From: Mike Lishego <MIKESL@tartan.sapc.edu>
> I'll be learning on oxy-acetalyne torches. How does this skill
>translate to mig welding? I'm thinking about getting a welder if my
>'art' goes well...(Actually, I'd like to repair the crack of doom on
>my MGB doors, but the art prof wouldn't smile upon that one!)
Once you've mastered torch welding, you will learn that if you stick your
finger on a fresh weld you will encounter discomfort. This translates
directly to mig welding. Not much else does, though.
You can do anything with a torch that you can do with a mig, however, and a
whole lot more. If I was in an art class with access to a torch, I'd spend
some time learning how to bend and form metal with heat. Also, there are any
number of small metal parts (brackets and such) that can be
repaired/buttressed with torch welding and the heat warpage ain't such a big
factor. You should also learn how to cut with a torch.
You learn a lot more finesse with a torch than with mig welding.
Bob Allen, Kansas City, Back from the North
"When money talks, it usually says 'Bend Over.'"
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