From: Bruce Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Fri Apr 19 2002 - 12:01:21 PDT
Check to see if maybe a local community college has a course. I took one years
ago, and it payed off big time.
One note, I think Neil mistyped on his post below and meant to say:
The auto darkening versions are not
terribly expensive and are worth every penny when you are a novice.
Correct me If I'm wrong Neil.
Bruce MVPA 23824
"Neil E. Amrhein" wrote:
> Chris,
> I would get an inexpensive book and read it to get familiar with the
> basics. The manual that comes with the welder usually has some information,
> too.
> I am not a pro, so take this advice as my own opinion. This advice is
> more geared to wire feed welding than it is to stick welding.
> 1) Buy a good machine
> 2) PRACTICE A LOT on scrap metals of various sizes (there's no substitute).
> It helps you learn what settings to use for what metals (wire speed, hand
> speed, how much pressure the machine should feed the wire with, etc...)
> 3) Always keep the ground clamp close to the weld location
> 4) Always thoroughly clean the metal of all paint, rust, etc.. before
> welding. Also clean the grounding location. This cannot be stressed enough.
> I am still occasionally guilty of laziness here and it leads to poor welds
> that must be ground off and done again
> 5) Use the correct wire/stick for the metal being welded
> 6) Purchase an auto-darkening helmet. The fixed shade versions are not
> terribly expensive and are worth every penny when you are a novice.
>
> Another tip: Wear long sleeves and pants. Slag burns like hell and the
> sunburn from a welding arc is wicked and occurs quickly.
>
> Have fun,
> Neil
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gray, Chris" <Chris.Gray@fmr.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 11:24 AM
> Subject: [MV] Help with Welding
>
> > HI All...
> >
> > Looking to get into welding for my MV restore projects.. Dont know much
> > about it. Anyone know of a good FM or any other type of manual for
> > welding.. I have the Hayes Books, but it dosen't really show you how...
> > And I also need some type of reference for the types of steel.. I know
> > certin metals won't weld... but I don't know how to identify the metals...
> >
> >
> > Any help would be great..
> >
> >
> >
> >
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