I like your Welding shop video. As you know, you never stop adding tools to your shop. There are a lot of TIG welding tip videos but they never cover metal prep. Tig welding of some materials require almost surgical cleanliness. We weld only Titanium and you can tell if you handle the Ti with dirty hands. Make one on steel prep. Thanks
thing to add from me... welding gloves leather is treated differently than regula leather it's something called dry cured and the regular leather will let molten metal right through onto the skin. use welding gloves for welding and other gloves for everything else(unless specified for work type)
I love all of Kevin's videos. Straight up and honest. Seems like such a positive individual, spreading knowledge to newbies such as myself. These videos are indispensable.
Hi Kevin, I have viewed a few hundred of the welding videos here at youtube. This is superb. I appreciate the detail and the overview. I like how you example the application of the tools you discuss and the context of what works for the viewer. King's to you!
Kevin sir, thank you for sharing this! It was the first one I checked and it showed me I am on course! I need a TIG, some morre clamps and possibly a plasma cutter! You have an awesome personality sir! I get the impression you'd make an AWESOME shop teacher!!!
I throw a piece of wonder board (tile backing board) on top of my wood table, it's cementitious and blocks the heat, nice and flat and only about 5/16 thick. Great protection and cheap. someday I will build a metal top table with holes for clamping and jig setups but for now this will have to do as I use the table for multiple uses.
An idea for work surface based on a wooden bench is to make a base consisting of large channel sections. These allow air to flow under your metal plate to manage heat. I put a 3/4" steel plate on top of scrap 5 inch channel then a quarter in plate on that. I use oxy acetylene torch for brazing and the plywood table is not scorched a bit. The 3/4" plate is about 200 + degree for an half hour though ;)
Adequate cooling for underneath the bench surface is a must. I really needed it for my welding station where I have my everlast welders because it is such a small surface to begin with and it takes a long time for it to cool off.
One item he didn't mention was a vise. A small vise to hold things in place as well. The more money u make, the bigger vise u can get. I have a welding cart on wheels with a big vise made to it. It's all in one. Love it. How much was it. Ha! I made it.
Hi ! Kevin , I just bought a Lincoln AC/DC Arc Welder and will be trying it out tomorrow ! I used my Texas BBQ with a 1/4" plate on it ! Please don't tell any Texans ! I also have a nice selection of electrodes , 6010 , 6011, 6013 ! 7014, 7018 , 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32 ! About a hundred twenty pounds of them ! I also have a mig /fluxcore welder ! Where did you get that Rhino horn anvil ? I know that didn't come from Harbor Freight ! I have most of the other things you mentioned in this video ! But I am a little leary about those cutoff wheels ! I have seen some of those " Explode" ! Thanks for all of your recommendations and videos ! I almost bought a Lincoln Ideal arc 250 welder , wouldn't fit in my car ! 410# and huge , the pictures looked smaller ! Lol Take care my friend and have a great Holiday weekend !
+Mr. Heiss The anvil is from a black smith school that closed after 30 odd years here in Phoenix. Found it still covered in cosmaline and paper.. Had never been struck!! Thanks for watching!
you forgot a very important tool mate.the RADIO.! btw a tungsten makes a great scriber. Tungsten leaves a shiny line that doesn't fade. Regards from Sheffield England. A city built from the steel industry.
Nice video, as per usual. What, no mention of O/A? Welds thick, thin, brazes, cuts, bends, warms a cold cold winter workspace, indoor/outdoor... Used fire bricks under my metal to help protect the surface under it.
I am a gunsmith going to make my own shop when I get my loan. Really interested in welding live on a fair size island with only one welder... figured I enjoy welding might as well add some competition glade you made this video it really helped me find the tools for my future business to succeed Thanks.
improvise seems to be my middle name but i never thought about using a trailer ball or heavy bumper for an anvil im glad im not buying a lincoln tombstone welder in az becasue they are going for about 400 here last time i checked and since they are very robust and simple you can pick them up from 150 to new price on craigs list and you end up with a good machine cheap that will last several years mine was actually purchased by my dad in the 80's and then given back to me for nothing lucky me
Uncle Kev, have you ever done a workshop tour? I've said from my other channels in your comments that I'm constantly surprised at how many things you have in your shop, would be cool to see a tour video with links to other videos that you have already done in the past on each tool.
That's awesome ! I bought a couple of fire extinguishers from a school that closed ! Almost got a Lincwelder DC 250 too big and heavy for my car ! Oh yeah , watch out for your fingers ! I learned hands on ! Ouch !
You can always order online, I do a lot of business with King Metal. Been really fair on price and shipping can be included on larger orders.. Or maybe a metal fabrication company in your area will let you pick through the scrap pile for a small cost. Ask at a local welding shop where they get their supply from or maybe order through them.
A great idea for a follow-up video would be what you need for a mobile welding business doing small jobs the regular welding shops won't do or cost too much for small jobs.
Any foreign matter in the puddle with make a weak point for the weld to crack at. Just rust in the joint will give a weaker joint and over time it will fail. May not matter if you are making a wall hanging but when you are building a skyscraper it is important!
