body work for a newbie

[Bob Carriere]

...but perfect practice....after taking a course.... makes big difference.

Our problem is we do not do enough welding to maintain a steady hand or remember the last setting we used that worked so well.

I have given up on the expensive wire from the welding shops and have been using Princess Auto wire spools with No noticable diffenrences.... my welds are no worst nor any better. Have you noticed that Pa is now starting to carry brand names Mig tips, etc. I rent the larger tanks (Oxy-acet and argon/CO 2) from larger suppliers because I hate to run out on weekends.
Large Ar/CO2 will last a year and the Oxy/Acet usually a full set of two tanks in a little over a year....all depends how much heat we use freeing up rusted rim nuts. Fancy cuts are now done with the Plasma cutter..... now there is another tool that is very useful but requires practice and some degree of confidence to use effectively.

Bottom line my Miller Mig welder and the PA wire I use.... far exceeds my capacity/skill levels..... and the Mig is, albeit with practice, easier to use and makes you look good.

On the plus side...... I don't have to suffer from the UV/sunburns generated by the stick welder.....usually did a good job of burning you just below the face mask and right above you T shirt opening.... Ouch !!!! new meaning to "red neck"

Boob