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by new_to_welding
Mon May 31, 2021 11:13 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding a Trailer
Replies: 9
Views: 1610

Re: Welding a Trailer

Alright, people! I still have an interest in welding. Looking for a stick welder. :D BUT, I have decided to go with a brand new 4x8 trailer for my project. :twisted: Thank you for your help! Believe it or not, those cheap little inverter stick welder "lunch boxes" aren't bad at all! I bou...
by new_to_welding
Mon May 31, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding a Trailer
Replies: 9
Views: 1610

Re: Welding a Trailer

Saw that guy on that Youtube channel called Welding Tips and Tricks. I subscribed. Very good videos.

Thanks for the photo! Now I know what to look for. So many different ones & prices. Looks like a good starting point.
by new_to_welding
Mon May 31, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding a Trailer
Replies: 9
Views: 1610

Re: Welding a Trailer

Alright, people!
I still have an interest in welding. Looking for a stick welder. :D
BUT, I have decided to go with a brand new 4x8 trailer for my project. :twisted:
Thank you for your help!
by new_to_welding
Sat May 29, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: A Complete Newbie...
Replies: 9
Views: 1066

Re: A Complete Newbie...

Poland308 wrote:I have the option to use all three of those processes, but I use Tig 75 % of the time and stick 20% of the time. You can do the math on the Mig.
Looks like it is good to know all three. Thank you for your response.
by new_to_welding
Sat May 29, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: A Complete Newbie...
Replies: 9
Views: 1066

Re: A Complete Newbie...

Sweet! Will look into stick welding. Thanks for the information! :D
by new_to_welding
Fri May 28, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: A Complete Newbie...
Replies: 9
Views: 1066

Re: A Complete Newbie...

Welcome. Just to be clear. By the time you invest in equipment and materials to learn the skills to complete a project like this you will likely have $3k into your trailer or more. As long as your open eyed about what your getting into you will be fine. I have no problems saving up money to learn t...
by new_to_welding
Thu May 27, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding a Trailer
Replies: 9
Views: 1610

Welding a Trailer

Okay, looking for info on what I need for welding a 4x8 trailer (for teardrop camper project) for a beginner. What type of machine/torch? I do know I need a mask, gloves, apron, etc. Looking into those now. I want to build either an aluminum trailer or steel. Prefer lighter because of tow weight. Cu...
by new_to_welding
Thu May 27, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: A Complete Newbie...
Replies: 9
Views: 1066

A Complete Newbie...

So, I am completely new to welding. Never welded a thing. I do have a hand torch for the usual resin/art projects but not even close to what I need to learn for this project. The other night, I downloaded an awesome set of plans/tutorial for building a teardrop camper (about 1,200 pages of photos &a...