Hi Kevin I'm a 20 yr retired union ironworker but am now the county welder for highway dept. was given a shop w no tools and junk for welding burning and cutting. Rt now I'm trying to bend 1/2" x 5" plate to 90degr. For curb feelers for snow plows 1st acet regul was red lining on me changed it out w another I found which seem to be in working condition. After I finally got it set and stop popping I set up some dead men on the table to use a come along to pull steel around Got it started and got abt 40 degrees bend. I noticed that rosebud tip was HOT so I let it cool then every time id get hot enough to start bending again tip was crazy hot and I didn't want to melt it so had to stop. Don't know what size tip it is like I sad was handed down JUNK will hv to wire wheel it to hopefully get a number off it The welder I replaced was 78 yrs old. Just sat in a chair for last 10 years and did NOTHING so I couldn't guess how old this equipment is. Your help would be greatly appreciated
+Beth Paul You need a forge! Or just a bigger rosebud... Coal fired would be awesome.. Or propane fired... Or hardwood in an old bbq with a fan or hose from the air compressor to make the flame hotter...
Kevin, I’ve got your anvil’s bother, it’s the same from what I can see but mine is a farriers anvil with the two knobs sticking out the back for shaping shoes.
I know you probably work with longevity a lot and I was hoping maybe you can make a unboxing and review of the tig weld 200i or tell them to have someone do a review because I can't find any video of that particular model.
Kevin, I love your videos I am in my second year of welding and fab. and you have been a great help. Your videos are entertaining and very use full. Your wife is a great addition. I think every man can relate to the wife sitting in the corner asking what the heck are you doing.I love it. My question is what can you do with a welding degree and how do I make money doing what I love?
Hey Kevin, could you do a video on how to "read" metal? I think you'd be the perfect person to do this as you do a lot of art and combining of materials. I'm building a gate, frame will be 1 1/2" x 1/8 square tube, but spindles will be all sorts of random materials. How can I tell what techniques to use with my different materials being welded together? Thanks! Love your videos.
Thanks so much for making this video - I'm taking a welding class in the next week or so. I have a woodworking business and wanted to start making my own legs for tables etc in my shop! hopefully in the near future ill have some questions that i would love if you could answer! thanks!!
If you're going to be working with aluminum, and already have a miter saw, and a blade with carbide, you shouldn't damage the saw if you use it. Just pull of the dust bag. I don't know about steel on it. The carbide won't have a problem with cutting it, they use carbide in mills and lathes, but I don't think it would be good to use on the table, you'd end up with some scratches in the table and fence, maybe worse. I don't think they harden it enough for steel rubbing against it. You could use a circular saw for big pieces, I don't think I'd want to use it for little ones, the cut-off wheels would be better for that, and you run into the same problem as above if you want to cut steel. They make the saw blades, but the tool was designed with softer materials in mind. Then again you could fabricate a jig to go over the parts of the saws you are a concerned about damaging. I might try that. Guys make sacrificial fences for their table saws so they can joint wood, or use their table saw as a lathe, but they are cutting wood in those applications. But you could do something similar for your miter saw, or whatever saw.
I didn't know shipyard welders would connect AC buzz boxes in parallel. Too bad I don't have 250 dollars to do all that, but I'm happy with my transformers connected in series. It can weld 6010s smoothly without sticking and on AC. Maybe AC buzz boxes connected in parallel can melt 6010s smoothly with MIG-like welds like I saw on WeldingWeb.
Very informative video!!.... For welders like the tombstone arc welder with 225 amps. Can you use a generator if you don't have an outlet readily available? Or would it be cheaper to just add an appropriate outlet? Thx
Love your videos. You make it seem possible to a newbie who is overwhelmed with information to be a welder in the not so distant future. I'm extremely new to welding and fabrication but absolutely loving it. Trial and error method but it's becoming a hobby very fast. Only problem I'm having in setting up my shop is I have a great 10x20 newer shed but what concerns me is it's aluminum siding outside but wood framing and plywood walls. Is this a no go? Haven't welded in there yet afraid I'll set it on fire. Welding outside is ok but tired of bring tools out and putting them back up. It's a process. Thought maybe putting some cheap as I can find sheet metal to use as walls over interior walls.
No problem at all. Just try to throw the sparks out the door instead of against the wood. You might place a thin steel sheet stood off from the wall to deflect sparks as well.
There is fire retardant paint that you can use on the walls. I am guessing that the floor is either dirt or concrete? Keep a fire extinguisher in your shop (you can get one at any hardware or big lot home center like Lowe's or Home Depot.), a five gallon pail of water, and a pump up type garden sprayer full of water to combat any small to large fires.
Thank you , Kevin ! I am using my , Texas BBQ , for my welding table ! I have a 1/4" plate that fits inside , removable of course ! In case I want to smoke some meat , I put the grills back on ! It has wheels , so it is mobile ! I live in a trailer park ! So I made a "Pigtail " for the electric box , Walla ! 240v. Hookup ! Oh ! It works great ! Thanks for the videos ! I wish it had a beer cooler , I'd have a heavenly set up ! Lol
@@KevincaronSculpture Thank you. I read in a chart that shade 10 limit is 80 amp with stick welding. The Lincoln goes up to 225 amp so it’s not a problem ? This is the chart : www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/welding-solutions/Documents/weldinglenses.pdf
I am looking at getting a welder ( longevity promts 200). But I don't have a 220 outlet to plug it into and we don't have enough power to put one in, is there anything that I can do besides getting a welding generator.
If you get to the Phoenix Az area please give me a call! Or you can just mail the gift when you get to this country. My address in on my website. www.kevincaron.com
anybody starting out welding should learn on stick/ arc welders, they are cheaper to buy and uncomplicated to set up and operate it's a no brainer. FACT
gc19901 stick welding can be frustrating at first, but when you get the hang of it there's a lot of work you can do while saving for a nicer MIG setup.
The best way to learn how to weld is to start out with oxy-acetylene. If you don't do much welding and your finances don't allow you to have much equipment, an oxy-acetylene torch is the thing to have. With the oxy-acetylene torch you can do cutting, and you can use the heat for heating up rusted bolts or heating up metal to bend it, and you can do welding.
