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by mstanley
Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Generator watt requirements
Replies: 4
Views: 2863

Re: Generator watt requirements

I think you may have made a mistake with the input wattage. You will need minimum 5000 watts to run this welder at max output on 230v. Also, when you purchase your Maxstar, get an STL (907135) model, not the S (907134) model. The S models are cheaper, but they also had problems with the pc boards i...
by mstanley
Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:34 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: welding gloves
Replies: 5
Views: 1374

Re: welding gloves

Finding the proper gloves for you to use will actually be critical in making and working something out. And though it would be generic to use something right of the bat, it would also be important to choose something that would be of a better and stronger suit when compared to the other options. Jus...
by mstanley
Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:32 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: newbe burn
Replies: 9
Views: 1192

Re: newbe burn

One of the more common problems new people actually earn is when they forget that what they are dealing with is something really hot that could work against or even to the point of hurting them. It would be nice to be able to wear sleeves to work and be able to protect your body with it. And I suppo...
by mstanley
Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:31 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: were to start my son welding
Replies: 8
Views: 1228

Re: were to start my son welding

Companies who actually hire welders are going to bank on what you know and what you have done similarly for you to merit one of the few spots that are probably going to be left open for the group/bunch. And though there are more things that you could likely consider, it would be very tricky to be on...
by mstanley
Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:28 am
Forum: Welding Jobs - Industrial Welding Jobs - Pipe Welding Jobs - Tig Welding Jobs
Topic: advice for starting out..
Replies: 8
Views: 5056

Re: advice for starting out..

It would be nice to see how you could actually start out but it would be tough to get to a good spot right from the get go. Most of the newer blokes need to have quite a good experience for them to be considered though with all the things that you have probably experienced, that would work to your a...