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Hey Andy!
Thanks for making a great welding podcast! I hope to hear more from you! BTW, AHW#1-5 is excellent stuff!
Arc’n & Spark’n,
John
Hello i was wondering if you use galvinizd pipe do you buy it pre done and just grind the area and spray it cold galvinize on the weld area or have the entire part sent out after fab. I might have a railing job at a park that is about 200′ of hand rail. I enjoy your podcast and look fwd to your answer. thanks
Jason
Hey Jason,
I’ve gone both ways, but to be honest, I would use the galvanized pipe and grind away the area to be welded. It will save you a lot of time and probably a good bit of money. Not to mention the hassle of having to get everything galvanized after its pretty much built.
One thing to remember is to wear a good quality mask or make sure you are in a very well ventilated area. That galvanized stuff can give you a really bad headache. If you do end up getting a headache from it, drink a big glass of milk. It won’t kill the headache but it will definitely help.
Thanks and send me some pics : )
Andy,
Sorry to hear about the Galvanic poisoning incident. It is a real threat. I got a touch of that stuff awhile back. Bad headaches and a serious sinus infection. Serious sheet! Yes, I had two fans blowing the fumes away from me. Still did not help.
If any of the AHW community need to weld on galvanized material, heed Andy’s warning!
BTW, is a webinar like a video conference call?
John
HEY JASON IM A COMBINATION WELDER BUT I USE TO WORK ON A TEAM I WAS THE WELDER ONLY BUT NOW IM ON MY OWN DO YOU HAVE A BOOK OF HOW TO BE A FITTER THANKS
Hello,
I’ve been trying to download your:
AHW 02 | The Worst Mistake You Can Make Before Starting Any Project
No luck.
Please advise.
Best regards.
Hey Robbert,
Sorry about that. You should be able to download episode 2 now. Enjoy.
Hey man, dont stop!!!!
Hi.
I am in the market for a new cutting and welding torch set. I do ½ cutting. Maybe 3/4 in the future. So far I have looked into Victor and Smith. I like Smith because the mixing takes place in the tip with the understanding that it is safer. But what I am asking is if you were going to go out and buy a new torch set, what brand, design would you go for.
Thanks.
I’m new to welding and really appreciate your site & info. I’m looking to purchase one of the Hobart MIGs. The “Hobart 500550 Auto Arc 130 Wire Feed MIG Welding Kit with Welder, Helmet, Regulator, and Cart” goes for $370 and the “Hobart 500542 Handler 140 Amp 115 Volt Wire Feed MIG Welder” goes for $580. I don’t mind the extra $210, but is it worth it? I have a hobby ranch where a welder could be useful in a thousand situations, so I cannot tell you exactly what I’ll be doing with it most of the time. It seems every tool I ever buy I test its maximum limit immediately and sometimes I wish I had gone bigger/more expensive. What’s the difference here?
Thanks,
Daniel
Hi Daniel,
I recommend that you go with the Handler 140. Both machines are very solid but the 140 will allow you to get much better penetration on thicker materials. I use a Hobart 140 at our barn too. I’ve fixed different tractor implements and all sorts of other stuff quickly and effectively. I wouldn’t trust it as a long term fix for larger tractor parts, but it will definitely work in a pinch.
Hi Homewelder.
Enjoyed your videos and site. Where can i purchased a speed square like the one in the video with a bar
on it, i live in the uk, cant find one here, no where.
Reards from england.
Jeff.
Hey Jeff,
Here’s a link to the angle finding speed square http://hand-tools.hardwarestore.com/21-400-squares-speed/quick-square-682802.aspx
hey when will the iron railing 101 cours start.
how mush will the course for railing 101 cost really looking foward to it.
hey there…
i just signed up for your website which is WAY cool…
i am a beginning welder and will be doing most of my work in a vehicle restoration.
i HAVE made a couple of things and they turned out ook but i wanted to watch your gettin started videos… however, theyre in m4p format…
do you have a version in regular format that i can watch on windows media viewer?
thanks! and keep up the cool stuff… i live in marietta ga… so we re practically neighbors!
Sorry about that. I’m going to have them converted and send you the new files soon. Thanks for letting me know.
MAN I HAVE SEEN YOUR VIDEOS AND HEARD ALL THE POD CASTS AND ITS GREAT HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON AND SEE THE RAILING 101.
Thanks so much Freddy! Glad to hear your enjoying and learning a lot.
Hi, Andy. Really enjoy your web site. Want to build a trailer frame from 2×2x.120 steel tube and 2×2x.120 angle stock. Will one of the smaller 110 / 120 units work for that kind of project or do I need a 220 volt unit?
Hi Mike,
It should work out fine. I’ve actually done the same thing. It was smaller trailer though. Make sure you have a good ground and clean metal so you can get enough penetration. If you have access to a larger unit, I would use it just to be safe. But I have built several trailers with smaller units.
Hi, Your course ‘Iron Railings 101′ is it available for download after purchase or do I have to get DVDs shipped out here in Africa ? Regards, I love your site and ideas.
You’ll have access to a secure site where you can go through the entire course. Once you’ve purchased the course you’ll be directed to a registration page to create your own username and password.
There are no physical items to be sent.
Hope that answers your questions and It’s great to here how everything is helping you.
Thanks
Hi
I would like to know how you feel about arc welding.I have been taking a course at a local school and find it hard to get a feel for the stick movement after I strike the arc.Do you think arc welding takes more time then mig or tig to become good at it ?
Thanks
Ed
hi
your videos are great,when will you be doing more.
mike
Hey there Andy,
Just wanted to give you a big Thank You for all your advice…The jig-table was the ticket!
Be sure to check out All my videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrMldillman
Here’s a special one just for you…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnNPRhJ7xsw
Watch for much more to come, we’ll catch up with you later.
Mitchell Dillman
“the Online carpenter”
1. I cant get my acytelene cutter to fire ?
2. How do i go about keeping the flame lit and blue so i can cut steel?
Hi,
My question is that I am having a hard time seeing the work that I am welding. I am using one of those inexpensive auto darkinging helmets set to the lightest setting. I have tried making adjustments to the darker but that only makes it worse. Any sugestions would be helpful.
P.S.
Yes, I just had my eyes checked!
Thanks,
Dan
Skype me, and I will call you. Generally do not get home until after 5PM.
Russell Bowling
Welding Instructor
Potomac Senior High School
3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, Va. 22026
703-441-4302
703-441-4497 Fax
bowlinlr@pwcs.edu
Hey Andy,
I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the time and effort that you put into this website and the guidance that you provide other welders out there. I grew up around a welder, but never had the opportunity to really learn. I will be getting a welder soon and intend on practicing and trying to use it to my profit. From your subscription email that I got, I noticed that you aren’t that far from me. I’m in the FT Benning, Columbus GA. My brother lives in the Smyrna area too. Again, I appreciate your effort for this.
Chris
Hey andy I bought the railing 101 but dont know how to log on to see it. It might be a dumb question but had to ask
Andy,
Where I live we have some big home improvement stores and a place to buy steel, but both can get pretty expensive. Where is the best place to find cheaper metal or even good scrap metal? What do you think?
Also I’ve heard you talk about oxy/acetylene torches, but what about plasma torches? You ever use those? Thanks again for the great site and all the help!
-T
I just found out about this great site. I’m already a good welder and just got a job for a basic iron railing. Does anyone want to sell me a copy of “railing 101?
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