Good intro guys. I might add a welding jacket, or at least a leather apron to the list. My wife hates it when I set my clothes on fire while wearing them...
Hi Kevin i am Neil and I live in Haiti in the Caribbean hope you heard about this country. I am about to start a welding shop. One of my needs is a welder and I am thinking about a muti process unit, witch one is the best? I also need to know if it is not better to purchase one of each separately? Thanks
Thanks Kevin I watched a video of the differents multiprocess you recomend afeter my comentary and i saw the longevity model you just describ in tlyour answer
You didn't cover the types of grinding wheels, or wire wheels for the 4 1/2 inch angle grinder. I know to cover everything would be a lengthy video. There is also safety because of so many ways to get hurt or damage property in the shop. I have seen so many people get hurt when first starting out in fabrication, which also requires welding. So far nothing too serious besides a couple of stiches and a lesson well learned. I enjoy your videos and will look forward to future ones.
+Kevin and/or forum, I'm just starting, for X-Mas I got an AC-225, I don't have the 220V in the garage yet. I realize it needs to be 50A for that. Thinking of future "toys" to buy (i.e. TIG, MIG, plasma, mill, drill, lathe, etc...) will a 220V/50A circuit suffice or will I need anything higher than that?
if im building frame [addons] to cars/trucks ...should I be using gas(mig)? Also should I get a Chop Saw for making my small frames like battery boxs,angle cuts and such? Im using a cut of wheel on my grinder and large dremel.
This may be a stupid question but I need to ask anyway. I just recently obtained a Lincoln AC-225. I'm 43 and haven't done any welding since high school. I can do ok, I do have lots of holes when I'm done but here's my question. When I start w a new electrode I have a terrible time starting, it sticks, long arcing and burning holes. Once I get the electrode about 1/3 gone my welds start to even out, no holes, no burning etc. I even change the amps making sure it's just right and not too low or too high. why is it so hard when using a long, new electrode but get better the shorter it gets? By the time I have about 6" or so it sizzles perfectly and puddles are perfect etc. I appreciate any helpful info
Well my first question would be which electrode are you using? Second would be what amps are you using on what diameter electrode? What thickness of metal are you welding on?
Kevin Caron, Artist I'm using Hobart 1/8" 6013 and the metal right now is 1 1/2"X1/4" angle. It seems to start better at 105 amps but melts it very quickly but runs better at 90 if I can get it started. Not sure of the kind of steel. I dug it out of the bottom of my cousins scrap pile that's been there for 15 years, and yes I grind the rust and paint off before welding. But this problem I'm having does it on my 6011 and 6013 from 1/16" rod to my 1/8".
Kevin Caron, Artist my Lincoln AC-225 only goes from 105 to 120. Is there a better size rod that would work better at 105 amps? I'm using 6013 and at 105 it will burn holes if I'm not careful. But sticks at 90. I'm building a gate from angle iron w horse fence inside. It's welded wire fence w 1/8" material. I'm nearly finished w it though. I just need to put in the fence. I welded the hinges on this morning and I was very careful and only burned a hole on the last one at the top about 1/4". Now I have another project I need to do that will be 1"x1/8" angle and 1"X1/8" flat stock w a 1/2" hollow round tube. It's about 1/16" thick. I'm not really sure about that. I'm going to start at about 75 amps on that. I've tried 1/16" 6011 rods but it burns through that like butter...lol.... I will say the more I use it the better my welds look. I'm disabled so I can only work about 15 minutes or so before I have to stop.
I disagree with what you said about the stick welder and the mig welder. I believe the stick welder is the first welder a person should buy. A stick welder will do everything a mig welder will do, and more. A stick welder is the best one to have for doing repair work. If you are going to have only one machine, the stick welder is the one to have. A stick welder is actually easier to learn how to weld on. And if the stick welder is DC, you can do tig welding. Get an argon bottle and a tig hose and a tig torch, and you can do scratch start tig welding with that DC stick welder. As for that 140 amp mig welder, light gauge metal is all you can weld with it. To weld 1/4 inch thick metal you would need at least a 170 amp machine. You forgot to mention a vise. A vise is almost a necessity. Besides holding stuff, a vise can also be used as an anvil. You also didn't mention an oxy-acetylene torch. A torch is also nearly a necessity for both a welding shop and a vehicle repair shop.
What is your recommendation for ventilation in a garage? I was thinking fans but don't know if that is better than a mask. Please let me know what you think.
Eric Cannata I have been using a respirator now and it makes a big difference. I leave the door open when I can but have to watch the wind so it doesn't blow the gas away.. Mostly I just try to keep my head out of the smoke.
No I do not.. I have had 5 different sinus surgery's over the last 10 years or so.. Using the dust mask and respirator have made a HUGH difference! Being outside will make a difference but not as much as just putting on a dust mask..
Mine keeps walking around the shop. Lost it for a few days last time. Of course it was right where I left it last time. Shame I forgot where that was!!!
can you please tell or show how to tack to or start a weld on 18 to 16 gage stainless steel. i am using a dynisty 200 tig welder. i can start and weld a butt joint but i can not start a t joint. any help
in welding school. i need something for home practice doesnt need more than 150 amps max but needs to be dc for 6010 practice though i may want an ac/dc machine so i dont have to buy a second machine later. preferably something in the 200 to 400$ range anyone got suggestions?
How many welders do you have. 1 tig 1 mig 1 stick. And if so where you recommend the huge 4,000 Dallors one if not why would anyone need that big of a welder.
