rpter
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 09:11 PM |
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beginner welding
I've decided to build myself a locost after finally getting some space.
My biggest problem though is i've never welded before, so is it difficult? and can it be picked up without going on courses?
Also, as i've never welded before i dont know what type i'd need, as far as i can see most ppl seem to use MIG welding, is this right?
Thanks
Roland
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Viper
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 09:17 PM |
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Do yourself a big favour.....go on a course.
Tim.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 09:41 PM |
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Do yourself a big favour.....go on a course.
Mark
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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tom_loughlin
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 10:00 PM |
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hey,
i ws going to go down the same route as you last summer, but decided it would be far cheaper in the long run to order a pre made chassis so i can get
to grips with the assembly side of things.
im thinking of buying a mig welder, and maybe build my next car from scratch.
do you have a welder at all, or are you thinking of buying one.
from what ive heard, the most major bit of building a car is the making the chassis.
good luck!!!!
tom
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spunky
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 10:08 PM |
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Roland,
Going on a course is preferable but much of a course is the science and theory behind welding. What would be just as beneficial is get yourself a
decent MIG set and find a welder to spend a couple of hours with you, showing you how to set up for different types of weld and position.
Take lots of notes and you should be fine.
IMHO of course.
John
The reckless man may not live as long......
But the cautious man does not live at all.....
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robinbastd
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 10:15 PM |
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Do yourself a big favour and get Mark Allanson to teach you!!
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 10:27 PM |
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Hint taken!! We will make a date
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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robinbastd
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 10:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Hint taken!! We will make a date
I wasn't hinting,more of a gloat actually!! But you must finish your car first....so get a move on! 
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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Aston
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| posted on 29/7/04 at 11:53 PM |
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I bought a cheap (~$100) ARC welder a few years back and taught myself how to use it using the book "The Welder's Handbook". That
welder was very difficult to use, and the welds it produced were ugly but very strong.
I recently got a MIG welding setup that cost me $300 at a yard sale, and it is extremely easy to use. You could probably figure it out yourself, just
get some scrap and trial-and-error it until you get some strong, good looking welds. It shouldn't take you but a few days at the most to be
pretty proficient with a MIG welder.
-Aston
85' Dodge Omni GLH
Project Locost
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rpter
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| posted on 30/7/04 at 08:12 AM |
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i already have a MIG welder that my friend has said i can use, but he's never used it so he cant help.
i think i'll experiment with it for a while, then if it doesnt turn out i'll go on a course.
Just in case though, where can i get a pre-made chassis?
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phelpsa
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| posted on 30/7/04 at 08:30 AM |
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Cheapest way, get Dad to teach you.
Adam
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James
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| posted on 30/7/04 at 08:38 AM |
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Go on a course at a good college.
I learnt MIG, TIG, ARC, and GAS on mine and got certified in MIG and TIG (only to City and Guilds level- nothing that special but atleast it's
something for the CV). I met a couple of other builders there, got the offer to build my chassis there and got access to a fantastic workshop and all
the teachers were really into cars too. All in all a very positive experience for a mere £100 per term!
You know it makes sense! 
James
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