And so it begins

backyard brewer · Post by **backyard brewer** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:28 pm

Crimony sakes alive this is addicting! I thought I was going to go see Bob before I did a single thing (I'm still going) but today I decided I'd do just a few quick tack welds. I just about have the whole stand tacked together. I can't stop. If it weren't for the time change, I'd still be going...

dhempy · Post by **dhempy** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:23 am

Fired my TIG up yesterday and practiced on some Mild Steel ... not too bad actually. I found that having my wrist / arm resting an just moving my hand and "working the rod" worked pretty well. I found it much easier to weld with TIG than with MIG. I think it is all a matter of practice now. Learning to adjust the power will also take some time. Still, I'd love to hear what tips Bob had for you.

Dan

backyard brewer · Post by **backyard brewer** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:48 am

dhempy wrote:Still, I'd love to hear what tips Bob had for you.

Dan

Me too

I haven't called him yet.

dhempy · Post by **dhempy** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:22 am

Well the "tips" I posted were from Vince ... he tutored me for about 15 minutes.

I'm still going to sign up for the adult ed classes but I've got projects coming up and I wanted to be sure I have a working welder.

Dan

rpm · Post by **rpm** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:43 pm

I am going to the AHA rally at the Bruery on Sat and can meet anyone who wants to practice welding at the shop. We're about one mile away from the Bruery and we should schedule before going to the Bruery. 714-956-0480 Bob

dhempy · Post by **dhempy** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:39 pm

Drat ... I'll be in the area but I'm booked solid Saturday ... maybe another time?!?

Dan

backyard brewer · Post by **backyard brewer** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:26 pm

Dammit, me too. We're going down to San Marcos for a JD Single Barrel dinner. I'll get to meet the new Master Distiller that replaced Jimmy.