Last time I counted I have 7 tig , 3 mig and 6 stick welders. I also have 3 plasma cutters. At this point I would recommend the Everlast or the AHP line for either tig or mig welders.
Kevin Caron, Artist At welding class some dumbass kids throw away half a rod. It drives me insane. They cost like a buck apiece. And these dipshits are just wasting them
Because companies send me machine to test and review. The ones that I like and work well I use in my videos. The ones that don't past the tests get sent back with a letter explaining why. And a couple of them I just bought with my own money because i liked what I saw or read and wanted to see for myself.
What is the cost of starting a welding shop? I know you that answer can fluctuate and be high into six figures. However what is a good minimal amount on supplies, not including shop rent. Can one do it with lets say $15,000.00 thank you
From a business standpoint. From one business owner to another. Buy the absolute minimum to make money from day one. Buy a hundred dollar 110v flux core and $300 in gear and turn a profit first. If you hate it or realise it takes you a ton of time to get good at least you didn't spend $4k on equipment you now can't or won't use or won't make the money back for years. As you improve in welding buy better equipment and get educated and tested before doing anything structural for anyone else. Stick to Craigslist adds for repairing yard art, metal lawn furniture, and purely cosmetic or sculpture things for the first year or so then move up later. Minimise costs, expenses, inventory and time invested to improve your chances of being successful. You can make back all of your investment and more quickly and reinvest quickly if you're smart and grow slowly. MOST Importantly keep a reliable source of income aka your day job for a few years until you can reliably make enough welding to support yourself, too many businesses go under because you can't go from zero to $50,000 in a year with no experience and the owner runs out of savings. Its not possible don't delude yourself. Slow steady growth is good avoid risk, avoid lawsuits.
Wet/dry vac is pretty noisy. I have a blower fan that I use for my everlast welders. I believe Jody showed what he uses when he made a downdraft plasma table.
hey Kevin i have been a long time subscriber and love the vids very informative...I just bought an old Lincoln Idealarc 250 tombstone stick welder. The only thing is there is no stinger or ground and I don't know what size wire to buy to complete the unit so it can be used. Any idea what size I need...thanks
I like your Welding shop video. As you know, you never stop adding tools to your shop. There are a lot of TIG welding tip videos but they never cover metal prep. Tig welding of some materials require almost surgical cleanliness. We weld only Titanium and you can tell if you handle the Ti with dirty hands. Make one on steel prep. Thanks
thing to add from me... welding gloves leather is treated differently than regula leather it's something called dry cured and the regular leather will let molten metal right through onto the skin. use welding gloves for welding and other gloves for everything else(unless specified for work type)
I love all of Kevin's videos. Straight up and honest. Seems like such a positive individual, spreading knowledge to newbies such as myself. These videos are indispensable.
+fastsofaracing
Thank You!
Thanks Kevin your always easy to watch. Your the only person that has done one of these videos.
Hi Kevin, I have viewed a few hundred of the welding videos here at youtube. This is superb. I appreciate the detail and the overview. I like how you example the application of the tools you discuss and the context of what works for the viewer. King's to you!
OSZ OldSchool Thank you for watching.. always nice to hear that I am doing good..
Kevin sir, thank you for sharing this! It was the first one I checked and it showed me I am on course! I need a TIG, some morre clamps and possibly a plasma cutter! You have an awesome personality sir! I get the impression you'd make an AWESOME shop teacher!!!
Best of luck! Alway thought I would be a good teacher! It has been a great ride teaching and learning all these years.
I throw a piece of wonder board (tile backing board) on top of my wood table, it's cementitious
and blocks the heat, nice and flat and only about 5/16 thick. Great protection and cheap.
someday I will build a metal top table with holes for clamping and jig setups but for now this
will have to do as I use the table for multiple uses.
Simple and concise. Great video. Now all I need is a "how to" mig weld video.
An idea for work surface based on a wooden bench is to make a base consisting of large channel sections. These allow air to flow under your metal plate to manage heat. I put a 3/4" steel plate on top of scrap 5 inch channel then a quarter in plate on that. I use oxy acetylene torch for brazing and the plywood table is not scorched a bit. The 3/4" plate is about 200 + degree for an half hour though ;)
Adequate cooling for underneath the bench surface is a must. I really needed it for my welding station where I have my everlast welders because it is such a small surface to begin with and it takes a long time for it to cool off.
One important item -safety specs! -get ones that your comfortable with and fit well close to your head.
One item he didn't mention was a vise. A small vise to hold things in place as well. The more money u make, the bigger vise u can get. I have a welding cart on wheels with a big vise made to it. It's all in one. Love it. How much was it. Ha! I made it.
Damn, how did I forget that?!?!?
Kevin Caron, Artist you spotted clamp , but you know a vise no matter how small works for the beginner.
Thanks - Great Video - A small section of Railway track can be used as an Anvil.
Hi ! Kevin , I just bought a Lincoln AC/DC Arc Welder and will be trying it out tomorrow ! I used my Texas BBQ with a 1/4" plate on it ! Please don't tell any Texans ! I also have a nice selection of electrodes , 6010 , 6011, 6013 ! 7014, 7018 , 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32 ! About a hundred twenty pounds of them ! I also have a mig /fluxcore welder ! Where did you get that Rhino horn anvil ? I know that didn't come from Harbor Freight ! I have most of the other things you mentioned in this video ! But I am a little leary about those cutoff wheels ! I have seen some of those " Explode" ! Thanks for all of your recommendations and videos ! I almost bought a Lincoln Ideal arc 250 welder , wouldn't fit in my car ! 410# and huge , the pictures looked smaller ! Lol Take care my friend and have a great Holiday weekend !
