New to welding

[Melder the Welder]

Hey! I’m new to welding, currently in school and I’m so glad to learn this trade.
Just thought I’d say hi!

 

[tom2207]

Welcome to the forum , and a whole new hobby .

 

[Craig-SM]

Welcome and enjoy the forum

 

[Melder the Welder]

Thanks!! I need to really learn how to improve my cutting skills lol. I’m spending way too much time grinding

 

[Barking Mat]

Thanks!! I need to really learn how to improve my cutting skills lol. I’m spending way too much time grinding

Practice, measuring and marking out.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Maker]

and a whole new hobby .

Rabbit hole more like!

 

[chunkolini]

Four stages in this process.
Measure three times.
Cut once.
Throw it in the bin.
Repeat.

 

[tom2207]

Thanks!! I need to really learn how to improve my cutting skills lol. I’m spending way too much time grinding

Grinder and paint
make me the welder I aint .

as the saying goes ,
and you dont need to be a great welder if your handy with a grinder ,,, flap discs have made me a better welder than I ever used to be.

 

[bourbon]

Welcome from me, and Make sure you have decent PPE as well

 

[Nick DV]

Hi & welcome

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Welcome to the best forum on the interweb, lots of friendly, helpful advice available on a whole range of topics/subjects . Never be afraid to ask.