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I have been welding for a month now after picking up my little Hobart 140, My first project was replacing floorpans after a wreck in my F-100. but since then I've been using any excuse to turn my machine on and practice. The drop cord hanger and shop towel holder were my "practice projects" before i started working on my cart which i already posted. They are made from a sheet of 16 gauge steel i was cutting to size with a jigsaw  and a piece of pipe i found around the house with 1/8" wall thickness. The welds were not pretty I eventually realized i was moving too fast, I was worried about blowing through after my experience with floor pans.Now i have a 25' dropcord at the ready beside my shops doorLike i said... very poor welds, and my inhouse workbench was cluttered when i took this.Im pretty happy with the progress ive made since i started. welds still aren't great but im learning.Got bored today and was tired of setting my gun on the work bench and bumping the trigger, wasting wire and whatnot. i had a scrap piece of 1/8" x 1.5" flatbar and decided I'd make a holder. ill remake it with a magnet when i get around to building a welding tableI would appreciate any tips you may have, Would also like to hear more ideas for useful projects. I cut up a few feet of 1" flat bar yesterday and practiced lap joints and corner joints, but i really hate to toss it once I've ran a few passes
Reply:Looks good.
Reply:Cool man!
Reply:Keep on keeping on.    That is the only way you learn and by getting help from the great group on the web here.   As I have said lots of time lots of talent and experience here.
Reply:Nice work. Little projects give you practice and something useful afterwards...and most importantly, you're critiquing your work and learning to understand what's happening.DB
Reply:Keep melting metal man. Your off to a good start.
Reply:Great start. Maybe consider getting a piece of thin sheet metal to lay on top of the bench to cover the wood. Since you are beginning , a fire extinguisher, 5 gallon bucket of water, and even a garden hose connected maybe some handy items. Just a reminder if you do play safe .
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1Great start. Maybe consider getting a piece of thin sheet metal to lay on top of the bench to cover the wood. Since you are beginning , a fire extinguisher, 5 gallon bucket of water, and even a garden hose connected maybe some handy items. Just a reminder if you do play safe .
Reply:Great stuff, you are starting off really good, keep it up.Thermal Arc 210 - Tweco 211I - Cutmaster 52
Reply:The mig gun holder is really coolSent from my SPH-L710 using TapatalkMiller Dialarc 250 AC/DCWeldcraft A-150VSmith O/P
Reply:Post a couple of close up pics of your welds, you'll get some good feedback on proper technique.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.