I'm looking at this welder...... can I do exhaust OK with it?

[disciplerocks]

I noticed after the stuff I was working on got warmed up it was puddling (I think this is the correct term) and flowing better.

Yeah it just doesn't have the umph to penetrate real well by itself.

And I use Hobart wire from Rural King and have the wire speed on about 4-5. Too low and and the welds suck, too high and I kept tripping my breaker.

 

[RDR]

Hobart Handler 125 works good

 

[shane96ranger]

Just curious as to why this got moved. I'm asking for advice on a welder, I'm not fabricating anything yet. Please explain.

 

[railman]

Just curious as to why this got moved. I'm asking for advice on a welder, I'm not fabricating anything yet. Please explain.

because the majority of people who weld look in the fabrication forum....not neccesarily where you originally posted this....

if ya look around the Fab forum you will see that welders are a very common topic here....

l8r, John

 

[shane96ranger]

because the majority of people who weld look in the fabrication forum....not neccesarily where you originally posted this....

if ya look around the Fab forum you will see that welders are a very common topic here....

l8r, John

OK, I figured because I wasn't building a "Bumpers, sliders, cages, flatbeds, tube work, etc." then this was not the place for it.

 

[shane96ranger]

I bought some Lincoln wire for it and got a bunch of scraps from work to mess with. I'd go out right now and play with it, but it's only 37 degrees outside. I've got a couple of questions.

How much different is ARC than MIG welding as far as technique is concerned?

I've heard welding galvanized can put off hazardous fumes, is this true?

Does anyone have any online instructional videos or literature they can point me to for help on my technique and knowledge?

Thanks!

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/
http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=142

These should help,

Richard

 

[shane96ranger]

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/
http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=142

These should help,

Richard

Thanks Richard!

 

[shane96ranger]

Do I need to take any extra precautions for welding galvanized?

 

[disciplerocks]

A well ventilated area and a glass of milk when you are done.

 

[shane96ranger]

A well ventilated area and a glass of milk when you are done.

Mmmm, Milk! Thanks for the advice.....I'll just do it outside.

 

[disciplerocks]

I've never welded it, but I have heard it helps with the sickness you get.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Do I need to take any extra precautions for welding galvanized?

Grind the galvanizing off before you weld. Then use zinc paint to rust proof.

Richard

 

[GMillion$]

Welding galvanized stuff isn't that bad and i've never felt ill after, but then i'm not really one for welding in well ventilated areas either!

Actually between that and painting cars in my garage with only the windows open and a bandana to cover my nose and mouth, you should most likely just listen to Richard when it comes to your personal safety and long-term health!

 

[shane96ranger]

A well ventilated area and a glass of milk when you are done.

Hey, I know my thread is nearly two years old..... but it's mine so I can revive it. I just wanted to come back and say thanks for this tip. I welded up some galvanized this morning, and this tip worked great. When I stood up after all of the welding, I was definitely a bit woozy. But I drank a glass of milk, and about 20 minutes later I felt fine.

Not sure why it works, but it did for me.