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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-28-2020, 01:10 PM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

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Posted By Otter

Wow, that ESAB is something else! So is your...

Wow, that ESAB is something else! So is your Dynasty. I’m in a constant struggle with having one smallish pocket of money to spend at any given time and deciding between buying a new tool or...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-28-2020, 11:30 AM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

Good advice. The new, albeit inexpensive, welding...

Good advice. The new, albeit inexpensive, welding jacket I bought doesn’t have any pockets. It seemed like a PITA until I realized that was likely purposeful.

Whew! Lucky outcome! I wear...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-28-2020, 11:12 AM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

The class instructors had us learning about this...

The class instructors had us learning about this last night. They set all the controls to zero and had us “figure it out.” What a mess! The goal was to get the weld decent minus all the popping and...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-28-2020, 12:18 AM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

TomsB: It all sounds like very good advice. I do...

TomsB: It all sounds like very good advice. I do think this might become my mantra:

“If at first you aren't a good welder, learn how to be a good grinder (no shame in grinding out and redoing a...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-27-2020, 03:46 PM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

On the other hand, if I can just buy one for...

On the other hand, if I can just buy one for $69... Best review comment: “I got tired of my workmate top catching on fire.” :D
...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-27-2020, 03:40 PM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

Hair: ya it’s a link, right to his website. ...

Hair: ya it’s a link, right to his website. Thanks.

I started watching him about a week ago and I like his style. Not too intense but lots of information. Another one I like - and get a big...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-14-2020, 10:21 PM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

MG, I’ll check out the Tube for that, thanks. I...

MG, I’ll check out the Tube for that, thanks. I feel fortunate the place I’m learning is just down the road. After the class is done, we can use their facility/equipment for $25/hr, so I hope to get...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-14-2020, 09:43 PM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

Right? I’m a woodworker but this is a whole...

Right? I’m a woodworker but this is a whole different animal. Lotsa fun, especially the sparks.

I saw a funny decal at the welding shop today: “Certified YouTube Welder.” I’ll be watching...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-14-2020, 09:39 PM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

A virtual welder! That’s high class! We’re in a...

A virtual welder! That’s high class! We’re in a beat up old warehouse freezing our butts off. I was never so glad I thought to stuff my down jacket into my backpack.

It did get a little warmer...

Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds

01-14-2020, 08:54 PM

Replies: 20

Learning to Weld

Views: 2,063

Posted By Otter

Learning to Weld

I’m taking a welding class and our first session was last night. Had a blast! Always wanted to learn and now I’ll know just enough to be dangerous.

The teachers were great. They had us making...

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