welding

I recently bought a welding setup to start learning basic welding in my "spare" time, and I'd really like to find someone local who can teach me the basics. I know I can just use Youtube and learn myself by building projects, but I'd like to excellerate the learning process (if possible) by...

This is for small machine parts: steel, brass and bronze. I'm not likely to be oxy-cutting, but I do braze and silver solder occasionally. In the past I have used a 00 tip which seems about right. I've been looking at full size welding outfits and they are just too much for what I need...

Glad to join a good local forum. I'm looking forward to chatting and sharing tips and tricks. My main interest is machining, but I'm into welding and blacksmithing too. Nice to meet you all!

My wife asked if we had enough materials and tools to make a Christmas tree stand. After I had a little chuckle I said yeah we had adequate tools and materials for her first welding project. Here are a few action shots of her at work , more to come.

Hi. My name is Karl. I live in Champion Alberta, about 137 km south east of Calgary. I own a small shop that I work out of doing custom metal shaping and light forging/smithing. I joined this forum to be able to talk with other metal workers and also to find inspiration from other people's work...

Some promo sign frames for a Calgary company I recently did. No complicated machining like many of you can do— just simple cutting, welding, plasma work, sanding, prep paint, and template setup to ensure 2x3 plastic core signs can fit and be removed easily. Signs have a foot plate to set into...