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Any NS'ers weld? for hobby or work? I'm lookin to get a TIG setup in the near future for pet projects, but I would also like to start my own small scale machine/fab shop one day.
I did some welding making sculptures about 10 years ago. I'd like to get back into it, have vaguely been considering getting a stick welding setup. It would be handy, but I don't have a lot of time to put into it now as a hobby.
Welding is my favorite part of my job. I TIG weld aluminum frames that I mount plumbing components on for work and random shop projects like tables and carts for our manufacturing area. Mostly TIG, but also some MIG, I also do some other joining processes like brazing and simple soldering of copper pipes. I really enjoyed stick welding during my welding class as part of my engineering curriculum.
I would love to build my own bike frames or custom cargo racks, maybe an rc car chassis, or bumpers and bike racks for my truck. Mostly welding as a hobby/tool for personal projects appeals to me but if I could get the training to be professionally competent that would be cool too.
No.QuarterWelding is my favorite part of my job. I TIG weld aluminum frames that I mount plumbing components on for work and random shop projects like tables and carts for our manufacturing area. Mostly TIG, but also some MIG, I also do some other joining processes like brazing and simple soldering of copper pipes. I really enjoyed stick welding during my welding class as part of my engineering curriculum.
I would love to build my own bike frames or custom cargo racks, maybe an rc car chassis, or bumpers and bike racks for my truck. Mostly welding as a hobby/tool for personal projects appeals to me but if I could get the training to be professionally competent that would be cool too.
That's sick. I've only TIG'd once but yeah that's really what I'm interested in. I'd love to make a bumper for my 4runner and/or a bike rack that hangs off the back via the roof instead of a hitch mounted system. I'm about this close to dropping 2-3k on a TIG setup but I don't have experience with brands or anything and want a quality machine.
I'm not sure why but welding is super fun. Every time I weld something I start getting all of these crazy ideas of cool things that anyone could make if they had a welder. It seems like the limit to what someone can make with a welder is pretty much only limited by you imagination and materials you can get your hands on. And just the sound of laying down a nice bead is super satisfying. I personally only have really welded MIG at school and on exhausts on cars at my job. Huge respect to people that can TIG weld that looks hard.
I know how to solder and braze but I’ve never had the chance to weld. Would love to learn. It wouldn’t be all that useful for me, but every now and then I come across a problem at work and find myself thinking “fuck I wish I could weld”
I used to weld, I got flash and will never weld again out of fear, I didn’t wear a mask and I welded up a test pipe to my VR4 when I was 16, by faaaar the most painful experience of my life, would not recommend, so my only advice is get premium eye protection and have fun.
I like to weld but not enough to do it for work. Haven't welded much the last few years but will be back doing rail refab this fall and building a few new rails.
Mostly mig but a few places I worked had stick only, or for a welder generator for on mtn stuff.
It's fun though. I'd love to get some garage space and build a coffee table and some other stupid shit one day for home.
I like it though. Pretty fun to take metal and make things out of it. I'd like to learn tig but idk if i ever will.
Just pulled trig on an HTP america invertig 221. I still have some sticker shock but I've ALWAYS wanted a welder and I'm in a position where I can afford one, so I may as well. Super stoked on some projects, gonna make a bike rack first I think, after I can lay down something halfway acceptable off course. The learning curve will be steep
So I’ve been learning to weld at a votech school. We are doing stick welding this year but will move on to mig next year and tig the year after. How is the learning process with mig? Is it easier or harder to learn than stick?
Started doing some serious MIG work while building a custom exhaust for my E30. Welding is really hard to get right, but its a lot of fun. Just remember, "a grinder and paint make me the welder i aint"!
doubleblackjackSo I’ve been learning to weld at a votech school. We are doing stick welding this year but will move on to mig next year and tig the year after. How is the learning process with mig? Is it easier or harder to learn than stick?
Our new welder just came in the other day. Boss bought it for the pumphouse so we can word on rails.
Unfortunately going to spend the next week helping to take down glamping tents up on the mountain. Not that stoked.
On the plus im sure I'll be more excited than I've ever been to rebuild rails.
We ordered steel for fork sleeves though which is sweet. The lark pros and a lot of the new pbs have switchblade forks that come out of the blade. It makes it way easier to move features around by yourself. Also a few of the rails had had the plywood cut for these forks but shockingly metal forks versus wood isn't a good fight.
Hopefully have time to build at least one new feature. We'll see how long I get stuck woth the clamping.
Haven't welded much of anything in a few years now so stoked to build some things and fix some things.
theabortionatorOur new welder just came in the other day. Boss bought it for the pumphouse so we can word on rails.
Unfortunately going to spend the next week helping to take down glamping tents up on the mountain. Not that stoked.
