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Post by caseyl on Dec 3, 2006 15:14:01 GMT -3
Take a class and buy a MIG, that way you have the best of both worlds.
I read a book then taught myself how to use my ARC, that worked out well but I only weld small stuff and not stuff on my jeep.... yet.
Do you think a small 110v MIG will be good if you already have a big 220v ARC for the big stuff?
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Post by ayoung on Dec 3, 2006 15:48:53 GMT -3
i personally very much dislike 110 MIG's....but its better than nothing
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Post by jps4jeep on Dec 3, 2006 23:44:16 GMT -3
I agree with that, but they get the job done as long as you properly prep the material.
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Post by justjosh on Dec 3, 2006 23:44:20 GMT -3
You'll find MIG welding to be easier than arc since you just need to keep one distance from the metal instead of getting closer when your stick melts but they each have their uses.
I hear what everyone is saying about learning yourself but I tend to like an expert to make sure I'm doing it right before I head off on my own. Plus they'll teach you the in's, out's and setting of different welders and metals. You'll learn there's a difference between a nice looking bead and a good weld. A nice bead on the surface doesn't mean the heat penetrated deep enough to melt the metals together.
I took a welding class last spring and it was well worth it. Now I'll be confident when I build a cage that my welds will hold if/when I roll.
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