Comments on: MyRideisMe.com Member Freebies! Welding Helmet

By: stacey

stacey — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:23:01 +0000

I have been MIG welding for about 3 yr the best way to weld with hard wire u need push ur puddle and with flow core u pull ur puddle and to do aluminum u push ur weld forward if u drag ur puddle it goes black

By: jesus c.

jesus c. — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:57:55 +0000

Well i aint really big at the writing thing but a trick i learnd in school that a friend tought me was to get any rod break the flucks off and while your welding you put it in any gap and it will fill the gap for you.Well thats about it for know im just starting off but later when i get experience ill write yall back.

By: Welding Helmets

Welding Helmets — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:14:58 +0000

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By: Philip

Philip — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:33:16 +0000

When doing a vertical up position weld with Flux Core Arc Welding, set amperage between 20.5 and 21.5. Set the wire speed to about 3. Keep the electrode extension to around 1/8th of an inch from the nozzle. Beginning the arc is easy, keeping a constant weld size and quality is the hard part. Remember to always keep the FCAW gun straight, therefore you will be able to see your weld pool and the rate of which weld is deposited.

By: mcshorda

mcshorda — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:52:04 +0000

tuc pant legs in to the boot so when you weld slag wont get into your boot

By: Bill Payne

Bill Payne — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:02:07 +0000

I learned the hard way to turn off the gas tank on the welder. A brand new tank disappeared into thin air, $50.00 later a fresh tank and a sign on the wall saying turn off gas when finished. So far it’s worked.

By: kansasdan

kansasdan — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:10:53 +0000

Any idea on when we will find out who wins the helmet???

By: b8goddess

b8goddess — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:15:54 +0000

i’m a newbie welderette.
only a couple of months and so very green.

just learning on a cheapo 110 stick welding machine.
want to see if i can really get the hang of this before i take the plunge and get a REAL machine :)

would love to be the girl that the guys in the neighborhood sheepishly came to when they need something welded. heh. heh.

welding guru that has taken me under his wing, hates my old school non-auto lid ’cause i can’t see what i’m doing!
(he really loathes the flower stickers i’ve put on it too)

i have been pinchin’ pennies for an auto-darkening helmet to make guru happy.
help a girl out, so guru will quit grumbling.

i have personal ‘sperience with two tips……
#1) if you have small hands, get gloves that fit!
gigantor clown gloves make learning miserable. get gear that fits you right!

#2) pull your hair back or it will catch on fire. i’m okay…really.

i am really appreciating all the tips and wisdom!
way helpful. seriously.

By: allan wash

allan wash — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:08:21 +0000

don’t weld when your wearing your nylon swim trunks.

By: DW Horton

DW Horton — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:29:45 +0000

Good one, Jack! I have burn holes in my underwear from mig welding while sitting down.

Won’t do that again…