[TheForge] Drifting toward the dark side

[Paul N]

Thanks Frosty, The advice about the class is sound, and something I've 
been trying to schedule for a couple of years. Maybe this fall I'll 
finally find the time.

**paul

Jerry Frost wrote:
> Welcome to the 20th century Paul. Of course the 21st. century started 
> a few years back but it's a step in the right direction anyway. <grin>
>
> Yes, mig is much cleaner but more finicky. Before you start welding 
> things of a structural nature you really should take a welding class. 
> People can get hurt if something that counts is welded poorly.
>
> Sounds like you got a good deal and you will NOT regret the increase 
> in your metal working capacity.
>
> It IS better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
>
> Frosty
> -------------------------------
> If it ain't forged
> it ain't real.
> Wrought iron is.
> The FrostWorks
>
> Meadow Lakes, AK.
>
>
> From: "Paul N" <crosspein at sbcglobal.net>
>
>
>> Well, I did it, I bought myself a small wirefeed welder. Picked up a 
>> used Lincoln 170T on craigslist for a couple hundred bucks, including 
>> 2 full 8" spools of flux cored .035 wire. I figured even if I used it 
>> and didn't like it, I could re-sell it for about what I paid for it. 
>> I had to replace the contact tip, and realign the drive roller, but I 
>> really feel like I got a bargain.
>>
>
>>
>> I've got the bug. I don't feel guilty. But I'm excited about what I 
>> can add to my hobbyist skillset and toolset.
>>
>> **paul
>>
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