Welding Helmets To Auto Darken or Not?

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello All,

Today my very first welder arrived off the back of the courier truck. It is a multi-function MIG - TIG or MMA. The kit comes standard as a MIG. If you want the other functions you have to by their TIG or MMA kit.

I learnt how to stick weld and oxy-weld when I went to Agricultural College and undertook the "Farm Machinery" course. That was three decades ago and it is probably the last time I stick welded.

Hi Lionel,
Just a point about MIG welding if you are new to it, is that it does not function well outside, unless it is a very still day, as the gas shield is disturbed by any air draught.