Just to add my 2 cents worth here. There is absolutely no substiute for
practice, practice, practice. I agree with all the others that said sign up
for a night class and don't resist the instructor. It all really comes down
to subtle movements plus hand eye coordination. There is no black magic,
just practice and understanding what you are looking at when you are looking
at the weld puddle. Another suggestion- find someone who is a welder-
preferably certified and ask them to help you. You will probably find that
they are more than willing to help. I have done this for many a person and
will continue to do so. Just ask.......
>From: jniolon@uss.com
>Reply-To: jniolon@uss.com
>To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Welding vs. Brazing was "Welding" stainless
>Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:14:20 -0500
>
>Nolan said.....
>
>I'd add to that, just start laying weld beads on a flat piece of bar stock.
>Don't try to join two pieces of
>metal just yet, simply work on a solid piece . That lets you focus better.
>
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>I agree... I took a course at local tech school... first 4 nites in lab we
>did nothing but flat smooth welds on bar stock. Good technique builder...
>and something you'll need someday if you ever have to build up a piece to
>machine down.
>
>It's amazing how hard it is sometimes to lay down beads side by side with
>"some" uniformity. I'm still working for that bead that looks like a roll
>of dimes layed out on the metal
>
>another beginner tip.... start with a rod like a 7024... good rod for
>beginners... hard to stick... you can just drag and weld till you get the
>feel of the machine, metal and technique... then as you begin to feel
>comfortable with your weld angle, gap and speed you can move to 7018 and
>others that aren't as forgiving as the 7024... also start and get good with
>flat stuff before you ever consider vertical and overhead...
>
>john
>
>
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