Welding basics

itbrokeagain · 10-03-2007, 03:07 PM

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:

fabricator · 10-03-2007, 04:30 PM

What kind of welder?
mig
stick
tig

jfiscus · 10-03-2007, 05:01 PM

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.

JET455 · 10-03-2007, 05:02 PM

Burn it till it holds!!!

JK

You need to practice and get used to the welder try different settings etc..

fredrader · 10-03-2007, 06:28 PM

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..

itbrokeagain · 10-03-2007, 11:12 PM

Well right now I have a 110 clark mig with flux core but no idea where to start.

JeffK5 · 10-04-2007, 06:31 AM

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.

94Dodge Truggy · 10-04-2007, 05:44 PM

Never weld with your battery connected :( in your vehicle and you may want to disconnect the computer too:o

GPER · 10-04-2007, 09:14 PM

Here is a good bb for welding questions and projects.
http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalk/index.php

itbrokeagain · 10-05-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Never weld with your battery connected in your vehicle and you may want to disconnect the computer too

Just recently we used my Jeep and several batteries to weld on the trail with some jumper cables and we didnt have any issues.

jfiscus · 10-05-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Never weld with your battery connected :( in your vehicle and you may want to disconnect the computer too:o

I know you've had problems (that was you tha thad to get a whole new harness, right?) but I have been welding on my & my buddys Jeeps for a while now w/o disconnecting anything. I just make sure I got a good ground very close to where I'm welding.

carwash · 10-05-2007, 04:51 PM

999 time out of 1000 you won't have any issue, but that 1 in the 1000 is a costly one. There is a reason that the first line of any repair in any haynes manual starts with "disconnect the positive cable of the batter."

GPER · 10-06-2007, 05:12 AM

I thought of this thread yesterday at work after I saw the mechanic welding something while it was sitting on the back of his truck.

Just wondering if the welder sitting on the truck made a difference or not. I have a battery shut off so I try to turn it off when I weld on mine. I have stuck an arc on it without the battery disconected, but would rather be safe than sorry.

fabricator · 10-06-2007, 08:38 AM

if you are trying to mig weld;
you should try to push the puddle
-better looking weld is the main reason,
-most people push for sheetmetal,pull for plate steel
-it is easier to control,
-see your work while welding is better in my opinion

and if you ever go and try to get a mig welding job
and you pull the puddle, well you won't get the job
unless it is flux core wire
decent article below
http://www.customrodder.com/tech/060...ger/index.html

fabricator · 10-06-2007, 08:47 AM

looks like this video mite help
i had the volume turned down
not sure what he said
he has other video's
http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/...-lap-joint.htm

10-03-2007, 03:07 PM	#1
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	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: __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

10-03-2007, 04:30 PM	#2
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	What kind of welder? mig stick tig __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

10-03-2007, 05:02 PM	#4
JET455 Your wifes pimp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Everywhere!!!!!! Posts: 548	Burn it till it holds!!! JK You need to practice and get used to the welder try different settings etc.. __________________ if i am not currently offending you, i will be shortly.

10-03-2007, 06:28 PM	#5
fredrader Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 83	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.. __________________ Miamisburg,Ohio. Cell# 937-361-7267 90XJ Limited 4x4,4.0 Auto,NP242 Rustys 4.5" lift D30/D35,3.55 gears Denman Farmhand Tractor Tires 33x9.50x16 Work in progress http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0XJ%20Limited/ 1986 Chevy M1008 4x4 CUCV 5/4 Ton Truck 350ci,400turbo,D60 Front,14Bolt w/Detroit Rear 4.56 Gears, Desert Tan C.A.R.C. Paint. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0M1008%20CUCV/

10-03-2007, 11:12 PM	#6
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Well right now I have a 110 clark mig with flux core but no idea where to start. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

10-03-2007, 05:01 PM	#3
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	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.

10-04-2007, 06:31 AM	#7
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	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.

10-04-2007, 05:44 PM	#8
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Never weld with your battery connected :( in your vehicle and you may want to disconnect the computer too:o

10-04-2007, 09:14 PM	#9
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Here is a good bb for welding questions and projects. http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalk/index.php

10-05-2007, 04:51 PM	#12
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	999 time out of 1000 you won't have any issue, but that 1 in the 1000 is a costly one. There is a reason that the first line of any repair in any haynes manual starts with "disconnect the positive cable of the batter." __________________

10-06-2007, 05:12 AM	#13
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	I thought of this thread yesterday at work after I saw the mechanic welding something while it was sitting on the back of his truck. Just wondering if the welder sitting on the truck made a difference or not. I have a battery shut off so I try to turn it off when I weld on mine. I have stuck an arc on it without the battery disconected, but would rather be safe than sorry.

10-06-2007, 08:38 AM	#14
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	if you are trying to mig weld; you should try to push the puddle -better looking weld is the main reason, -most people push for sheetmetal,pull for plate steel -it is easier to control, -see your work while welding is better in my opinion and if you ever go and try to get a mig welding job and you pull the puddle, well you won't get the job unless it is flux core wire decent article below http://www.customrodder.com/tech/060...ger/index.html __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

10-06-2007, 08:47 AM	#15
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	looks like this video mite help i had the volume turned down not sure what he said he has other video's http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/...-lap-joint.htm __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....