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garratt83 - 11/6/07 at 10:14 AM

Hi can anyone give me some tips on welding etc

Or at least point me in the right direction. Still lookin for a Mig welder but got all my 25x25 and 19x19 steel


clockwork - 11/6/07 at 10:28 AM

I've bought this one here
Taught myself here
Did a post on my awful welding here

Have fun.
Edited for BB dodgy urls

[Edited on 11/6/07 by clockwork]


ecosse - 11/6/07 at 10:30 AM

Best tip I can give you is to practice before going anywhere near your chassis, and once you have done that, then go and practice some more
And resist the temptation to start on the chassis until you are confident of getting a good weld everytime you pull the trigger

Cheers

Alex

Here's a some MIg guides for you
http://www.millerwelds.com/education/basicMIG/
http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/mig_handbook.pdf

[Edited on 11/6/07 by ecosse]


UncleFista - 11/6/07 at 10:32 AM

Try Here lots of clued up peopleand info, they have a busy and friendly forum too


RazMan - 11/6/07 at 11:08 AM

I've got a welding tuition DVD which helped me. "Essential MIG Welding"
You are welcome to it for a few beer vouchers to cover postage.