learning to weld

mojo · Posted: Feb 02, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject: learning to weld

how can i get into welding? i want to be able to build my own winch frame. from what i understand aluminum is harder than steel, but i'd like to work my way up to it.

sk8tehwake · Posted: Feb 02, 2009 4:32 pm Post subject:

find someone who knows how and get tips on how to do it

TTUFAN24 · Posted: Feb 02, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject:

Take a class

mank the tank · Posted: Feb 02, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

I heard of this search engine called google. I think that might help. City State Welding School. Good Luck

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Mobile%2C+AL+Welding+School&btnG=Google+Search

Montgomery · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 976 City: Rogers

Welding is pretty simple Producing a strong nice looking weld is what's hard

Montgomery · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 976 City: Rogers

mank the tank, here you go lol http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=Mobile%2C+AL+Welding+School

mojo · Posted: Feb 02, 2009 7:46 pm Post subject:

good call on google. mig welding seems straight forward enough. any suggestions on where or get aluminum?

DVSKATE · Backside 180 Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 654 City: IL

i got some. 5$ a foot

JeffKnox · Posted: Feb 02, 2009 11:34 pm Post subject:

thiggi · Faceplant Joined: 11 Jul 2007 Posts: 20 City: Wilson

Classes will teach you the basics but practice and time will make them good just like anything else.

CGA PFD · Posted: Feb 03, 2009 8:31 am Post subject:

Found some mig videos.
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/787_mig-welding.htm
Kate's aluminum is legit.

wakeboarderx03x · Posted: Feb 03, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject:

always tack something first...

freerider4 · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 2462

mojo you should pm nopulseimpulse he works on big ships welding. So if you have questions he is the man with the answers.

bromfutter · Posted: Feb 04, 2009 11:28 am Post subject:

if it sounds like bacon is cooking then your doing a good job.