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[[File:Welder.jpg|thumb|Welder. Ours is a lot like this one, if not identical.]]
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The Harbor Freight '''welder''' is a welder in the [[Welding Area]].
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==Description==
 
==Description==
[[File:Welder.jpg|thumb|Welder. Ours is a lot like this one, if not identical.]]
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We have a Harbor Freight welder at the lab. [[user:digitalman2112|Digitalman2112]] brought it in. It's nothing special, the wire generates shield gasses so you shouldn't need any, not that it has the capability to use any. It's loaded up with a spool that sits on top, has a high/low current switch, and an adjustable feedrate. It seems to work on the lab's janky wiring.
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[[user:digitalman2112|Digitalman2112]] brought a Harbor Freight welder into FamiLAB. It's nothing special.  The wire generates shield gases so you don't need any. It's loaded up with a spool that sits on top, has a high/low current switch, and has an adjustable feedrate. It seems to work on the lab's janky wiring.
  
 
==Use==
 
==Use==
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'''Caution!''' It should go without saying that welders are not to be taken lightly. There's plenty of electricity to mess you up really bad, not to mention balls of hot metal flying about, arc light that can burn your retinas and UV rays that will give you a sunburn. Better get training on this one before using it.
 
'''Caution!''' It should go without saying that welders are not to be taken lightly. There's plenty of electricity to mess you up really bad, not to mention balls of hot metal flying about, arc light that can burn your retinas and UV rays that will give you a sunburn. Better get training on this one before using it.
  
As stated above, do not use this without knowing what the hell you are doing, i.e. having spent time welding before, or getting trained on it by someone who does know.
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'''Training is required.'''
  
People who can work the welder:
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As stated above, do not use this without knowing what the hell you are doing, i.e., having spent time welding before, or getting trained on it by someone who does know. If you don't know how to work it, ask one of the experts listed below. Welding is not easy and takes a bit to get the hang of.  There are no instructions you can read and be good at it.
  
* [[user:digitalman2112|Digitalman2112]] - he also has a true MIG setup for both steel and aluminum as well as a handheld plasma cutter, but they don't live at the lab. If you need to do metalwork, just ask.
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== Experts ==
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* [[user:digitalman2112|Digitalman2112]] - He also has a true MIG setup for both steel and aluminum as well as a handheld plasma cutter, but they don't live at the lab. If you need to do metalwork, just ask.
 
* [[user:chorca|Chorca]]
 
* [[user:chorca|Chorca]]
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* [[User:Darkmoonsinger|Darkmoonsinger]]
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If you don't know how to work it, ask one of these guys. Welding is not easy and takes a bit to get the hang of, there's no instructions you can read and be good at it.
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[[Category:Welding]]

Latest revision as of 06:25, 13 January 2018

Welder. Ours is a lot like this one, if not identical.

The Harbor Freight welder is a welder in the Welding Area.

Description

Digitalman2112 brought a Harbor Freight welder into FamiLAB. It's nothing special. The wire generates shield gases so you don't need any. It's loaded up with a spool that sits on top, has a high/low current switch, and has an adjustable feedrate. It seems to work on the lab's janky wiring.

Use

Caution! It should go without saying that welders are not to be taken lightly. There's plenty of electricity to mess you up really bad, not to mention balls of hot metal flying about, arc light that can burn your retinas and UV rays that will give you a sunburn. Better get training on this one before using it.

Training is required.

As stated above, do not use this without knowing what the hell you are doing, i.e., having spent time welding before, or getting trained on it by someone who does know. If you don't know how to work it, ask one of the experts listed below. Welding is not easy and takes a bit to get the hang of. There are no instructions you can read and be good at it.

Experts

  • Digitalman2112 - He also has a true MIG setup for both steel and aluminum as well as a handheld plasma cutter, but they don't live at the lab. If you need to do metalwork, just ask.
  • Chorca
  • Darkmoonsinger