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90sam:
Haha! Im not even 16 yet so wouldnt know what it likes making love  :roll:  So maybe i won't be able to weld!!
I'm thinking if the doors open and i do it near the door it'll be alright?I'll have my mechanically minded friend to help so he can learn with me and advise me! I need to now start saving and gathering money! Gcses in the way now though  :roll:

bigedyant:

--- Quote from: "andyb" ---MIG welding is a little like making love to a beautiful woman.....

 :)
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  You're not borrowing my welder, you'll electrocute yourself!!! :shock:

Littledan:

--- Quote from: "climbingchris" ---I did a city and guilds welding course at a local college, as i was out of work at teh time it cost 12 quid for a 32 week course 2.5c hours a week, it's worth it just to learn the basics.
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hmm sounds like an idea!!! got a project i want to build in summer but would need to learn to weld and at that price sounds pretty kool!

Dr Strangeglove:
The first thing to think about when you are welding is your own safety :shock: .  At 16 years old you will not have the experience of doing the really stupid things that could have turned into disasters (but have not yet in my case – well not big disasters!).

A few basic safety tips are:
Wear welding gloves and overall where you can.  Make sure the overalls are not going to burst into flames when they get sparks on them.  That usually means using cotton I think (but I am not 100%) but avoid the polyester ones – and make sure that the clothes you are wearing are not covered in oil!

Next one – protect your eyes! :(bloodshot):   You often see people grinding without goggles but I can tell you from experience, when you get something in them it chuffin hurts and ends up with you in casualty for hours!  Also, don’t watch the arc (without a mask that is), not even “just a little bit”.  I arc welded a project when I was at school (so younger than you) and my dad said “don’t look at the arc – always use the mask”.  I did not listen but ended up suffering that night (you don’t feel the effects straight away) and again it is extremely painful – but no trips to casualty as there is nothing they can do!  Thankfully I recovered – and never did it again.

Fires – It is so easy to set things on fire when welding (again talking from experience).  The spatter and sparks can travel a long way AND roll under things you would not expect!  Make sure your surroundings are clean and tidy.  Remove all the oily rags that you will have hanging around and make sure the place has not got flammable dust (if your dad has been doing any wood work etc – sweep all the dust up and remove it.

Remember – the car you are welding will be full of things just waiting to catch fire.  Never weld your fuel tank or anywhere near it.  If you have to go in that area then get some advise off someone with common sense that has done this sort of thing themselves.  Make sure carpets, seats, plastic trims are removed from the area you are welding and also the opposite side of the metal you are working on – if you start welding under you rear wheel arch the carpet on top will burst into flames!  Just take care and always try to have someone with you when you weld.  If you do start a fire the chances are that you won’t notice it because you are looking through your mask (or it is on the other side of what you are welding) 8-[ .  Have fire fighting equipment near to hand but know how to use it and what to use it on.  Also remember that grinding sparks will cause a fire as easily as welding!  ALSO – make sure you keep a clear escape route just in case

As has been said before on this post – watch out for fumes.  When you start heating steel to the temperatures you need for welding, anything on it will burn.  This includes paint, oil, under seal, waxoil etc, but also the coating on the steel.  Never weld galvanised steel without very good ventilation (the kind you are not likely to have).

Sorry to go on like this but I know what its like to be so eager to have a go.  I know safety is the boring bit hat you have to do first but you don’t want to go setting fire to your new pride and joy :-({|=  (and the garage).

For hint, tips and advice you can also try http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/index.php  That site is full of first time welders, experienced welders and guys that know where to get stuff (but still use mud-club as the guys on here are doing the same sort of projects so the advice will suit your specific task!).

Good luck mate

Regards

Mick

TDi90:

--- Quote from: "andyb" ---MIG welding is a little like making love to a beautiful woman.....

.....it's about preparation, practise and penetration. :)
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you relly shouldnt make me laugh like that... its not good for my bladder :shock:  :shock:

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