+Mr. Heiss The anvil is from a black smith school that closed after 30 odd years here in Phoenix. Found it still covered in cosmaline and paper.. Had never been struck!! Thanks for watching!
Kevin your video really helped me start my fabrication shop thank you
I need job
you forgot a very important tool mate.the RADIO.! btw a tungsten makes a great scriber. Tungsten leaves a shiny line that doesn't fade. Regards from Sheffield England. A city built from the steel industry.
Thanks Kevin. Enjoyed seeing your shop. Considering getting a small set up to do my own work on my trailers, etc. Great video. Really useful!!
Awesome, thank you!
I'm still missing a few items for my everlast welding kit. Great advice again Kevin.
Nice video, as per usual.
What, no mention of O/A? Welds thick, thin, brazes, cuts, bends, warms a cold cold winter workspace, indoor/outdoor...
Used fire bricks under my metal to help protect the surface under it.
Thanks Kevin, this was a big help. Just found it.... Timely too....
I am a gunsmith going to make my own shop when I get my loan. Really interested in welding live on a fair size island with only one welder... figured I enjoy welding might as well add some competition glade you made this video it really helped me find the tools for my future business to succeed Thanks.
Do you have your own shop now?
improvise seems to be my middle name but i never thought about using a trailer ball or heavy bumper for an anvil im glad im not buying a lincoln tombstone welder in az becasue they are going for about 400 here last time i checked and since they are very robust and simple you can pick them up from 150 to new price on craigs list and you end up with a good machine cheap that will last several years mine was actually purchased by my dad in the 80's and then given back to me for nothing lucky me
A vises are parties due minimum to weld, good video very explanatory for the neophytes in welding.
Thanks for watching and posting.
Uncle Kev, have you ever done a workshop tour?
I've said from my other channels in your comments that I'm constantly surprised at how many things you have in your shop, would be cool to see a tour video with links to other videos that you have already done in the past on each tool.
Going down to film today. Will put it on the list...
That's awesome ! I bought a couple of fire extinguishers from a school that closed ! Almost got a Lincwelder DC 250 too big and heavy for my car ! Oh yeah , watch out for your fingers ! I learned hands on ! Ouch !
You can always order online, I do a lot of business with King Metal. Been really fair on price and shipping can be included on larger orders..
Or maybe a metal fabrication company in your area will let you pick through the scrap pile for a small cost.
Ask at a local welding shop where they get their supply from or maybe order through them.
A great idea for a follow-up video would be what you need for a mobile welding business doing small jobs the regular welding shops won't do or cost too much for small jobs.
Thanks for your videos. I'm just starting out with welding and I appreciate your down-to-earth instruction.
Any foreign matter in the puddle with make a weak point for the weld to crack at. Just rust in the joint will give a weaker joint and over time it will fail.
May not matter if you are making a wall hanging but when you are building a skyscraper it is important!
Hi Kevin I'm a 20 yr retired union ironworker but am now the county welder for highway dept. was given a shop w no tools and junk for welding burning and cutting. Rt now I'm trying to bend 1/2" x 5" plate to 90degr. For curb feelers for snow plows 1st acet regul was red lining on me changed it out w another I found which seem to be in working condition. After I finally got it set and stop popping I set up some dead men on the table to use a come along to pull steel around Got it started and got abt 40 degrees bend. I noticed that rosebud tip was HOT so I let it cool then every time id get hot enough to start bending again tip was crazy hot and I didn't want to melt it so had to stop. Don't know what size tip it is like I sad was handed down JUNK will hv to wire wheel it to hopefully get a number off it The welder I replaced was 78 yrs old. Just sat in a chair for last 10 years and did NOTHING so I couldn't guess how old this equipment is. Your help would be greatly appreciated
+Beth Paul You need a forge! Or just a bigger rosebud... Coal fired would be awesome.. Or propane fired... Or hardwood in an old bbq with a fan or hose from the air compressor to make the flame hotter...
A lot of stuff to buy! I want your shop! its nicely done and organized. cheers!
Trailer ball is master class 🎃
one of the best videos on youtube. thanks my friend
Damn, forgot the jacket too!!
Thanks for adding another great piece to the mix...
Kevin, I’ve got your anvil’s bother, it’s the same from what I can see but mine is a farriers anvil with the two knobs sticking out the back for shaping shoes.
It's a great hunk of iron for sure!!
Great video sir.
Glad you liked it!
your videos are excellent, really great paced descriptions. thanks
Thanks, I try to have fun with my work..
I am from Connecticut.
My ancestors are from French through Canada.
I know you probably work with longevity a lot and I was hoping maybe you can make a unboxing and review of the tig weld 200i or tell them to have someone do a review because I can't find any video of that particular model.
Kevin, I love your videos I am in my second year of welding and fab. and you have been a great help. Your videos are entertaining and very use full. Your wife is a great addition.
I think every man can relate to the wife sitting in the corner asking what the heck are you doing.I love it. My question is what can you do with a welding degree and how do I make money doing what I love?
+michael leopard With a degree and current welding certifications you can get all kinds of welding jobs.. Welders are in high demand right now..
Most important of all, WORK SAFELY ears, eyes and skin. we all want to go home in one piece..
Thanks Kevin
Very nice video.
Thanks for watching and posting.
Yes I did! (head hung low) Thanks for adding it to the list...
