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Old 07-13-2013, 03:31 AM   #4
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Re: First time arc welding- what do you think?

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Originally Posted by macartneyl View Post
I remember our first welding lesson and Its completely bad. Well probably if you have a recently welding experience there is nothing you have to worry.
If you have NO welding experience, the first place to start is a course. you can do a weekend TAFE course ... are not overly priced and can do steel and (if you are really good at it) Aluminum.
Arc is cheap and can produce good strong welds, but its not as forgiving as MIG and its...
First off....WELCOME to the board! You're going to love it here!!!

Yup. A simple Community College weekend or night class or, as available in many towns through the Chamber of Commerce and the like, are a great way
to go. All the basics and options are taught and you don't have to own your own equipment.

I went to a Community College for machinist training and welding was one of the requirements...never did tell Dad they taught me more than he did.

...only that I aced it!
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