Let's do it, man! I'm on leave starting Friday. I'll be gone for a week visiting family I haven't seen in over 20 years, but I need a project to start welding on! Of course after you see the below pics, you may not want to let me near your junk... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Ok, LARRY... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

FE, here are some pics of my first welds. I welded the two tabs together as a first attempt. Not pretty, but they're STUCK! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />



Then I tried to lay a bead on flat metal. I obviously didn't have the voltage set right since I burned through the 1/8" metal in VERY short order. Then, after adjusting the voltage, I laid a bead that was a bit better.



Here are some pics of my new toys. I LOVE the auto darkening helmet and Onyx gloves!





I only ran the welder on 110 tonight. I need to get a 220 extension cord to reach from the dryer outlet in the laundry room. Let me say that this machine is awesome (for all I know)! I need work, though... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />