you seem like a pro so 1 question, do yo have a some kind of 'rule' saying that for each welding rod it should cover only few inch ?

ask yourself again
what you want to weld
what material you want to weld

no need to go course unless you seeking for certification to work in marine / oil&gas

the best way & cheap to learn is get yourself electrical welding at hardware shop ... if not mistaken about RM1xx for fanless welding box

easiest will be CO2 but machine n gas tank will cost you around 3k

if you looking for precise & small welding, argon welding will be the best but expensive

remember always always have SAFETY googles & gloves

I learn welding in University at IUKL (previously KLIUC). Under Automotive Engineering course.
They thought us welding with stick welding and MIG welding.
Is not hard, is matter of getting that comfortable position.

Never happen to me.

what a wastes if lidat.. even if the rod is rusty i still use it, till really near the other end..
as long as it joints & chun, sure can la. diy one no need have to surpass certain test etc

i no pro der. i think more like hardcore-ed addicts to diy. especially welding.
compared to masonry & woodworking, what you can make & use by welding are limitless. fr auto, furnishing, house-related etc.. plus it last longer & the cost is cheap too

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Added on November 27, 2012, 10:05 pmtrue that.. it's not hard to get the 'comfortable' post.. depends on our steady hands to get it done in right way

the teary-eyes is bcos of the smoke + inefficient air circulation.. which are typically happen at gomen training centre

This post has been edited by C.B.S: Nov 27 2012, 10:05 PM

bro , you dont know welding dont teach people lah.....

vertical welding is from bottom move toward top lah .....

people only do from top to bottom is because it easier to weld that way , but often time the weld is in very poor quality

even my bangla at my factory know the correct way to weld ........



KLIUC welding course sucks .....
i know that because i m from KLIUC also !

If arc welding, remember to cover up properly. Else kena "sun burn".

I agree on that. At least from nothing at all, to something.
Just welding course or what?
For me, they only teach how to do beading and how to do T join.
Because the class involve with machining, so only 1 month i think learn. That is only like 1 class per week.
And the rest of the week only learn to do machining.

Any part-time course or short-term for own hobby/DIY ?

i mean to get a better welding, or you increase the current setting?

i heard welding the sperm quality reduced , thus risk wont get babies ...........

is it true

possibly the fumes from welding but that is why they recommend that welding be done in a properly ventilated space.

as long as you cover yourself up properly with welding specific PPE, you shouldn't have to worry.

the steel block etc is take from who, is it take direct from factory like southern steel?

or take from dealer .

can take for little ?

the weld that you make in the training does little to nothing when you step outside for work......
the metal plate they using around 3 mm thickness , which is freaking easy to weld
even a newbie can learn how to weld that without a hole .....


i learn the the truth is a cruel way after i finish my course
i work as a welder , the pipe / metal plate that currently using in the industry
usually around 1mm , 1.6mm , 2.3mm , 3mm thickness

even the usage of 2.3 and 3 mm is not common.....
if you apply the same way you learn i can guaranty you all you see is HOLES ......

i embarrass my self on my 1st day to work
only to know the world is freaking huge....

usually any hardware sell it. some hardware provide cut off saw for u to get the bars to be cut & fit it in ur car.
deswai i suggest u buy a grinder + a smaw set. u can plan the measurement 1st & straightaway cut at the shop.
the grinder is just for u to trim or maybe do some correction cutting only

yes u can buy even 1 piece. i always use 1"/3mm/6m angle bar if using smaw. around rm30/pcs

if u buy from dealer/steel hardware the price will be much lower

hahaha, true.
cause they don't even teach you how to setup the machine.
give you metal plate, go do beading.


seriously, if they had a class for welding only and machining only.
it better. kinda waste time just learn that only.
i really find welding fun.

i hope that i will able to get a welding machine for self learning in the future.

EDIT: since now you work as a welder, what kind of welding you do?

This post has been edited by bo093: Nov 30 2012, 06:57 PM

any hardware shop got sell steel block ?




This post has been edited by myva: Nov 30 2012, 09:06 PM

mostly SMAW and MIG welding .....
TIG also have but i m not qualify for that, usually my senior take over TIG

TIG is very hard to learn since usually we only weld TIG on stainless steel pipe
and the pipe we using is freaking thin, 0.8 mm , the thickest only 1.6mm.....



just go any hardware store they should have it,

the picture you showing is 1x1 & 2x1 (inch) or can refer to as 25mm x 25mm , 50mm x 25mm
thickness is 2.3mm ?

This post has been edited by katsumoto2011: Dec 1 2012, 03:35 PM

this is hollow bar. very not advisable for smaw or beginner. if MIG can la.. if u try weld on these sure lobang2 one
these hollow bar harder to get at most hardware as it only used in grill works.

what do u wan to diy actually?

i want do sporst equipment and rack

another is i want do at home outside , the neighbour and people can not satisfy?

This post has been edited by myva: Dec 2 2012, 10:28 AM

it remind me during 2nd semester , 1 of the subject for evry engineering student required to do welding.. got 2 types of welding, fire using methane and oxygen n electric welding which common nowadays...

the fire type quite hard as while welding halfway, the metal will blow (quite loud) n the spark are all over the place