Learning to weld

[mikim]

<font color=blue>What's the deal with the "clear lens to protect the other lens" you mentioned?</font color=blue>
I put a clear glass lens in front of the high $ solar one to protect it in the front, a plastic one in the back of it, and another plastic lens in front of the cheaters and behind the flip-up. The cheaters fit inside the helmet in a clip.
mike

 

[bgott]

I sent you an e-mail, I just happen to have a spare Lincoln AC buzz box that might be right up your alley!

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Tom,

I haven't registered yet but it's either there or Ivy Tech. I need to recheck class times but if I can I'll do Anthis and save the $100. Are you going to take a welding class at one of those, too?

 

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Thinking about it..... Always wanted to... Not sure if I can do Anthis... I live in Huntington County......

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

I'm not sure about residency requirements. I wasn't asked about mine when I called them. If you send me a private message I'll be happy to send you the phone number if you don't have it. It's adult education or continuing education so residency may not matter especially as it's a state sponsored program.

If your residence does eliminate Anthis for you there is still the option of taking the class at Ivy Tech. Let me know if there's anything you need I might be able to offer. Good luck./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[genelp]

Hello Gary, I haven't looked at this site for awhile (busy at the Fleet). I just wanted to mention that you don't need one of those "silly looking hats" /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif, a shop towel will do.

I definitely recommend one of the auto-darkening lenses. When I was a Shop Supervisor, I used to train new employees to weld and got flash burned from them quite often when lifting my helmet to see why they hadn't started welding yet, (espcially when teaching them to stick weld). After awhile my eyes seemed to be getting so sensitive that I switched to an extra-dark lens. A few months ago, I did some welding on a personal project (it's been about 6 years since I last touched a welder). My eyes were sore the next day. So either I've been flash-burned a few too many times, or maybe my eyes are just more sensitive since I'm ol...ol...old.... older./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif.

Gene

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Gene, I already bought a silly looking helmet (Big American Eagle and US Flag logo on either side) so I may as well get the hat, too. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif I did get the auto darkening lenses. It supposedly darkens in 1/11,000th of a second and is adjustable from level 9 to level 13. I'm having trouble finding unlined welding gloves in the size I need. Apparently Hobart thinks one size fits all. Yeah, right.

 

[genelp]

I'll ask the guys in the shops where they buy theirs. I think one size does fit all, they are just more comfortable for some people. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Gene

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Gene,

I looked like OJ trying to fit my big hands into those things. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[Mosey]

Gary - I took a course in welding at a community college in Michigan close to where I grew up. It has served me well all these years. I only learned stick welding and gas welding, so I don't know how to use a wire or MIG or any other fancy stuff. Not only are those types of classes very helpful, they're also lots of fun! I hope you enjoy yours and find it rewarding!