Posted 3/4/2008 11:05 (#325484 - in reply to #325427) Subject: RE: Cant weld worth a crap
Southeast MN
That's how my high school shop teacher had us start. Two things he said still stick out:
1. Hold the rod close enough that the noise should sound like bacon sizzling, too far away is more of a buzzing sound.
2. If there is smoke coming out of that welding booth, at least turn on the welder.