[ShaunBlake]

I'm usually a lurker, but when I discovered this forum and saw the participation, responses and quality or advice, I decided to jump right in.

I'm a nubee to welding. I've had coaching and encouragement (in a former life) from a guru welder and burner, but wasn't able to utilize what he taught me. Now, more than half a lifetime later, I need some welding done and don't want to miss the chance to pick up on my education wile I still have some days left.

My first objective will be to wire my garage for a stick welder so I can do some welding on a utility trailer I just bought. Then delete hope to do some fabrication on my garden tractor, a cart, and other projects if my skill increases and the house doesn't burn down.

I've just gotten a couple of great machines, an older Craftsman 230AC and a newer Hobart 230AC. Both are wonderful machines, but so similar that I wouldn't have bought both of them, except... Well, that's another topic for future discussion. <wry grin>

[Otto Nobedder]

Welcome!

This IS the place, because no one will dog you for posting anything, including first attempts at any process new to you.

Steve S

[xwrench]

Welcome to the forum.
-Eldon