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Sanctifier
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 Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:44 am Post subject: ~ MIG WELDING - The DIY Guide. |
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Ever had to get a leaky exhaust fixed? How about patching that rusty fender?
Did the cost give you a heart atack? A small MIG welder isn't too expensive and
with a little practice is very easy to use.
Here's a link that you might find helpful... and easily "do-able" for very little money.
It sounds unbelievable but this Tutorial can show you how to weld in a very short time.
Link--> MIG Welding - The DIY Guide.
Links to Table of Contents: (Each Chapter contains detailed sub-sections.)
 How to MIG Weld - Tutorial
MIG Welders and Equipment
Welding other metals
Practical MIG Welding
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| Sanctifier wrote: | All 2nrs should have an interest at least in knowing about the repairs required on their cars.
Even if they pay a mechanic to do the job because of a lack of proper tools and equipment;
it's important to know something about the process to avoid being "ripped off."
However, after every "How-To" Article or Tutorial I will post links to highlight the
SAFETY Aspects associated with every process and "skill-set" featured.
It's not done to frighten anyone away from the fun of 'DIY REPAIR' but it WILL protect
your health... and maybe SAVE YOUR LIFE!
If your know the risks and protect yourself from them, you can have a lot of FUN... SAFELY!
We all drive our cars fast, don't we?... Sometimes a little too fast for our own good?
Think of these as... "SAFE DRIVING TIPS" FOR YOUR TOOLS! |
This one's about the risks involved with (Link)--> WELDING SAFETY!
More details here from OSHA (USA) ... Link--> Welding Health Hazards
Some more info (and contradictions  ) here... Link--> Welding Galvanized Steel -- Safely.
Please pay particular attention to this section and...
NEVER WELD GALVANIZED STEEL WITHOUT PROTECTION and PRE-PREPERATION!
Link--> Jim's death by metal fume fever.
PATIENCE! There is a "solution" to the problem (pun intended)  ...
Link--> Heating Galvanized Metal:
| MP wrote: | Heating Galvanized Metal:... 01/14/02.
To be safe soak the part in a muriatic acid solution overnight (to remove the zinc)...
 (Slowly add acid to water... Never add water to acid. Use in well-ventilated area.)
then rinse with water.
Neutralize the acid with baking soda solution...
then treat it as (~ handle it like) any other part. |
| Sanctifier wrote: | Buy two 3M Welding Respirators (keep a spare, there's a 'useful' life) and always use it.
Link--> 3M� Class 95 Particulate Respirators (Store in clean Ziploc bags.)
Remember to ALWAYS weld in a well-ventilated area (maybe with a pedestal fan pointed
at your back, to blow the metal fumes away from your face.) |
Being uninformed can be dangerous sometimes... Being informed and careless can kill you.
Lets have fun with our hobby... but lets be SAFE out there.
Everybody's $0.02¢
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Another Safety Tip. This one will save your life...or save you from a HORRIBLE way of living 
This is what happened to one user...
PHOSGENE Poisoning_Brake Cleaner + Heat = Phosgene Article...
This is SERIOUS SH!T...Read ALL labels in your workshop BEFORE use, please. This is CRC Brake Cleaner...
FYI the same holds true for all halogenated hydrocarbons and halogenated and chlorinated hydrocarbons...
e.g. Auto A/C refrigerants etc.
Nuff' said!
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