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Comment on The Master Welder by thewelderslens

thewelderslens — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:32 +0000

Hey Dan,
Thanks for the reply. I wanted to get back to you sooner. Been swamped.
I wanted to thanks for the kind comments on the ebook.
I also wanted to let you know that I am selling the best hood that is on the
market if you are interested. Go to http://www.thewelderslens.compage21/welding_helmet.html
This is a steal for this helmet. Talk soon.

Comment on The Master Welder by Dan Sealey

Dan Sealey — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:33:17 +0000

Michael,
Your e-mails keep requesting a reply and I think I just figured out how to leave a message. I did receive and read your free introductory e-book. I am just a beginner and currently taking a class from my local community college. I enjoyed reading your book as a second source. I particularly appreciated your comments on selecting a welder’s hood. I have been using the old type that are available for students at the college. I am the only student who is trying to learn that way and it shows. I wear glasses and between the goggles, the flopping of the hood and the bifocals I haven’t been able to see what I am doing. I made a big breakthrough last class when I realized I don’t need my glasses while welding. My welds improved dramatically so I am in the market for a hood before next class to cut down on the striking problem I still have.
My next step is to reread your advice on helmets and go shopping.

Thanks,

Dan Sealey

Comment on TIG Welding 101 by ayman

ayman — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:03:14 +0000

hey mate ,your tig welding dvd’ r bloody good , worse the money , i really improved , even one of my teachers in the taff , after he saw me welding 2 tubs in 5 G position & he saw the weld after i finished he was suprised , he even told me i couldn’t believe it u were shooting the filler rod from the gab , he told me only a really pros does these stuff

so really thx to you mate , keep the good work
by the way it would be awesome if u make any dvd’s on pipe fabrication

Comment on What is Welding Anyway? by JW

JW — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:26:14 +0000

usually 0-15 degree work angle is recommended. Not a good idea to go much beyond that.

Comment on TIG Welding 101 by Gary

Gary — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:30:28 +0000

Michael, I really appreciate what you are doing. I have been welding (poorly) for years. I have never had any formal training so your information is priceless. My main interest is gunsmithing and light repair work.

Gary

Comment on TIG Welding 101 by Tony Dench

Tony Dench — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:01:36 +0000

Hi Michael,
Am working through the blog and emailed workbook.So far there is a lot to take in. I am a novice in many ways, I’ve done a little oxy cutting and attempted welding with it (steel and copper). I also have a mig welder 200amp that I weld with most weekends, with patchy results. I am keen to learn as much as I can: weld types (i.e. joins), gas properties, and perhaps what the other functions on the mig welder mean?? other than that, I can make what i need to with a fair amount of satisfaction as a hobby welder. I do make great bread though.

Comment on The Email Transmissions List by william shives

william shives — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:37:09 +0000

Michael, i got email thanks i started welding in high school 1971-1974 1 year welding vo tech what a great trade & art to know i done mig & stick thru the years but not tig at this time the welding i do is on the drilling rig i work on mostly stick 5p LH-7018 when its needed. but still interested in gaining more of what i can i enjoy your videos sharing your knowledge of welding procedures.maybe sometime if you could do something following blue prints i have a brother at Evanston WY thank you sir for what you are doing .Kansas Bill

Comment on Why You Would Want to Walk The Cup by mike

mike — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:22:20 +0000

Mike

i’ve been welding since 80. pretty sure we’re about the same age. i’m working for a water conditioning company for about twelve years. all i really do is 2,3,4,6 in sch 40 pipe. here lately (last 2 years) we have added stainless to the mix. i THINK i only have one real shortcoming and thats start and stop with touch start. i’ve always used a foot pedal. i’m practicing pulling out without leaving porosity wihtout the foot pedal.
I also play alot. you can see me at you tube. type in “merryoldehangman” and check it out.
I have to compliment you on your videos. i am an older welding hand and i’m not stingy with advice to young welders. my employer is a welder and knows how valuable my experience is. i don’t worry about younger men taking my job. with that kind of comfort zone i’m very willing to teach. i like your teaching style. i do the same thing. i’m constantly talking while i’m showing them what to do. i know it won’t all sink in at once. what happens is that they come back in a day or a week or a month and tell me “i just figured out what you meant!”
later,
Mike

Comment on TIG Welding 101 by ian

ian — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:37:57 +0000

hey Michael, I appreciate all the tips and advise! i really don’t know the first thing about welding, other than what i’ve read on your site and a few others. i’m really trying to learn to do some solid MIG welding. other than the little around-the-house jobs i know i’m going to start noticing, i’m trying to learn MIG so i can weld motorcycle frame bits together to make one solid chassis. any tips or tricks for this type of job? once again, i really appreciate your willingness to help people like me with no experience to learn this helpful trade. keep up the great work!!!

-ian

Comment on What Machine Would I Choose? by Jeff Charboneau

Jeff Charboneau — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:44:46 +0000

Sorry: Forgot to add the address:

http://www.gawdawiki.org/gwiki/index.php/Main_Page