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10-03-2007, 03:07 PM
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Welding basics
For those that have a welder but no idea how to use it, how do you start? Where do you set the dials?
Any other info is always appreciated. :confused:
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10-03-2007, 04:30 PM
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What kind of welder?
mig stick tig
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10-03-2007, 05:01 PM
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I set it all over the place and tried it with different materials/rods. After I found what worked best that's how I (try to) set it.
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10-03-2007, 05:02 PM
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Burn it till it holds!!!
 JK You need to practice and get used to the welder try different settings etc..
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10-03-2007, 06:28 PM
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Here is the way mine were set last time I used them..The AirCo is a 230Amp Arc welder and the Lincoln is the 175Amp Mig..Both are 230volt machines..
Click on the pic for a larger view..   
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10-03-2007, 11:12 PM
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Well right now I have a 110 clark mig with flux core but no idea where to start.
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10-04-2007, 06:31 AM
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Get you a bunch of 1/8-1/4 inch plate , clean and prep your area to be welded and start making some test pieces. Learn what each power/wire speed setting does to the "look" of the weld , learn how important gun angle and position is as well as direction.
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10-04-2007, 05:44 PM
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Never weld with your battery connected :( in your vehicle and you may want to disconnect the computer too:o
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10-04-2007, 09:14 PM
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Here is a good bb for welding questions and projects.
http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalk/index.php |
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10-05-2007, 04:44 PM
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