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by paulnapper
Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
Replies: 173
Views: 205162

Re: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast

Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for your time in producing such a fine podcast. I really enjoy listening and learning! Keep up the great work!
by paulnapper
Fri May 05, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Chicago Electric Flux Core
Replies: 10
Views: 2538

Re: Chicago Electric Flux Core

Thanks homeboy! I have some work to do for sure.
by paulnapper
Thu May 04, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Chicago Electric Flux Core
Replies: 10
Views: 2538

Re: Chicago Electric Flux Core

Thank you for the feedback. Steve you mentioned a shock hazard. Since I am not that familiar with welding and welders do I need to make sure my work area is free from water? A little nervous after reading your post. Also Steve what type of beginning welder do you recommend. Also I am on a budget. Th...
by paulnapper
Tue May 02, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Chicago Electric Flux Core
Replies: 10
Views: 2538

Chicago Electric Flux Core

Good evening, looking for some advice. New to welding. I am attaching one of my better (well I think) simple beads from this evenings practice. With my CE 90 amp FC welder, I am looking for some tips. Speed too slow, or wire feed to fast? I am not sure at all. Thank you for your help in advance.
by paulnapper
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from central Ohio
Replies: 8
Views: 849

Re: Hello from central Ohio

Thank you for your responses. Since I only have about 4 months in the books for welding, I am not too experienced. Right now, I am just continuing to learn as much as I can about flux but I do want to move on to some MIG and stick too. TIG I think will be well down the road for me.
by paulnapper
Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from central Ohio
Replies: 8
Views: 849

Re: Hello from central Ohio

So those are both stick welders. I found some really good reviews on both. I am unfamiliar with stick welding though. Howe, I am willing to learn. Thanks for the knowledge
by paulnapper
Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from central Ohio
Replies: 8
Views: 849

Re: Hello from central Ohio

Thank you Danylo66 for the response. I am just working with what makes sense right now. Harbor Freight has been good to me an my little little flux core welder does a nice job. I really like the deals they have for sure. You can do some things on the cheap but still get the job done. I will do so re...
by paulnapper
Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from central Ohio
Replies: 8
Views: 849

Hello from central Ohio

Good evening. I am new to the metal fabrication and welding arena. I am a Technology Coordinator for a career center. I have been doing the IT thing for 20 plus years and it's work. Welding is totally a hobby nothing else and probably will not be making ch else. He allows me to reduce stress while c...