10-04-2015, 09:59 AM
I do TIG in the basement and even short runs of MIG, but I still use my vent system (range hood) to keep fresh air coming in and fumes going out. Welding blankets too, to keep sparks and splatter contained using the MIG. Even though you rarely get smoke and sparks from TIG you are still pumping out Argon into your basement which displaces your breathing air - so you need to be mindful of that.
Stick welding is definitely done outside unless it is raining. I have in the past set up just inside the door way when it was raining and had fans blowing the smoke and fumes out the door. It wasn't ideal, but it worked. If it wasn't a rush job I definitely would have waited for another (dry) day.
Stick welding is definitely done outside unless it is raining. I have in the past set up just inside the door way when it was raining and had fans blowing the smoke and fumes out the door. It wasn't ideal, but it worked. If it wasn't a rush job I definitely would have waited for another (dry) day.
Willie