New welder

[4wdParakeet]

For the last few years now I've been wanting to learn how to weld. Last night I got a screaming deal ( at least I think so) for a lincoln 110 quickweld. I know I'm not going to be welding up bumpers or cages but at least I can learn the basics. Anybody got any tips?

Parakeet

 

[Doose-doe]

I don't have any experience with this particular machine. I'm a full time welder adn I work with mid sized Millermatics (210, 212, 251, & 252s) I am currently taking a basic welding course at my local community college and have learned quite a bit of info that is quite helpful. I am for the most part self taught tho. Just practice practice practice or pick up some books.

 

[Doose-doe]

Oh and buy extra tips, youll most likely go through a few haha

 

[discosteve]

the way i learned was getting a bunch of small scrap from my dads steel shop and just welding them together. then i took a welding class at vincennes.

just keep practicing til you think you got the hang of it. then practice some more. then when you think you are really good... keep practicing.

 

[Fore Wheeler]

www.weldingtipsandtricks.com

 

[4wdParakeet]

Thanks for the link Fore. I need all the help I can get


Parakeet

 

[rysam]

a class at the community college really helped my skills.

 

[4wdParakeet]

I've been looking into the class thing but not sure if the cost is going to be on the books.


Parakeet

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

not sure if anyone has mentioned practice....but practice. After you learn to weld witha small welder like that and you use a bigger unit that has gas shielding you will be like "Damn! my welds look sweet!" I spent year stick welding and then learned with a small 110 wire unit w/o gas...when I bought my Hobart 187 w/ gas...holy chit, my welds not only look great, they have great penetration and hold outstandingly. I welded the hitch back on a old hay trailer and it put it to the test w/ 10 bales that were 2000# or more each. No more booger welds...

 

[discosteve]

penetration. giggidy