for a play. Will get some scrap metal and start making some works of art.![]()
I love my grinder too, used is a lot in the past few weeks cleaning up my bike trailer ready for a painting session. Also is great with the cutting wheel attached!
http://www.weldwell.co.nz/advice/arcinfo.htm
One thing at a time... I came back to welding after a big break too, and striking the arc was the first challenge... closely followed by not blowing holes in things, getting a fillet to actually stick to both srfaces, getting a getting good penetration, good looking weld, and minimising the birdshite/splatter.
One thing at a time - you'll be sweet
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Get an auto helmet - striking an arc in the dark is a big hurdle when you are learning.
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I'm keen to do a welding for beginners course at CPIT or wherever. We should get a group of like minded KBers and join up in the second term/semester/whatever.
I have just heard back from CPIT. Apparently the course started last night (great timing) however they have another course starting 18 July til 24 Oct 6-9pm, (Wed nights, 15 weeks). Looks as though the cost will be $250ish. Course is called Arc Welding 1 and they have 8 places available.
Any others keen to join in?
You shouldn't have any trouble striking a arc using 28's.. beginners may have trouble using low hydrogen rods thou.
Preheating the steel and removing moisture from the rod helps..
You can use a Tig welder to arc weld as well.. i can use 3.2mm rods with the tig hand piece. Most tigs have HF, this makes welding, striking a arc easier for beginners.
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