Hey Kevin, could you do a video on how to "read" metal? I think you'd be the perfect person to do this as you do a lot of art and combining of materials. I'm building a gate, frame will be 1 1/2" x 1/8 square tube, but spindles will be all sorts of random materials. How can I tell what techniques to use with my different materials being welded together? Thanks! Love your videos.
Have to give this some thought. Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for making this video - I'm taking a welding class in the next week or so. I have a woodworking business and wanted to start making my own legs for tables etc in my shop! hopefully in the near future ill have some questions that i would love if you could answer! thanks!!
Great video Kevin! A wealth of helpful information!
If you're going to be working with aluminum, and already have a miter saw, and a blade with carbide, you shouldn't damage the saw if you use it. Just pull of the dust bag. I don't know about steel on it. The carbide won't have a problem with cutting it, they use carbide in mills and lathes, but I don't think it would be good to use on the table, you'd end up with some scratches in the table and fence, maybe worse. I don't think they harden it enough for steel rubbing against it.
You could use a circular saw for big pieces, I don't think I'd want to use it for little ones, the cut-off wheels would be better for that, and you run into the same problem as above if you want to cut steel. They make the saw blades, but the tool was designed with softer materials in mind.
Then again you could fabricate a jig to go over the parts of the saws you are a concerned about damaging. I might try that. Guys make sacrificial fences for their table saws so they can joint wood, or use their table saw as a lathe, but they are cutting wood in those applications. But you could do something similar for your miter saw, or whatever saw.
Thank you for watching and posting. I hadn't thought of that.
@@KevincaronSculpture no problem. And thank you for the response. You got a lot of good tips.
like the trailer ball as anvil idea .. what do you think about these portable welding tables ? Thanks Kevin. Pete
I didn't know shipyard welders would connect AC buzz boxes in parallel. Too bad I don't have 250 dollars to do all that, but I'm happy with my transformers connected in series. It can weld 6010s smoothly without sticking and on AC. Maybe AC buzz boxes connected in parallel can melt 6010s smoothly with MIG-like welds like I saw on WeldingWeb.
Never heard of doing this. Might have to look in to it.
Don't get in the way of the ground. Long as the arc is not going through you everything is good.
Very informative video!!....
For welders like the tombstone arc welder with 225 amps. Can you use a generator if you don't have an outlet readily available? Or would it be cheaper to just add an appropriate outlet?
Thx
Love your videos. You make it seem possible to a newbie who is overwhelmed with information to be a welder in the not so distant future. I'm extremely new to welding and fabrication but absolutely loving it. Trial and error method but it's becoming a hobby very fast. Only problem I'm having in setting up my shop is I have a great 10x20 newer shed but what concerns me is it's aluminum siding outside but wood framing and plywood walls. Is this a no go? Haven't welded in there yet afraid I'll set it on fire. Welding outside is ok but tired of bring tools out and putting them back up. It's a process. Thought maybe putting some cheap as I can find sheet metal to use as walls over interior walls.
No problem at all. Just try to throw the sparks out the door instead of against the wood. You might place a thin steel sheet stood off from the wall to deflect sparks as well.
There is fire retardant paint that you can use on the walls. I am guessing that the floor is either dirt or concrete? Keep a fire extinguisher in your shop (you can get one at any hardware or big lot home center like Lowe's or Home Depot.), a five gallon pail of water, and a pump up type garden sprayer full of water to combat any small to large fires.
Thank you , Kevin ! I am using my , Texas BBQ , for my welding table ! I have a 1/4" plate that fits inside , removable of course ! In case I want to smoke some meat , I put the grills back on ! It has wheels , so it is mobile ! I live in a trailer park ! So I made a "Pigtail " for the electric box , Walla ! 240v. Hookup ! Oh ! It works great ! Thanks for the videos ! I wish it had a beer cooler , I'd have a heavenly set up ! Lol
Don't remember if he mentioned safety glasses.
I picked up my lincoln AC-225 tombstone welder Home Depot $309
Have to watch it again to see for myself!
Kevin Caron, Artist but great video
kevin , great work man
Kevin Thank you.
Oh hell!! I totally forgot the tunes!!
And something to keep the beer cold until needed!!
Must be getting old.....
nice video Kevin
Thanks for the starting advice
Thanks for the Email and link. Nice video. I know where to start and what i am missing.
Thanks for the great videos Kevin, did you ever consider buying a lathe, and if so what kind ?
Where is the best place to acquire metal stock. I don't have a scrap yard or distributor near me.many suggestions
Nice! Can you tell me the helmet lens shade you are using with the lincoln 225 welder? shade 10? thank you
Yes, shade 10 for stick.
@@KevincaronSculpture Thank you. I read in a chart that shade 10 limit is 80 amp with stick welding. The Lincoln goes up to 225 amp so it’s not a problem ? This is the chart : www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/welding-solutions/Documents/weldinglenses.pdf
I am looking at getting a welder ( longevity promts 200). But I don't have a 220 outlet to plug it into and we don't have enough power to put one in, is there anything that I can do besides getting a welding generator.
Mr. I am a machinist, my father was a pattern maker. I am coming to America. I want to bring you a gift from Pakistan. Thank you.
If you get to the Phoenix Az area please give me a call! Or you can just mail the gift when you get to this country. My address in on my website. www.kevincaron.com
All great points but a little beyond the beginner stage I think..
or maybe just a side track along the same line....
anybody starting out welding should learn on stick/ arc welders, they are cheaper to buy and uncomplicated to set up and operate it's a no brainer. FACT
gc19901 you should learn how to weld with stick, but all around best welder to buy starting out is mig. Fact.
