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By: michael bailey

michael bailey — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:06:54 +0000

hi
your videos are great,when will you be doing more.
mike

By: Ed Flynn

Ed Flynn — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:37:01 +0000

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

By: HomeWelder

HomeWelder — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:36:55 +0000

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

By: RobertKza

RobertKza — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:56:37 +0000

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.

By: HomeWelder

HomeWelder — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:48:21 +0000

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.

By: Mike Simpson

Mike Simpson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:57:52 +0000

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?

By: HomeWelder

HomeWelder — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:56:54 +0000

Thanks so much Freddy! Glad to hear your enjoying and learning a lot.

By: HomeWelder

HomeWelder — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:50:58 +0000

Sorry about that. I’m going to have them converted and send you the new files soon. Thanks for letting me know.

By: HomeWelder

HomeWelder — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:48:12 +0000

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

By: freddy

freddy — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:47:00 +0000

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.

By: TexasBlues

TexasBlues — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:09:02 +0000

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!

By: freddy

freddy — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:40:44 +0000

how mush will the course for railing 101 cost really looking foward to it.

By: freddy

freddy — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:24:12 +0000

hey when will the iron railing 101 cours start.

By: jeff

jeff — Sat, 01 May 2010 20:04:23 +0000

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.

By: HomeWelder

HomeWelder — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:38:56 +0000

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.

By: daniel

daniel — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:09:55 +0000

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

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:10:38 +0000

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.

By: james

james — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:03:42 +0000

Hey man, dont stop!!!!

By: HomeWelder

HomeWelder — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:07:29 +0000

Hey Robbert,

Sorry about that. You should be able to download episode 2 now. Enjoy.

By: Robert Wolf

Robert Wolf — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:19:00 +0000

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.

By: JOSHUA

JOSHUA — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:51:33 +0000

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

By: John

John — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:48:25 +0000

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

By: HomeWelder

HomeWelder — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:57:19 +0000

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 : )

By: jason

jason — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:58:53 +0000

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

By: John

John — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:42:29 +0000

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