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Tips for those new to MIG welding. #112646 02/25/2002 10:05 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 169 Kansas City, MO W Wisner955 'Bolter
Wisner955 'Bolter W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 169 Kansas City, MO	Since I got a MIG for Christmas I've been looking for info and came across this site. If you're like me and a neophyte to welding you may learn something. http://www.nanungtinda.com/Car/gh1.htm Best Regards,

Re: Tips for those new to MIG welding. #112647 02/25/2002 11:49 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 149 Little Rock, Ar M mallard Member
mallard Member M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 149 Little Rock, Ar	Thanks! Cant ever have enough info and tips! "Finish the thing, do it right the first time, and drive the S.O.B.!" 1949 Chevy half ton 3100 In a kazillion pieces 2000 GMC Serria 1500 SL 4x4

Re: Tips for those new to MIG welding. #112648 02/26/2002 12:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 25 willis,TX M muygranderoho51 Member
muygranderoho51 Member M Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 25 willis,TX	Thanks Paul, I needed that..........J.D.Poole It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.......

Re: Tips for those new to MIG welding. #112649 02/26/2002 1:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 Apple Vallley, MN D Donsz 'Bolter
Donsz 'Bolter D Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 Apple Vallley, MN	Paul: Good information - thanks. Donsz

Re: Tips for those new to MIG welding. #112650 02/26/2002 7:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 Midlothian, Texas 6 65GMC1002 Wrench Fetcher
65GMC1002 Wrench Fetcher 6 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 Midlothian, Texas	Paul...I've been MIG welding for the last 6 years, at least a couple times a month. That info is a good reminder of the basics. I'm printing a copy right now to hang off the side of my welder. You can never have too much info. Thanks for the great reference! Scott 1964 GMC 1002 Long Wideside w/305E V6 & sm420 "Blue Jeans" 1996 Harley Davidson FLHTCI 1981 Husky 250CR http://community.webshots.com/user/gmc1002hf5669a

Re: Tips for those new to MIG welding. #112651 02/27/2002 4:07 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 428 McComb, Mississippi B bigbassmann Shop Shark
bigbassmann Shop Shark B Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 428 McComb, Mississippi	Thanks Paul, I was just about to post a question about MIG welding when I saw your post. Ralph Davis 1970 Chevy C10 Webshots My Stovebolt Gallery page Old trucks never die, they just find a new home.

Re: Tips for those new to MIG welding. #112652 03/02/2002 7:13 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 Western Washington R Rusty46 Shop Shark
Rusty46 Shop Shark R Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 Western Washington	Excellent information. Thank you.

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