Mig vs Tig

[PJ]

I am scared to get into welding because I know how I solder and it isn't pretty.  lol

I am interested in getting into welding as well.  I would probably go with which ever one is cheaper.  Don't want to spend a ton on it because I am not sure how much I will actually use it.  My soldering was ok last time I soldered something but its been a while, so there is no telling.  

I wasn't going to go with the stick welding route as I figured it would be better as a beginner to use the electric/gas combo...  Hoping for more input here.

Not to mention I don't have a dedicated circuit handy.  I suppose I could use the dryer plug but would rather not.

I can't imagine an easier set up than the cheapo Harbor Freight one.  Its 110v, you turn it on and hit the trigger.  Smart people grab a mask at some point before hitting the trigger.

Its really a simple machine to use, my welding is just trash.  I always end up pulling away and having too much wire out.

Can't you control wire speed?

You can, I am just awful at it.

There is a wire feed control knob. But you have to stay in the puddle to keep it from re arching.

Yeah, my dad was a welder for a time at CAT. He tried telling me about the puddle thing but I'm a lost cause at welding.

[Orion1876]

I am interested in getting into welding as well.  I would probably go with which ever one is cheaper.  Don't want to spend a ton on it because I am not sure how much I will actually use it.  My soldering was ok last time I soldered something but its been a while, so there is no telling.  

I wasn't going to go with the stick welding route as I figured it would be better as a beginner to use the electric/gas combo...  Hoping for more input here.

Not to mention I don't have a dedicated circuit handy.  I suppose I could use the dryer plug but would rather not.

I can't imagine an easier set up than the cheapo Harbor Freight one.  Its 110v, you turn it on and hit the trigger.  Smart people grab a mask at some point before hitting the trigger.

Its really a simple machine to use, my welding is just trash.  I always end up pulling away and having too much wire out.

Can't you control wire speed?

You can, I am just awful at it.

There is a wire feed control knob. But you have to stay in the puddle to keep it from re arching.

Yeah, my dad was a welder for a time at CAT.  He tried telling me about the puddle thing but I'm a lost cause at welding.

Welding seems to be one of those things that takes a few minutes to learn and a life time to master.  I am sure it just takes practice and a lot of bad welds before it is possible to get the hang of it.

[MiscellaneousDave]

There is a wire feed control knob. But you have to stay in the puddle to keep it from re arching.

Yeah I kinda get what you mean.  But I need to watch videos.  lol

[Orion1876]

There is a wire feed control knob. But you have to stay in the puddle to keep it from re arching.

Yeah I kinda get what you mean.  But I need to watch videos.  lol

Videos might not be enough.  Some in person training might be required for me.  lol

[MiscellaneousDave]

There is a wire feed control knob. But you have to stay in the puddle to keep it from re arching.

Yeah I kinda get what you mean.  But I need to watch videos.  lol

Videos might not be enough.  Some in person training might be required for me.  lol

Haha, I am hoping videos + scrap steel and I could do something....................................

I hope.

[Orion1876]

There is a wire feed control knob. But you have to stay in the puddle to keep it from re arching.

Yeah I kinda get what you mean.  But I need to watch videos.  lol

Videos might not be enough.  Some in person training might be required for me.  lol

Haha, I am hoping videos + scrap steel and I could do something....................................

I hope.

I am pretty sure a video and some scrap stteel and I could make something.  But it may not be something too good.   

[MiscellaneousDave]

There is a wire feed control knob. But you have to stay in the puddle to keep it from re arching.

Yeah I kinda get what you mean.  But I need to watch videos.  lol

Videos might not be enough.  Some in person training might be required for me.  lol

Haha, I am hoping videos + scrap steel and I could do something....................................

I hope.

I am pretty sure a video and some scrap stteel and I could make something.  But it may not be something too good.   

quality =/= quantity. 

[Orion1876]

Yeah I kinda get what you mean.  But I need to watch videos.  lol

Videos might not be enough.  Some in person training might be required for me.  lol

Haha, I am hoping videos + scrap steel and I could do something....................................

I hope.

I am pretty sure a video and some scrap stteel and I could make something.  But it may not be something too good.   

quality =/= quantity. 

Yeah... something like that.    

[MiscellaneousDave]

Videos might not be enough.  Some in person training might be required for me.  lol

Haha, I am hoping videos + scrap steel and I could do something....................................

I hope.

I am pretty sure a video and some scrap stteel and I could make something.  But it may not be something too good.   

quality =/= quantity. 

Yeah... something like that.    

At least in the beginning.