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[iverjohnston]

So at the age of 58 I'm starting a night class in MIG welding next week!
Been stick welding since I was 10, but any time I tried Mig it was a head wreck!
Ten weeks, Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm till 9pm.
Looking forward to it!

 

[zzr1200]

Mig (dip transfer), is just point and shoot welding, just remember the sound of frying bacon.... .

You'll understand after about an hour, if it takes that long....

And by the way.....Welcome to the forum

 

[iverjohnston]

Almost 50 years with a Pickhill Bantam and Mig controls look puzzling!

 

[Barking Mat]

A warm welcome.

 

[bourbon]

What part of the world you from

 

[zzr1200]

What part of the world you from

Cavan Ireland

 

[pedrobedro]

So at the age of 58 I'm starting a night class in MIG welding next week!
Been stick welding since I was 10, but any time I tried Mig it was a head wreck!
Ten weeks, Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm till 9pm.
Looking forward to it!

Chap who taught me to gas weld many many years ago said he could teach a monkey to mig weld in half an hour. Keep at it and get on the banana diet

 

[Robotstar5]

Chap who taught me to gas weld many many years ago said he could teach a monkey to mig weld in half an hour. Keep at it and get on the banana diet

That's why they're known as "mig monkeys", we used to call them "tackers".

 

[caprinut]

That's why they're known as "mig monkeys", we used to call them "tackers".

Aw don't put the guy off he might no like bananas, try stick welding an 80s car panel.

 

[iverjohnston]

No worries lads, I've a Fiat 90-90 tractor needs the cab rebuilt, then there's a couple of old Mercs, 123 and 124c models, etc that could stand some attention.

 

[zzr1200]

No worries lads, I've a Fiat 90-90 tractor needs the cab rebuilt, then there's a couple of old Mercs, 123 and 124c models, etc that could stand some attention.

You could always ask,

allistairc123

Original content creator .. you will not find re uploaded crap compilations from other users I like variety so my videos will consist of all things diesel, metal horsepower and mud and engineering as well

www.youtube.com

He know a bit about sticking bits together...

 

[iverjohnston]

So, this is home for two nights a week for the next 9 weeks....

 

[Erie Fred]

Your enthusiasm is overwhelming......

 

[Barking Mat]

You're there to learn, that's all you need.

 

[zzr1200]

Your being spoilt, a descent welding bay, 3ph welder, a clean bench, an extractor and draft free.

That's a lot different from laying under a rusty old van or in the middle of a yard welding a tractor........trying to keep a gas shield intact......

How's that bacon frying?

 

[iverjohnston]

Your being spoilt, a descent welding bay, 3ph welder, a clean bench, an extractor and draft free.

That's a lot different from laying under a rusty old van or in the middle of a yard welding a tractor........trying to keep a gas shield intact......

How's that bacon frying?

Ha, we got the safety talk tonight, got our safety gear inspected( got told my gloves were no good!, but the course supplies them anyway) Got shown the canteen,( important) fire escape drill, safety power cut off switches, etc, etc, etc. Asked if any of us had an Abraisive Wheel cert, Welding starts next night.
16 bays, 10 on the course.
Warned to not pull on the power lead when pulling the plug out of the socket when changing machines. Seemingly this can damage the connection in the plug, causing mini arcing, and the PCB in the welder can go "pop".