a panel beater i know showed me his favourite welder. it is a baby-sized thing the size of a small handbag that can do mig and tig but he only does stick, including on car panels. he hangs it over his shoulder with his left hand on the dial. he cranks up the amps then turns it right down immediately the moment it strikes. this is now the only welder he uses.
These little universal welders have changed the industry. When I started as a pipefitter 42 years ago, all we had were huge cumbersome welders. Now almost anyone can weld and every one should give it a try. Thanks for sharing
I recently nought a gasless welder, easy to use and so light compared to the old arc, I though the arc welder was bolted to the floor. A while ago I attended a safety course for the company I worked for, inspecting machinery prior to use. Always a tale at vocational courses, the instructor said that some welders are so bad they go over wth a caulking gun then paint over, strangely enough the weld won't crack!! until catastrophic failure.
Gasless MIG is like a hot glue gun for steel. These modern inverter welders and auto-darkening helmets are a game changer compared to the old buzzboxes and flip-down shields.
Not saying going Mig changed my life but it wasn't far off. Buying a welding jacket was also a great investment, been through countless shirts and pull overs, of which a few were burning quite well before I noticed. Also wear it when grinding. Other thing I do is wear a normal thick welding glove on my left hand and on my right hand which is my working hand a Tig welding glove. It's thinner and easier to use but don't pick up real hot metal with it. Getting in a comfortable position really helps me and resting my right arm on something stops those shakes. Been trying to find an evening course around Bairnsdale to help me actually know what I'm doing for Mig/Tig but nothing about. Hint hint TAFE.
Brilliant video Tim, what a champion Steve is to work through the basics. I attended a Tuesday night TAFE course about 20 years ago to learn how to use a TIG/MIG welder and when I bought the farm, I bought a stick welder because they were cheap and nasty. And my welds, even though they held were equally as cheap and even nastier. I am heading out to buy a new welding set up this week. Cheers brilliant video
Fine Vid Mr. Thompson. You are so right... Tight nuts create a good flow.... of current in welding. I also think when you have a nice machine like the Weldclass... you start thinking about all kinds of projects that you can do with it. And I believe safety does start with the right protection... those arcs really can cause a nasty sunburn.
In addition, in this video, you forgot to give a plug to the welder who helped you out. It might have brought him local customers and a big smile to his face. After all, they did feed you Perhaps you did give a reference to him earlier in the video and I just forgot. Which is a reminder to look in the description for such a reference. Those points may seem pedantic, I don't mean them to since I enjoy the videos and I always learn something. Thanks.
@@FarmLearningTim Thank you. I didn't mean the comment to sound like a criticism, It's just something to think about. As always, I enjoy and learn much from your videos.
Watch out for loose shorts too. Had a mate help with several hours of welding a mezzanine level for my shed. He had some serious rsy burn around his groin area.. There were some questions asked when the silly bugger turned up for his first adult movie shoot the next day!
Good video and good kit Tim. But I must say, I am rather shocked at those fellows comments regarding your safety kit, I've always thought you a bit over-obsessive on the subject. 😉
@@FarmLearningTim thank you, also thank you showing me the use of crimps & it’s tool , I’ve spoken with Mark Cyclon’s rep about crimps n tool I told him if it wasn’t Tim Thompson I wouldn’t have known about crimps n tool. :) he gave a good comment about you. :) I recommend you to mention in your new clip types of crimps and it’s use will be grate Types of crimps & its use for: Crimps EZC1- 1.6 2.5 wire Crimps EZC2- 2.5 Electric wire Crimps EZC3- 2.5-3.15 wire And it’s tool has 4in1 usefulness Thank your fir your webinars I liked your new clip mortar gun post driver (lemon grenade :) I will meet with Mark on 8th. Of August at Kemps Creek store
a panel beater i know showed me his favourite welder. it is a baby-sized thing the size of a small handbag that can do mig and tig but he only does stick, including on car panels. he hangs it over his shoulder with his left hand on the dial. he cranks up the amps then turns it right down immediately the moment it strikes. this is now the only welder he uses.
These little universal welders have changed the industry. When I started as a pipefitter 42 years ago, all we had were huge cumbersome welders. Now almost anyone can weld and every one should give it a try.
