Hi guys, first off, let me know if this is the wrong place between here and tech or off-topic. My dad, unknown to me, has had a welder from day one at his garage that he has never really used while i've been around or could remember, but i want to start messing around and teaching myself to weld so i was wondering if you guys had any tips for me or good reading to look at. The only thing i know is that it must be extremely clean to stick and to wear welding googles(for the most part). I did a trial in like 7th grade in a 2 hours course, but thats all i ever got, and it was with a different kind of welder.

 

what kind of welder is it? TIG MIG or stick?

 

yea you got to let us know what kind of welder it is??

 

Just got off the phone with my dad and this is the info he gave me on the welder.

Variable Amp Sections Arc Welder

Up to 3/16" rod, 35-230 AC Amp output

Any info you guys have is appreciated. I will be having someone else helping me out (friend from high school who has been welding since he graduated)

 

http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/BldgC...lding01_v2.asp

 

Stick is the hardest of the welders to start out on. I would suggest going to your local community college and taking a basic welding course. You won't regret it.

 

Ya stick is tuff to learn. Check out Pirate 4x4 they have lots of good tech articles there that will help you to get started.

 

x2 on hard to learn stick

 

i just got a stick welder too....i just have no idea what im doin

 

i started stick welding, i love it i kinda agree with the people above stick is difficult if u dont have any patience. you must have a steady hand and its hard to weld thinner metal starting out