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Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:40 pm
by goalie
Just saying hi. I am a complete newbie when it comes to welding. I just sold some "extra" guns to finance getting into welding, as I have a decent sized, 220 wired shop at my home, and metalworking interests me quite a bit. I also just had a neighbor move in that grew up on a farm and took lots of welding classes in school as well as worked on stuff on the farm, so I will have someone to guide me on my journey.
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:13 pm
by Otto Nobedder
Welcome, goalie,
You've picked a good spot.
We've everyone here, from retired master welders to "I plugged it in. Now what?"
Every person and every question gets the same respect.
We treat this place like a neighborhood BBQ, and like to address each other by name, so even if you make one up, a name to sign your posts with helps us be "familiar".
Steve S
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:54 pm
by MinnesotaDave
Goalie - welcome from Bemidji
....what do you mean "extra guns"....that's as crazy as saying you have "too many welders"
...must live near Minneapolis....lol
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:02 am
by Mike
Welcome to the forum Goalie.
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:16 pm
by subwayrocket
Welcome to the forum. I haven't been doing it that long either, Jody's video's are a great way to learn, then get seat time and reference his video's . There's a bit of a learning curve, don't get discouraged if you make a mess and poof a lot of tungstens . Just keep at it. Good luck man !
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:38 am
by goalie
MinnesotaDave wrote:Goalie - welcome from Bemidji
....what do you mean "extra guns"....that's as crazy as saying you have "too many welders"
...must live near Minneapolis....lol
Um, I do work in MPLS, but, in my defense, I paired it down to three safes when I had a son. Two BIG ones, one small one.
I still have my bases covered when it comes to guns.
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:26 am
by MinnesotaDave
goalie wrote:MinnesotaDave wrote:Goalie - welcome from Bemidji
....what do you mean "extra guns"....that's as crazy as saying you have "too many welders"
...must live near Minneapolis....lol
Um, I do work in MPLS, but, in my defense, I paired it down to three safes when I had a son. Two BIG ones, one small one.
I still have my bases covered when it comes to guns.
Had to make room for the crib - understandable
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:06 pm
by goalie
Well, Fleet Farm had the Hobart Handler 190 for 630 bucks, and a rebate of 100 dollars if I bought 300 dollars in accessories, so I am now outfitted and ready to rumble!!!!!
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:30 pm
by MinnesotaDave
That will get work done - good balance between cost and useable amps in my opinion.
What's the next one you're going to buy?
You still need a torch, stick welder, AC/DC tig, lathe, chop saw, band saw, anvil, drill press, press brake, spare mig, 1960's SA-200 engine drive,......I'm sure I've left something out
Re: Newbie in Minnesota
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:33 am
by goalie
MinnesotaDave wrote:That will get work done - good balance between cost and useable amps in my opinion.
What's the next one you're going to buy?
You still need a torch, stick welder, AC/DC tig, lathe, chop saw, band saw, anvil, drill press, press brake, spare mig, 1960's SA-200 engine drive,......I'm sure I've left something out
I am going to figure out how to use this one first. I have a pretty nicely outfitted woodworking shop, so this will round it out nicely.