What pushed you to join welding web?

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Every welder on here whether they are visitors or tried & true members. There is weekend warriors, home hobbyist, part time, and full time welders on here. Everybody had a reason to take the 5min to join. Whats yours? And why? And whats your background in the trade?Sent from my C811 4G using Tapatalk
Reply:Trying to learn as much as I can........from equipment to welding!!!
Reply:this place popped up for every sa-200 question I could think to ask! I have been enjoying Toyota forums for the last few years and figured I could enjoy and learn on this also.welding background is: shop fabber/welder from 18 to 22 years old. pipe fitter/ welder for the last three since then (same company). shop work was everything from heavy beam structures to 20ga stainless ductwork and some of the slickest air-handlers you would ever see. if rolls Royce made stainless air conditioners (the size of a small house), they would look like ours.pipe work is usually hvac related. steam, chilled water, hot water, gas. stainless and carbon. lots of funbosses stuff:trailblazer 325maxstar 200my stuff:sa 200fronius transpocket 180100 amp Lincoln w/f97 f350 DITKevin
Reply:Looking for easy targets to get my "sticky" hands on!!! "Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Typical welding addict - where else would I find people to listen to me talk welding every day? Been welding on and off since late 80's early 90'sBetween mechanic and welding work over the years, both full time and side work, it's dragged me out of the red countless times. It still does.I enjoy welding - really dislike mechanic work...Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:I was looking for help repairing a plasma cutter and at the time I couldnt find anyone to answer my tech questions, luckily there was a few knowledge folks on my unit on here and have not left since!
Reply:As someone who wants to be a better welder, I learn a lot from just reading the posts. So I joined a while back and read all I can and practice what i read.
Reply:I had questions about hooking up feeders to a certain welder. Been working where welding was the biggest part of the job for 30 some years. Mostly repair and general fab lately.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:Loose women. Very disappointing so far all iv'e found was Dynasteveve dressing up like Linda Evans in a slinky blue dress.I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeLoose women. Very disappointing so far all iv'e found was Dynasteveve dressing up like Linda Evans in a slinky blue dress.
Reply:Originally Posted by swampwelder13Every welder on here whether they are visitors or tried & true members. There is weekend warriors, home hobbyist, part time, and full time welders on here. Everybody had a reason to take the 5min to join. Whats yours? And why? And whats your background in the trade?Sent from my C811 4G using Tapatalk
Reply:I was checking out tig welding pics and info, and Zap's stuff kept popping up.  Well, I mean.....uh..nevermind.  -AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:First forum I joined was HybridZ.com (Datsun Z car stuff). As the resto-rodding progressed, this place became the second. Then the addiction set in, different processes, lathes, mills, ZTfab and Zap's posts and a good laughs every now and then. Gave me a chance to pimp some of my projects and collect 1,000's of great ideas and tips.....and the years started ticking by.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:Loose women.....you guys crack me up!!If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveShe asked for your number Mike...I just sent it to her
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeNo prob! I have a beard trimmer and she probably cooks and cleans like a mofo! If she no speakie english.... bigger plus, sold! Lmbo!
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDavePlus she is warm in bed during frigid winters
Reply:Way to go guys, traumatize the young one for life.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeMinnesota boys...they like em hairy and gassy giving em belly warmers all night. Anything to save on home heating costs. Tsk tsk.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveShe was cheap too, a donation in your name at the humane society, a six pack of Old Milwaukee and all set
Reply:Ok, seems I'm a bit off track I'll try to keep it on the rails "Hey, Sasquatch...roll over..."Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:i joined to learn as much as I can about weldingLincoln 225 ac (my first machine)farmhand 115vac 70amp mig/fc toymiller aead 200le (my main machine)
Reply:Jeff Noland of HTP recommended this site to me after I enquired about welding forums to join.  At the time we were emailing questions and answers back and forth pertaining to equipment I was interested in purchasing from Jeff's company-HTP.A few of my toys !LinuxMintManjaroMiller Roughneck 2E Lincoln WeldPak 100HTP MTS 160 Chicago Electric 80amp Inverter   Victor O/A
Reply:A welding web post would come up every time I would search something welding related. Decided to join after a while. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLincoln Pro Mig 180HF Stick/Tig Inverter WelderLincoln AC225s
Reply:I just wanted everyone to know how awesome I am, so I joined I really don't remember what made me join.. Something to do with welding I'm sure. Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIGThe boss sent a guy off to welding skool. I stowed away in the truck, learned a little, then came back to work ready to weld steel. First job, the boss brings in aluminum.....City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:I was looking for a obsolete part for my Miller push pull gun. I joined to ask where to get one and immediately got a answer. It didn't take me long to figure out this was a pretty good forum so I stayed.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:If I remember correctly, back in 2007, my Lincoln AC/DC tombstone went fritz, or was it frizt?  Anyhow it quit welding one day and I joined up hoping someone would tell me exactly what was wrong with it.My hopes were shattered all over the place when everything I checked did not fix it.About 5 years later I found out what the trouble actually was (defective weld stinger cable) and came back to do a very delayed update about it and at that time I realized that this site has a great deal of experienced people hanging out who are willing to help.So I have decided to stay around and learn about stuff I will never be able to do in my job or hobby.And I like the humor too.
