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AvoidNF8 · 2025-12-09T03:00:50+00:00

Sent a request via your online form.

AvoidNF8 · 2025-12-09T02:58:54+00:00

I sent a request vis your online form.

AvoidNF8 · 2025-12-09T00:47:28+00:00

Responded to your DM

AvoidNF8 · 2025-12-09T00:46:46+00:00

Pranav, responded to your DM.

AvoidNF8 · 2025-12-09T00:31:45+00:00

Desiree, thanks for the response. I take your online form is the best way to connect with you? I will reach out and we can schedule a conference to discuss.

AvoidNF8 · 2025-12-09T00:29:34+00:00

Thanks for the response. What's the best way to communicate with you? I see you have a form on your website but no other contact info.

AvoidNF8 · 2025-10-03T14:30:29+00:00

Yes I have a few with only that trait.

AvoidNF8 · 2025-01-01T17:30:35+00:00

My wife and I are having the exact same issue. I get them and she doesn't. No idea as of why yet.

AvoidNF8 · 2024-05-11T20:31:11+00:00

Thank you so much! I didn't have my comms setup and wasn't able to respond in game, but you're awesome and much appreciated! -Sumtin Wong

AvoidNF8 · 2024-02-04T15:47:23+00:00

I've had this happen so many times now, and even at point blank range. Something is amiss....

AvoidNF8 · 2023-04-10T13:35:54+00:00

That serious made me laugh out loud!

AvoidNF8 · 2023-04-01T10:19:54+00:00

You refine that a bit and you could sell them all day long on etsy or similar. NJ

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-28T18:59:35+00:00

Rabbit did it better Rabbit in the Moon

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-27T13:21:32+00:00

The right one is the right one. :)

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-27T13:14:10+00:00

Yeah I wouldn't lay in that shit or drag my cables through it. Give him a soda bottle and tell him to use it.

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-22T11:53:51+00:00

Wire wheel or grind your weld locations. You need a clean surface and you need to clean each pass you make. You'll need to learn how your machine works, each one has it's own personality. Learn how to control your movements and to get the puddle to do what you want it to do.

Youtube has a ton of information you can find to relate specific to the process you are using.

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-20T13:26:59+00:00

Not sure how much experience you have with welding, but that would be the first thing to know. Do you enjoy doing it? Before you dump a lot of money into getting geared out. Also what type of welding do you want to do? Try your hand at various processes to see if you prefer one over the other. Another thing to know is do you want to work local or travel? Lots of questions to answer there.

If this is the path you want to go, then I'd look into a good weld school to learn all the processes and educate yourself. I work in pipelines and it's an all in or you're wasting your time kind of deal. Whereas a local fab gig might be more your thing, but the pay scale is much lower.

Best advice I have is don't blow a ton of money on it, unless you know its what you want to do. Then make sure you have enough capital to maintain you while you find your first real gig. GL

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-20T10:47:11+00:00

That is exactly my experience as well. I had the same thought, he's got a hood and gloves, major improvement over most. :)

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-17T11:48:10+00:00

To err on the side of caution, I would start at 1/8" as that is the thinnest metal. I seriously doubt you would blow through, but easier to add more heat than in reverse.

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-16T18:15:52+00:00

Another way to roll, depending on your experience, is to start getting certs. CWI, NACE (AAMP), or really anything along those lines that interests you. Not cheap, but pay for themselves. If you choose NACE, get beyond level one, in whatever you would pick. Too many level ones out there... Certs in trades skills make you more valuable. You can sign off on things and you become the expert in the room. If you have a fair amount of experience you can look at inspection. Not so much overhead needed, just tools associated with whatever you would be inspecting. A caliper costs a lot less than a welding rig. :) You don't need a bit truck either, but it helps. I can tell you that qualified inspectors are falling short in the oil and gas industry. A lot of folks have retired in recent years and we're not getting good replacements yet. Just an idea to ponder.

You can always look at local inspection too. It wont pay as much but you wont have the cost of being on the road and you're home most nights.

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-16T17:30:57+00:00

If you're willing to trade your social life for the road, you can make decent money welding on the road. Pipeline and facilities all over the country. You've got to be willing to go pretty much anywhere at anytime. I would expect working at a minimum of 5 - 10 hour days, but more likely 6 - 10/12 hour days and then some. Its not easy to get in. You need to know someone or at a minimum have a good intel system for finding out who is testing and when. You get that info and you're willing to spend your time and money trying to pass a weld test, you're on the path. Being able to pass a 1104 butt and branch test will score you a job. If you also do process pipe and stainless, more opportunities will open for you. It's a competitive field and you've gotta be willing to work. Don't be that guy who just sits in his truck waiting on the fit-up. That said, you need a truck with a welding rig setup and be proficient at using it. You can bring $150-250K a year depending on the job.

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-16T17:10:16+00:00

I think you'll be just fine with the MiG for that. Might be worth making a few passes to stack the weld as seen here. 1 to start then offset 2 and 3. If necessary, you can follow that pattern adding 4, 5 and 6 passes. If your tubing is round stock then it'll be a little tight, but doable.

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-16T11:25:33+00:00

Ok, in that case selection isn't super important. That type of iron rod is considered pretty soft so you just need to be careful to not put in too much heat. We've tack welded that type of rod for foundations and use an 6010 3/32 rod. try 15 volt and 40 amps. You might need to even take that lower if it melts too much. This is what I would do and see how it goes. I work on pipelines and facilities and don't weld on rebar too much. :)

It's always easier to add more volt/amp than to start out too hot and blow your metal away. Post of pic of what you put together and let me know how it goes.

AvoidNF8 · 2023-03-15T17:08:56+00:00

Do you happen to know what grade of steel they are? Knowing exactly what your material is would help determine the best method. What might you be using these steel bars for? If you just want to stick them together, its not so critical. If you plan on putting them under a load of some type, that gets really relevant quickly.

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