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First off, let me say, I have never welded a single piece of metal in my life. With that said, it would be very beneficial if I could and have taught myself (with online help) in the past to install car stereo's well enough to go straight to manager at a nationwide company and to work on small engines well enough through forums and such to open my own side business....SO, I am wanting/needing to learn how to weld and am sure with lots of practice and some techniques/critiquing from online I can get it down well enough for what I need. I am wanting to go with a wire feed/mig for ease of use and will work for most of what I need. I dont plan to ever weld over 1/4 inch and at this point only have 110v available. What would be the best 'learning' welder but that I also wont outgrow in 2 months?!Any other tips/tricks you all can help me out with?Thanks
Reply:Can you be more specific about the types of projects you will be working on?
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Reply:Seek a local source for welding classes. It's the easy way to get started and puts you with a group of people with the same interest. Check technical schools and adult education classes in your area. When I lived in Texas the local high school had evening classes for welding.
Reply:My welding background is a similar situation as yours, except that I had done a little welding on a farm and a shop type situation where I worked part time. If I had to do it all over again I would have taken classes. Later on when I decided to take some, I was told I had to start at the beginning, i.e., this is a volt, this is an amp, this is a welding rod,, etc, which all seemed a waste of time, so I continued my self taught track. My first welder was a Lincoln 225 AC "tombstone" They relatively inexpensive and last forever. I also read a lot and now we have the advantage of all the clips on the Internet. Start out playing with >3/16" mild steel and just run a lot of beads. You will get the hang of it pretty quickly. If you have a few more bucks to spend, get the AC/DC model. That capability will come in handy later.If you are going to do thin stuff, <1/8", you can look at a 110v wire feed welder. Start off with flux core and when you get a feel for that, try MIG. It is really fun to use but nothing beats stick welding for just learning the basics. Cheaper, too.I disagree with those who say to buy as big as you can afford. The larger stuff is usually more complicated and harder to learn on because of all the settings. To a degree that goes with MIG.flux core as well though not so much. There always seems to be.a market for used welders, and I have always stayed simple and upgrading when I decided I wanted more power/capability. Hobart seems to have some good "starter" machines for good prices.Stay away from the import stuff. Been there, done that myself. In general, they are too much trouble because of reliability problems, cheap components, and little/non-existent owner manuals. All the hassle you will most likely have will really detract from the learning process.You can buy from the local welding store, get lots of advise and support, but will pay a little more than if you went to a box store. Home Depot and Tractor Supply have some attractive pricing from time to time.Good luck and have fun!Steve in Central TX..
Reply:With only 110v available, you will be locked in to 1/8" or less with mig. One option would be the MM211 that is 110v/220v capable, so you can weld thicker material when you get 220v power and don't have to buy a 2nd machine. The down side it a machine like this will cost more than a dedicated 220v mig will.Keep in mind if you have an electric range or dryer, you have 220v power available most likely if you simply build an extension cord. A 30 amp dryer outlet will power most 200 amp class 220v migs at max with no issues..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by NateDiggityI am wanting to go with a wire feed/mig for ease of use and will work for most of what I need. I dont plan to ever weld over 1/4 inch and at this point only have 110v available. What would be the best 'learning' welder but that I also wont outgrow in 2 months?!Any other tips/tricks you all can help me out with?Thanks |
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