Reply:Google searched Funny Guy's and it just sort of went south from there ????? Too bad looks aren't everything  :P GOD, GUNS,& GUTS Made America Free
Reply:I had nothing better to do....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I joined for the cooking recipes.
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTI joined for the cooking recipes.
Reply:nothing 'pushed' me into joining welding web.as a complete newb, I just needed a resource for welding/fabrication information.for example, I was looking for info on blueshield electrodes and wire, and wheather brand names really made a difference.
Reply:I wasn't being tortured enough at home or work.
Reply:I thought this was a wedding forum  Clifton
Reply:SundownIII was kicking my *** into the next world over on the Miller forums. You gotta hold your tongue over there. He mentioned WW and he was in rare form over here. Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Actually I joined to see the photo's of everyone else stuff!Everything you read says see photo.Click on it and a box would pop up saying you are a guest!I do a lot of research and large amounts of it are about fabrication/welding, this site is FULL of it!I have over the years welded quite a bit of Cast-Iron, thought I was pretty good at it.Ran into a few parts where it just wasn't working.Came here, Searched and Read for a few days worth of hours, picked up a BUNCH of Techniques.Went back fixed the previously "Un-Weldable" parts!
Reply:Probably a combination of pain killers and rum.Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:Originally Posted by smawgmawJeff Noland of HTP recommended this site to me after I enquired about welding forums to join.  At the time we were emailing questions and answers back and forth pertaining to equipment I was interested in purchasing from Jeff's company-HTP.
Reply:I've been a hobbyist welder (o/a, stick & MIG) for many years.I found this place when I was looking for info on moving up to TIG.The comradery I found (along with the info) got me to sign up and keeps me coming back!Be wary of The Numbers: Figures don't lie,. but liars can figure.Welders:2008 Lincoln 140 GMAW&FCAW2012 HF 165 'toy' GTAW&SMAW1970's Cobbled together O/A
Reply:After reading countless threads on tig welders I decided to join.  This place is full of knowledge, being around people that are into the same hobbies or professions as yourself there's nothing like itMillermatic 211Miller Syncrowave 350lx with cooler and tigrunner Thermal Dynamics cutmaster 811955 National Cylinder Gas O/A setup with original patina
Reply:I wanted to improve my welding skills and maybe offer some help where I could. I just wish I had seen the women BEFORE I signed up.
Reply:Originally Posted by welderjI wanted to improve my welding skills and maybe offer some help where I could. I just wish I had seen the women BEFORE I signed up.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveYou don't like welder babes? Too much time in the truck I suppose
Reply:Originally Posted by welderjWell now, that's better. Never been in the truck long enough for that other one to work for me. Of course I get home every week or so.
Reply:Honestly, I joined to elevate my status from "Wanna Be"  to hobbyist.I offer three choices: Good, Fast, & Cheap. You may pick two.Hobart AC/DC StikMate LXHarbor Freight AD HoodHarbor Freight Industrial Chop SawDeVilbis 20 Gallon, 5 HP Compressor
Reply:Originally Posted by nadogailHonestly, I joined to elevate my status from "Wanna Be"  to hobbyist.
Reply:I originally joined the Miller forum, and thought it was OK. But then someone posted a link to a project on WW, and I checked it out. Several days of reading posts soon ensued. I started finding posts I wanted to comment on, but couldn't without being a member. So I joined up and haven't shut up about it yet. I know I have gotten at least one other convert from the Miller forum to join here.The Miller forum is like watching black and white TV with the rabbit ears antenna, and WW is like watching color TV on a satellite receiver feed. Some many more topics to look through. Way more activity here than the Miller site.
Reply:I found the forum when doing a search about the HF 151 welder I had just bought. I found the mods for it and became hooked on the forum. I don't post a lot but check in every day.Hobart Beta-Mig 250T-D Cutmaster 81Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller T-Bolt 225 ACChicago Electric Mig 151Hobart RC-256 Haas-Kamp Conversion(sold)
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