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gc19901 stick welding can be frustrating at first, but when you get the hang of it there's a lot of work you can do while saving for a nicer MIG setup.
good point shao kahn
Can you just start with a Acetylene Touch I was thinking about a DHC 2000 Acetylene Tourch
Never tried one. Sorry.
The best way to learn how to weld is to start out with oxy-acetylene. If you don't do much welding and your finances don't allow you to have much equipment, an oxy-acetylene torch is the thing to have. With the oxy-acetylene torch you can do cutting, and you can use the heat for heating up rusted bolts or heating up metal to bend it, and you can do welding.
thanks for the tips
Thanks for watching!
Good intro guys. I might add a welding jacket, or at least a leather apron to the list. My wife hates it when I set my clothes on fire while wearing them...
nice video Kevin or should I say the ART man
Hi Kevin i am Neil and I live in Haiti in the Caribbean hope you heard about this country. I am about to start a welding shop. One of my needs is a welder and I am thinking about a muti process unit, witch one is the best? I also need to know if it is not better to purchase one of each separately? Thanks
Thanks Kevin I watched a video of the differents multiprocess you recomend afeter my comentary and i saw the longevity model you just describ in tlyour answer
Hi Sir! Can u give me a Full List of Equipment/Devices to Start with Steel Fabrication Business?
Your help is highly appreciated...
This should help get you started,
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You didn't cover the types of grinding wheels, or wire wheels for the 4 1/2 inch angle grinder. I know to cover everything would be a lengthy video. There is also safety because of so many ways to get hurt or damage property in the shop. I have seen so many people get hurt when first starting out in fabrication, which also requires welding. So far nothing too serious besides a couple of stiches and a lesson well learned. I enjoy your videos and will look forward to future ones.
Thanks. This answered a question I'd sent you.
Pine Bluff Forge, out of Arkansas.
you're a boss welder kevin
Thank you!
Good video I'm starting on this and I do not know how to put a fair price Thanks
This video was veryhelpful
Work great but not heavy enough or big enough for me.
can I use a Lincoln buzz box with my 4,000 watt generator?
+Kevin and/or forum,
I'm just starting, for X-Mas I got an AC-225, I don't have the 220V in the garage yet. I realize it needs to be 50A for that.
Thinking of future "toys" to buy (i.e. TIG, MIG, plasma, mill, drill, lathe, etc...) will a 220V/50A circuit suffice or will I need anything higher than that?
+Ronald Easley 50 amps will do you good for every thing you want .. Just not all at once!
Roger that, Thx
What brand of anvil is that?
The horn is crazy.
if im building frame [addons] to cars/trucks ...should I be using gas(mig)? Also should I get a Chop Saw for making my small frames like battery boxs,angle cuts and such? Im using a cut of wheel on my grinder and large dremel.
+Nick Maresca
Yes and yes..
Hi I'm Tabish rana from Pakistan is I welding work on Pakistan
please help me I protocol me
I am sorry, I don't understand,
Can I hook up my suitcase mig welder to my stick welder
This may be a stupid question but I need to ask anyway.
I just recently obtained a Lincoln AC-225. I'm 43 and haven't done any welding since high school. I can do ok, I do have lots of holes when I'm done but here's my question. When I start w a new electrode I have a terrible time starting, it sticks, long arcing and burning holes. Once I get the electrode about 1/3 gone my welds start to even out, no holes, no burning etc. I even change the amps making sure it's just right and not too low or too high.
why is it so hard when using a long, new electrode but get better the shorter it gets? By the time I have about 6" or so it sizzles perfectly and puddles are perfect etc.
I appreciate any helpful info
Well my first question would be which electrode are you using?
Second would be what amps are you using on what diameter electrode?
What thickness of metal are you welding on?
Kevin Caron, Artist I'm using Hobart 1/8" 6013 and the metal right now is 1 1/2"X1/4" angle. It seems to start better at 105 amps but melts it very quickly but runs better at 90 if I can get it started. Not sure of the kind of steel. I dug it out of the bottom of my cousins scrap pile that's been there for 15 years, and yes I grind the rust and paint off before welding. But this problem I'm having does it on my 6011 and 6013 from 1/16" rod to my 1/8".
Amps are too low.. Try 110 to 115 amps with the 1/8th inch diameter.. And yes, it will eat up the rod quickly..
Kevin Caron, Artist my Lincoln AC-225 only goes from 105 to 120. Is there a better size rod that would work better at 105 amps? I'm using 6013 and at 105 it will burn holes if I'm not careful. But sticks at 90.
I'm building a gate from angle iron w horse fence inside. It's welded wire fence w 1/8" material. I'm nearly finished w it though. I just need to put in the fence.
I welded the hinges on this morning and I was very careful and only burned a hole on the last one at the top about 1/4".
Now I have another project I need to do that will be 1"x1/8" angle and 1"X1/8" flat stock w a 1/2" hollow round tube. It's about 1/16" thick. I'm not really sure about that. I'm going to start at about 75 amps on that.
I've tried 1/16" 6011 rods but it burns through that like butter...lol....
I will say the more I use it the better my welds look.
I'm disabled so I can only work about 15 minutes or so before I have to stop.
I am a big fan of 7018 A/C rod.. Might work better than the 6013.
I disagree with what you said about the stick welder and the mig welder. I believe the stick welder is the first welder a person should buy. A stick welder will do everything a mig welder will do, and more. A stick welder is the best one to have for doing repair work. If you are going to have only one machine, the stick welder is the one to have. A stick welder is actually easier to learn how to weld on. And if the stick welder is DC, you can do tig welding. Get an argon bottle and a tig hose and a tig torch, and you can do scratch start tig welding with that DC stick welder. As for that 140 amp mig welder, light gauge metal is all you can weld with it. To weld 1/4 inch thick metal you would need at least a 170 amp machine.
