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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Thank you! I really appreciate your input. -
HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Can I just hire you? I’m gettin So many great stories and a lot of commonality. It’s kind of a right of passage, isn’t it?
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So I did the same a number of years back and started in the shallow end of the pool. Videos, reading are great (I particularly like...
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I went to the local HS class offered at night before I bought any welding equipment. Back then everything I owned broke on the weekends...
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Agreed. I did the same. About 4 years ago I wanted to weld. I bought a good Hobart starter rig on CL for $300 - machine, cart, tank, and... -
My Father-in-law had a primitive shop with an old Lincoln tombstone welder he never used. I used it to build snow plow and winch...
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Before spending money on a machine, find a way to try your hand at welding. Whether it be a neighbor that lets you try or taking a class...
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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.A fairy tale ending!
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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Great info, thanks. My elderly neighbor also fired up the torch to cut some steel plates. How can I possibly live without such a thing...
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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Thank you for the thoughtful reply. I’ll browse FB as I gain more knowledge. I watched my 80+ yr old neighbor use a 50+ yr old welder to...
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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Yes! I believe there are some intro classes in my area. Thank you!
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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Good idea. I do have a long heavy gauge cable I think would be suitable that would give me some options on location. Obviously I’ll get...
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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Wow! Much to learn. It keeps life interesting. Thank you!
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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Welding Web? Sounds like just the thing. Thank you!
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HappyTopster replied to the thread Dipping toes in the world of Welding.Thank you.