"Old Nick" wrote in message
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On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 04:56:45 GMT, vaguely
proposed a theory
......and in reply I say!:

remove ns from my header address to reply via email

Some other stuff.

Don't breathe the fumes. At least have active ventilation. Even
better, have a fan blowing the stuff well away from you, as soon as
you can after it leaves the weld area without blowing too much on the
actual weld. You should not smell the welding process.....ever.

Darn... I like the smell.. LOL. I'll take a fan with me next time.


Wear overall clothing. Welding is baaaad sunburn. Can cause cancer.

NO KIDDING!! I got WICKED sunburn on my face the first time! WHEW!! That's
right... I was so idiotic that I welded w/out any eye protection or face
protection. I was a jackass. I have a welding helmet now & it made the
welding process 10x easier... given I can SEE what i'm doing now .


When brushing and grinding, at _least_ wear a paper/cloth face mask.
They are not worth much, but are better than nada.

Agreed. I have several paper masks in the storage unit outside.


Wear ear protection, especially when using power tools.

Ear protection? Didn't think about that. You mean like ear plugs? Or what?
Specify please =).


Wear clear saffety glasses or a face plate at all times, unless you
have the welding helmet on.

Got a welding helmet & love it.


One day, just try a wire feed welder for a while (wicked grin)

Oh boy I'd love to =). Before I do that, I'll probably end up taking the
welding course over at my local university.

Thanks!

-Mike

--
A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT
Cold air intake
FRPP 3.73 gears
Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
Full Boar turbo mufflers
Hi-speed fan switch
255/60R-15 rear tires
Subframe connectors


Ok, so many people have helped & I am extremely grateful... but I don't
feel
like posting to each person individually.. so.. hehe. I just went out &
practiced welding on a more CLEAN surface (will buy a wire brush drill
attachment asap) which happened to be my old catback exhaust (factory)...
I
turned it on the highest setting (doesn't say amps, just says 5/64"
setting)
and used a 7014 rod--1/16", aka wuss rod--and I did some pretty wicked