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Welding - FALC
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:06 am
by Rich H
Morning all,
I'm thinking about learning to weld but I don't know where to start.
Which is the easest to learn: MIG, Arc or gas?
Ideally I'd love to learn to TIG but that is some way off....
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:46 am
by Tom
I just completed a welding course. It covered intro to acetyline(sp?) and intro to MIG. also did a bit of MMA (stick), and was shown TIG but didn't actually try it myself.
stick welding is pretty easy
oxy i liked because you can take your time and make a decent job, even if you're not particularly skilled
MIG is ideal as the gun feeds the wire and once it's set up right is really fast. problem though if you're learning is getting used to the speed.
TIG i would leave until you've mastered the others (ie MIG) as the consumables are v expensive and it's easy to cock up a rod.
basically, IMO, start with oxy and MIG and get the hang of them, and maybe fit in a bit of arc/stick/MMA. then think about TIG..
HTH
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:47 am
by Tom
ans to your question, start with gas...
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:06 am
by Rich H
Cheers Tom.
All look for a little oxy set then.
Ta
Rich
/soon to be charred faction...
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:54 am
by BiggestNizzy
MIG is relativly easy to pick up. TIG takes a bit of practice but you can do some lovely herringbone welds, If memory serves me right though equipment is pricey. Gas is better if your working on rusty cars.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:46 pm
by Rich H
Gas it also useful for heating things up too. And ligting BBQs
I'll get shopping....
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:46 pm
by Rich H
Gas it also useful for heating things up too. And ligting BBQs
I'll get shopping....
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:38 pm
by BiggestNizzy
You may find an Oxy- Acyteline BBQ leaves things burnt on the inside raw on the outside.
As we have just had the HSE in today.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg327.pdf
usefull if your finding it hard to sleep.
A jet engine sausage toaster sounds more fun and it runs LPG all you need is a turbo and some tube.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:23 pm
by bertieduff
Scarey stuff. My other half does a similar thing about once a month, although hosing her down I've yet to try....
Re: Welding - FALC
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:59 pm
by MacK
RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:
Which is the easest to learn: MIG, Arc or gas?
Spot Welding, just press the button/lever/pedal at the right time
HTH
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:35 pm
by Rich H
