do you think a 14 yr old can weld?

[rob-loves-osf]

im thinking of starting to do welding mig welding gas welding or something can you tell me what you think? what should i do get my grandad to show me

 

also i would like to start using angle grinders and air saws just to cut rust out and weld new pattern parts in ?

 

cheers rob

[flyingbanana]

if taught how to handle the tools correctly i dont see no problems

[BIGKEV]

Go for it - just always think safety

 

Google mig welding and you can find tutorial sites

 

Gloves goggles and mask and welding mask essssential

[flyingbanana]

here is a welding forum link etc

 

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/

[rob-loves-osf]

so what should i start with angle grinding wearing gogles overalls and heavy duty gloves

 

then start welding wearing the welding mask heavy duty gloves and overalls start on a little bit to practice on with the welding rod

 

 

what do you think? as i really would like to do this to restore my own car my self!

 

cheeRS rob

[rob-loves-osf]

im now thinkg this maybe out of my league but when my mk1 fezza or other classics need welding on are there people out there i can send it to for doing

[Wessie]

i was welding @ 13 and hand grinders are a doddle DO IT M8

[capriclive]

always think safety. then GIVE IT A GO!

[BIGKEV]

Find a member on here near you and ask if you can watch someone doing it - a young jedi one might say

[escort new boy]

ive had a go with a welder under adult supervision and im 14 to

[Gareth]

Be careful with the grinder cuz they can sometimes

snatch whilst cutting...

 

Make sure when weldin that both surfaces are clean and

touching tight against each other....

 

Also unplug the alternator from the car, clean around the area too

cuz paint can go up, jus like the carpets, underseal, seam sealer...

 

Hope that helps dude

[LUKE261]

i used 2 use the mig when i was bout 13/14 mate, go 4 it

[Pipster007]

My only advise is to have good eyewear, then you can do anything

 

And always wear them when cutting welding etc

[Trevmk3]

get down the local scrappy, get a few old wings and doors ect, cut bitts out of them with the grinder (like others have "always wear protection ") then practice welding them back on, that way you wont mess up your car, do this till you feel confident enough to tackle your car. this will help you get used to welding thin sheet used on cars.

 

Just remember, dont rush yourself to learn as it will take time to but once you get going you wont stop, and dont be afraid of the tools be at one with them

[Guest E500 TAT]

My 10 year old nephew can handle a grinder and has used the bench grinder.

 

Cant wait to get him on the welder