So I just found this thread cruising through the site. I was right were you are two years ago. I had always wanted to weld but didnt have anyone to lean on with that dream. I ended up going to the welding instructor at the community college night classes and just talked with him. Told him kinda what I wanted and asked his opinion. He had me 'audit' the class, took it with out getting credit for it. Less pressure that way. after he got the rest of the class going he came over and just showed me how to set up a unit and showed me how to lay down a bead and just play. I had all the scrap I could play with and a great shop to learn in and if I had questions he was there to correct my ways. I think several of the guys said it...get out there and talk to someone who does it. Be honest with them tell them you just want to learn it for home and hobby to have a little quiet alone time. I think the most relaxing days I have had in the last couple years have been with the hood down.
I am finally gonna buy my first welder...I am leaning towards the Lincoln 180. I am starting to make firepits and smokers out of old propane tanks and need a welder I don't have to borrow and worry about scratching. This can be the best new hobby of your smoking career.
Good luck and sorry for diggin up old threads.
I am finally gonna buy my first welder...I am leaning towards the Lincoln 180. I am starting to make firepits and smokers out of old propane tanks and need a welder I don't have to borrow and worry about scratching. This can be the best new hobby of your smoking career.
Good luck and sorry for diggin up old threads.
