So people think that welding is an easy thing because of the way they have watched people do it, but its not for the weak it’s mostly for the people that are strong. You need a lot of things for welding, but you need experience for welding and the know how. People just go to a welding industry and think that they know what they're doing but they don’t. That’s why when you are a newbie they test you by telling you to make something. If you mess up a lot they won’t take you until you know what you are doing. You won’t have to buy everything because they will give you most of it. You only need to buy a helmet, gloves, and an apron. The helmet costs about $45.95. It will cost the most in all of it. You will most likely spend about something around $90.00. …show more content…
While it’s true that welding can be intimidating, like anything else, with a little effort, time and the right tools, you can get good enough to tackle most any project, and you’ll get better the more you practice. 1. Safety: Absolutely NOT optional.
Before you even think about welding, make sure you have the right gear, including fire resistant jacket, safety glasses, welding gloves and an approved welding helmet. Helmets have come a long way in recent years. To make things easier, look for an auto darkening helmet ( like these Viking helmets from Lincoln Electric). Make sure you have adequate ventilation or make use of a fume extraction system. Also, don’t weld on or near flammable materials; choose a location that will give you plenty of room to let sparks fly. 2. Weld Processes: MIG, Stick Flux-Cored and TIG.
Don’t get buffaloed by these terms. They are explained below, from the easiest to get started with, to the ones that will take more skill and experience to