02-03-2013, 01:03 AM
Ed, find one that barely has time. That means he stays busy working, which in turn should mean he is a decent welder. But then you will have to be a little pushy to get him to show you a trick or two, and it will be worth it.
And don't downplay online videos, particularly those from the welding industry suppliers. They show more of what is right to do that what is wrong, but a modicum of sense and a little study will make it go better. You should experiment with your technique, but only changing one parameter at a time to see the effect. Once you have gone through just about any variable you can think of, you should have built a decent beginners knowledge base to establish good practice. Then go melt some wire.
And don't downplay online videos, particularly those from the welding industry suppliers. They show more of what is right to do that what is wrong, but a modicum of sense and a little study will make it go better. You should experiment with your technique, but only changing one parameter at a time to see the effect. Once you have gone through just about any variable you can think of, you should have built a decent beginners knowledge base to establish good practice. Then go melt some wire.