Most around here seem to know their way around a welder. My question is this: how did you learn? A welding class/school? Trial and error?
I'm planning to start a restoration of a '66 Mustang coupe in a few months and want to learn to weld so that I can do most of the repairs/modifications myself. The car is definitely going to need new floors; I haven't had a chance to see what other rust repairs it might need. Beyond the repairs that will be necessary, I'm also looking at welding for upgrades I want to do (TCI front suspension, etc.). I'd really like to do the work myself as I'm sure it would be ridiculously expensive to have it done at a shop; not to mention that I would enjoy, as do the members of this forum, the pride of knowing that I built it myself.
In addition to how you learned, information you may have regarding the mechanics of welding would be great as well. Mig, tig, wire speed, gas, etc., etc. I'm new to all this (don't even own a welder yet), so any and all input is greatly appreciated. Should I just buy a welder and get a hold of some scrap metal to practice on?
I'm planning to start a restoration of a '66 Mustang coupe in a few months and want to learn to weld so that I can do most of the repairs/modifications myself. The car is definitely going to need new floors; I haven't had a chance to see what other rust repairs it might need. Beyond the repairs that will be necessary, I'm also looking at welding for upgrades I want to do (TCI front suspension, etc.). I'd really like to do the work myself as I'm sure it would be ridiculously expensive to have it done at a shop; not to mention that I would enjoy, as do the members of this forum, the pride of knowing that I built it myself.
In addition to how you learned, information you may have regarding the mechanics of welding would be great as well. Mig, tig, wire speed, gas, etc., etc. I'm new to all this (don't even own a welder yet), so any and all input is greatly appreciated. Should I just buy a welder and get a hold of some scrap metal to practice on?