You forgot to mention a vise. A vise is almost a necessity. Besides holding stuff, a vise can also be used as an anvil. You also didn't mention an oxy-acetylene torch. A torch is also nearly a necessity for both a welding shop and a vehicle repair shop.
And that is the great thing about this country. We can disagree and still have a grown up discussion.
Thank you for posting.
What is your recommendation for ventilation in a garage? I was thinking fans but don't know if that is better than a mask. Please let me know what you think.
Eric Cannata I have been using a respirator now and it makes a big difference. I leave the door open when I can but have to watch the wind so it doesn't blow the gas away.. Mostly I just try to keep my head out of the smoke.
Does it have to be a certain one to handle metal? And thank you very much for your response.
Yes, I got this one at the local welding store.. It handles all the fumes from welding.. Not made for grinding.. those take different filters.
Oh ok. Do you think you may be in the clear with one of those if you do your grinding outside?
No I do not.. I have had 5 different sinus surgery's over the last 10 years or so.. Using the dust mask and respirator have made a HUGH difference! Being outside will make a difference but not as much as just putting on a dust mask..
thank you Kevin
A speed square is useful too.
Mine keeps walking around the shop. Lost it for a few days last time.
Of course it was right where I left it last time. Shame I forgot where that was!!!
can you please tell or show how to tack to or start a weld on 18 to 16 gage stainless steel. i am using a dynisty 200 tig welder. i can start and weld a butt joint but i can not start a t joint. any help
in welding school. i need something for home practice doesnt need more than 150 amps max but needs to be dc for 6010 practice though i may want an ac/dc machine so i dont have to buy a second machine later. preferably something in the 200 to 400$ range anyone got suggestions?
I would send you towards the Everlast PowerArc line. You should find something there.
Fox Moulder spend the extra money and get a stick, tig combo, everlast is an affordable option
Hi I have a question how do I covert a Lincoln 240 to a 115 volt help please and thanks
saul jimenez There should be a jumper plug to adapt the 240 plug to 110. The machine will know what to do when it sees the lower voltage...
Thank you
I need everything! !
Sweet video...... Will we ever meet the voice?
+BASSASSASSINZTV
She is kind of shy, but she does show up now and again...
Kevin Caron, Artist Well tell her we want to meet her!
I love it. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
How many welders do you have. 1 tig 1 mig 1 stick.
And if so where you recommend the huge 4,000
Dallors one if not why would anyone need that big of a welder.
Last time I counted I have 7 tig , 3 mig and 6 stick welders. I also have 3 plasma cutters. At this point I would recommend the Everlast or the AHP line for either tig or mig welders.
Kevin Caron, Artist
Why would you have so many welders you a hoarder or something.
Kevin Caron, Artist
At welding class some dumbass kids throw away half a rod. It drives me insane. They cost like a buck apiece. And these dipshits are just wasting them
Because companies send me machine to test and review. The ones that I like and work well I use in my videos. The ones that don't past the tests get sent back with a letter explaining why.
And a couple of them I just bought with my own money because i liked what I saw or read and wanted to see for myself.
Good slap to the back of the head will cure a lot of that! Oh yeah, and pull a dollar out of their pocket for every rod that is not burned to the end.
What is the cost of starting a welding shop? I know you that answer can fluctuate and be high into six figures. However what is a good minimal amount on supplies, not including shop rent. Can one do it with lets say $15,000.00
thank you
Nope, figure more in the $25 to 30 range.
A welding shop is a broad statement, you could have most of the stuff you need for welding for roughly $2,000
From a business standpoint. From one business owner to another. Buy the absolute minimum to make money from day one. Buy a hundred dollar 110v flux core and $300 in gear and turn a profit first. If you hate it or realise it takes you a ton of time to get good at least you didn't spend $4k on equipment you now can't or won't use or won't make the money back for years. As you improve in welding buy better equipment and get educated and tested before doing anything structural for anyone else. Stick to Craigslist adds for repairing yard art, metal lawn furniture, and purely cosmetic or sculpture things for the first year or so then move up later. Minimise costs, expenses, inventory and time invested to improve your chances of being successful. You can make back all of your investment and more quickly and reinvest quickly if you're smart and grow slowly. MOST Importantly keep a reliable source of income aka your day job for a few years until you can reliably make enough welding to support yourself, too many businesses go under because you can't go from zero to $50,000 in a year with no experience and the owner runs out of savings. Its not possible don't delude yourself. Slow steady growth is good avoid risk, avoid lawsuits.
Hi uncle Kevin I know It might just be an stupid question ...can you actually use wet/Dry vacuum as welding fume extractor? Will it actually works?
Haven't tried this one... LOL.. should work okay though..
Wet/dry vac is pretty noisy. I have a blower fan that I use for my everlast welders. I believe Jody showed what he uses when he made a downdraft plasma table.
Or weld in a heavily ventilated garage, mine is rental made of sheet metal, galvanized pipes and wire fences.
hey Kevin i have been a long time subscriber and love the vids very informative...I just bought an old Lincoln Idealarc 250 tombstone stick welder. The only thing is there is no stinger or ground and I don't know what size wire to buy to complete the unit so it can be used. Any idea what size I need...thanks
Not sure and hate to guess wrong. You should check with Lincoln to make sure.
You should do a video of beinginer tig mig arch and flexcore set up as well as your personal set up
Have to work on that!