OK, I have been "lurking" for a while and finally registered. I want to say hi to all and thanks to the informed giving their opinions.
I have a Lincoln SP175 and am self teching myself to use it correctly. I also have one of the big Lincoln stick welders also that a buddy gave me. I am trying to MIG everything that is not too big. I will be building some items for Jeeps and want to become proficient in MIG welding on steel tube. I have seen the images describing proper oscillation and think that will help tremendously, but I have seen some people not agree with the label on the welder for the proper settings so I am wondering if their is a better guide. Next is there a place to learn the "guage to inch ratio", meaning how think is 16 guage, etc.?
Also, I have called my local vo-tech and the next welding class is not until February and would like to know what the best video or book series is to learn. Any opinions?
Thanks for all informed responses and have a great day.
I have a Lincoln SP175 and am self teching myself to use it correctly. I also have one of the big Lincoln stick welders also that a buddy gave me. I am trying to MIG everything that is not too big. I will be building some items for Jeeps and want to become proficient in MIG welding on steel tube. I have seen the images describing proper oscillation and think that will help tremendously, but I have seen some people not agree with the label on the welder for the proper settings so I am wondering if their is a better guide. Next is there a place to learn the "guage to inch ratio", meaning how think is 16 guage, etc.?
Also, I have called my local vo-tech and the next welding class is not until February and would like to know what the best video or book series is to learn. Any opinions?
Thanks for all informed responses and have a great day.
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