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by mattmark6
Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First welding project - a small welding table
Replies: 17
Views: 4974

Re: First welding project - a small welding table

Wow nice work. That thing looks great. I really want/need to make a welding table but my garage is so full of stuff I'm thinking of making a folding one. One that folds out from the wall or something.

Question- What exactly is mill scale? Y is it important to remove it?
by mattmark6
Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Pros and Cons of my welder also tips on my new project!
Replies: 5
Views: 1868

Pros and Cons of my welder also tips on my new project!

Hey all, I'm new here. This is my welder right now.. http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/hobart-handlerreg%3B-140-mig-welder Can anyone tell me some pro and cons of this welder? I haven't used it for much so far, just some practice and a roof rack I made for my truck :D anyways I am wanting to do ...
by mattmark6
Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Illinois
Replies: 7
Views: 939

Re: Hello from Illinois

Something you might consider.... When you buy some steel from a "metal for sale shop" ( the big box store's are toooo expensive) they also have a scrap ben! The metal store I deal with gives me scap to play with and when I'm done I haul it back over to them! It's a win-win for both you an...
by mattmark6
Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Illinois
Replies: 7
Views: 939

Re: Hello from Illinois

Hey, Welcome aboard. We all start somewhere so dont beat yourself up. Just get as much arctime as you can, listen to people around you (even the BS artists as the will let you know what not to do) read books browse the net and Jodys videos. You'll get there, it just takes time. Mick Thanks bro. I a...
by mattmark6
Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Illinois
Replies: 7
Views: 939

Hello from Illinois

Hello everyone, My name is Matt. I am interested in welding and Fabricating (although I am not very good at fabbing things :cry: ) I took a class on welding my last year of high school and have been interested in it since then. I am currently a Freshman in college and am majoring in Welding. I have ...