Thanks for sharing
7:50 I too "borrow" shopping baskets from Bunnies every once in a while
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I recently nought a gasless welder, easy to use and so light compared to the old arc, I though the arc welder was bolted to the floor. A while ago I attended a safety course for the company I worked for, inspecting machinery prior to use. Always a tale at vocational courses, the instructor said that some welders are so bad they go over wth a caulking gun then paint over, strangely enough the weld won't crack!! until catastrophic failure.
Gasless MIG is like a hot glue gun for steel. These modern inverter welders and auto-darkening helmets are a game changer compared to the old buzzboxes and flip-down shields.
Great video Tim….you’re a natural educator …many thanks 🙏
Great job Tim, as a wannabe farmer I love the skill / learning type videos. Keep up the great work.
Not saying going Mig changed my life but it wasn't far off. Buying a welding jacket was also a great investment, been through countless shirts and pull overs, of which a few were burning quite well before I noticed. Also wear it when grinding. Other thing I do is wear a normal thick welding glove on my left hand and on my right hand which is my working hand a Tig welding glove. It's thinner and easier to use but don't pick up real hot metal with it. Getting in a comfortable position really helps me and resting my right arm on something stops those shakes. Been trying to find an evening course around Bairnsdale to help me actually know what I'm doing for Mig/Tig but nothing about. Hint hint TAFE.
Happy new device and thanks for your tips friend👍💝
Brilliant video Tim, what a champion Steve is to work through the basics. I attended a Tuesday night TAFE course about 20 years ago to learn how to use a TIG/MIG welder and when I bought the farm, I bought a stick welder because they were cheap and nasty. And my welds, even though they held were equally as cheap and even nastier. I am heading out to buy a new welding set up this week. Cheers brilliant video
You won’t regret it. This setup is amazing.
Thanks, Tim for a great video! Some nice very handy tips from Steve, I do use anti splatter but never thought of spraying it on the nozzle.
Fine Vid Mr. Thompson. You are so right... Tight nuts create a good flow.... of current in welding. I also think when you have a nice machine like the Weldclass... you start thinking about all kinds of projects that you can do with it. And I believe safety does start with the right protection... those arcs really can cause a nasty sunburn.
In addition, in this video, you forgot to give a plug to the welder who helped you out. It might have brought him local customers and a big smile to his face. After all, they did feed you Perhaps you did give a reference to him earlier in the video and I just forgot. Which is a reminder to look in the description for such a reference. Those points may seem pedantic, I don't mean them to since I enjoy the videos and I always learn something. Thanks.
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@@FarmLearningTim Thank you. I didn't mean the comment to sound like a criticism, It's just something to think about. As always, I enjoy and learn much from your videos.
Watch out for loose shorts too. Had a mate help with several hours of welding a mezzanine level for my shed. He had some serious rsy burn around his groin area.. There were some questions asked when the silly bugger turned up for his first adult movie shoot the next day!
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have been looking at buying one for a while. this video helped a lot thanks Mate
They are super easy to set up and use.
v good vid thanks
Nice welder, almost identicle to the esab/cigweld. A bit slack of the manufacturer to not attach the spool mount or assemble the earth lead????
Laser welders look like fun as well but expensive 😵💫
Good video and good kit Tim. But I must say, I am rather shocked at those fellows comments regarding your safety kit, I've always thought you a bit over-obsessive on the subject. 😉
I couldn’t read what brand is the welder? And how much is it?
Weldclass. Range starts at 300 bucks
@@FarmLearningTim thank you, also thank you showing me the use of crimps & it’s tool , I’ve spoken with Mark Cyclon’s rep about crimps n tool I told him if it wasn’t Tim Thompson I wouldn’t have known about crimps n tool. :) he gave a good comment about you. :)
I recommend you to mention in your new clip types of crimps and it’s use will be grate
Types of crimps & its use for:
Crimps EZC1- 1.6 2.5 wire
Crimps EZC2- 2.5 Electric wire
Crimps EZC3- 2.5-3.15 wire
And it’s tool has 4in1 usefulness
Thank your fir your webinars I liked your new clip mortar gun post driver (lemon grenade :)
I will meet with Mark on 8th. Of August at Kemps Creek store
outside the audio is a little soft. Upgrade, edit, I don't know. Just an FYI