Mark, MIG welding has an easier learning curve than any alternative (gas,
stick, tig etc) and it is true you can quickly get to a point where you can
join metal together but to tackle something you care about is going to take
some practice so get some scrap metal that is similar to what you plan to weld
and practice on that. Welding vertical is a lot harder than welding something
that is horizontal so if you have any vertical welding to do that will take
even more practice. There are also a few books that will give you some of the
basics. The Haynes Welding Manual, ISBN 1 56392 110 3 is not bad.
Even better sign, up for a beginners welding class at your local adult Ed
establishment. I did a 12 week (one night a week) class a few years ago for
around $300 and found the exposure to arc, Mig and Tig welding and gas/Plasma
cutting was great experience.
Like everything else, there is a technique to welding that takes time to
develop and while Mig eases that process it is not just point and shoot,
especially on 30+ year old thin rusty metal.
Stan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of mark bullard
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:16 AM
To: 6pack List
Subject: Welding
Aloha all,
Well the dismantling of the car has kind of slowed down a bit. I actually
would lie awake at night asking myself why I seem to be slowing down... Well
it finally hit me, I'm scared to death of attempting the welding but do really
want to give it a go. I believe I am now committed as I asked a friend
tonight if he had a mig welder and the next thing I know it was dropped off at
the house.
He is planning on coming by and giving me a run down on how it works and
swears he can teach me in 10 minutes... Just wanted to check with the group
and get some feed back on how daunting of a task this really is. ALL COMMENTS
WELCOME as I've never done this before.
Regards,
Mark Bullard
'74 TR6
Kailua, HI
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