On the plus im sure I'll be more excited than I've ever been to rebuild rails.
We ordered steel for fork sleeves though which is sweet. The lark pros and a lot of the new pbs have switchblade forks that come out of the blade. It makes it way easier to move features around by yourself. Also a few of the rails had had the plywood cut for these forks but shockingly metal forks versus wood isn't a good fight.
Hopefully have time to build at least one new feature. We'll see how long I get stuck woth the clamping.
Haven't welded much of anything in a few years now so stoked to build some things and fix some things.
you guys mig or stick when building metal features?
No.QuarterWelding is my favorite part of my job. I TIG weld aluminum frames that I mount plumbing components on for work and random shop projects like tables and carts for our manufacturing area. Mostly TIG, but also some MIG, I also do some other joining processes like brazing and simple soldering of copper pipes. I really enjoyed stick welding during my welding class as part of my engineering curriculum.
I would love to build my own bike frames or custom cargo racks, maybe an rc car chassis, or bumpers and bike racks for my truck. Mostly welding as a hobby/tool for personal projects appeals to me but if I could get the training to be professionally competent that would be cool too.
bro stick welding is too damn scary idk it’s just a lot of exposed material. building a frame would be so sick, i have a buddy that’s built a few truck bumpers and he said they weren’t too bad for em
BiffbarfThat's sick. I've only TIG'd once but yeah that's really what I'm interested in. I'd love to make a bumper for my 4runner and/or a bike rack that hangs off the back via the roof instead of a hitch mounted system. I'm about this close to dropping 2-3k on a TIG setup but I don't have experience with brands or anything and want a quality machine.
doubleblackjackSo I’ve been learning to weld at a votech school. We are doing stick welding this year but will move on to mig next year and tig the year after. How is the learning process with mig? Is it easier or harder to learn than stick?
mig is a lot more satisfying cuz it’s prettier with way less effort and skill
TheDriftingDadI do some welding for car stuff. I build custom rear ends for RX7s. I have a little Everlast tig setup.
For FB's right? I miss mine so much. I had 3 of them at one point. Should have never gotten rid of them, they're getting so expensive and they use to be dirt cheap. One day...
Funny enough i have the same chop saw and welder at my parents house in NY. Got the welder setup yesterday. Gotta add some weld to a spot on the s rail, fix a few broken things, build some sign frames, and put fork sleeves on most of the rails.
Nothing too crazy. If i have time would like to build a small tranny wall. Have some steel, and some old topsheet. Would be a nice feature we dont have.
A ztube would also be clutch but we dont really need it yet.
BiffbarfFor FB's right? I miss mine so much. I had 3 of them at one point. Should have never gotten rid of them, they're getting so expensive and they use to be dirt cheap. One day...
yes! It is crazy to see how prices have risen. I want another shell to build at some point, mine was pristine and I have ruined it drifting
TheDriftingDadyes! It is crazy to see how prices have risen. I want another shell to build at some point, mine was pristine and I have ruined it drifting
That thing is still so sick. I fanboy hard when I see one in real life to this day. My good friend had an FC and we beat the fuck out of it sliding the back out as much as we could. Such a forgiving car, the FB's less so. Would have been really cool to have one with a proper rear end setup.
BiffbarfThat thing is still so sick. I fanboy hard when I see one in real life to this day. My good friend had an FC and we beat the fuck out of it sliding the back out as much as we could. Such a forgiving car, the FB's less so. Would have been really cool to have one with a proper rear end setup.
Thanks man. My car is definitely harder to drive than the standard S chassis, but I love how it handles with all the upgrades I have done
theabortionatorGot the welder set up the other day. Took it for a spin making some sign frames. Nothing crazy but a nice indoor project on a snow day.
Thing is legit. I have the same one in my parents garage in ny collecting dust.
Boss said i can use the stuff whenever so prolly going to build a rail for one of the employee dorm backyard parks when i find enough steel
That's legit! That's about the same material I've been practicing on, 1in square tube 1/16 thick. My first welds are looking like complete shit but! I've smacked the hell out of them and they hold for now lol I need more practice before I make something useful for sure.
BiffbarfThat's legit! That's about the same material I've been practicing on, 1in square tube 1/16 thick. My first welds are looking like complete shit but! I've smacked the hell out of them and they hold for now lol I need more practice before I make something useful for sure.
True. It takes some time to dial it in. Just keep welding. Also make sure the edges are ground clean and you have a good ground. But yeah keep welding.
r00kieBuilding rails for the housing crew is real move. Communal housing scenarios need more people like you.
I have a bunch more projects to finish but will be sweet to get something legit built for the backyard vibes. Wanted to last year but we only had a welder in the main shop and those guys are cool but doubt they would have been feeling me do anything non work related in their space.
Nice to have a lil shop of our own going this season.
