[Getting Started with Welding]

On 11/6/2017 at 8:39 PM, jtkendall said:

I’ve been interested in welding for a few years now but have been putting off actually doing anything because of machine costs and a general lack of time. I’m finally ready to actually put in the time and money, but could use some information.

 

What type of welding would you suggest someone new learn?

 

I’m leaning towards Mig because it seems like the easiest on the hands since it feeds through a gun and all of the videos on Mig welding say it’s pretty easy to do with enough practice. It also has the benefit of letting me use shielding gas or skipping it and using flux core.

 

Stick welding really doesn’t appeal to me because there are so many types of electrodes, if you want the electrodes to perform at their best people say to buy a rod oven, and it just looks clunky like trying to sign your name while holding the very backend of a giant novelty pen.

 

Tig welding seems interesting, but also confusing because of lift start, high frequency, pulse, and AC/DC.

 

What are your thoughts on the Everlast Power i-Mig 140E?

 

http://www.everlastgenerators.com/product/mig/power-i-mig-140e

 

It’s the Mig machine I’m leaning towards because it’s inexpensive and I’ve seen a lot of people use Everlast machines recently. All I have to do to use flux core is install different rollers. It runs on 120v and sounds like a good starter machine based on their recommended uses. 

 

What do you wear to weld?

 

I see people wearing helmets, gloves, and welding jackets while others seem to skip the jacket for long sleeves and maybe a leather apron. I would assume jeans are probably the go to for pants.

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