Kinda old thread but I hope my experience can help somebody. Otto's right bout letting your interest lead; if the glove doesn't fit don't wear it. I had a humiliating first welding job because I chose the wrong industry to learn in; I dreaded waking up morning and would try to drink myself dead ever...

good reply otto. puts things in better perspective for me. thanks.

Did anyone else on here ever get a 4-year and was it beneficial for you? I've been working on 2 trade school diplomas and since March I've been gnawing away at this 4-year business management degree. I've gone to college on and off for the last 10 years and I've never felt so lost in my life studyin...

ima try the 1/8" tonite and see how that goes. this forum and jodys videos are the only real guides I have since our "professors" are kinda worthless. anywho, this guy came in last week that I'm assume was a co-worker of our teacher. He was going around showing everyone how to weld op...

this might be a stupid question but I will ask anyway: I like running my roots at 3/32" gap and land, 1/8" 6010 70-75 amps. I've only welded pipe in class and my root turns out pretty decent with those settings. I know that's preference but would it be beneficial of me to try and learn to ...

I'm a w.tips & tricks vet but somewhat of a newbie to welding. Started welding school in 2010, ended up getting my first welding job which didn't end well and now I'm back in school trying to finish it up. Also working on my bachelor degree in business management. Worked in 3 auto repair shops b...